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Can scar tissue have replaced the buccal fat causing swelling on right side?

May 22, 2022
Asked By:Exquisite351019 in Worcester, Massachusetts

I got a buccal fat removal a year in a half ago , and I have lumpiness from scar tissue that can be felt inside mouth on ride side of inner cheek , I also noticed that my right side of face is more puffy , but left side is good and has no scar tissue , can scar tissue have replaced the buccal fat causing swelling on right side ?

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