I just got buccal fat removal Friday and I'm really swollen and in a lot of pain—what can I do? (Photos)

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What should I do I on a lot of pain on my left side of my face and I can’t even take Percocet cuz they make me inching I stop The Percocet cuz of that what should I do? I need help i also get at lip lift but it don’t hurt me only the buccal fat removal I need help please ASAP

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Treatment of ‘chubby cheeks’ cannot be achieved alone with buccal fat pad removal; a fact that I encounter time and time again when seeing patients in consultation for lower facial sculpting. My approach is to use a combined protocol that redefines aesthetic contours of the face. This includes the following: 
  
 
  
Buccal Fat Pad Removal 
  Non-surgical Muscle-Fascia Tightening
  Venus Legacy or Venus Viva
  Ultherapy
  Submental Liposuction or Coolsculpting
   
  
The combined approach is ideal. Buccal fat pad removal is a exceptional procedure that can remove excess fat from the cheek pads. Using an intraoral approach, a small incision is carried through the mucosa to remove a small fat pad within the cheek. Closure of the incisions is minimal with an absorbable suture and patients will experience some swelling post-operatively. We use SwellX tablets post treatment. Once healed, the contour of the cheek is improved and we begin Non-invasive tissue tightening to further enhance results. 
  
 
  
Best, 
  
Dr. Karamanoukian
  
Realself100 Surgeon

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Patients with questions and concerns about their  buccal fat removal healing process (eg. severe swelling, pain )  should address those concerns with the surgeon that performed the operation, ideally during a follow up consultation or at least a phone call to his/her office.

Clayton Crantford, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. I would recommend contacting your surgeon immediately so he can evaluate your swelling and pain. Best of luck.

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