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

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

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. 

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.