Cheek Implant Recovery

Cheek implants procedure is an outpatient basis meaning, you can go home right after surgery as long as the recovery nurse has checked your vital stats and cleared you off for discharge from the hospital or surgical clinic. You will begin your recovery stage after the cheek implants procedure. As the anesthesia wears off, you might feel a bit confused and tender. A discomfort feeling can easily be remedied with a pain reliever your plastic surgeon prescribed as part of your medication. But if you are experiencing excruciating pain that no pain medication can relieve, call your plastic surgeon at once.

After your cheek implants surgical procedure and during your recovery stage, it is most important for you to keep all incision and suture lines free from moisture to ensure proper healing process. Creams, lotions, or any topical medications can cause inflammation in the area of incision. You must avoid these products at all costs.

When you had internal cheek implants procedure meaning the incisions are made inside your mouth, you are recommended to use an antiseptic mouthwash several times a day to keep your mouth germ free. It is also crucial for you to stay on a liquid diet only until the incisions are completely healed. If your plastic surgeon recommended any medication for your incision line which needs to be manually applied by your fingers, always use clean latex or vinyl gloves before touching your sutures to avoid any bacterial infection.

Antibiotics are always included in your recovery medication to avoid any infection. In order to be certain that an infection is non-existent always monitor your body temperature. Even a slight elevation in temperature could mean an infection. The prescribed pain relievers are to be taken regularly at a proper interval. You shouldn’t wait for any felt pain before taking a pain reliever.

During your recovery after your cheek implants procedure, there will be swelling on your face. It is a natural inflammatory reaction of the body that cannot be avoided. Some bruises may also appear in the swollen part of your face. Cold compresses can help reduce the chances of bruising and also reduce swelling. Other patients prefer using a freeze pack of peas as they do not leak and they conform to your facial contour. Warm compresses can be used at a later time for bruise removal.

You will be most likely be advised by your plastic surgeon to walk around a bit as a form of your exercise because lying around for too long may result in blood clots. For three weeks, you will be restrained from doing any strenuous exercises or activities because this may cause bleeding and a possible opening of your incisions.

Take time to heal your cheek implants procedure injuries and if possible, give yourself the best healing environment for proper healing and relaxation during your recovery.