Guest guest Posted November 6, 2005 Report Posted November 6, 2005 HI everyone In the summer i got surgery on my upper jaw. They advanced it 11.5 mm using a device which i had to adjust 1mm everyday for 2 weeks. After the 2 weeks was up, my left side of my device of my left cheek started rubbing against my left cheek and i had a bulge.My right side was normal. They had two take me back to the hospital to remove the rods on both sides (not the OR room). After waiting for anther month i was again called in to remove my device. Since then i have some noticeable swelling on my upper left and right cheek and the cheeks under my nose looks like i have a tissue stuck on top of my upper gums. I am aware that swelling takes time to heal, but i wanted to know if anyone has a smiliar problem. I am feeling down and i need help. How long will it take to completely be gone? BTW-I am going again for my second surgery to push back my lower jaw and advance my chin (i have a receding chin) has anyone got that and how long does it take for the swelling to recede?? Wish me luck Quote
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