The answer depends upon the extent and type of the procedure performed. More extensive and invasive procedures will typically result in more swelling. Discuss this issue with your treating surgeon.

Depends on the surgery and how much was involved. Generally speaking, if you’re doing the physical therapy, at about 4 days it should start to improve.

Facial swelling following oral surgery can vary from individual to individual as well as the specific surgical procedure one undergoes. Many patients may have medications given to help reduce the postoperative swelling at the time of surgery, and specific recommendations and procedures to follow after surgery to help reduce and minimize swelling.