Hello, Just to update, I had the procedure and all is well! My swelling has gone down on my cheek by leaps and bounds. I can turn my head and feel a little better about the way I look too. Had a follow up visit today, and all looked well. He said the swelling will continue to abate as the muscle continues to atrophy.

Just wanted to let anyone know who may have this issue. It will probably be one in a million, but here are my experiences to help!

Thanks to all


Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.