As far as the swelling is concerned, my docs told me after 6 months its pretty much what its going to look like. However it may go down a tiny bit more. It takes a year to heal from this type of operation. After the 1 year mark then the docs know what they will be working with and can do reconstruction surgery.

I cant wait for mine. Im tired of people staring at me. I stare every single one of them down too. If they want to speak to me, I would gladly tell them why Im so funny looking. I was told it may take liposuction to make my face more symetrical.

Best of luck to your father in law.

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile