I understand that you are concerned but as has been pointed out by Christine and Donna your surgery is recent.
I also had the debulking and even liposuction done on the flap after everything had settled around the 12 month�s mark. Mine is around 1/3 flap and as was pointed out the surgeons can take away but not put back.
Even now after 6 years it feels a little swollen for various reasons including when I am stressed, tired, have not had any hydration for a while, first thing in the morning and when I actually think about it. Don�t notice it at all when I am preoccupied with something else.
Also hoping it improves with time but make sure you mention it at your visits.
Gabriele


History Leukoplakia bx 8/2006 SCC floor mouth T3N0M0- Verrucous Carcinoma.
14 hour 0p SCC-Right ND/excision/marginal mandibulectomy 9/2006, 4 teeth removed, flap from wrist, trach-ng 6 days- no chemo/rad.
6 ops and debulking (flap/tongue join) + bx's 2006-2012.
bx Jan 2012 Hyperkeratosis-Epithelial Dysplasia
24cm GIST tumour removed 8/2013. Indefinite Oral Chemo.

1/31/16 passed away peacefully surrounded by family