Swelling is variable between people and depends upon the difficulty of the surgery.  However, in most cases for the first three days there will be cheek swelling which is uncomfortable but not excessively painful.  The application of ice-packs to the face reduces this considerably.  Most patients use a ziplock bag full of ice or a bag of frozen peas.  This is inserted into a woman’s nylon and tied around the top of the head.  It should be left in place for 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off on the day of surgery. Contact us to book a consultation for wisdom teeth removal in Surrey now!