My husband has swelling in his cheek on the side where there is a mesh metal plate place during reconstructive surgery many years ago?. what could be the reason.. best way to reduce swelling... is there infection?

My husband has swelling in his cheek on the side where there is a mesh metal plate place during reconstructive surgery many years ago?.. what could be the reason .. best way to reduce swelling...is there infection?


I'd sure ask a Physician but I do know that some of the mesh used in cardiac surgeries (to help close the incision) is part of a class action lawsuit because after a number of years people's bodies began to reject the mesh.

I'd get it looked at - a facial infection can spread very, very quickly.

Come back and let us know - please.