“How long will my cheeks be swollen after wisdom teeth removal?”

The swelling usually peaks 48 hours after surgery, and you'll want to apply ice during this time. It will typically take 3-4 days after that for most of the swelling to resolve.

Spiro C. Karras, DDS

Swelling around the mouth, cheeks, eyes and sides of the face is not uncommon. This is the body's normal reaction to surgery and eventual repair. The swelling will not become apparent until the day following surgery and will not reach its maximum until 2-3 days post-operatively.