How long does it take a bullet wound to heal?

How long would it take a bullet to the cheek to heal?

• This is for a short story I'm writing. i promise i didnt actually get shot in the mouth no bone damage except maybe tooth damage from recoil, but how long would a bullet wound to ...show more

• Answer:

  First off I hope your intentions are not to hurt yourself in any way! A bullet wound does not take more than a week or two to close up and begin healing completely (even if stitches are required) and your face would be sore for a good long time since there are several muscles that make up the cheek. Swelling would be eminent, and burns are possible but not indefinitely. There would be no hospital stay, the wound would be treated (cleaned, sutured and bandaged) and they would likely ask for you to come back in a few days for a check up. Scars differ depending on the patient, but yes, it would likely leave a noticeable scar. Hope I helped!