Getting fat or chunky?

[Tortellini5]

Hello I recently noticed this small drooping piece of bottom cheek/neck, please see foto. Is this a sign of him being over fed and he has gained weight on his face?? Or does it indicate he is sick like a cold or could it be any other illness? I do plan on calling to make him a vet appointment tomorrow, any advice will be greatly appreciated thank you in advance!

 

[wellington]

Possible start of an abscess? Keep an eye on it.
Tortoise don't get fat if fed a proper diet and has the proper sized enclosure.
@Yvonne G

 

[Tom]

Hello I recently noticed this small drooping piece of bottom cheek/neck, please see foto. Is this a sign of him being over fed and he has gained weight on his face?? Or does it indicate he is sick like a cold or could it be any other illness? I do plan on calling to make him a vet appointment tomorrow, any advice will be greatly appreciated thank you in advance!

Torts don't get fat. I don't know that your cheek skin is any issue at all. A vet is likely to misdiagnose and offer harmful treatments that aren't needed and cost a lot. Most vets don't know tortoise care.

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[Tortellini5]

Thank you!