Frequently Asked Questions
Before leaving, you will be given a list of post-operative instructions designed to make your recovery smooth and pain-free. Patients are advised to avoid interfering with the sutures inside their cheek with their tongue or opening their mouth very widely for the first week. Therefore, you may be instructed to stay on a liquid or soft diet for a few days. Dr. Song may also prescribe you a mouth rinse to reduce the risk of infection. Your cheeks will fully settle into their slimmer and more contoured shape over the next several weeks.
