How long after orthognathic surgery can I eat?

It usually takes half a month after orthognathic surgery for people to eat normally. The stitches will be removed about a week after the surgery, and then another week after that for people to eat normally. Please be careful and don't rush to eat.

How long can I eat after orthognathic surgery?

About half a month.

The stitches after orthognathic surgery are usually removed after 5-7 days, and you can eat normally about a week after the stitches are removed. In order to ensure that the teeth and jaws can return to a more natural state, it is best not to eat hard foods.

How to eat after orthognathic surgery

After orthognathic surgery, intermandibular elastic traction is often required, that is, the upper and lower teeth are tied together to maintain the patient's normal occlusion relationship, which lasts for about 2-4 weeks. Therefore, during this period, the patient cannot chew food and can only eat liquid food, such as milk, juice, various soups, etc. We will provide you with special eating tools, which are convenient for eating and reduce contamination of the surgical wound. After removing the elastic traction, the patient can transition from semi-liquid and soft food to normal diet.

Is orthognathic surgery permanent?

In theory, orthognathic surgery can have a permanent improvement effect, but if people who love beauty do not follow the correct care methods, it will also affect the maintenance time and effect of the surgery. It needs to be taken seriously to achieve the goal of beauty and avoid the occurrence of some adverse problems.

Precautions after orthognathic surgery

1. After orthognathic surgery, it is strictly forbidden to touch the surgical incision with your hands and avoid getting the incision wet.

2. Antibiotics should be used for 3-5 days after orthognathic surgery to prevent infection. Local swelling may occur after orthognathic surgery. In this case, the patient can apply ice compresses under the guidance of the doctor to reduce the swelling.

3. After orthognathic surgery, try to reduce activities as much as possible to avoid touching the surgical site. The surgical sutures should be removed in 5-7 days.

4. Smoking and drinking are strictly prohibited 2 weeks after orthognathic surgery.

5. Avoid exposure to the sun and violent impact on the face for two months after orthognathic surgery.

6. Spicy and irritating foods should be avoided within one month after orthognathic surgery.