Are there any dietary restrictions following cheek implant surgery?
Yes. We ask you to avoid food with sharp edges such as niche chips or potato chips for about a week following cheek implant surgery. We also ask you to avoid dairy products for five days following your plastic surgery procedure. When the integrity of the oral cavity mucosa is intact, the natural bacteria found in dairy products do not cause infection. However, when there is an incision in the mucosa, we need to prevent infection by avoiding dairy products until the incision has had a chance to heal a bit. Other than the sharp edges and dairy product restriction for five days postoperatively, there are no dietary restrictions. Patients may eat whatever they like.
