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TWO-JAW SURGERY: RECOVERY, DAY BY DAY
Hospital stay of 1 to 3 days; liquid then soft diet for about 5 to 6 weeks; routine at 3 to 4 weeks.
Day by day
- Day 1 to 3Swelling peaks. Liquid diet; numbness around the mouth is common.
- Week 2Most swelling settles; subtle swelling lasts months.
- Week 3 to 6Soft diet; back to routine.
- Month 6 to 12Bone healing completes.
Flying home
Your surgeon signs you off. Plan to stay at least 3 to 4 weeks after surgery.
Avoid
- Chewing hard food until cleared
- Hard exercise for several weeks
Pack
- A blender and protein shakes
- A syringe or squeeze bottle for liquids
- Lip balm
- Cold packs
Call your clinic or get help if
- Fever over 38°C, pus or worsening pain
- Shortness of breath
- Vomiting that will not stop
General information from medical sources (Cleveland Clinic, NHS, ASPS, AAD and published studies), not medical advice. Your clinic's own aftercare instructions come first.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the recovery after two-jaw surgery?
- Hospital stay of 1 to 3 days; liquid then soft diet for about 5 to 6 weeks; routine at 3 to 4 weeks.
- When can I fly home after two-jaw surgery?
- Your surgeon signs you off. Plan to stay at least 3 to 4 weeks after surgery.
- What should I avoid after two-jaw surgery?
- Chewing hard food until cleared. Hard exercise for several weeks.
- What should I pack for two-jaw surgery in Bangkok?
- A blender and protein shakes, A syringe or squeeze bottle for liquids, Lip balm, Cold packs.