The recovery timeline and precautions after the protruding mouth surgery

 

#1: Anterior Segmental Osteotomy (ASO)

ASO surgery is a cosmetic surgery with a relatively minimal recovery period.

Moderate pain is expected for a couple of days after the surgery. Patients can go back to their normal life after two weeks, but it’s recommended to avoid strenuous activities for at least 4 weeks.

Soft foods and healthy drinks such as thin rice gruel, fresh juice, un-sweetened milk and drinkable liquid foods are highly recommended for the first two weeks after the procedure as these types of food can be easily chewed and limit pressure and swelling around the jaws.

The patient will have to see the surgeon one week after the surgery to ensure there are no complications or infections inside the mouth.

 



#2: Two jaw surgery + ASO 

This surgery is more intensive than just ASO so it will take longer for the patient to be back to normal life.

The patient will have to spend two days in a hospital facility after the surgery.

The ice packs must be applied continuously right after the surgery. The dressings around the face should also be kept intact until the surgeon sees you the next morning.

Consumption of soft food is advised as the jaw bones are not fixed together normally. The patient can be discharged from a hospital after going through a 3D CT scan to make sure there are no complications. Going through too much physical exertion or stress should be carefully avoided.

The stitches can be removed after 14 days.

 

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