FAQ
Honestly about what worries you before surgery: hospital stay, pain, swelling, sensation, rehabilitation and nutrition.
In 95% of cases, one day after the operation.
Pain is ruled out: we work in the deep layers of the anatomy, and what occurs there is, on the contrary, a temporary loss of sensation.
The swelling begins to subside noticeably from day 3; moderate swelling lasts up to 7 days; after that comes the stage of residual minor swelling, which is no longer noticeable in everyday interaction.
The timeframe depends on the area: the upper lip and nostrils (alar area), up to 4 weeks; the chin area may have altered sensation for up to 12 months.
The early period lasts up to 8 days; after that, eating and physical activity return to normal within up to 14 days.
A liquid diet with an emphasis on protein and plant-based foods, for up to 3 weeks; then soft foods (the consistency of omelettes and boiled food), up to 4 weeks; after that, your usual food, as before the operation.
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