What can I expect after the operation?

Diet, swelling and sleeping position after chin surgery

Chin recovery comes down to everyday questions. What can you eat, how long should the swelling last and how should you sleep? Ask your surgeon to answer each one for your case, along with the first days, the first weeks and the checkups.

How recovery pages compare

Three pages give a feel for what recovery information looks like. The Cleveland Clinic page on chin implant surgery, recovery, types and risks, a second Cleveland Clinic page on sliding genioplasty and the CUH patient information page on genioplasty each take their own approach. Read each one beside your surgeon's own instructions, and raise any place where the two do not line up.

The first night and the checkups

Ask what to expect on the first night, what kind of care you need at home and which symptoms mean you should call. Ask when the checkups happen and who sees you at them. If you live near Redmond, arrange a ride home and someone to check on you, and confirm how to reach the office after hours.

Follow the surgeon's instructions

Your surgeon's instructions are the guide to follow, ahead of anything you read.