Facial coordination has a great impact on our appearance and overall image. Nowadays, more and more beauty seekers choose to get rid of jaw angle and cheekbone surgery in order to improve their facial contour, etc. The recovery period of these surgeries is long, and the post-operative care should be quite careful and attention. Pre-surgery preparation Before surgery, please make sure you are in good health. Stop taking steroid hormones and aspirin and other medications one week before surgery. If you have chronic diseases, breastfeeding, facial infection foci, periodontal diseases, colds, etc. it is recommended to postpone the surgery. Please prepare a suitable mask if you need a pressure bandage on your head after surgery. Please avoid important activities in the short term when scheduling the surgery because of the pain, bruising, swelling, etc., which may result in large changes in facial appearance and require a certain period of recovery. For those who have general anesthesia, 6 hours of fasting and 4 hours of water fasting are required before surgery, and female customers should avoid menstruation. Do not smoke or drink on the day of surgery, wash your hair and shower before surgery, pay attention to the cleanliness of your mouth and face, and avoid smoking for one week for patients under general anesthesia. After surgery, the hospital will prepare for you: gauze, cotton swabs, adhesive tape, saline (according to the actual situation). If you are worried about postoperative pain and swelling, you can bring some painkillers, anti-swelling drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc. when you are discharged from the hospital. Jaw angle and cheekbone surgery is usually discharged after about 3 days of hospitalization (according to the recovery situation). There will be some degree of swelling and changes in facial appearance along with pain for a period of time after surgery, this will continue to improve with time, please do not worry. However, during this period, you need to cooperate with appropriate exercise, pay attention to diet, develop a regular work and rest, prevent colds and keep a happy mood, which is conducive to post-operative recovery. On the day after discharge from the hospital, the postoperative neck and jaw brace should be worn continuously for 1~2 weeks, and then intermittently for 2~3 weeks every day (follow the doctor’s instructions). Pay attention to oral care to prevent infection. Avoid exaggerated expressions, minimal talking, laughing and yawning. After 48 hours, you can eat liquid food (milk, juice, water, soy milk, etc.), and 4 days after surgery, you can eat semi-liquid food. Before the removal of the stitches, you should eat whole and semi-liquid food that is easy to digest, and avoid tobacco, alcohol, fish and shrimp, spicy and stimulating food. Day 7 after surgery The stitches are removed 7 days after surgery. Individual absorbable stitches may not be removed, and they usually absorb and fall off by themselves in about 1 month. After the stitches are removed, you can start to practice opening gradually (do not use excessive force), and try to put two fingers vertically 2 to 3 weeks after surgery, and three fingers vertically 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Fasting for 2 hours after removal of stitches; fasting and water fasting for 2 hours after removal of drainage tube. Day 8 after surgery Early use of a child’s small-headed soft-bristled toothbrush 24 hours after suture removal. 1 month after the operation Generally, follow-up examinations are required at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after the operation, please follow the doctor’s instructions. Please note the following special circumstances after surgery: slight facial swelling, a small amount of oral secretion and slight pain in the throat may occur after surgery, which are normal. If facial swelling is severe, large in extent, and may be accompanied by pressure pain, or if fresh blood appears in oral secretions or if there is obvious facial asymmetry, and if the body temperature is 38 degrees or higher, please visit the hospital promptly. After surgery, patients may have difficulty accepting it for a while because of the large change of facial appearance. They can divert their attention by communicating with doctors and physical exercise; they can also adjust by using make-up, masks, hats and changing hairstyle. Maintain a happy mood, review regularly according to the doctor’s instructions, pay attention to any discomfort, consult the doctor and contact the surgeon in time.