For the first few days after your procedure, you’ll need to follow a liquid diet, ingesting only soups, smoothies, yogurts, Jell-O, and similar options. Dr. Shafa will monitor your healing during this time and advise when it is safe to switch to eating semi-soft foods, such as mashed potatoes and bananas. Within around 10 days, your cheeks will be healed enough so that you can resume your normal diet. Avoid crunchy or chewy foods, however, until at least 2 weeks post-op.