After the surgery, the patient needs to take several precautions such as:
Avoid moving your tongue and touching your finger in the area of surgery.
Avoid sipping through a straw.
Avoid taking extreme hot and cold food items.
Do not consume alcohol and stop smoking till your full recovery.
Avoid laying down and sleeping on the side of the surgical area.
Apply ice packs in swelling.
Do not brush on the surgical area till 1 week or further doctor recommendation.
Take your medicines regularly as prescribed by the doctor.
Avoid doing difficult exercises.