It’s important to eat a diet of soft, bland foods immediately following buccal fat removal surgery. This may include applesauce, mashed potatoes, smoothies, or broth. Avoid eating granular foods like rice or that have sharp edges like tortilla chips. This diet may help you avoid discomfort and pain.
Buccal fat removal recovery can last 2 to 3 weeks. Most patients can resume normal eating habits at this time.