Recovery time for a frenectomy varies by the patient's age. An infant will recover very quickly after the procedure and can usually resume breastfeeding right away without any problem. For older children and adults, the recovery time can take about three to five days. During this time, patients can drink liquids but should avoid eating until after the anesthesia has worn off and only eat soft foods before resuming solid food. For more information on frenectomy recovery, check out our blog article "Lip Tie Frenectomy."