Lip Lift Recovery Diet: What to Eat & Avoid After Surgery
A lip lift can be a subtle yet powerful way to enhance your appearance bringing better balance and a more youthful look to your face. But while the procedure itself is important, your recovery, especially in the first week, plays a major role in how well you heal. One key factor? Your diet.
At Aviva Plastic Surgery, we’re with you every step of the way, offering recovery tips that are both supportive and based on real evidence. Our top advice when it comes to eating after a lip lift: avoid anything that puts stress on your lips. That includes opening your mouth too wide, chewing hard foods, or using a straw.
But healing doesn’t mean boring meals. In fact, the right foods can actually help reduce inflammation, speed up recovery, and keep you full and satisfied.
Lip-Lift-Friendly Foods to Support Healing
Avocado:
- Packed with healthy fats and vitamin E, avocado is creamy, soothing, and easy to blend or mash.
- Try it this way: Mix with olive oil and lemon or toss it into a smoothie with almond milk and spinach.
Almond or Coconut Yogurt:
- These dairy-free options are rich in probiotics and calcium gentle on your stomach and easy to eat.
- Try it this way: Add ground flaxseed and a spoonful of nut butter for an extra dose of protein and omega-3s.
Mashed or Blended Berries:
- Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are rich in antioxidants that help repair tissue.
- Try it this way: Mix into dairy-free yogurt or blend into a vitamin C-rich smoothie.
Crushed or Blended Brazil Nuts:
- These nuts are full of selenium, a nutrient that supports your immune system and promotes healing.
- Try it this way: Sprinkle into yogurt or mix into mashed banana.
Pureed Soups & Broths:
- Warm, blended soups are hydrating and packed with healing nutrients.
- Try it this way: Make a blend of carrots, turmeric, and ginger with vegetable broth for an anti-inflammatory meal.
Smooth Nut Butters:
- Nut butters provide healthy fats and protein but stick to smooth, unsweetened varieties.
- Try it this way: Spread on banana slices or stir into a protein shake.
Soft-Boiled or Scrambled Eggs:
- Eggs are a gentle, protein-packed recovery food.
- Try it this way: Scramble with avocado or create a soft tofu and veggie mix.
Mashed Bananas:
- Bananas are rich in potassium and easy on your healing lips.
- Try it this way: Mash with a bit of nut butter and sprinkle with cinnamon for a comforting snack.
Stay Hydrated
Hydration is essential for healing. Sip on water, herbal teas, or warm broths but skip the straw to avoid any pulling around your incision.
Foods to Avoid During Week 1
- Crunchy or chewy foods (chips, crusty bread, raw veggies)
- Big bites that require opening your mouth wide
- Sugary or processed snacks that cause inflammation
- Straws or anything that creates suction
Supporting Your Healing From the Inside Out
At Aviva Plastic Surgery, we believe that your recovery should be just as thoughtfully supported as your surgery itself. A mindful post-op diet can reduce swelling, speed up recovery, and help maintain the beautiful results of your lip lift.
Need help or have questions about recovery?
We’re just a call or message away ready to support you every step of the way.