Besides Arnica Montana, What Other Pills Can I Take to Reduce Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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Latest answer by Harrison C. Putman III, MD
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10 answers to Besides Arnica Montana, What Other Pills Can I Take to Reduce Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

Pills to Reduce Swelling after Rhinoplasty

Arnica Montana 30C and bromelain taken peri-surgically will help decrease bruising and swelling after your rhinoplasty. In addition, i give my patients a short coarse of prednisone after the operation.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Oral steroids help for up to 1 week

In addition to the Arnica you can take Bromelain and your surgeon can prescribe a short 5 to 7 day course of oral steroid medicine, such as medrol or prednisone. Be sure to discuss side effects such as dyspepsia (heartburn) and restlessness which can be dose related. I recommend tapering off of the steroid at the end as well.

Harrison C. Putman III, MD
Peoria Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.specialface.com

Tips on reducing swelling after rhinoplasty

There are several things I have my patients do in order to decrease swelling after rhinoplasty. I have them take both Arnica montana and Bromelain, two herbal supplements that help reduce swelling and bruising. I have them start one week before surgery and have them continue for at least one week afterwards. It is also very important to avoid any exertion or bending with the head below your waist and to keep as relaxed as possible for the first two weeks after surgery. When sleeping, you... more

Gregory J. Vipond, MD
Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon

Medrol dose pack after Rhinoplasty can reduce swelling

I often prescribe a medrol dose pack to reduce swelling after a Rhinoplasty but you would need to ask your Rhinoplasty surgeon for more specific recommendations if you've already had the operation. Arnica 12-C helps, IMHO, more with bruising than swelling after Rhinoplasty or other surgeries.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Arnica swelling

Arnica and bromelain are the supplements most often recommended to help with bruising and swelling. auriderm gel is also helpful. some people are helped very much with these, others see no difference. As the expression goes "they couldn't hurt"

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

Reduce Swelling after Rhinoplasty

One of the most common questions involves swelling after cosmetic surgery, such as rhinoplasty. Other medication or pills that may help reduce swelling is prednisone. You can read my blog post on the topic for other methods that may help reduce facial or nasal swelling. Speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon regarding any questions you have. Best of luck. Dr. Chaboki

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Reducing swelling

Each situation is unique and only your rhinoplasty surgeon knows the specific details of your planned procedure and should be the person commenting on peri-operative questions such as this Typically these will help with swelling: Avoid salty foods Limit activity Keep head elevated

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Post Surgical Swelling after Rhinoplasty

Some doctors will prescribe short term course of Steroids after surgery to reduce swelling. However, time and patience are the keys. Swelling is normal part of body healing. Don't fight it. Let body do its work naturally.