How Long Should I Take Arnica Montana and Bromelain for Rhinoplasty Swelling?

asked 1 year ago by brown123 in United States
Latest answer by Michael A. Persky, MD
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Tags: arnica, bromelain, swelling

I had rhinplasty about a month ago and i have very thick skin. My nose is still very swollen. I decided to buy both arnica montana and bromelain because i hear they are both great for swelling. But i was wondering how long should i take them? i read that you only suppose to take Arnica for a week and Bromelain for 2 weeks. But i have been taking Arnica for a week and my nose is still very swollen should i stop taking them or not?

5 answers to How Long Should I Take Arnica Montana and Bromelain for Rhinoplasty Swelling?

Arnica and Bromelain after rhinoplasty

Arnica montana and bromelain are used to decrease swelling in the early post operative period, and are usually started immediately after surgery. If you notice no significant response at this point, you are probably best advised to discontinue their use. Always check with your surgeon before starting any medication, even homeopathic ones.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Bromolene and Arnica to Decrease Swelling in Thick Skinned Rhinoplasty

Hi Brown, At this point, 4 weeks after rhinoplasty, I do not believe that the Anica and or bromolene are doing much to help with your "swelling". I think that you hit it on the "nose" when you stated that you have thick skin. It takes time for swell ling to resolve in thick skinned patients following rhinoplasty. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Arnica and Bromelain for Rhinoplasty Swelling

Arnica is taken for about 10 days pre-op and 2-4 weeks post-op. Bromelain is very popular in Europe and is typically tahen for about 10 days. However, don't take the bromelain without a physician's supervision because significant complications, especially in patients with digestive disorders, may occur. Please consult with your surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Arnica and Bromelain after nasal rhinoplasty surgery

I advise my patients to use Arnica and Bromelain formulations. Although there are many on the market, I would only use a standardized form of Arnica, such as Sinecch, Boiron, or Bruisestick products. BruisePak is a standardized oral form of Arnica in a chewable tablet.