I am a sensitive skin individual and healthy in all regards. take only vitamin D supplement. What foods should I incorporate in my diet to minimize bruising and swelling post surgery. would bromelain , turmeric supplements help if I start taking them 3-4 weeks before my surgery?
I am considering a rhinoplasty in the next few months. I have a very stressful job and lifestyle so I take Ashwagandha supplements sometimes (not regularly). Would I have to completely stop taking these before the surgery OR can i reduce the quantity to 1 capsule (500mg) per week and still be OK.
Hi I'm a long term (16 years) heavy smoker planning to get a rhinoplasty. The surgeons website says I must refrain from smoking for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the surgery. Is this sufficient for a long term heavy smoker would you say? Would you also tell me if taking omega 3 supplements is a problem for a future rhinoplasty patient? Also wondering about probiotic supplements and whether or not cannabis edibles are ok (I understand I can't smoke it but can I eat it?) or CBD products? Open to any other suggestions that might help a long term heavy smoker to quit smoking and/or the surgery prep and recovery. Thank you.
I just had a blood tests and the results show I am low in iron so I have been given a course of iron supplements to take. I am meant to be having a rhinoplasty in March, will I be able to get my iron levels up in time / will my iron impact the surgery ?
I am thinking of starting a potent collagen powder supplement with amino acids and other nutrients to help rebuild collagen and elasticity in my skin. However, after researching how these supplements help rebuild / strengthen tissue around the cartilage and bone, I am concerned that they could also impact the surrounding skin on my nasal tip a problem area I've continuously had to receive steroid injections post op to reduce thickness / spongy feeling of skin. Should I take this risk?
Some doctors state that formation of scar tissue can sometimes alter the final result of a rhino. In prevention of that happening, are the supplements or enzymes that can help? Such as Serrapeptase, natokinase, or other proteolyctic enzymes. Can these make a difference? And if so, until what point in the recovery are they effective? Thanks!