I have upper and lower eyelid surgery scheduled for Feb. 10th of this year . Are there any methods or supplements to minimize swelling and or bruising post op ?
January 12, 2016
Answer: Bruising and swelling after eyelid surgery Avoiding medications that affect blood clotting in the 2 weeks before surgery is most important. This includes products containing aspirin or NSAIDS, fish oil, Vitamin E and many other supplements. Keeping your head elevated, icing the area after surgery for the first 48 hours and avoiding strenuous activity during the week after surgery is also helpful. Supplements like Arnica Montana and Bromelin have anecdotal benefit but are controversial. Many of my patients use them without any apparent detriment. It may also be helpful to avoid salty foods and alcohol and keep you blood pressure under control. I hope you find this helpful.
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January 12, 2016
Answer: Bruising and swelling after eyelid surgery Avoiding medications that affect blood clotting in the 2 weeks before surgery is most important. This includes products containing aspirin or NSAIDS, fish oil, Vitamin E and many other supplements. Keeping your head elevated, icing the area after surgery for the first 48 hours and avoiding strenuous activity during the week after surgery is also helpful. Supplements like Arnica Montana and Bromelin have anecdotal benefit but are controversial. Many of my patients use them without any apparent detriment. It may also be helpful to avoid salty foods and alcohol and keep you blood pressure under control. I hope you find this helpful.
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January 12, 2016
Answer: How to reduce swelling and bruising after eyelid surgery It is great you are planning in advance!It is extremely helpful to stop blood thinners, anti-inflammatory drugs and supplements such as fish-oil, garlic etc... ahead of your surgery.What also might help reduce bruising is Arnica Montana supplements, I usually start my patients on Arnica 2-3 days prior to surgery.In terms of swelling, keeping you head elevated after surgery and applying ice packs can help.Good luck!
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January 12, 2016
Answer: How to reduce swelling and bruising after eyelid surgery It is great you are planning in advance!It is extremely helpful to stop blood thinners, anti-inflammatory drugs and supplements such as fish-oil, garlic etc... ahead of your surgery.What also might help reduce bruising is Arnica Montana supplements, I usually start my patients on Arnica 2-3 days prior to surgery.In terms of swelling, keeping you head elevated after surgery and applying ice packs can help.Good luck!
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