Does bromelain supplement taken before surgery help with swelling after rhinoplasty?

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Can taking Bromelain a week or two before your surgery could it help with swelling after rhinoplasty

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

There are no studies that provided a strong evidence that Bomelain can help in swelling after rhinoplasty surgery. It is always better to check with your surgeon before using any herbal medications or supplement as some of them can increase the risk of bleeding.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.It is not really recommended to take Bromelain (or Arnica) before rhinoplasty surgery. Because before the surgery you won't have any swelling, this will help only after the surgery if you have swelling. It is like taking a medication for a disease that you don't have.But of course after the surgery it is highly recommended.Best regards!

Richard A. Bartlett, MD · Answer

Herbal Medications/Supplements are often discontinued 2 weeks prior to surgery...I recommend consulting with the Certified Plastic Surgeon who will be performing your Rhinoplasty on their "Medications to Avoid" policy and whether or not they recommend taking Bromelain or any other Herbal Medication/Supplement prior to your procedure.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @kayla1236! This is a great question. Bromelain is a group of enzymes found in the fruit and stem of the pineapple plant. I recommend my patients take Arnica pills and eat pineapple 2 days prior to surgery and after surgery. This helps with bruising not really swelling. I hope this was helpful!

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

Bromelain is the active ingredient in pineapple that help with recovery. I think helps more with bruising than general inflammation/swelling. I recommend taking it after surgery. Make sure you let your surgeon know everything you are taking and get permission before using any recovery supplements before and after surgery.

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