What Diet prior to Rhinoplasty Will Help with Swelling?

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What types of vitamins and foods are recommended before rhinoplasty surgery? Will this diet also help reduce the swelling and bruising around the eyes? When should this diet begin?  (http://rhinoplastyonline.com/rhinoplasty-rapid-recovery.html)

Lucy Barr, MD · Answer

As mentioned before it's always recommended to discountinue any blood thinning products including vitamin and mineral supplements. We also recommend using Arnica and Bromelain for two weeks before and after your procedure. Health food stores and some offices carry specific multivitamins for surgical procedures. We recommend the surgical care package from Vitamedica that offers pre and post surgical supplements to promote healing and recovery. Also remember to avoid alcohol and tobacco whenever having any procedure.

Sarmela Sunder, MD · Answer

In general, as long as there are no contra-indications, I recommend that patients take Arnica and Bromelain in preparation for surgery. I also request patients discontinue use of any blood thinners (as long as it is safe for them to do so), alcohol and nicotine products in advance of surgery. Hope this helps. Good luck!

	Dr. Sarmela Sunder

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

In general following a basic healthy diet before and after surgery will help promote healing. I definitely find that following a low sodium diet after surgery (1500 mg or less a day) helps the postoperative tissue swelling improve faster. Some people find that taking arnica and bromelin supplements a few weeks before and after surgery helps with bruising as well.

Colin Pero, MD, FACS · Answer

Drinking pineapple juice before surgery may help decrease bruising and a low-salt diet may help with swelling. Try for less than 2000mg of sodium a day for 2-3 days before surgery. Good luck!

Rian A. Maercks, MD · Answer

I really wouldnt recommend significantly altering your diet.  In general patients should discontinue herbal remedies, NSAIDS including aspirin and ibuprofen, and any supplements that might interfere with normal blood clotting at least two weeks before surgery.

	 

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	Rian A. Maercks M.D.

What Diet prior to Rhinoplasty Will Help with Swelling?

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