When can I eat everything (spicy food, salty food) after my rhinoplasty? I'm 2 weeks post op.

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It's been really hard trying to find low sodium meals, especially when dining out. When can I eat spicy and salty foods again?

Sirius K. Yoo, MD · Answer

Follow your surgeon's instructions, but in general, there aren't any dietary restrictions for someone after rhinoplasty.  A low salt diet may help with swelling during the first few months, but will not affect the long term outcome either way.  All the best!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Diet is very little to do with rhinoplasty convalescence. Low-salt will help swelling in the short-term but outside of that there really is no significant dietary consideration.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

At 2 weeks post op you should be able to eat anything you want. Low-salt will help swelling in the short-term.

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