I understand that a low sodium diet will help reduce the normal swelling post facelift... I have seen 1500mg as a guideline but is it helpful to get even lower (say 1000mg or 1200mg) if possible, or does that give no real added benefit as compared to 1500mg? How long should this regimen be followed? And as to increased protein intake, how long is that recommended for optimum and speediest healing?
May 3, 2014
Answer: Best healing regimen As long as your health is good and your diet, there is no need to change your diet. High sodium does cause more edema but that type of edema/swelling is different than that caused by surgery like a facelift.
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May 3, 2014
Answer: Best healing regimen As long as your health is good and your diet, there is no need to change your diet. High sodium does cause more edema but that type of edema/swelling is different than that caused by surgery like a facelift.
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August 24, 2014
Answer: Balanced diet for Facelift Recovery A low sodium well balanced diet after surgery will be helpful to promote good healing. During my patients preoperative appointment my patient coordinator will review with patients a eating plan to promote healing. There are certain things to consider in your postoperative diet. You want foods that are high in healing properties and vitamins, foods that are not spicy or irritating to your stomach, foods that promote bowel movements since medications may make you constipated and low sodium foods for reducing swelling. In general if you walk around the outskirts of the grocery store and not in any aisle you will find the fresh foods with no preservatives and less sodium. Speak with your surgeons patient coordinator and I am sure they will be happy to provide a list of foods to help you in your recovery. Wishing you a healthy, happy and speedy recovery! Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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August 24, 2014
Answer: Balanced diet for Facelift Recovery A low sodium well balanced diet after surgery will be helpful to promote good healing. During my patients preoperative appointment my patient coordinator will review with patients a eating plan to promote healing. There are certain things to consider in your postoperative diet. You want foods that are high in healing properties and vitamins, foods that are not spicy or irritating to your stomach, foods that promote bowel movements since medications may make you constipated and low sodium foods for reducing swelling. In general if you walk around the outskirts of the grocery store and not in any aisle you will find the fresh foods with no preservatives and less sodium. Speak with your surgeons patient coordinator and I am sure they will be happy to provide a list of foods to help you in your recovery. Wishing you a healthy, happy and speedy recovery! Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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