Juice fast after rhinoplasty?

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I am very cautious of my weight and i really want to do a juice fast right after my cast will be removed. I want to do the fast for about 1 month. Im just wondering if it will interfere with my healing process? Will it cause swelling? Ill be juicing veggies and fruits. Please let me know what will happen if i were to perform the fast. Thank you :) I am 16 years old btw, if that matters.

Jaime Perez, MD · Answer

I
recommend discussing any plans for significant diet changes after surgery with
your PS. He/she will determine if your diet could be detrimental to your
recovery, or if it’s not a problem. Generally speaking, you want to make sure
you are getting all the nutrients and calories you need during the healing
process to get the best result possible, so doing the juice fast right after surgery
might not be the best idea. Perhaps you could postpone it? Best regards.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I doubt your "juice fast" diet will have any effect on the healing. Nevertheless, this needs to be cleared by your own surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I would avoid any special diets that restrict your normal intake while you are healing. Best of luck with your decision to move forward with your rhinoplasty.

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

I am just concerned that you will get all of the nutrients (food groups), vitamins and minerals you will need to heal your nasal surgery properly. Anything that has the word fast in it generally means to me that something is being left out.

Patrick Simon, MD · Answer

At 1 week after rhinoplasty you are still in the early stages of healing.  While the best rhinoplasty surgeons can produce a near perfect nose on the table, the final outcome of a rhinoplasty has a great deal to do with how well the patient heals.  I would strongly recommend against a fast during this initial period of healing.  You need a good balance of protein, carbs and fats with vitamins to allow your body to use what it needs to heal the tissues that were manipulated during surgery.  I would not recommend starting a diet like this for at least the first 3 weeks.  Beyond that time frame you can diet, but exercise and limiting calorie intake is more effective and healthier than a juice fast.  Speak with your surgeon about your plans.

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