Is it safe to take probiotics after a septorhinoplasty?

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I tend to have issues with antibiotics, and probiotics usually help. I have been taking one for digestive/vaginal health.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

There is no reason not to take probiotics after elective surgery, including rhinoplasty. Good luck.

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

It is safe to take probiotics after most surgical procedures and rhinoplasty is no exception. It helps the body to maintain a GI balance that may be beneficial during the healing process.

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

I don’t see a reason to not take probiotics following surgery, but check with your surgeon to be sure it’s fine with him.

Samuel Lin, MD, FACS · Answer

I would check with your rhinoplasty expert specifically, however in general probiotics that are available in your neighborhood grocery store are generally ok to take afterwards.

Julian Rowe-Jones, MBBS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (ORL) · Answer

There should not be a problem.  Check there are no interactions with any other medications you might be taking homeopathic or medical.

Warren J. Katz, MD (retired) · Answer

Yes. It is safe to take probiotics after a rhinoplasty. Many people believe that, especially if you are taking antibiotics after your surgery, that probiotics can help maintain a normal GI flora.

Csaba L. Magassy, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

These are health supplements that do not interfere in any way with the rhinoplasty, and if anything they will continue to help with your digestion process.

Is it safe to take probiotics after a septorhinoplasty?

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