As I am having a face lift and I know it will be difficult to bite food in the beginning i was planning to take some packet soup with me however there is approx 700mg of sodium in each serve . Could you please advise is that too much salt , would it add to the swelling ? Thank you
May 27, 2014
Answer: Limit Sodium after Facelift and facial plastic surgery minimizes swelling Yes, limiting sodium is helpful in terms of minimizing swelling (so is keeping your head elevated in a reclining chair, avoiding nausea anf vomiting and keeping your blood pressure in normal range). Try making some home made soups without adding regular salt. You can use a salt substitute, potassium chloride if you do not have renal failure.
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May 27, 2014
Answer: Limit Sodium after Facelift and facial plastic surgery minimizes swelling Yes, limiting sodium is helpful in terms of minimizing swelling (so is keeping your head elevated in a reclining chair, avoiding nausea anf vomiting and keeping your blood pressure in normal range). Try making some home made soups without adding regular salt. You can use a salt substitute, potassium chloride if you do not have renal failure.
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Answer: Salt and swelling after a facelift It is a good idea to limit your sodium intake for at least the first 2-3 weeks following a facelift. The more salt you put into your body, the more water your body holds onto. In an area that has undergone surgery, this effect can be very profound. It can serve to acutely re-stretch the skin that just just been tightened, and contribute to early recurrence of sagging and laxity. It would be prudent to stay under 1200-1500 of sodium per day. Look for the reduced-sodium soups, but be aware that these can still have a relatively large amount of sodium. Also avoid pizza and certain ethnic cuisines (e.g. Chinese). The addition of the homeopathic medication Arnica Montana can also be helpful in reducing the magnitude of swelling following on operation. Best wishes!
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Answer: Salt and swelling after a facelift It is a good idea to limit your sodium intake for at least the first 2-3 weeks following a facelift. The more salt you put into your body, the more water your body holds onto. In an area that has undergone surgery, this effect can be very profound. It can serve to acutely re-stretch the skin that just just been tightened, and contribute to early recurrence of sagging and laxity. It would be prudent to stay under 1200-1500 of sodium per day. Look for the reduced-sodium soups, but be aware that these can still have a relatively large amount of sodium. Also avoid pizza and certain ethnic cuisines (e.g. Chinese). The addition of the homeopathic medication Arnica Montana can also be helpful in reducing the magnitude of swelling following on operation. Best wishes!
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