Vegan or vegetarian diet pre and post rhinoplasty?

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Im having rhino/septo/turbs procedure in early 2016, and id really like to ensure I give myself the best chance to recover through my diet. I have read up on preop instructions, however I was planning on maintaining a mostly vegan diet in the lead up to surgery. Are there any essential vitamins or minerals I should introduce or avoid prior to surgery to keep myself in best health?

Marcelo Ghersi, MD · Answer

Hello. We recommend that you continue a healthy and balanced diet before and after surgery. If you do this, you should not need any additional supplements or vitamins.

Jeremy Hunt, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hi,The best option is to maintain a healthy and balanced diet before and after surgery.  This is possible as vegan or vegetarian, but balance is the key to allow the body to have a full tank of the needful vitamins and minerals to allow healing.My advice is that  a balanced is the key be it Vegan or omnivoreJeremy Hunt

Damien Grinsell MBBS, FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Hi. Provided you are healthy and not vitamin deficient, dietary supplements arent necessary. My advice is to not take any herbal remedies as these can thin the blood and cause bleeding. Make sure you advise your surgeon what you are taking. Regardsdamien

Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

Dear Bee-26Any diet is good as long as it is nutrient richIt is important to make sure your body stores of iron, protein, vitamins and minerals are at their optimal levels to help the healing processAll the best with your surgery in 2016

Pouria Moradi, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Just maintain a healthy diet and avoid cigarettes and nicotine related products.3 weeks before the operation I would avoid all herbal supplementsegfish oilsginger, ginseng, garlic, ginkoThese can increase your chance of bleeding.I wouldn't purposely change to a vegan diet for your surgery.I hope this helps and good luck

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A normal balanced diet consisting of protein is required prior to undergoing elective cosmetic surgery. Always best to check with  your operative surgeon and followed his/ her instructions. Stay away from any herbal supplements, vitamin D, and aspirin for 2 weeks before and after the surgery

Dennis Barek, MD (retired) · Answer

Specific blood tests should be ordered to check the usual stuff and that you have enough essential minerals and vitamins, esp  Vit B12.

Vegan or vegetarian diet pre and post rhinoplasty?

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