If you are having rhinoplasty, chin augmentation or any other surgery and want to recover well, read on.
Food affects your health. It can help your body recover and your wound heal well, which helps the nose and face settle into shape so you can see the result, and it can also lower the chance of infection.

Before deciding on surgery, as well as preparing for the operation, you also need to prepare for looking after yourself afterwards.

Rhinoplasty may seem harmless, but if you do not look after yourself well or are careless, it can become dangerous.

Foods to Be Careful With After Rhinoplasty

avoid these foods for 1 to 3 months after rhinoplasty:
durian, which may cause swelling and slow healing
seafood and processed seafood, which can cause inflammation and raise the risk of wound infection
sticky rice, which is chewy and needs a lot of chewing, so the wound may be knocked
alcohol and cigarettes, which slow healing and make infection more likely
foods traditionally avoided after surgery in Thailand, pickled or fermented foods, and raw or undercooked food, which can slow healing and make infection more likely
strongly flavoured food, which can cause a runny nose and sweating that reach the wound and lead to infection
salty, high-sodium food, which slows healing
vitamin E, cod liver oil, ginkgo leaf and similar supplements, which you need to stop for now because they affect blood clotting

Foods That May Help Surgical Wounds Heal

coconut water, which may help reduce swelling and inflammation, help the body remove waste and support wound healing
fruit, which contains vitamins that help the body recover and support wound healing, such as:
- coconut, which is said to contain oestrogen and to help nourish the skin, reduce swelling and remove waste from the body
- papaya and pineapple, which contain the protease enzymes bromelain and papain that may help ease inflammation and swelling
- avocado, which is rich in healthy fats, vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B, C, K and A, and helps reduce inflammation and blood clotting
- banana, which contains nutrients such as potassium that help lower blood pressure, regulate electrolytes, reduce swelling and balance fluids in the body
- kiwi, which is rich in vitamins and potassium
- and other vegetables
eggs (cooked), in suitable amounts, which help wounds heal well
water, which helps reduce swelling and keeps the skin hydrated as it recovers
vegetables, especially:
- Chinese kale, which is rich in calcium for strong bones and in beta-carotene, which plays a part in collagen production in the skin, helping keep the skin smooth and hydrated as it recovers
- broccoli, which is high in calcium and antioxidants, nourishes the skin and helps stimulate collagen for skin elasticity, which can support recovery after surgery
- tomato, which helps balance fluids in the body and acts as a diuretic, so it can help reduce swelling after surgery
- asparagus, which contains asparagine and helps the body remove waste in urine, helping reduce swelling
- pumpkin, which is rich in vitamin A, helps reduce inflammation and infection, and supports the immune system
- and other vegetables
fish, which is rich in important minerals such as iron and zinc, supports wound healing and helps produce skin cells and collagen, so surgical wounds can heal well
grains and beans such as soya beans, black beans and almonds, in suitable amounts
rice bran oil, olive oil and peanut oil
mild-tasting rice porridge, boiled rice or soup, which help swelling go down, and avoid moving your body too much
meat, which is rich in protein and helps repair the body
high-protein foods, which help the body repair itself and heal

Foods to Eat After Surgery to Help Reduce Swelling

pumpkin soup, rich in vitamin A, which may help reduce swelling and inflammation
black beans, which are rich in protein, fats, minerals and vitamins, and are said to help lower the chance of infection and remove toxins
gotu kola juice, which contains madecassic acid and asiatic acid, and may help reduce swelling and inflammation

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