Diet after rhinoplasty surgery is hotly discussed by women on beauty forums. Among them is the topic of how long to abstain from seafood after rhinoplasty . There are many different opinions and all are reasonable. Let’s see what Dr. Long shares about this topic in the article below!
Can I eat seafood after rhinoplasty?
Seafood refers to a group of foods that live in the sea such as fish, crab, clams, octopus, squid, etc. Seafood is rich in protein, minerals, omega 3 and some vitamins that are beneficial to health. However, it is one of the most typical foods that you should not eat after a nose job. Including chicken, beef, spinach, sticky rice, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, etc. Not only in Vietnam but all beauty units in the world confirm that this is true.
Reasons to avoid seafood after rhinoplasty
Seafood is an extremely nutritious food source, beneficial for health. With a rich amount of protein, even higher than many types of meat, seafood is a great choice to nourish the body. However, not everyone can eat seafood. Some people may be allergic to certain ingredients in shrimp, for example. Others will abstain from eating because they are in the recovery stage after surgery. So why should you abstain from seafood after rhinoplasty?
Digestive disorders, bloating, diarrhea
After rhinoplasty, health will be affected more or less. Some people with sensitive constitutions will be weakened quite a bit. Therefore, when consuming large amounts of protein in seafood into the body, it will increase pressure on the intestinal system. From there, women will experience bloating, indigestion, diarrhea and even digestive disorders.
Easy to scar
Eating seafood during the wound healing period will lead to the skin regeneration process being too fast. It can be a cause of keloid scars on the nose surgery wound. Not to mention, some special ingredients in seafood will cause you to have allergies, rashes, etc.
Long recovery time after rhinoplasty
Seafood is cold in nature and can hinder the healing process of wounds. Therefore, not only nose lifts but also some other types of surgery require avoiding seafood. It can even cause the wound to become red, swollen and uncomfortable.
How long should you avoid seafood after a nose job?
According to you, how long should you avoid seafood after a nose job? Cosmetic experts advise that after 1-3 months, you can eat seafood after a nose job. The specific time depends on the recovery speed of each person. Because, this is the time when the wound has healed and the body has stabilized again. And you can apply the diet like a normal person. However, Dr. Long emphasized that you must monitor the progress of the wound’s recovery. You should not rigidly choose 1 month or 3 months.
Is it dangerous to eat seafood after a nose job?
As we have mentioned above, eating seafood has some negative effects on wound healing. However, what should you do if you accidentally eat seafood after a nose job? If you do not have any unusual symptoms such as pain, itching, or redness, you should stop immediately. At the same time, supplement water, fruits, and vegetables to balance the amount of seafood you take in.
If you are unfortunate enough to encounter the above problems, see your doctor immediately for advice and a prescription. Remember, avoid seafood until your nose lift wound has fully recovered!
Other foods to avoid after rhinoplasty
Besides seafood, chicken, water spinach, beef and sticky rice are foods that should absolutely not be eaten after a nose job.
Avoid chicken and sticky rice
According to cosmetic experts, chicken and sticky rice will make the wound prone to pus and pain. Not only nose lift but also toothache or any other open wound on the body should avoid eating this food. If you still insist on eating it, surely the one who will suffer from the sharp pain and swelling will be you!
Avoid beef and spinach
These two foods are classified as foods that can easily cause keloid scars on open wounds. Because they are both cold and stimulate excessive cell production in the surgical wound, they cause the scar to protrude and become very unsightly. Therefore, having surgery to get a nose as desired but still having a scar is really a pity, right?
Carbonated and alcoholic beverages
Carbonated drinks, alcohol, and beer are not good for your health, especially your nose. They also affect the effectiveness of the medications you are taking. Therefore, you should absolutely abstain from these drinks during the recovery process!
Through the above sharing, surely readers have known how long it is best to abstain from seafood after rhinoplasty, right? Not only seafood, you need to apply a diet of some other foods to have a beautiful nose as desired after surgery. If there is anything unclear, please leave a comment below the article, Dr. Long will help you answer.
