Having a proper diet as well as drinking enough water and fluids before nose surgery will help you prepare your body for surgery and have an easier recovery afterwards.. But what should we eat before nose surgery and how to prepare ourselves for this surgery?. In this article from GCORP LLC magazine, you can learn about the best foods and snacks before rhinoplasty.

The importance of diet before nose surgery

Consuming healthy foods and rehydrating the body before nose surgery can help a lot to strengthen the body's immune system, heal wounds and reduce surgery complications.. When you eat healthy foods before surgery, your body can more easily overcome the inflammation and swelling of the operation and your recovery happens faster... But what should be done before surgery? In the following, you can learn about the most useful foods before nose surgery.

1- Foods rich in protein

If you are a few days away from nose surgery, it is better to use more protein-rich foods.... Protein is necessary for building muscles, tissue repair and wound healing, and helps to regenerate body tissues and strengthen the body's immune system.. Use only lean proteins.

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Beans are rich in protein and help control blood sugar levels and increase energy.... In addition, beans are rich in fiber and therefore useful in preventing constipation after rhinoplasty.

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2- water

It is better to hydrate your body well before the nose surgery... Try to drink at least eight glasses of water before the surgery and avoid drinking caffeinated and alcoholic beverages the day before.... Drinking caffeinated drinks and containing alcohol causes dehydration and is effective in blood clotting.. Do this.

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3- foods rich in vitamin C

Vitamin C plays a vital role in the production of collagen and helps repair wounds and body tissues.... Consuming citrus fruits and foods rich in vitamin C heals wounds, strengthens the immune system, and prevents nasal congestion.... To supply the vitamin C your body needs, you can use citrus fruits, berries and berries. The title of orange juice in quantities A lot, because these drinks cause inflammation in the body and reduce the wound healing process after surgery.

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4- Low-fat foods

Try to eat low-fat and healthy foods with plenty of protein and nutrients for a few weeks before your nose job. Studies show that eating low-fat foods can reduce surgical complications and reduce inflammation in the body.

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5- Fresh fruits and vegetables

Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, selenium and manganese.... These nutrients protect body cells from free radicals and on the other hand reduce your stress.... Stress is a natural reaction in the body that slows down the healing process.... Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables is not only necessary to heal wounds, but also helps to prevent damage to body tissues. Use more spinach, citrus fruits, green peppers, cabbage, mushrooms, pineapples and bananas. Remember to avoid high fiber foods for 24 hours before nose surgery.

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One of the best vegetables that you should consume before nose surgery is spinach... Spinach is rich in vitamin K, B6, B2 and vitamin A and has a lot of iron, which is why it helps to increase blood volume and speed up recovery after surgery....Remember to use beets before rhinoplasty....Beets contain nutrients that help reduce time and improve performance..

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6- Use vitamin supplements

It is better to use daily vitamin C supplement one week before nose surgery....if needed, you can also use multivitamin supplements, iron supplement, vitamin D supplement under the supervision of an otolaryngologist....remember that taking vitamin E before surgery increases bruising and bleeding...so do not use this supplement before nose surgery.

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Final speech

Consuming healthy foods before rhinoplasty will strengthen the immune system and speed up recovery after surgery.. Don't forget to consult your doctor before taking any vitamins.... For information about rhinoplasty, you can contact one of the otolaryngologists at GCORP LLC in person or online.

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