I usually stress to my own patients that they must avoid spicy foods after rhinoplasty. First of all, spicy foods can irritate the nasal wound after surgery, triggering pain and discomfort, which can affect the speed of wound healing. The nasal area after surgery is very sensitive, and any irritation may prolong the healing time or lead to complications.
Secondly, spicy foods have the potential to trigger an inflammatory response in the body. Ingredients such as capsaicin in spicy foods may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, leading to an increased probability of systemic inflammation. In this case, the body's immune system is also affected, which is not conducive to the recovery of the surgical site and even increases the risk of infection.
In addition, spicy foods have the effect of dilating blood vessels. After consuming spicy food, blood vessels dilate and blood flow increases, which can lead to more severe swelling after surgery. Swelling after surgery not only affects the appearance, but may also increase pain and prolong recovery time.
Therefore, after the operation, Uncle Ou will ask everyone to avoid spicy and irritating foods, and should consume more foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, such as lean meat, fish, vegetables and fruits, which help promote tissue repair and wound healing. (The picture comes from the Internet, for reference only)
