Foods to Avoid Before and After Plastic Surgery

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Today, when having surgery,

we’re going to take some time to look at

medications, foods, and health supplements that can cause bleeding and bruising.

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When undergoing surgery,

bleeding can occur because incisions are often made.

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If bleeding occurs,

it can cause swelling and bruising,

so it is important to reduce bleeding as much as possible.

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In addition to the bleeding that inevitably occurs because of surgery,

foods, health supplements, and medications that we normally take

can make it worse,

so it is important to check these in advance

and be careful.

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During consultations,

many people worry about swelling and bruising.

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In particular, if you bruise easily

or tend to swell easily,

you should be careful starting 2 weeks before surgery.

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If you are planning to have surgery,

you should tell the doctor about

the medications and health supplements you normally take.

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You should check with the doctor

about what needs to be stopped 1 to 3 weeks in advance.

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By reducing bleeding during surgery,

you can lessen bruising and swelling

and receive surgery more safely.

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First, let’s look at the types of foods that can cause bruising and swelling after surgery.

Korean foods commonly include seasonings such as

garlic, chili peppers, and onions.

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It is better to avoid these starting one week before surgery.

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In addition,

berries, green tea, black tea, pepper, herbal tea, and similar items

also help blood circulation,

so it is best to avoid them as much as possible starting one week before surgery.

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However, avoiding all of these foods can be difficult, right?

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Fortunately, foods do not contain highly concentrated amounts of specific ingredients,

so rather than cutting them out completely,

it is better to reduce them compared with your usual intake.

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Among health supplements,

there are also those that can create a tendency toward bleeding

and cause bruising and swelling.

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In particular, health supplements contain concentrated ingredients,

so it is better to stop them sooner than ordinary foods.

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If you are preparing for surgery,

it is recommended to stop them at least 2 weeks in advance.

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It is recommended to resume them 5 days after surgery.

Among health supplements,

ginseng, red ginseng, bellflower root juice, garlic juice, and similar items

help blood circulation after consumption.

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Therefore, to minimize bruising after surgery,

it is recommended to stop these health juices 1 to 3 weeks in advance.

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Lastly, besides foods and health supplements,

there are medications that can cause bruising and swelling.

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Compared with the foods we eat and health supplements,

these contain more concentrated specific ingredients,

so if you are planning to have surgery,

you must stop them at least 2 weeks in advance.

Omega-3, krill oil,

and medications containing ginkgo leaf extract, such as Ginkexin, are excellent for blood circulation.

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Unless you need to have surgery urgently,

you should stop them 2 to 3 weeks in advance.

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Also, besides what you take by mouth,

ginkgo injections and garlic injections should also be stopped.

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Many people receive these wellness injections to help relieve fatigue

or to improve energy and immunity.

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For safety and to reduce bruising,

you should avoid them before surgery.

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And you should also avoid Tylenol and other common pain relievers

that we take when we are in pain.

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In addition, medications prescribed for conditions such as high blood pressure

or cardiovascular disease can also cause bleeding during surgery,

so it is better to stop them 2 weeks in advance.

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However, because stopping prescription medications taken for these conditions on your own can be dangerous,

you must consult with the doctor

and adjust them accordingly.

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Today, we looked at foods, supplements, and medications

that should be avoided or stopped in advance

so that bruising and swelling can go down more quickly after plastic surgery.

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Please keep this in mind

and let others around you know as well,

if they are preparing for surgery.

Thank you.

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