What to eat after surgery to avoid scarring

Jan 25, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
In general, patients can consume moderate amounts of milk, eggs, carrots, kiwifruit, pork liver, and other similar foods after surgery. Additionally, medications such as Madecassoside Tablets, Tranilast Capsules, Vitamin E Soft Capsules, Vitamin C Tablets, and Compound Glycyrrhizin Tablets may be taken as directed by a physician. Patients should normally avoid spicy, stimulating foods and foods considered to trigger inflammation, in order to prevent interference with wound healing.

Generally, milk, eggs, carrots, kiwifruit, and pork liver can be consumed in moderation after surgery. Additionally, medications such as Asiaticoside tablets, Tranilast capsules, Vitamin E soft capsules, Vitamin C tablets, and Compound Glycyrrhizin tablets can be used according to medical advice. Detailed explanations are as follows:

I. Foods

1. Milk

Milk is rich in protein. Consuming an appropriate amount of milk not only supplements necessary nutrients but also effectively promotes tissue cell regeneration, aiding in postoperative wound healing.

2. Eggs

Eggs are rich in protein and are easily digested and absorbed. The protein in eggs helps enhance immune function, promotes wound healing, and reduces scar formation.

3. Carrots

Carrots are rich in vitamin A and carotene. Eating carrots in moderation helps maintain normal skin function, promotes collagen fiber formation, thereby accelerating wound healing and reducing scar formation.

4. Kiwifruit

Kiwifruit is rich in vitamin C and has antioxidant properties. Consuming kiwifruit in moderation can reduce the risk of wound infection and promote collagen synthesis, aiding wound healing and reducing scars.

5. Pork Liver

Pork liver is rich in iron and vitamin A. Consuming pork liver in moderation helps improve postoperative anemia and simultaneously promotes skin tissue repair and regeneration, reducing scar formation.

II. Medications

1. Asiaticoside Tablets

Asiaticoside tablets promote wound healing and inhibit scar hyperplasia. They reduce scar formation by regulating skin cell proliferation and differentiation.

2. Tranilast Capsules

Tranilast capsules are antihistamine drugs that inhibit fibrous tissue hyperplasia and have anti-inflammatory effects. They can be used to treat hypertrophic scars after trauma and surgery.

3. Vitamin E Soft Capsules

Vitamin E soft capsules have antioxidant and skin moisturizing effects. They can promote the repair and regeneration of skin cells, reduce scar pigmentation, and thus improve scar appearance.

4. Vitamin C Tablets

Vitamin C tablets have antioxidant properties and promote collagen synthesis, helping to improve scar texture and color.

5. Compound Glycyrrhizin Tablets

Compound Glycyrrhizin tablets have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and immune-regulating effects. They can assist in scar treatment, reducing inflammatory responses and scar hyperplasia.

Keep the wound clean regularly to avoid infection. At the same time, maintain a balanced diet rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Avoid spicy, irritating foods and foods that may trigger adverse reactions, as they may interfere with wound healing.