Can I eat soy sauce after having scar surgery?

Generally, the principle of scar surgery involves improving the appearance and function of the skin by excising, reshaping, or reconstructing abnormal scar tissue through surgical methods. The general reference price for scar surgery ranges from 1000 to 5000 yuan per session. Improvement is usually noticeable 1 to 3 months after surgery, although localized swelling, itching, and other symptoms may occur. An appropriate amount of soy sauce can be consumed after scar surgery. A detailed explanation is as follows:

Soy sauce is a commonly used condiment, with main components including amino acids, sugars, organic acids, and edible pigments. Scar formation and pigmentation primarily relate to the skin's healing process, inflammatory responses, ultraviolet exposure, and individual physical conditions. Within the body, soy sauce is mainly absorbed and metabolized by the gastrointestinal tract and does not directly cause pigmentation or proliferation at the scar site. Therefore, moderate consumption of soy sauce does not negatively affect recovery after scar surgery.

It is recommended that patients maintain a balanced diet during the postoperative recovery period, avoid consuming spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppers, and also avoid seafood, beef, mutton, and other foods considered to be potential triggers for adverse reactions, in order to prevent interference with wound healing. Additionally, it is important to keep the wound clean and dry, avoid contact with water or contamination, and thereby reduce the risk of infection.