Can patients with nasal implants drink cold milk?

Feb 18, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

A female patient who had undergone rhinoplasty with the use of implant material wanted to know whether she could drink cold milk during the postoperative recovery period.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Lu

Rhinoplasty implant patients can consume cold milk in moderation, but should avoid excessive intake to prevent diarrhea or other gastrointestinal discomfort. During the recovery phase after rhinoplasty, patients should pay attention to their diet and lifestyle habits to ensure proper healing of the surgical site. Drinking cold milk itself does not directly affect the position or stability of the nasal implant. However, cold beverages may cause local vasoconstriction, so cold milk should be consumed in moderation to avoid impairing blood circulation and delaying recovery. Additionally, if patients experience discomfort or swelling after surgery, cold beverages may exacerbate these symptoms.

Patients should follow a light and easily digestible diet after surgery, avoiding spicy, irritating foods and overly hard foods that may irritate the wound or hinder healing. Patients should also choose warm foods and beverages as part of their daily diet, maintain good oral hygiene, and avoid forceful sucking or chewing hard objects to reduce pressure on the surgical site. Furthermore, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and getting sufficient sleep are important. Patients must also follow the surgeon's specific instructions, attend regular follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress, and promptly communicate with the doctor if any abnormal reactions occur.