Can I eat hairtail fish after rhinoplasty?
Disease description:
Xiao Zhang recently underwent rhinoplasty and has always enjoyed eating hairtail fish, but she is concerned about whether she can continue to eat it after surgery. She would like to know if it is safe to consume hairtail fish following rhinoplasty.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Lu
It is generally not recommended to eat hairtail fish after rhinoplasty. As a seafood product, hairtail fish contains significant amounts of protein, fatty acids, and minerals, which may act as allergens in some individuals. After rhinoplasty, the patient's skin tissue is in a sensitive and healing state, and consuming hairtail fish at this time may increase the risk of skin allergies, causing symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, and inflammation at the wound site, thereby affecting normal wound healing and the surgical outcome.
After rhinoplasty, patients should avoid consuming excessive spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, peppers, and hot pots, to prevent physical discomfort that could cause redness or inflammation at the surgical wound. Postoperative diets should be light and easily digestible, with an appropriate intake of fresh vegetables and fruits, as they are rich in vitamin C, which can promote wound healing. Although hairtail fish is rich in protein, due to its potential allergenic properties, patients may choose other non-allergenic sources of high-quality protein, such as milk, eggs, and lean meats.
