Top Foods to Eat After Nose Surgery

 Here is a list of top foods to eat after nose surgery (rhinoplasty) (جراحة تجميل الأنف في الرياض) to support healing, reduce inflammation, and avoid complications:

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🥣 1. Soft Foods

• Why: Avoids excessive jaw movement and pressure on your nose.

• Examples:

  • Mashed potatoes

  • Oatmeal

  • Scrambled eggs

  • Applesauce

  • Yogurt

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🥗 2. High-Protein Foods

• Why: Protein helps with tissue repair and wound healing.

• Examples:

  • Soft-boiled or scrambled eggs

  • Greek yogurt

  • Smooth peanut butter

  • Soft tofu

  • Protein shakes

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🍊 3. Vitamin C-Rich Foods

• Why: Boosts collagen production and immunity.

• Examples:

  • Orange juice

  • Kiwi

  • Strawberries

  • Papaya

  • Bell peppers (blended or cooked)

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🥦 4. Zinc-Rich Foods

• Why: Helps repair tissues and fights infection.

• Examples:

  • Cooked spinach

  • Softened lentils

  • Pumpkin seeds (grounded or blended)

  • Fortified cereals

  • Soft beef or poultry (if tolerated)

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💧 5. Hydrating Foods

• Why: Prevents dehydration, supports skin healing, and reduces swelling.

• Examples:

  • Watermelon

  • Cucumber (blended in smoothies)

  • Clear broths

  • Herbal teas

  • Coconut water

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🥤 6. Smoothies and Blended Soups

• Why: Easy to consume, nutritious, and gentle on healing tissues.

• Tips:

  • Add spinach, berries, yogurt, and protein powder to smoothies

  • Blend vegetable soups with carrots, potatoes, and peas

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❌ Foods to Avoid After Nose Surgery

• Spicy foods: May cause nasal irritation

• Crunchy/hard foods: Can strain facial muscles

• Hot-temperature foods: May increase swelling or bleeding

• Alcohol: Delays healing and increases swelling

• Caffeinated beverages: Can cause dehydration

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✅ Tips for Eating After Rhinoplasty

• Eat small meals frequently

• Stay upright while eating to avoid nasal pressure

• Use a straw only if your surgeon permits

• Keep meals lukewarm, not hot