A Complete Guide To Photon Postoperative Care For Rosacea, And Dietary And Lifestyle Taboos To Keep In Mind

Friends with rosacea often overlook one thing after photorejuvenation, that is, the redness and scalding reaction on the skin in this case is not only caused by external stimulation, but is also closely related to the things you eat in your mouth.

Many people noticed that their faces were red and hot three days after surgery. Their initial reaction was that the care was not done properly. However, they never thought that the bowl of spicy soup they had at noon was the root cause of the problem.

Next, we will break down the dietary principles involved in different stages of photon surgery and describe them in detail one by one. Following this can make the skin go through the repair period smoothly and safely.

During the golden 72 hours after surgery, avoid high-calorie meals

In the first three days after treatment, the skin barrier appears to be in an "open" state, and the capillaries appear particularly sensitive.

At this time, those spicy foods eaten will accelerate blood circulation throughout the body, and boiling soup will also accelerate blood circulation throughout the body. Alcoholic beverages will also accelerate blood circulation throughout the body, which will directly aggravate facial flushing and directly lead to a surge in burning sensation.

There is a very practical criterion. As long as it is the kind of food that makes your forehead sweat and your lips feel numb when eating, you should not touch it for the next three days.

Particular attention should be paid to foods that combine high temperature and spicy food such as hot pot, food types that combine high temperature and spicy food such as barbecue, hot and spicy food that combines high temperature and spicy food, as well as the caffeine contained in coffee, strong tea, and functional drinks. They will stimulate the nerves and excite them, which will indirectly cause the expansion of blood vessels in the skin.

If you really want to drink some food or drink with those flavors, tea made from chrysanthemums that is still warm or soup made from mung beans that is not too strong would be a good and appropriate choice. However, it must be left to cool down until it is close to the actual body temperature of the body before drinking.

Smooth transition period, slowly test the body's reaction

From the fourth to the seventh day after surgery, most people’s redness, swelling, heat and pain will be significantly relieved. At this time, you can start paying attention to which foods are relatively suitable for you.

It is recommended that you only reintroduce a previously taboo food each time. For example, today, you eat a few bites of stir-fried vegetables that are not too spicy, and then observe for half a day to a day that there is no obvious redness, heat, or itchiness on your face. After that, you can think about it and try the next one.

What needs special reminder is that at this specific stage, it is still not recommended to touch alcoholic products, even if it is beer or fruit wine with a relatively low alcohol content.

Acetaldehyde, a product of alcohol metabolism, will directly expand facial capillaries. In many cases of rosacea, patients will blush for a long time after taking a sip of wine, and the skin that has just finished the photon process can't bear it anymore.

There are pickled foods and fermented foods, such as fermented bean curd, stinky tofu, and certain cheeses. The histamine content they contain may also induce flushing.

Effect consolidation period, establishing long-term dietary records

Starting from the second week after surgery, the skin condition of the body tends to be relatively stable. However, rosacea is essentially a chronic skin problem, and dietary management is best turned into a daily habit.

You can prepare a simple food diary, or use your mobile phone memo to record what you eat every day and the condition of your skin.

Record continuously for a month, and you will discover your own unique "minefield food."

Some people are sensitive to vegetables with high histamine levels, such as eggplant and spinach. Others will experience redness when eating bananas and citrus, and there are still some people who have very obvious reactions to seafood and nuts.

You don’t need to make yourself afraid to eat anything, but find a balance through observation.

For example, I know that eating spicy food will cause blushing, but I really want to eat it, so I choose something mildly spicy, paired with a large amount of cold cucumbers, and apply a cold towel to my face immediately after the meal for a few minutes.

Dietary reminder for rosacea

In addition to the spicy, scalding, alcoholic, and caffeine-rich foods mentioned above, there are two types of foods that are more likely to be ignored by people.

One type is high-sugar desserts, such as cakes, milk tea, and sugary drinks, which can cause rapid fluctuations in blood sugar, thereby indirectly aggravating the inflammatory response; and the other type is drinks that are too hot. Many people have the habit of drinking soup and tea while it is hot. However, high temperature will directly stimulate the expansion of blood vessels in the face, even if the soup is not spicy at all.

It is recommended that everything taken into the mouth, including boiled water, be warmed before drinking.

If after the operation, there is persistent and worsening redness and swelling, or pustules, or severe itching, don't just think that the problem can be solved by avoiding food. You must go to the doctor for follow-up in time.

Different people have different levels of tolerance. This dietary list presents general aspects, and the suggestions provided still need to be flexibly adjusted according to your own reactions in specific situations.