Doctor’s Response: Can I eat tofu after upper eyelid surgery?
Can I eat tofu after eyelid surgery? is a common question among many women, as nutrition plays a significant role in the healing process after the procedure. Tofu is a familiar dish in family meals, leading many to worry about its impact on the wound. We invite you to read the following article for answers!
1. Is eating tofu good for health?
Tofu is a food that provides a rich source of protein, supporting the skin tissue regeneration process, which is beneficial during the healing phase. Additionally, the protein in tofu helps limit the absorption of bad cholesterol into the body.
Moreover, this food contains many vitamins (such as vitamins C, A, D) and other minerals (like Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus…) that enhance immunity, preventing swelling, inflammation, and infection of the wound.
2. So, can I eat tofu after eyelid surgery?
After eyelid surgery, you ARE allowed to eat tofu. However, it is important to ensure that you consume it in moderation and prepare it correctly. This is because tofu contains some anti-nutrients such as Phytase, Trypsin inhibitors, and Lectins… Eating too much can lead to deficiencies in other nutrients, which may prolong the healing of the wound.

3. Proper Ways to Eat Tofu for Healing
In addition to understanding whether tofu can be included in the diet after eyelid surgery, clients should also keep in mind a few considerations when adding this food:
3.1. Only Eat Steamed White Tofu
You should only consume white tofu to best absorb the nutrients from this food. Avoid fried tofu as it contains a lot of oil, which can cause indigestion and affect the healing process.
3.2. Avoid Cooking Tofu with Spicy Ingredients
You should not eat tofu prepared with spicy ingredients such as garlic, chili, or pepper, as they may irritate the wound. Additionally, these dishes can cause internal heat, making the body uncomfortable and prolonging the healing time.
3.3. Consume Tofu in Moderation
It is best to limit tofu consumption to 2-3 meals per week after eyelid surgery, with each meal not exceeding 100 grams. If you have a tendency to allergies, it is advisable to avoid tofu for 1-2 weeks to ensure it does not affect the wound or aesthetic results.
4. Besides Tofu, OtherWhat foods are good for those who have just undergone upper eyelid surgery?
In addition to tofu, you can include the following foods to aid in the recovery process after upper eyelid surgery:
- Milk: After upper eyelid surgery, you should drink milk, as it contains protein, vitamin A, vitamin D, soluble fiber, and more, which will support the healing process.

- Fruits: Fruits are packed with nutrients, especially vitamin C, A, potassium, manganese, etc., which help boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and prevent infection, making them excellent for those who have just undergone upper eyelid surgery. Some of these fruits include bananas, strawberries, mangoes, oranges, kiwis, blueberries, bananas, mangoes, avocados, etc.
- Fatty fish: This food is rich in protein, vitamin D, B12, calcium, and is particularly beneficial for recovery.especially omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation, decrease swelling, and support quick wound healing, such as salmon, … However, due to its fishy nature, consume in moderation to avoid irritation.
- Pork: Thanks to its benign protein content and collagen beneficial for the body, pork helps promote skin regeneration and faster healing.
- Yogurt: This food will improve digestion, helping the body absorb nutrients better, enhance the immune system, and support wound recovery after eyelid surgery. Additionally, yogurt contains many vitamins that help reduce inflammation.
At this point, we hope to have answered your question whether you can eat tofu after eyelid surgery. Therefore, to achieve the desired results from eyelid surgery, in addition to careful eating, you should choose a reputable cosmetic clinic from the start, with a team of skilled doctors. This way, you will receive advice on suitable beauty options, precise eyelid cutting ratios, and ensure the correct technique is followed.
Dr. Eye is proud to be a gathering place for specialized eye-area aesthetic doctors with many years of experience, focusing all resources on treating and improving eye-area aging for women. At the same time, it is also the FIRST center for in-depth and comprehensive treatment against eye-area aging dedicated tofor middle-aged women with a well-invested facility and modern equipment that provides clients with a perfect and maximally safe treatment experience.
In particular, the eyelid surgery service at Dr. Eye is performed by experienced doctors who are passionate about perfect beauty, ensuring they can deliver the expected results for clients from the very first time. Additionally, the doctors provide careful instructions on post-operative care and advise on appropriate dietary habits (what to avoid and what to include) to promote quick healing and maintain long-lasting results.
Moreover, the lower eyelid surgery service at Dr. Eye is also trusted by many women. This method helps address concerns such as under-eye bags and sagging skin on the lower eyelid,… thereby restoring a youthful and more attractive appearance, significantly enhancing beauty. Key highlights of undergoing lower eyelid surgery at Dr. Eye include:
All the above advantages have been confirmed by Le Thi Hoa and Hong Phuong (53 years old, Ho Chi Minh City).
Experiencing the service of removing excess skin from the upper eyelid along the brow arch combined with a brow lift and lower eyelid surgery to eliminate excess skin and muscle at Dr. Eye. Ms. Hoa is extremely satisfied with the current results, as her eyes no longer have under-eye bags, excess skin, or sagging, and dark circles, but instead have clear, youthful, and radiant eyelid creases. This has significantly improved Ms. Hoa’s appearance just one month after treatment.

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References
- Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FN. What to Eat After Surgery and What to Avoid. 05/28/2024. https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-to-eat-during-your-recovery-after-surgery-3156923 (accessed 07/26/2024)
- Best Foods To Eat For Healing After Plastic Surgery. https://www.mangatplasticsurgery.com/blog/best-foods-to-eat-for-healing-after-plastic-surgery/ (accessed 07/26/2024)
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