Whether you are going in for a small cosmetic procedure or an operation that is something much more serious, preparing your body for surgery is extremely important. In addition to following your surgeon’s instructions, proper nutrition leading up to your procedure is vital to a healthy recovery. Your body uses a lot of energy to heal after the surgery, therefore any nutrient deficiencies may delay wound healing, alter immune response, and lengthen the recovery process.
The good news is that this can all be avoided with nutritional vitamin supplementation before and after surgery with Pre/Post - Surgery IV Therapy Treatments.
Wound Healing
During the healing process:
Your body repairs broken blood vessels while simultaneously growing new tissue.
Collagen production begins within red blood cells where tough, white fibers form tight cross-links to other collagen, establishing the foundation of the newly created tissue.
Granulation tissue, which is collagen-rich tissue composed of newly grown capillaries, begins to fill the wound.
Nutritional supplementation in the period before and after surgery can have a significant impact on surgical outcome and healing speed by reducing bruising, swelling, and inflammation; promoting wound healing; enhancing immunity; and reducing oxidation generated by surgery and anesthetic agents.
Vitamin C - the role of Vitamin C in surgery recovery has been researched extensively since 1937 for its role in wound healing. Studies have shown that wound healing is decreased when low vitamin C levels are present in patients.
The main component in effective wound healing is collagen, which forms the connective tissues that build up during healing. Collagen cannot be formed without enzymes that have a co-factor of Vitamin C. Therefore, Vitamin C is essential for the body to heal. If there is a deficiency, this process is delayed, and in some cases, halted altogether. Poor wound healing also produces bad scarring.
Vitamin C is also known to be one of the few effective agents to help improve scar appearance. Human beings lack the ability to store vitamin C, so constant replenishment is important for everyday nutrition but critical during wound healing.
Vitamin A – stimulates the immune response and helps form normal outer and inner skin.
Vitamin D – is an essential nutrient in the formation, maintenance, and repair of bones.
Calcium – is an essential mineral for bone repair/soft tissue healing, proper blood clotting, muscle contraction (especially normal heartbeat rhythm).
Zinc - is involved in the early remodeling of collagen and may accelerate wound healing in patients following surgery.
Glutamine - numerous studies have shown that supplementation with glutamine shortens hospital stays; decreases infection rates, improves overall nitrogen balance in patients, and enhances net protein synthesis, especially for skeletal muscle. Administering glutamine postoperatively can help speed recovery and shorten hospital stay, according to researchers.
Immune Response
Nutrient deficiencies delay wound healing, but they also leave patients vulnerable to complications because of decreased immune response.
Many oral vitamins are not recommended before surgery, as bleeding risks are increased. But, pure forms of certain nutrients can help to prepare your body for optimal healing and recovery through intravenous supplementation. Pre and Post Surgery IV Therapy treatments administrated by a qualified medical doctor ensure maximum absorption directly into your bloodstream, bypassing the stomach and enhancing your immune system for peak performance of your body’s healing mechanisms during and after surgery.
IV Therapy for Recovery & Relief after Surgical Procedures
Pre/Post – Surgery IV Therapy treatments at Vit&Drip Center in Puerto Banus, Marbella
Vit&Drip Center offers safe and effective intravenous (IV) treatments that supplement essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants to help speed the healing process. The formulas are developed by M.D. Halina Latasiewicz, who specializes in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, and works in surgery rooms in hospitals around Costa del Sol.
Contact us by sending an email to info@vitdripcenter.com, book an appointment online, or call us at +34619228412 to learn more about our treatments and wellness programs.
