Diet and Supplements After Fat Graft?

I'm a 28 year old female,I just had fat graft done to my cheeks and lips. I'm wondering how what I ingest influences if the graft will "take". My doctor just said about no smoking but answered no about dietary requirements. I'm looking for a 2nd opinion. In more detail: can I take supplements such as biosil and gelatin (i need them for my nails and hair), how soon after the procedure can I drink alcohol and are there foods I shouldnt eat?

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Fat transfer diets

After about 2 weeks, it shouldn't matter what you take. Supplements that are good for hair and nails are probably not bad for recovery, but I cannot confirm that. I looked up biosil and gelatin and it does not appear that they have medications that thin the blood. As far as alcohol goes, I would avoid drinking for the initial 2 weeks to help with healing. I agree with Dr Ellenbogen to keep your weight within 5-10 lbs of your what you were before surgery. If the... more

Better result with fat grafting

Insulin in your body protects fat. High carbohydrate diets increase your insulin level.. A reverse Adkin's diet is what I tell my patients..Not too many carbs or your fat wii begin to increase in volume like the donor site