Are you put on a liquid diet before a tummy tuck? Or any kind of diet?

Thank you for your question.  We do not put patients on any type of diet prior to their tummy tuck. It is always important to maintain a healthy diet and stable weight for best results.  Please check with your own plastic surgeon regarding their specific recommendations.  Best of luck to you. 

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  In the few weeks prior to your procedure I would only maintain a "diet" of lean protein, fruits and vegetables.   I would not advocate any change to your nutrition that may compromise your healing as can occur with a liquid diet.  If your diet is intended to lose weigh rapidly in anticipation of your surgery you will likely be nutritionally deficient and your body will not have the building blocks to be able to appropriately healing the incision.  Talk to your surgeon.  

A liquid diet is not necessary prior to your TT. You should continue a healthy diet with plenty of fruits/veggies and protein as you will need these building blocks to help heal after your surgery. Be sure to refrain from all nicotine and smoking well in advance of any surgery.Sincerely,Dr. Benjamin J. Cousins MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question. A liquid diet is absolutely not necessary before a tummy tuck procedure. It is typically simply recommended that you maintain a normal healthy diet ideally high in protein which will help with the healing process. There are some supplements that some surgeons may recommend but are not necessary. It is also critical that all nicotine exposure be avoided for approximately one month prior to surgery and throughout the healing process or at least 6 weeks.

Hello, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. not exactly. You can eat normally but it will be better for you to eat healy; so you csn get used to it. Because after plastic surgery it is better to prevent your body of gaining weight back. 

Just nothing to eat or drink prior to surgery (Usually after Midnight).  Make sure you follow up with your Plastic Surgeon to be sure.

Thank you for your question. I do not change any dietary changes. Make sure eat healthy and protein rich diet.

Great question.  I advise my patients to eat a nutritious healthy diet to be able to heal quickly.  Now is not the time to have a crash diet - the long term goal is to be in good physical condition.  Also, don't work out more strenuously before the procedure, again you'll need those calories to heal you new, beautiful tummy.  With a large tummy tuck, iron supplementation (you can buy this over the counter) is helpful to rebuild your blood cells.  Likewise, eat healthy in the postop period to heal quickly and maintain a great abdomen.
Cheers,
Brad Remington, MD

I do not have  may patients go on a   special diet before surgery but I do ask that they avoid certain meds and other products. 

Hello, thanks for your question. Not exactly, but it will be better for you to eat healthy before and after the procedure. You cannot eat or drink the night before surgery after 9 pm.