Should I adjust my collagen intake before a facelift? How does this affect my healing and recovery process?

Each surgeon has their own postoperative regimen in regards to diet and supplements to optimize healing afterwards. There have been studies showing the benefit of collagen supplementation in wound healing. It is unclear whether it is actually the collagen helping or if it is related to having adequate protein intake for healing. I would recommend talking with your surgeon about how to manage your collagen and protein intake after surgery.

Hello and thank you for the question. Collagen is simply a protein that when ingested is broken down into the individual amino acid building blocks used by your body to make new proteins, so it is unlikely that much collagen actually makes it into your bloodstream. However, a high protein diet (of any source) is a great idea to prep for surgery. Another great supplement is Vitamin C as this vitamin is essential for your body to form collagen while healing.

Boosting your collagen intake or taking other supplements before surgery will not help with healing or recovery.
The things that you can do before surgery to feel better after surgery include getting adequate rest, and eating a healthy well-balanced diet. If you exercise, keep up with your exercise until the day before surgery.
To promote healing and recovery, avoid smoking and alcohol and follow the care advice of your surgeon's office.
All the best to you with your upcoming surgery.