I am having fat grafting done to my breast (lipo on flanks, abs and inner thigh) and am wondering if there is any diet /nutritional guidelines to help maximize fat survival in my breast, while not undoing my lipo results after surgery? I heard anything from continue my normal diet to switching to a high fat / carb diet for 2 months. As reference, I am in shape, eat a relatively low carb diet that is high in healthy fats, practice intermittent fasting (16/8), and exercise 4-5X a week.
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Great question. Thank you for your pictures. However, you will need a medical clearance from your specialist to determine you are a candidate for a surgical procedure. A form that states you are cleared to undergo a cosmetic surgical procedure. Please visit a board certified plastic...
Some fat is being used to help decrease and soften the scar tissue. this does take several months to settle down. Also, each ft cells must find blood supply and survive, and swelling must subside which takes time.
You may have some inflammation, but not infection, in the red areas. However, do let your surgeon check you to make sure there is no low grade infection.