Is there an ideal diet to maximize fat survival in my breasts and not undo lipo results?

May 25, 2019
Asked By:Shumai81

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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May 29, 2019

Answer: Diet

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May 27, 2019

Answer: Stable Weight

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May 27, 2019

Answer: Stable Weight

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July 19, 2019

Answer: Fat retention

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 19, 2019

Answer: Fat retention

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Answer: Fat viability

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