Will I have a higher metabolic rate the first month after BBL?

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I've heard that after the BBL the metabolic rate is higher (to help body recover from surgery) so body burns more calories than normally and I should eat more to compensate for that in order to preserve the grafted fat best for first 2-3 weeks, is that true?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Once fat cells are collected (by liposuction) and transferred to the buttock, their survival (and ultimately your final result) is highly dependent on a favorable environmentallowing nutrients and blood supply to the new fat cells. The transferred fat cells require a higher than normal level of nutrition and blood flow (your metabolic rate is increased). During recovery, the failure to eat a proper diet or strenuous fat burning exercises will deplete cells of vital nutrition and decrease fat cell survival.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear definitelynottakenusername,
after BBl surgery, your body will start spending a lot more energy and nutrients in order to heal. So it is very important that you have adequate food intake during recovery process. Every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

many patients gain weight after liposuction including fat transfer procedures.

most people typically look better being on the lean side.

the energy required for healing is fairly minimal and you do not need to compensate by eating more.

best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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