I had Lipo/BBL 4.5 Weeks Ago. What kind of diet would you recommend post BBL? (Photos)

A balanced diet with a series of protein shakes - but your surgeon should be providing you with this information as advice will differ.  I recommend that my patients take 100 grams of protein each day during the healing phase for the first six weeks following surgery. This protein can be in the form of manufactured premier protein shakes or optimum whey protein added to milk or water.  The objective is not weight gain but promotion of healing.   I do not think that it is any secret that patients who have healthy eating habits before and after liposuction/BBL tend to heal the best.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

You should discuss your concerns with your doctor.  Every doctor has his/her own protocol.  I recommend following your doctor's postop instructions. 

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question the very important thing is do extremely diet in the first month because you can reasobable the fat of the bbl more fast.eat very healthy vegetables, fish, beef , ect..

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.
Swelling typically takes about 3 months to go down.  I think the increased size is likely swelling.  I know it is hard but just give the time for the liposuction to heal.   I recommend diets high in protein after surgery and also high in anti-inflammatories i.e. pineapple.I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD#CoreAestheticButt Augmentation SpecialistLiposuction SpecialistBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dear HeyitsGinger,you are still in early postoperative period and you can expect swelling. It should go down with time. Regarding diet, 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