Do You Need a Lot of Protein After Liposuction?

Protein deficiency is quite rare in this country.  The needs of a normal adult are roughly .8 milligrams per kilogram per day.  This need can easily be met by vegetarians and omnivores alike.  The protein requirement is increased during trauma and major surgery.  You vegetarian diet is extremely unlikely to affect your liposuction results in an adverse manner.  Good luck. Hope this helps.

Jason Hess, MD

From your description the amount of lipo was not that great and the loose skin was probably not due to a protein deficiency.So taking extra protein will not cause your skin to magically contract.

Normal protein consumption is often accomplished by vegetarians and protein deficiency would have to be considerable to interfere with healing after liposuction. Ensure your vitamin C consumption is adequate as collagen production, which is needed for good healing, requires vitamin C levels to be sufficient (speak to your physician and don't take excessive amounts).