Would You Advise the Master Cleanse After Smart Lipo?

Question

I've lost upwards to 17lbs on the cleanse in the past. I did put the weight back on gradually because I went back yo eating unhealthy. Ultimately, will this affect my lipo results?

Daniel Levy, MD · Answer

Master Cleanse is a modified juice fast that permits no food, substituting tea and lemonade made with maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Proponents claim that the diet detoxifies the body and removes excess fat. There is no scientific evidence that the diet removes any toxins, or that it achieves anything beyond temporary weight loss. Many dieticians believe that it can be harmful over the long term and can result in loss of muscle mass. (Jennifer Murray. "Master Cleanse pros & cons". Livestrong.com).
	In my view, beginning resistance and interval training with a personal trainer is an excellent method to maintain and build upon the results of a Smartlipo procedure.  Good luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would advise against this following the surgery as this can lead to electrolyte abnormalities among other things.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

It is best to wait until you are healed and see your final results until you do any cleanse. Your final results will show your new body figure you may not want to do a cleanse at that point.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

Master Cleanse sounds like a weight loss program. I have found that keys to good lipo results long term are sensible eating and exercise. Allow yourself time to heal before dieting

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