Is it safe to start an HCG weight loss program 2 months before going breast augmentation and tummy tuck?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would defer to the judgment of your surgeon.   Dietary restriction may not be the best idea prior to a large surgery in terms of healing.Find a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of these surgeries each 
year, has great reviews, and has great before and after pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

If you're weight loss is not precipitous I don't see a problem with pursuing cosmetic surgery in the midst of weight loss. Patient is losing a lot of weight in a hurry may not be metabolically stable however.

Arun Rao, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Does the weight loss program use HCG or does it use HGH?  Human growth hormone has been used in children for skin graft donor site healing after a burn. There is not very much in the literature that discusses HGH and HCG and effect on wound healing. I would be cautious about taking any medication that could potentially impact  your wound healing.  Anytime implants are involved you have to be especially careful about the wound complications. Good luck.

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