After liposuction, can cheat meals still be an option or must I live a strict diet?

Thank you for your question! The answer is no, you do not have to be on a strict diet post surgery. I recommend that my patients maintain their weight to avoid altering their results. However, a balanced, normal diet is perfectly fine. Best of luck!

Hi, thank you for your question. In order to have the most success with your results long term, you should maintain a healthy lifestyle which includes a balanced diet. I would avoid cheat days. I hope this helps. Best of luck! 

Hello and thank you for your question. It is important to remember that after liposuction you can still gain weight and therefore it is important to continue to  have a healthy active lifestyle to maintain your weight. I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice. Best,
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.

Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

As long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet, it is perfectly fine to indulge in your favorite treats on occasion. Eating a donut or cookie once in a while and having days where you consume your favorite comfort foods will not negatively impact your results. The key is to keep these indulgences in moderation in order to prevent weight gain.

If you continue to eat healthy and exercise, a cheat meal once in awhile should be OK, monitor your weight and back off with the cheat meals if you see that you are gaining weight. Good luck.