Ramadan and breast augmentation, does fasting slow down the healing process?

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I have had breast augmentation 2 weeks ago ( lift and implant). We are currently in the month of Ramadan. Does fasting slow down the healing process?

Nina S. Naidu, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question.  As long as you are getting adequate nutrition during the hours when you are able to eat and drink, your surgical sites should heal well.  You may notice that you are more fatigued than normal, as both fasting and recovering from general anesthesia put demands on your body and require that you have adequate time to rest.  Don't push yourself too much during this period and you should do well.Best wishes,Dr. Naidu

Ege Ozgentas, MD · Answer

Dear Rehanag,
Fasting will not effect your healing progress one month after the operation.
Regards.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

It is very important that you eat adequate protein to aid in your recovery. If you eat before sunrise and after sundown that should be adequate.

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