Food to avoid after 2 weeks breast implants (under muscle)

Question

I underwent breast implants 2 weeks ago. The implants are placed under the muscle. The doctor's assistant said that its best to avoid seafood, black pepper and even chicken to avoid keloid scars. All these can only be consumed after 2 months even alcohol intake. My current scar is already dried up & waiting for healing. I want to know if its medically proven to avoid such thing or its just an Asian belief. Its said that it may cause inflammation in the breast. Please advice.

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  To my knowledge there is no published evidence of food intake and keloid scars.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

These food recommendations are completely absurd and not based on any scientific information.  This is absolutely not proven scientifically.  I have had patients of similar ethnic backgrounds tell me that their mother told them not to eat pork.  All non scientific propaganda.

Matthew H. Steele, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  I am aware of no scientific evidence to suggest that any of these foods will affect your scar.  Typically, by 2 weeks, you risk of bleeding is low, so you may resume all herbal supplements, teas, and alcohol.  Your scar will mature for up to one year.  Sunlight, scar massage, and silicone scar therapy may affect your scar, but I doubt these feeds will have any effect.  Good luck.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

I am not aware of any scientific peer reviewed journal that has shown an improvement in scars with manipulation of ones diet.

Kiran Polavarapu, MD · Answer

As for current data, diet has no correlation to keloid scarring. Smoking and excess exposure to sunlight can all make scarring worse.Scar massage and silicone sheeting/ gels can help improve your scar's appearance when the time is right. Talk to you surgeon directly and he can guide you through this journey.

Food to avoid after 2 weeks breast implants (under muscle)

Answers (5)

Answer: Diet to help scars

Answer: Diet to help scars

Answer: Talk to your surgeon

Answer: Talk to your surgeon

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Implants

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Food to avoid after 2 weeks breast implants (under muscle)

Answers (5)

Answer: Diet to help scars

Answer: Diet to help scars

Answer: Talk to your surgeon

Answer: Talk to your surgeon

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Implants

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.