Real drinking protein shakes help speed up my recovery for a breast augmentation and lift?

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William Andrade, MD · Answer

For most people who receive enough protein in their regular diet, there would be little added value of a protein shake.  I recommend my patients eat a well-balanced diet prior to and after surgery.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry.  It is important to get protein in your diet to heal well. Most people who eat a balanced diet get adequate protein intake.  I would tell you that the protein we consume usually takes 2-3 weeks to be properly processed by the liver to make it most useful for wound healing. Thus, I would recommend if you are trying to increase your protein intake to start it at least 2-3 weeks before surgery. Good Luck.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Unless you have a specific known protein or nutritional deficiency, increasing your dietary protein is not going to speed up your recovery from breast augmentation. The idea of high protein seems to make sense for muscle repair but as long as your dietary protein intake is normal, extra protein will not really help.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think that a balanced diet is the key to proper nutrition. I do not usually suggest to patients to eat different foods. I do like them to take Vitamin C and a multivitamin if possible.  Best to ask your surgeon his preferences.

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