Do you really need extra calories for breast lift scar healing?

While I would not recommend trying to lose weight during your healing process, you don't necessarily need to add additional calories unless you have been calorie restricting before your procedure. If you are at a normal weight, you don't need to add calories, just make sure that you are eating a balanced diet. At most, many surgeons will recommend that you take a multi-vitamin and maybe some extra Vitamin C during your recovery. 

Hello.
Great question. The amount of calorie intake does not necessarily directly affect your wound healing. However, your nutrition does. Please discuss any post op instructions for your surgeon. Every surgeon has their own post op protocol. 

The body’s ability to heal after surgery is extremely high regardless of your diet as long as it is somewhat reasonable.   obviously people with severe malnutrition or vitamin deficits might heal poorly but these are way outside the realm of what the situation is with the typical plastic surgery patient.

Dear KWxx,
A well-balanced dies is very important for wound healing. You should take enough proteins in order for wound to heal. But every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You do not need any extra calories for healing a breast lift scar. If you eat a well rounded diet with enough protein then you should not need to make any modifications to it for healing. Wait 4-6 weeks after surgery before starting any type of diet to ensure that your body has had enough time to heal the scars solidly. Hope that helps! 

Right around the time of surgery it is best not to try and lose weight. You need extra protein and fruits and vegetables for healing. Focus on eating what is healthy for your body and leave off breads and sugars. If you restrict calories, you may have issues with healing or infections. At 6 weeks after surgery, then you can start trying to lose more weight, but with a sensible diet plan.

Not at all. If you have a balanced diet, you will be fine. You do not need to add calories. Malnutrition is not an issue in your case.

A balanced diet is needed before and after surgery.  Your surgeon will have some requirements before and after surgery that you will need to follow, but dieting or consuming extra calories is not one of them.Good Luck!