I heard that taking melatonin for a week before and a week after breast fat transfer will stabilize the cells and increase fat survivability. Is there any research on this? I also heard that eating more carbs to raise insulin levels causes the fat transfer to take better. Is there any science that confirms this? Is there any scientific research that points to or confirms either of these claims, or any other supplement/diet in increasing fat survival rates? Would it hurt to try these anyway?
Hi. I m post op day 2 from extensive thigh lipo and breast fat transfer. My surgeon harvested 500 ml and transferred 400 ml total. I am using the VitaMedica Recovery support with Bromelain and Arnica as well as antibiotics and regular Tylenol for pain. I have a low normal BMI and I follow a careful low carb low calorie diet with most of my calories from healthy whole food proteins and fats. Should I increase my calories or carbs to support the fat transfer in the first few weeks? Thanks!
I am having fat grafting done to my breast (lipo on flanks, abs and inner thigh) and am wondering if there is any diet /nutritional guidelines to help maximize fat survival in my breast, while not undoing my lipo results after surgery? I heard anything from continue my normal diet to switching to a high fat / carb diet for 2 months. As reference, I am in shape, eat a relatively low carb diet that is high in healthy fats, practice intermittent fasting (16/8), and exercise 4-5X a week.
I currently eat a high protein diet. Images are attached showing a typical days nutrition estimates from MyFitnessPal. Is this a good diet for a female, 54, 120lbs who is preparing for and will be healing from a breast fat transfer operation? If not, what might be more ideal? When might be the best time to transition to a different diet, relative to the surgery date? (I have months to prepare for surgery.)