How to eat after a liposuction?

Le 16 juillet 2021

Liposuction is a plastic intervention that allows you to regain a beautiful and harmonious silhouette when the body has accumulated too much excess fat on localized areas (buttocks, thighs, belly, hips, arms etc.)

So, adopting a healthy and balanced diet and lifestyle after your liposuction is essential to maintain the results of the operation and appreciate its benefits.

Some advice on your post-liposuction diet

Avoid industrial products that are too fatty and sweet. Indeed, these foods are not properly assimilated by the body and can therefore be stored in the same areas »released » by liposuction. These products also increase cholesterol levels and can cause cardiovascular problems.

Eat 3 meals a day: it is essential to have a balanced diet that will provide the body with energy throughout the day to avoid fat storage.

Take time to eat: in order to absorb your meals, it is necessary to eat slowly and chew well as swallowing your meals favors the storage of fat.

Give preference to fruits and vegetables.

Avoid sugary drinks such as sodas.

Avoid alcoholic beverages. Alcohol consumption is forbidden during the first few days after the operation and can be resumed the following weeks. Alcohol represents what are called « empty calories ».

Favour whole grains and lean proteins.

Practice a regular sport activity.

Avoid snacking between meals.

Following a liposuction, these rules should be applied in order to maintain the results of the operation. If these « restrictions » seem too drastic, don’t hesitate to ask a nutritionist for help.

Moreover, opting for healthy foods must be associated with a regular physical activity so as to maintain the results of liposuction.