Although tummy tuck is
a cosmetic procedure, being a surgical procedure it puts your body through as
much amount of stress and trauma, as any other surgery would.
Much of the stress and
trauma results from the surgical incision itself. Healing of the incision
wounds is very important and diet plays an important role in this.
A right diet can speed
up healing of surgical wounds and even minimise scarring. A very specific diet
before as well as after the procedure can help you reduce swelling and
inflammation.
On the other hand,
wrong diet can worsen inflammation, reduce collagen synthesis needed for skin
formation, reduce the strength of connective tissue and slow down body’s immune
system.
If you’ll be undergoing
tummy tuck
surgery Coffs Harbour at PCLS Coffs Harbour, know about which foods you
should eat and which you shouldn’t so as to enjoy smooth recovery and excellent
results.
Diet
before Surgery
First and foremost, you
should avoid processed foods, particularly carbohydrates such as rice, bread
and cereal, because they promote inflammation.
It’s best to eat foods
that have originated directly from the earth, rather than food that come in a
box, can or container, and is manmade.
Be sure you minimise
carbohydrates and eat non-starchy
vegetables in abundance as a main source of carbohydrates.
Several fresh
vegetables and fruits consist of vitamin C, which is important for collagen
synthesis and wound healing. Remember to consume these fruits and vegetables in
abundance.
You should also consume
foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as fatty fish and chia seeds, walnuts
and flaxseeds. Even olive oil is anti-inflammatory and you can use it in
cooking and as a salad dressing.
Diet
after Surgery
Just after the surgery,
you should have a light meal. This often contains clear liquids. You can slowly
proceed to heavier foods that your digestive system can tolerate.
Once you come back to
regular foods, once again you should start eating the same antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory diet that you had before the procedure.
However, you’ll now
need to have more proteins, because they are made of amino acids and are
required to build new cells and structures all through the healing period.
Immune system cells are
mainly made of proteins and help balance the body’s inflammatory response.
Collagen is also a protein that your body needs for skin repair and scar
reduction.
If you know the tummy
tuck or liposuction
surgery cost Coffs Harbour according to PCLS Coffs Harbour, you’ll find
that eating healthy is well worth it.
To speed up the healing
process, you should also avoid certain foods including:
Sugary
Foods: Sugary treats don’t offer much in terms of
nutrition; instead, they add unnecessary fat to your body, something you’ve
just removed from the body.
Sodium-rich
Foods: Sodium-rich foods should be avoided to avoid
bloating.
Alcohol:
Since alcohol can stop your recovery process, it’s best to avoid it for a
while.
Following these tips
will not only speed up your recovery process and give you your desired results,
but also will make you feel good. Follow them and enjoy the good looks and
feeling.
