Why Pre Nutrition before Plastic Surgery is Important

While you may hear people tell you the kinds of food you should be eating after surgery, what you eat before surgery is just as important! Pre-nutrition before plastic surgery has many benefits and can actually lead to a better, safer recovery. Read on to find out why pre-nutrition before plastic surgery is so important.  

Decreased Pain, Swelling, and Bruising  

With pre-nutrition, you can fuel your body to be in a good place to recover. By consuming the right kinds of food before surgery, you can actually experience  decreased pain, swelling, and bruising post-op. Processed foods increase inflammation, so avoiding these foods before surgery will be best. Berries have antioxidants that help with the healing process as well. Drinking water is also important to fill your body with the fluids it needs to recover.

Prepare your Body to Heal  

Certain foods help maintain your weight and strength which puts your body in a better position to heal. Fruits and vegetables are rich in certain vitamins that help with recovery. They also can help maintain body weight which is key as you will need a lot of rest and be somewhat immobile postoperatively. Protein is also helpful for your healing post surgery. Protein works with your muscles. Due to the inactivity you may experience while healing after surgery, you will not be using your muscles as much. As a result, it will be important to find ways to keep your muscles nourished and strong when preparing for surgery.  

Help Digestion and Mood 

Constipation is common after surgery due to certain medication and anesthesia that is running through your body during and after surgery. By eating foods that are slow carbohydrates, like rice or pasta, you can improve your digestion. Fast carbohydrates are also important as they help improve your mood and boost serotonin. When you may be stuck to a coach or bed, relatively inactive for a little bit after surgery, it will be important to have this in the body because the inactivity can slow down those feel-good hormones in the body.  

Faster Recovery 

Plastic surgery is a big commitment and is often quite the healing journey. You can aid your healing with what you eat before you even arrive at the surgery center on surgery day. Certain foods in the diet can actually help you recover faster. Protein helps you be stronger going into surgery and even boost your immune system. Greens can help repair muscles, bone, and cartilage due to the different minerals and vitamins they contain. Whole grains are also a good source to consume before surgery as they have a high source of B vitamins that help the body fight off stress. 

If you knew there was something you could do to make your recovery from plastic surgery easier, would you do it? Your pre-nutrition diet can actually help aid your healing process, resulting in less swelling, bruising, and pain, helping your body heal, improving post-op indigestion, and helping you recover faster. Interested in learning about what specifically you should be eating before surgery to give you the best experience possible? Book an appointment or free consultation with VIP Concierge Care today! You can also speak directly with our founder, Melodee Rohlff, through email at melodee@vipconciergecare.com or 650-465-4079.