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3 Ways to Calm Plastic Surgery Anxiety

Experiencing anxiety for your upcoming surgery is a topic rarely discussed in the surgery arena.  However, having anxiety around your surgery and the outcome is common and expected. Questions can b...

"Eat More Protein" is bad advice for plastic surgery

Have you been told “just eat more protein” for your surgery?  Although this advice is not wrong, per se, the advice does not necessarily lead to a stronger recovery. In fact, solely eating...

How do I get ready for plastic surgery?

Common advice for preparing for surgery involves, “eat healthy, eat clean, and eat more protein.”   But true nutrition prehab is a scientific method that is well known to drastically reduce your ri...

Surgery Recovery: Foods to Avoid After Surgery

Wondering what foods to avoid after surgery? After surgery, you can be nauseous, constipated, and have a poor appetite. This is due to the trauma of surgery and overall...

Plastic Surgery Nutrition: What Foods to Eat with a Tummy Tuck

Are you preparing for an upcoming tummy tuck surgery? Are you curious what foods to eat with a tummy tuck? A tummy tuck, also called an abdominoplasty, removes excess f...

What Happens If You Eat After Midnight Before Surgery?

  Wondering when to stop eating before your surgery? What happens if you eat after midnight before surgery? A common rule is to be NPO after midnight. NPO refers to the Latin abbreviation for...

Pineapple and Surgery: Is Pineapple Good for Plastic Surgery?

Let's talk about pineapple and surgery. Pineapple is known to be a superfood for post-surgery recovery, but does this claim hold true? Going through surgery can be a stressful experience, and...

Is Pasta Good for Surgery: Ask a Registered Dietitian

Surgery is like trauma; your body immediately tries to heal itself. As your body tries to heal itself, it looks for quick energy sources. So you may be wondering, what should I be eating to h...

Feed the Fat: Top 6 Foods to Eat for your Fat Transfer Surgery

Do you know the term "Feed the fat"? Feed the fat is a concept for fat transfer surgery. These types of surgeries include Brazilian butt lifts and fat transfers to the breasts, hips or face. ...

3 Worst Foods to Eat After Surgery from a Dietitian

  If you have a surgical procedure coming up, you have probably been wondering what you should or shouldn’t be eating after your procedure. Many of the typical foods that are recommended ar...