Proper nutrition before and after mommy makeover significantly impacts your healing and results.
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Quick Answer
Eat protein-rich foods (lean meat, fish, eggs, Greek yogurt), stay hydrated (2-3L water daily), and avoid alcohol, processed foods, and blood-thinning supplements before and after mommy makeover.
Before surgery (2-4 weeks)
Eat more:- ✓Lean protein (chicken, fish, eggs, tofu)
- ✓Vitamin C rich foods (citrus, berries, bell peppers)
- ✓Iron-rich foods (spinach, red meat, lentils)
- ✓Zinc (nuts, seeds, whole grains)
- ✓Alcohol (at least 2 weeks before)
- ✓Blood-thinning foods (garlic supplements, ginger in large doses)
- ✓Excess sodium (causes swelling)
- ✓Processed and sugary foods
After surgery (first 2 weeks)
Priority: Protein and hydration- ✓Aim for 1.5g protein per kg body weight daily
- ✓Drink 2-3 liters of water daily
- ✓Eat small, frequent meals
- ✓Include anti-inflammatory foods (berries, fatty fish, turmeric)
- ✓Alcohol until cleared by surgeon
- ✓Spicy foods (can increase swelling)
- ✓Hard, crunchy foods (for facial procedures)
- ✓Caffeine in excess
