For individuals interested in a plastic surgery procedure, maintaining a proper diet and exercise regimen can help enhance results and reduce recovery time. I will continue to do my part to meet your desired aesthetic goals, but I also place the utmost importance that you do your part to preserve your plastic surgery results. Providing yourself nutritional care two weeks before and after surgery is an important aspect in meeting your cosmetic surgery desires. In order to achieve correct preoperative and post-operative nutrition, you must meet your recommended intake of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein, and fat. According to popular nutrition data, the chart below illustrates healthy, yet tasty alternatives to substitute for high-fat, high-calorie choices:
| EAT THIS |
Calories
(serving size: 1) |
NOT THAT |
Calories
(serving size: 1) |
| Air Popped Popcorn |
110 (1 oz)
|
Potato Chips |
155 (1 oz)
|
| Fat-Free Plain Greek Yogurt |
17 (1 oz)
|
Vanilla Ice Cream |
59 (1 oz)
|
| Brown Rice |
32 (1 oz)
|
White Rice |
37 (1 oz)
|
| Almond Milk |
7 (1 fl. oz)
|
2% Milk |
15 (1 fl. oz)
|
| Olive Oil |
119 (0.5 fl. oz)
|
Butter |
102 (0.5 oz)
|
| Hummus |
47 (1 oz)
|
Mayonnaise |
170 (1 oz)
|
| Wheat Pasta |
35 (1 oz)
|
Pasta |
45 (1 oz)
|
| Coconut Water |
6 (1 fl. oz)
|
Grape Juice |
16 (1 fl. oz)
|
| Granola Bar |
113 (1 oz)
|
Milk Chocolate |
152 (1 oz)
|
| Hazelnut Spread |
153 (1 oz)
|
Peanut Butter |
167 (1 oz)
|
If you’re looking to make the first steps towards healthy lifestyle changes, our in-house NESTA Weight Management Specialist, Jackie Madison is here to help. With the Lifestyle & Weight Management program, Jackie will help coach you through your pre and post-surgery transition by teaching you how to commit to an active lifestyle, achieve weight loss and weight management goals, provide effective eating habits, manage your time, assist with battling stress and more.
If you are interested in any of the cosmetic procedures I perform, please contact us today. Be sure to connect with me, Dr. David Whiteman, on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for plastic surgery news.