After an abdominoplasty or lipectomy procedure I give my patients some recommendations that will contribute to help their recovery.

1. Sleep in a semi-sitting position and walk flexed the first eight days.
2. Do not make any physical effort, or do heavy lifting, do not carry children or animals.
3. Avoid heavy exercise and high impact sports for the first three months.
4. It is desirable that during the first 48 hours after surgery to go accompanied by someone to the bathroom, it is quite possible to have dizziness when getting out of bed, sit for 5 minutes and then start walking.
5. If you become constipated you may take papaya juice, mango or passion fruit.
6. Always take a shower by sitting in a chair to prevent falling and try to always be accompanied, do not get micropores or injuries wet.
7. Do not take a 100% straighten position during the first week.
8. Do not sunbathe for at least three months.
9. Avoid alcohol and cigarettes.

Liposuction is the surgical procedure responsible for eliminating excess accumulated fat in areas of the body such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks waist and face. One of the keys to weight maintenance after body surgery, is to control caloric intake through a well balanced diet that provides the necessary nutrients such as:

1. lean protein: salmon, white meat (chicken, fish, fresh water and Turkey).

2. whole grains: Brown rice and oatmeal.

3. plants of green leaves that provide different amounts of nutrients such as calcium, iron and fiber.

4. nuts: almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts.

For many of my patients is a little difficult to get used to maintain new eating habits so sometimes little by little becomes accumulate fat in the belly, one of the most complex areas to burn the fat. Do exercise every day without a care in consumed on a daily basis, it can be exhausting and little helpful. Since some foods lead to fat directly to the belly and hips contributing to sagging in these areas of the body. Some of those foods that cause belly fat storage are:

1. sugar: they have a high content of calories that are stored in body fat deposits. They may be harmful to the immune system and are the first that promote weight gain and the accumulation of fat in the belly.

2. White processed foods: white flour, rice and gluten, refined to have more attractive appearance have very few nutrients. These foods contain a high percentage of empty calories that can not be easily processed by the body.

3. red meats and sausages: one of the reasons why you should avoid to eat this type of food is that the body can not simultaneously processed meat and fat; in this way the body can not to burn fast enough, resulting in those chubby waist. It is recommended to consume meat light like chicken, fish and lean meat.

4. alcoholic beverages: alcohol has high amount of calories by excessive sugar content. Beverages like wine, rum, brandy and most cocktails are one of the keys in the emergence of abdominal fat. These beverages contribute to the deterioration of muscle tissue, giving way to fat gain, especially in that area of the body.

The care you have after having your surgery depends largely on maintaining the long-term results , recalls the plastic surgery is not magical and once you done it  you should be aware that in order to maintain the results of your surgery ,is really important to change your eating habits and exercise at least 45 minutes a day. Although it might be convenient for me as a surgeon have multiple times to a patient in the operating room, honestly i dont  recommend it, every surgery has risks and results after the first liposculpture can be quite different from those of a second, theres why you  should be careful and not abuse of surgeries. 

There are times during the year in which people are not wise with their food which leads to not keep control even more balanced after surgical procedure body. To remove the accumulated fat and return to healthy habits I leave some foods that you can include in your daily diet:

1. oatmeal and whole grain foods: are foods made with grains whole grains such as whole wheat, oats, barley and brown rice bread. Eating this kind of food you get necessary quantities of fiber that contribute to the loss of abdominal fat.

2. salmon: this fish especially contains acids like omega-3, substances necessary to eliminate cholesterol and reduce fat in the body.

3. nuts and dried fruits: nuts, almonds and cholesterol, fiber, protein and omega-3-rich foods will help satisfy hunger, always and when it is not consumed in excess.

4. milk low fat: milk is a great source of calcium, a mineral that not only keeps your bones strong but it can help you lose weight.

5. Green tea: contains antioxidants that help to eliminate localized fat. This healthy beverage can help your metabolism to work better and to increase the speed with which the liver burn fat. Eat properly and include exercise in your daily activities, only in this way can optimize the results so you've been waiting for.

Before undergoing a liposuction must prepare your body for at least one or two months prior surgery, through proper nutrition. To prepare the body to deal with stress caused by the surgery increases the need to consume certain vitamins and minerals that will help to avoid the involvement of the immune system, the appearance of fatigue and delays in healing processes.

Some recommendations that will help you in this process are:

1. Drink low fat milk or almond milk at least a cup a day.

2 consume grains and legumes.

3. consume other vitamins: vitamin A, folic acid, vitamin D, K and E.

4 eat meat: fish, poultry or beef, around ¼ pound a day.

5. consume minerals: calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorous among others.

Remember that health and beauty go hand in hand.