Can I eat garlic after breast augmentation with autologous fat?
Disease description:
I have recently undergone autologous fat breast augmentation surgery and am very concerned about post-operative dietary considerations. In particular, I usually enjoy eating garlic, but I am worried that consuming garlic may affect the surgical outcome or the recovery process.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Lu
After autologous fat breast augmentation surgery, dietary choices indeed have an important impact on the surgical outcome and recovery process. Garlic, as a common ingredient, has certain irritant properties that may adversely affect the recovery process following autologous fat breast augmentation.
Therefore, patients are advised to avoid consuming garlic and other irritating foods after the surgery. The surgical wound requires a certain amount of time to heal, and irritant foods may increase the risk of wound infection, worsen symptoms such as swelling and pain, and be detrimental to wound healing and the recovery of surgical results. At the same time, it is important to maintain a balanced diet and increase protein intake, which helps in the repair and recovery of the surgical area.
