Nutrition after VASER or Microlipo

After having VASER or Microlipo its important to give your body enough energy and strength to fast-track the healing process.  It also helps in strengthening your immune system to fight any infection.

Obviously a well balanced diet is important - this will include vitamins, minerals, fibre, protein, carbohydrates and fat - Yes FAT.
Minerals - Zinc and Iron are important in the healing process and also forming new red blood cells as you will most likely lose a bit of blood. Foods rich in these are red meat, green leavy veg, broccoli and seafood.
Vitamins can be gained from veg or fruit as a daily intake.  Some may be taking vitamin supps which is also ok.


Fibre - in many cases after surgery you will be taking pain relief tabs which can cause constipation.  Drink plenty of fluid - not tea and coffee as this will dehydrate you even more.
Drink at least 1.5 litres of water.  You may be leaking from incision wounds and this needs to be replenished.  Make sure your urine is always very light in colour and that will give you a good idea of your hydration.


Protein - For your body to heal it requires lots of protein, amino acids etc. to manufacture the building blocks of regenerative tissue and scar tissue.  Foods rich in protein for example are chicken, tuna, seafood, nuts, eggs, tofu and certain dairy products.  In addition protein shakes can also be used.

Fats - from nuts, avocado, coconut and olive oil are the best and are required for absorption of certain vitamins and foods.  They also act as a supply of energy.


Carbs - Lots of energy is required during the recovery phase. Carbs in the form of veg, fruit, whole grain (NOT whole wheat) should be taken.  Avoid white bread, pasta, rice and potatoes.  If you crave potatoes then try sweet potato.

As you are most likely not in full exercise routine its best to limit your white refined carbs such as white sugar, fizzy drinks, sweets, chocolate etc.  These will only stimulate your insulin levels and result in fat storage rather than breakdown.

Visceral FAT and VASER

As the majority of my work consists of body contouring I see many patients that spend many months and even years in the gym trying to get rid of unwanted fat.  This is often combined with healthy diet and lifestyle. 

Occasionally patients have only recently changed their lifestyle and attitude towards exercise and become really frustrated when they see no change in their shape or contour.  In many cases seeing a nutritionist (here is an excellent one by the way) can be of great value in tweaking your diet and eating routine.  Most can also assess your food intolerances which may be contributing to the sensation of bloatedness and give you advice on combinations of foods.  Money well worth spent.

If fat has accumulated over a few years then its most likely visceral fat.  An excess of visceral fat is known as central obesity, the "pot belly" or "beer belly" effect, in which the abdomen protrudes excessively (see picture). 

This body type is also known as "apple shaped‚" as opposed to "pear shaped‚" in which fat is deposited on the hips and buttocks (more commonly seen in women). 

This is not in the superficial layer under the skin but fat that has been deposited around your organs (see figure below).

 With any form of VASER, liposuction or fat removal this can only be performed in the subcutaneous fat layer. One cannot enter the abdominal cavity under the muscle.

This fat content unfortunately only responds to weight loss and changes in diet and lifestyle. And yes, it responds VERY SLOWLY and this is why many patients become so frustrated.  When treating patients with significant amount of visceral it is imperative that they agree to make lifestyle modifications and diet changes.  Subcutaneous fat removal can help and may speed up the loss of visceral fat, but only in conjunction with the above.

Visceral fat has many health implications. There is a strong connection to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.  Central obesity plays an important role in the impairment of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism shown in high-carbohydrate diets.  Diet modifications and lifestyle CHANGES ARE THIS VITAL.

More male patients have now also sought the help for contouring - see Daily Mail online

In summary, results are achievable, however, it is not easy and requires a combination of angles of attack.  See what exercises are worth considering.....