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Nutrition for Facelift Recovery: What to Eat

Nutritional guide for facelift recovery. Foods that aid healing and what to avoid in the postoperative period.

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Dr. Roberio Brandao

Creator of Modern Face

Updated December 1, 2024

Foods That Help

  • Lean proteins — chicken, fish, eggs (healing)
  • Vitamin C-rich fruits — orange, kiwi, strawberry (collagen)
  • Green vegetables — spinach, broccoli (vitamins and minerals)
  • Pineapple — anti-inflammatory bromelain
  • Water — abundant hydration Proper nutrition is a key pillar of our [Modern Face philosophy for a fast and safe recovery. This approach, combined with following the recovery timeline strictly, ensures the best possible results.

What to Avoid

  • Excess salt — increases retention and swelling
  • Alcohol — interferes with healing
  • Very hard foods — require intense chewing
  • Excess caffeine — can affect sleep and healing
  • Processed foods — inflammatory

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