Long Island plastic surgery practice Buglino Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery explains how the timeline for tummy tuck recovery varies, depending on a patient’s health, the exact procedure, and post-surgery care.

Long Island's most trusted plastic surgeon shares his advice on the best diet before and after a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty. This includes fresh fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C and omega 3-rich foods prior to the procedure, as well as fruits, vegetables, and protein shakes afterward.

You must consult your plastic surgeon as to whether or not you should take supplements and vitamins following your tummy tuck.

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To determine if a tummy tuck or liposuction is right for you, consider your goals, the procedure, results, recovery time, scarring, and cost.

It’s advised women keep tummy tucks and C-section procedures separate, and wait to have all their children before undergoing abdominoplasty.