ASPS: Role Diet and Nutrition Play in Recovery from Plastic Surgery

Role Diet and Nutrition Play in Recovery from Plastic Surgery

Dr. Neinstein was recently featured in an American Society of Plastic Surgeons blog to discuss the importance of diet and nutrition in recovery from plastic surgery. An excerpt from the article can be found, below.

“I have a unique perspective on health,” said Ryan Neinstein, MD. “I see the implications of physical health, emotional health and psychological wellbeing intersecting each and every day in myself and my patients.”

The healthier a patient is going into surgery, the stronger their chances are of an easier and faster recovery. Most surgeons have their patients focus on three major components: regular exercise, good nutrition and quitting smoking, but in Neinstein’s practice, the goal is to focus on long-term health goals rather than just for surgery.

To read the full article.