HCG Diet After Liposuction

After a cosmetic surgery procedure, such as liposuction, many people assume they are free from worrying about maintaining a diet program. However, that is far from the truth. In order to maintain and enhance the benefits of liposuction, it is very important to maintain a healthy weight. One diet program that is popular among people who have liposuction is the HCG diet.

What is the HCG Diet?

• HCG stands for human chorionic gonadotropin, which is a hormone that is produced by pregnant women during the beginning stages of pregnancy. It is thought to help the body metabolize fat and allows dieters to be fulfilled by a low-calorie diet without experiencing hunger. In fact, the most common form of the diet only allows for about 500 calories per day of proteins and low-carbohydrate fruits and vegetables. It also requires daily injections of the HCG hormone, which can be self-administered, or by a physician. Many people who embark on this diet after liposuction may choose to receive the injections from the same office that provided the surgery.

Is the HCG Diet Safe?

• The HCG diet is not without its critics. It is not approved by the FDA as a weight-loss drug, so it is difficult to regulate the safety of taking these injections. In addition, it is an extremely low-calorie diet and it can be challenging to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs on a diet like this. Some dieters may experience negative side effects from HCG such as constipation, diarrhea or headaches. It is important to note any side effects and discuss them with your doctor.

How Long It Takes to See Results

• With the combination of HCG injections and the 500 calorie diet, most dieters can lose weight very quickly. In fact, physicians who provide HCG injections, claim that users can lose 1 to 3 pounds per day. For people who have just undergone a major surgery such as liposuction, it may be advisable to discuss with a doctor whether or not such rapid weight loss is recommended.