After a long struggle with weight control many people who successfully lose large amounts of weight whether by bariatric surgery, diet and exercise or a combination of both typically correct their medical problems. The long-term problem lies in the fact that where there once was a lot of subcutaneous tissues
Plastic surgery can have positive effects on your self-esteem, your physical well-being, and even your relationships or career. Many people who struggle with a lingering dissatisfaction about some aspect of their appearance find their solution, and satisfaction, in the plastic surgeon’s office. Plastic surgery is not always cosmetic – if
Taking the step toward plastic surgery after massive weight loss is a normal part of the weight loss surgery journey. For most, this is the part that completes and restores the body to the natural aesthetic. When someone has gained a large amount of weight this internally stretches the skin
Bariatric surgery is a term used to encompass several types of surgery performed on the stomach or intestines with the primary purpose of helping someone with morbid obesity lose a significant amount of weight. If you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above, or you have health
In 2016, men accounted for 13.8% of plastic surgery patients with 3,264,254 procedures performed worldwide. The top five procedures requested by men are Eyelid Surgery, Gynecomastia, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction and Hair Transplant. (ISAPS statistics 2016). The trend of plastic surgery for men is growing and especially for men that have had
THE SHORT ANSWER IS: YES! How Fat Is Stored It helps to understand the formation and storage of fat to understand the effects and benefits of a Belt Lipectomy. Fat cells, are also known as adipocytes, are specialized cells that can create and store fat. The fat stored in these cells
Body lifts have increased 5000% over the past 15 years. This has paralleled the rise in bariatric procedures that have been performed. Obesity was classified as a disease by Medicare in 2002, prompting bariatric surgery to be a covered expense by most insurance carriers as a means of controlling and
Lower Body Lifts are one of the most common procedures that I do for my patients that have been successful with a massive weight loss. Without stepping foot in an operating room with me, today you can be informed as to the detailed process of how this procedure is done.
Is it possible to combine body contouring procedures after massive weight loss? It is not an infrequent question in my practice. Patients, who have lost weight, have laxity or loose skin over their breasts, arms, thighs, tummy, buttocks, upper back and many times over their neck so it is only
Most plastic surgeons have experienced this. They see a patient for a procedure on one day and see a very similar looking patient the next. The recommendation for surgical treatment is the same. The procedures are performed the same week, and both patients progress well without complications. During follow up,
