Excess Skin after Reduction Surgery
November 29, 2007Staff Writers
Weight loss surgery looks great on celebrities – they look firm, taut and toned. But what we don’t see or hear about is the aftermath.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Saves Lives
September 11, 2007Staff Writers
Several obese people opt to have gastric bypass surgery in order to lose excess weight quickly.
New research has found that this surgery, which is becoming more and more popular as obesity increases throughout the United States, is more than a cosmetic procedure it has actually helped save several lives.
Body Fat Transfers
September 06, 2007 Staff Writers
Fat transfers have been used for more than 100 years to fill in facial flaws such as hollowed cheeks and sunken eyes or indented scars. Today, fat transfers are used to augment many other areas of the body, including the buttocks, bicep, tricep, calf muscles, breasts, hands, and penis.
After Fat Transfer Surgery
September 06, 2007 Staff Writers
After the procedure, you may need someone to drive you home. You may also need someone to help you with daily living activities during the time specified by your doctor. The doctor will instruct you to limit activity, including exercise, for up to three weeks after the procedure. Within two to three days after the procedure, the bandage is removed by the doctor. Patients can begin to shower after the bandage is removed.
Risks of Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery
May 19, 2007 Staff Writers
Are you thinking of going in for laparoscopic gastric band surgery and would like to assess the risks? Like any other surgery, gastric band surgery comes with its own share of risks. In this article we will look at some of the risks that you should be aware of if you want to go ahead with the surgery.
Gastric Bypass Surgery can cause Hair Loss
May 17, 2007 Staff Writers
Are you going in for gastric bypass surgery? If you are, then you may experience hair loss a couple of months after your surgery.
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band
May 16, 2007 Staff Writers
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery is supposed to be one of the safest and least invasive form of weight loss surgery. Lap band surgery uses a small inflatable band around the upper portion of the patient’s stomach to restrict the quantity of food that the patient can consume and it also slows the emptying of food from the stomach so that the patient has a constant feeling of being full.
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