Introduction to How is Hernia Surgery Types Performed Hernia surgery is a common general surgical procedure that millions of people worldwide have undergone. The techniques involved are customizable according to the type of hernia you have. There are several types of hernia and each one requires a specific method for repairing the damage while preventing…
Introduction to Non-Surgical Weight Loss Method vs Bariatric Surgery Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that shows no signs of slowing down. Nearly half of all adults are now considered to be overweight or obese. There are numerous reasons why so many people, even children, are suffering from the disease of obesity. High-calorie foods and mega…
Many are familiar with the life-changing aspects of bariatric surgery. With a single procedure, weight loss suddenly becomes possible after a potentially long lifetime of trying. When you become obese, it is true that losing weight becomes infinitely more difficult than it is for someone of normal weight. Why this occurs all boils down to…
A laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Lap-Band) is an inflatable device that is fitted around the top portion of the stomach. The purpose of the surgery is to treat obesity by restricting food consumption. The first Lap-Band was surgically placed on September 1st, 1993. From that point onward, bariatric surgery steadily rose in popularity until it…
Introduction to Medically Supervised Diets and Weight Loss Medications Weight Loss is a Billion Dollar Industry Weight loss is a $3.8 billion industry in the United States and $295.3 billion worldwide. Go to your local grocery store and find the diet and supplement aisle. You will find countless pills and potions made by various companies…
Introduction Non-Surgical Alternatives for Weight Loss Conventional wisdom tells us that losing weight involves diet and exercise. when those traditional means of getting healthy fail to work, bariatric surgery is the usual next step. But what if you don’t qualify for surgery or are not ready to commit? Are you destined to suffer the disease…
Losing weight is hard. When you have finally had enough of the weight gain and the detriment to your life that packing on the pounds has brought, the first step is to make a conscious decision to change. From here on out, everyone attempts to drop the excess pounds in varying ways. Some cut calories,…
Are saggy breasts weighing you down? Does your back constantly hurt? Do you wish your breasts were in a better position and more proportional to your torso? If so, a breast lift or mastopexy could be right for you. A breast lift seeks to remove excess tissue while giving you more lift. The breasts are…
A belt lipectomy is a post-bariatric body contouring surgery that aims to remove hanging abdominal skin after significant weight loss. With bariatric (weight loss) surgery, excess pounds tend to fall away fast. It is common for individuals to lose most of their excess weight in the first two years. When a person has been obese…
