At one time or another, we are subject to fat shaming and weight discrimination. Even in the sacred space of healthcare, practitioners often treat us indifferently rather than properly. The New York Times newspaper reports our healthcare system — in its attitudes, equipment and common practices — is ill prepared. And its practitioners are often […]
After weight loss, the body doesn’t always respond as well as we would like. And we may find we are left with excess sagging skin and redundant fat, which only can be contoured by a plastic surgeon. If you want to learn why you might opt for plastic surgery after losing weight, check out this […]
Nobody cheers in joy at the prospect of bariatric surgery, even the least invasive one. Emotionally, a weight loss surgery can feel like an invasion of your privacy. Besides, it can be difficult to accept that you need to give control over your body to another individual. At least that’s how I felt when I […]
Les Mills fitness programs began in 1968, founded by a four-time Olympian, Les Mills Snr. He opened his first gym in Aukland, New Zealand and started cooking up innovative ways to motivate people to stay fit. He and his teammates soon came up with workouts driven by the sounds of modern music. Les Mills workouts are […]
Continuing from our last segment, in which Dr. Joseph Francis Capella (Capella Plastic Surgery) gives his expert opinion on choosing a plastic surgeon. In this segment, Dr. Capella discusses the importance of the plastic surgeon ‘s credentials, surgical team, and facility — things we often don’t evaluate when looking for someone qualified to do our body contouring. […]
You’ve lost all the weight, and with body lift surgery, you’ve removed the loose skin and sagging. So, after all the hard work, anxiety and relief, what’s next? Is the journey over? Are you obstacle-free? Well, not quite. You’ve been through a life-altering experience, and with that, your body and mind need time to heal […]
Talks with Dr. Edward Domanskis on Bariatric Plastic Surgery The video series. Episode 5 “It’s Life-Changing” 13-minutes In video episode 5, Dr. Edward Domanskis and My Bariatric Life discuss “expecting the unexpected” in terms of how your life may be impacted following bariatric plastic surgery. Physical and emotional changes come rapidly. There will be challenges along the […]
Talks with Dr. Edward Domanskis on Bariatric Plastic Surgery The video series. Episode 4 “What Can be Achieved” 10-minutes In video episode 4, Dr. Edward Domanskis discusses what can be achieved through bariatric plastic surgery after weight loss: Improving appearance, mobility, health and emotional well-being. About Dr. Edward Domanskis Dr. Edward Domanskis is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in […]
Talks with Dr. Edward Domanskis on Bariatric Plastic Surgery The video series. Episode 2 “Contouring the Female Body after Weight Loss” 13-minutes In video episode 2, Dr. Edward Domanskis discusses specific aesthetic considerations for contouring the female body after massive weight loss using bariatric plastic surgery, and how to achieve a more womanly figure. About Dr. Edward Domanskis […]
My editor at Health Central Obesity asked if I wanted to write about the stigma associated with having plastic surgery after weight loss. Specifically, she was referring to my face lift. I replied, “What is the stigma?” I had never heard of this. She explained, “Many people judge those who underwent facelifts and view them […]
I’ve spent a lot of time engrossed in social media sites covering plastic surgery. While I was recovering from my body lift I thought deeply about the body image held by many of the patients I’d interacted with online, as well as my own image of my body. What are the emotional implications of plastic […]
If you are curious about how much weight you will lose from liposuction plastic surgery then you may well be disappointed. You need to know that you will not lose any weight. Weight is lost through diet and exercise (read “Three Steps to Lose Weight Now”). Fat suctioning is not a method for weight loss but rather […]
This interview originally published as “Cheryl Ann Borne: The Weight Loss Surgery Hero Behind My Bariatric Life” on January 9, 2015. It is republished with permission from Alex Brecher founder of BariatricPal. Cheryl Ann Borne hit a high weight of 285 pounds, and got the gastric bypass surgery in 2003. She maintained her weight loss, but the extra […]
What is Body Contouring Plastic Surgery? Body contouring plastic surgery after weight loss improves the shape and tone of underlying tissue that supports fat and skin. Add to that, plastic surgery after weight loss removes the excess sagging fat and skin. The most common plastic surgery after weight loss body contouring procedures are listed below. Click on each […]
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