Obesity vs. overweight Being overweight or obese are both terms for having more body fat than what is considered healthy. Body mass index (BMI) is a simple...
What is VASERlipo? VASERlipo is an ultrasound-assisted liposuction treatment used by many plastic surgeons as a more effective fat-removal procedure. VASER, which stands for Vibration Amplification of...
Consumer Alert: On November 2nd, 2010 Ethicon Endo-Surgery issued a recall of the REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band. If you or someone you know is currently a REALIZE...
What is Lap-band surgery? Lap-band surgery, also known as laparoscopic gastric band placement or gastric banding is a minimally invasive weight loss procedure that involves placing a...
New approach to bariatric surgery A growing numbers of bariatric surgeons are now performing “surgeries” without incisions as an alternative to incision-based procedures. These surgeons are using...
What is duodenal switch surgery? Duodenal switch, or biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS), is a complex bariatric surgery procedure that involves both reducing the size of...
What is gastric sleeve? Gastric sleeve, also known as a sleeve gastrectomy, is a type of bariatric (weight-loss) procedure. It involves removing a large portion of the...
What is gastric bypass? Gastric bypass, also known as a Roux-En-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), is a type of bariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery) performed to aid weight loss...
What is bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is a medical procedure designed for people dealing with severe overweight or obesity. Its main goal is...
What is a panniculectomy? A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen, specifically the pannus or panniculus—a large...
What is a body lift? A body lift is a surgical procedure tailored to enhance the body’s shape and curves. It achieves this by eliminating surplus skin...
What is body contouring surgery? Body contouring surgery encompasses a variety of surgical procedures with the goal of enhancing the body’s shape and overall appearance. This is...
What is a tummy tuck? A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a popular choice following pregnancy or weight loss. The overall goal of a tummy...
What is a brow lift? Also known as a forehead lift, a brow lift can elevate drooping eyebrows and smooth deep forehead creases and lines between the...