Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Need for Post-Bariatric Cosmetic Surgery on the Rise

The demand for post-bariatric cosmetic surgery is growing. As America's weight issues increase and weight loss surgeries advance, more and more patients are finding they need help with the excess skin often leftover after massive weight loss. This excess skin not only affects the patient cosmetically, but can adversely affect their lifestyle as well.

Common post-bariatric procedures include:
*Breast Lift
*Upper Arm Lift
*Thigh Lift
*Lower Body Lift

Obesityhelp.com is a great online resource offering exercise, diet, lifestyle and plastic surgery information for those working to lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, or take control of their lives after weight loss. The site offers chat rooms, message boards, info on upcoming events, articles, and advice to its users.

In Novenber, 2008, ObesityHelp conducted a national weight loss event in Houston featuring plastic surgeon, Dr. Bob Basu as the keynote speaker. Dr. Basu spoke on such issues as body contouring options available to men and women after weight loss, as well as preparation, safety issues, pain control options, recovery and insurance coverage.

An expert in post-bariatric plastic surgery, Dr. Basu also performs such cosmetic and reconstructive procedures as advanced breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, liposuction and abdominoplasty. Houston area residents even voted Dr. Basu one of Houston's "Top Docs" for two years running.

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