Plastic surgery centers that fail state standards still allowed to accept patients

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Posted on 1st December 2010 by in Eat Right

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Plastic surgery centers that fail state standards still allowed to accept patients
Patchwork rules permit facilities to operate without a state license. Private accreditation agencies don’t have to release records of complaints and offices that lose accreditation can quickly be certified by another agency. Two years ago Maria Garcia, a 39-year-old mother of five, came to a suburban office park in Anaheim Hills for outpatient plastic surgery. By day’s end, she had bled to death …

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Whats tne best treatment post liposuction “lumicell or endermology”? Which one gives best results?

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Posted on 26th October 2010 by in Eat Right

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Chicago Liposuction Treatments

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Posted on 27th August 2010 by in Eat Right

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www.defyage.com – The Women’s Institute of Cosmetic & Laser Surgery of Chicago is a leading Chicago clinic for liposuction, breast enhancement and other cosmetic surgery techniques.

Body Wraps at Home to Spot Reduce Size, Cellulite

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Posted on 28th July 2010 by in Eat Right

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These days, we have so many beauty and spa treatments available for us to do on our own at home, that we don’t even have to leave our homes any more to tighten and tone our skin, get a quick microdermabrasion treatment, and even treat our skin to a soft light laser session for rejuvenation.

Those are just a few examples of products and services that were only offered as a salon or spa service before innovative companies came out with products you could use safely in your own home that gave you comparable results for a fraction of the cost and the convenience of not even leaving your home.

A beauty treatment that has been around for quite a few years but just now is starting to generate buzz for it’s body sculpting capabilities is the body wrap.

Body wraps were made popular as a way to temporarily spot reduce fat and to help trim size off the circumference of typical body omplaints on women and men – their bellies, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms, and evolved into somewhat of a regular treatment for many who swear by it’s detoxification abilities and their great affinity for spot reducing size as well as the appearance of that thing we all hate, cellulite.

Body wraps started off as a pampering beauty appointment for those that could afford things beyond the expensive haircut and coloring on occasion, since they usually went for anywhere from fifty to one hundred dollars per appointment. Add that up and you have quite a costly beauty habit!

Now, thanks to the innovation of a few companies offering at home body wrap treatments, we can do a body wrap on ourselves, in our own home, on our own time and in privacy and comfort. There are a few excellent kits being sold mostly online now that can really give you that smooth, toned, smaller look on your problem areas just like the in-salon treatments can do.

Body wraps done at home are a simple way to help trim a few inches off over a few days or weeks with repeated use if you are anticipating a big life event, say you’re in a wedding, going on a big date, or you have a high school reunion to attend, these are the times that many people seek out body wraps so they can spot reduce their trouble areas without actually dieting or killing themselves exercising to do it.

Home body wrap systems often work by the user applying some sort of herbal botanical concoction to the area they want to treat first. These special herbal mixtures may contain any combination of tightening and toning ingredients such as seaweed, caffeine and other ingredients that tend to help reduce water retention and encourage the smoothing out of the skin.

These kits then supply you with some sort of a wrapping devices, such as thin strips of wrap material that look similar to an ace bandage, which you then use to tightly wrap the area you are treating after you have applied the (usually herbal) formula.

These techniques provide size reduction and cellulite smoothing as well and tone improvement in the affected areas by using compression as well as the ingredients in the topical cream or serum to really force the fat cells to compress together, creating a smoother, leaner look, and often even temporarily reducing the size by “training” the tissue to stay smaller and tighter for a period of time.

Often times once you can achieve the desired outcome after doing several treatments, you only have to do upkeep treatments after that to maintain the look you want. Note that body wraps both at home and at a salon are not designed for actual weight loss, they only make the body parts they are applied to appear smaller, but they usually do not cause the individual to lose weight, only size. Any weight loss should be viewed as a bonus.

Danna Schneider is the proprietor and primary contributor of several popular health and beauty websites including cellulite treatments where you can find reviews of the best cellulite reduction products and beauty reviews, and also body wrap reviews where you can get reviews of her favorite at-home body wrap system for size reduction and cellulite elimination.

Zerona Non – Invasive Body Contouring At Anew Aesthetic Medical Center

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Posted on 25th July 2010 by in Eat Right

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Dr. Vicky Hagstrom, owner and operator of ANew Aesthetic Medical Center, is proud to now offer Zerona non-invasive body contouring. Zerona is a new and revolutionary body slimming laser that offers individuals a solution without dieting or exercise. It is the first non-invasive body contouring procedure to effectively remove excess fat with a low-energy laser that is applied externally to the patient’s skin without the dangers associated with surgery or other non-invasive devices which rely on heating the tissue.

Through clinical studies, it has been demonstrated that the Zerona low-level laser stimulates the fat cell to liquefy the fat within the cell. Then the liquefied fat moves from inside the cell through a temporary pore formed in the cell membrane to outside the cell where it is in the interstitial space until absorbed by the lymphatic system. This results in millions of fat cells becoming smaller so inches are reduced off the waist, hips and thighs. This revolutionary method does not injure the fat cells in any way and provides results without the dangers associated with surgery, while at the same time allowing patients to remain active during treatment.

The Zerona protocol utilizes Erchonia®’s patented and clinically proven low-level laser technology to target adipose tissue (aka: fat storing cells) and stimulate the fat cells to liquefy and secrete their fat stores. Voluminous adipose tissue can appear when fatty material is present, and this, in turn, can bring about enlarged subcutaneous fat regions. Because subcutaneous fat is close to the skin’s surface, laser emulsification can have a dramatic effect and can result in millions of fat cells becoming smaller and thus inches on fat lost.

In contrast to many weight loss surgeries, the Zerona laser treatment is a 100% non-invasive treatment that uses a low level laser applied externally to stimulate the fat cell and emulsify and release fat. There is no use of anesthesia, nor any pain, gels, creams, numbing agents, needles and no downtime or bruises and scarring. Thus, it is considered a safe alternative to invasive procedures such as tumescent liposuction and lipodissolve and other non-invasive devices like the Accent, VelaShape, and Thermage which use heat and causes discomfort. During the treatment you will feel no discomfort, no anesthesia will be used and you can assume normal activities immediately following each treatment. For more information, Dr. Vicky Hagstrom can answer your questions and consult with you. Please call ANew Aesthetic Medical Center at (612)208-0741, or please visit http://www.downtownskin.com to set up an appointment.

Dr. Hagstrom, a native of Minnesota, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from St. Cloud State University where she was voted one of ten outstanding students in her graduating class. She is a Mayo trained physician with Board Certification in Family Medicine and has received extensive training and experience providing quality medical care and aesthetic procedures, including antiaging skin care, laser science, and follicular unit extraction hair transplant.

Extraordinary Weight Loss Motivation

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Posted on 18th July 2010 by in Eat Right

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A powerful workbook of inspirational quotes transformed to change the way you look, think and feel. The author lost over 100lbs and shows you how to get motivated and stay motivated. The book includes thought-provoking questions, quotes, and affirmations.
Extraordinary Weight Loss Motivation

Gastric Banding Surgery Top 5 Secrets Of A Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Operation

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Posted on 16th July 2010 by in Eat Right

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Many overweight and morbidly obese people have endured a lifetime of low self esteem, zero confidence and increased health problems.

Most have suffered in silence and have retreated into their own comfort zone refusing to socialise and dreading the holiday period.

Many patients fall victim to bouts of depression, binge eating and agoraphobia. In many cases they retreat into a life devoid of social activity with friends and family members.

Just as laser eye treatment has changed the lives of millions of patients with poor eye sight, gastric banding surgery or a Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding operation is changing the lives of thousands of overweight patients.

Not only is this band surgery delivering staggering success results, but it’s also performed privately at an affordable cost.

Criteria for having a gastric banding operation performed by the National Health Service in the UK is so rigorous that few overweight or morbidly obese patients receive a free band operation.

Many of the problems surrounding these rigorous National Health criteria for surgery are dictated from the fact that most health regions in the UK are run by Regional Medical Trusts.

All have different criteria for medical treatments. They appear to be more concerned with cutting costs and monitoring their budgets, than being concerned about the welfare of overweight and morbidly obese patients.

This in itself is very hypercritical when one considers the costs to the National Health from medical illnesses and issues directly attributable to patients being overweight or morbidly obese.

The cost for band surgery in the UK is often double that when performed by a UK medical board registered surgeon operating privately in a hospital in Belgium.

Quite obviously band surgery is not the cure for every overweight or morbidly obese patient,but it does deliver a staggeringly high success rate by achieving approximately a 50% loss of excess weight for most patients in 2 years.

Given this information one can only wonder how long it will take for the bean counters of these regional health trusts to understand that paying approximately £4,000 for a morbidly obese patient to have a band operation, will deliver huge medical savings post operation for these patients.

It’s a sad fact of life that most overweight and morbidly obese patients have to suffer ill health, physical pain and psychological torture from being overweight, simply because they can’t afford to pay for a Laparoscopic adjustable banding operation.

Gastric Banding Surgery Top 5 Secrets Of A Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Operation #1. Low Cost.

You will be amazed at the low cost of band surgery when performed by a UK medical board registered laparoscopic adjustable banding surgeon who operates in Belgium.

Gastric Banding Surgery Top 5 Secrets Of A Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Operation #2. Incredible Weight Loss.

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery aims for its overweight and morbidly obese patients to achieve an incredible weight loss of up to 50% of excess weight in just 2 years.

Gastric Banding Surgery Top 5 Secrets Of A Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Operation #3. Huge Health Benefits.

Having a band operation provides the added value of huge health benefits. Many post Laparoscopic adjustable banding surgery patients report less back pain, less wheezing, lower acid reflux problems,a reduction in ankle problems and significantly reduced gas problems.

Gastric Banding Surgery Top 5 Secrets Of A Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Operation #4. Extremely High Success Rate.

Although no known statistics have been compiled into the success rate of adjustable gastric banding surgery patients, the most prolific band surgeons all report a significantly high success rate.

Some patients have stated the band is doing for weight loss, what laser eye surgery does for poor eyesight.

Gastric Banding Surgery Top 5 Secrets Of A Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Operation #5. It Changes Your Life.

Many adjustable banding surgery patients meet at their post band operation clinics when they attend for their gastric band fills and others meet as social media friends on different online forums.

Most post operation patient’s comment on how having gastric banding surgery has changed their lives.

Many quote an increase in self esteem,renewed confidence,a healthier lifestyle, increased social life. Some have mentioned they have taken holidays without feeling self conscious about being overweight or morbidly obese.

Dr. Mark D. Yates is a feature writer for Gastric Band Surgery.eu He provides advice & support to overweight & obese people looking for gastric band surgery. To find out about safe & affordable gastric banding surgery & how it can increase your health & change your life, visit the gastric band surgery web site http://www.www.gastricbandsurgery.eu or contact him at mark@gastricbandsurgery.eu

The Skinny on Smart Lipo, Cool Lipo, and Pro Lipo

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Posted on 15th July 2010 by in Eat Right

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Liposuction has come a long way from the traditional complicated procedures from the 1980′s. Today’s technology offers us two types of liposuction procedures—the ultrasonic and tumescent technique. Both still require surgery, however, they differ in their backing technology. Generally speaking, the tumescent technique is lipo’s “old school” ways while the ultrasonic procedure uses the latest instruments given by science.

Weight loss from both types of procedure is guaranteed, however, in these fast paced times, patients also want something quick with little downtime for recovery. Although the ultrasonic technique has two steps, namely melting fats with laser and then surgically suctioning the fat, it is still quicker and easier for both doctor and patient to undergo this process. Laser-powered liposuction has shown promising results and has quickly gained popularity. Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons have indicated that in 1992, about 47,000 Americans underwent liposuction. Comparing that number to 320,000 liposuction patients in 2003 only proves that this cosmetic procedure has not only become more patronized, but also has become safe enough for this number of people to invest their money and time to. In actuality, this type of liposuction is more expensive than the traditional procedure but ever since its introduction to the market more than a decade ago, cosmetic surgeons and patients alike have chosen to go for the laser technology this procedure offers. In a way, laser has been recognized to have revolutionized the medical industry.

The decision-making process does not stop after taking a pick between tumescent or ultrasonic. If one chooses the latter, they again have decide on the kind of ultrasonic technique to go with. The ultrasonic procedure of ridding your body of fat also branches out into three major systems, namely: Smart Lipo, Cool Lipo, and Pro Lipo. Smart Lipo is ideal when working on the smaller parts of the body such as the face, chin, arms, and the back. Like its two counterparts, the surgeon starts the procedure by targeting the problem areas with laser in order to liquefy the fats. Then, after injecting the patient with local anesthesia, the doctor can than proceed with suctioning the melted fats from the body. However, unlike tumescent liposuction, excess fat is is excreted through the liver, thus, cleansing our body in the process.

Cool Lipo also targets small areas of the body but its difference with the other procedures is the wavelength it uses for its laser—1064 nm. Smart Lipo uses 1320 nm. Whether one is better than the other is still undetermined, but both procedures have the same aim of weight loss, body sculpting, and skin firming.

ProLipo, on the other hand, is a technique that requires only local anesthesia and does not even need sedation for the patient. It does not have so much difference with the other two techniques because the steps involved are the same. This procedure uses fiber-delivered laser energy to the target areas. It is also done along with other lipo-treatments, but if preferred, it can be done solely without other procedures. This system also offers to lift and tighten skin after the elimination of fat. The session takes about 1 to four hours—the average time for all three processes.

Weight loss and ultrasonic liposuction in Tampa has is now easily accessible for possible patients. Smart Lipo is currently the most available procedure in Tampa, Florida. Patients usually couple liposuction with other anti-aging procedures such as Botox or skin renewal therapy. The state of Tampa has a array of certified cosmetic surgeons, ready to help you in your quest for a healthier body.

Dr. Mercedes @ Westchase
Contact: Dr. Mercedes Montealegre, MD
12171 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33626
Phone: 813-855-5455
Fax: 813-855-5255
Email: drmercedes@verizon.net
Website: www.mercedesmd.com

LIPOSUCTION, THE BEST CHOICE FOR FAT LOSS FROM BODY

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Posted on 14th July 2010 by in Eat Right

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Liposuction is the surgical method of removing fat from body parts. Fat is a good padding for body, but too much of fat can invite many ailments such as heart attacks and other disorders. The removal of the excess fat from the body hence becomes very important. It is usually carried out to get rid of the fat that cannot be removed through various diet plans and exercises. It is a type of cosmetic surgery which breaks up and “sucks” fat from various possible parts of the body. Most commonly from abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, chin, upper and backs of the arms, calves, and back.

The unhealthy accumulation of fat is found more in women than in men. It is usually found in the abdomen, thighs, around the waist line, back, buttocks and chest regions. Different medications, diets, exercises are generally used for weight reduction. But these are not always productive and fail to give instant results. In such cases and others liposuction is advised and preferred.

Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure designed to break up and suck away pockets of fat from the body. It can be done in several ways. But usually, small incisions are made in the targeted areas, tiny vacuum tubes called cannula are inserted, the fat is broken down into small pieces, the fluid is sucked, and finally the incisions are closed.

Before you decide to undergo this treatment, consult all the pros and cons of liposuction with your surgeon, to make sure the benefits you can get, besides the cost it offers. There are many benefits associated with liposuction surgery. Liposuction is suggested and prescribed by plastic surgeons due to following benefits.

* You can get rid of tough fat pockets in body: Liposuction is designed to help you get rid of that flab in areas where it is not possible with exercises. Liposuction can be performed on your belly, buttocks, thighs, upper arms, neck, and even your knees and ankles.

* It is a quick procedure: It takes just a few hours and some of the available methods would help you in walking right away after the surgery. The complete recovery can take longer, but most people are back to work and normal activities after just a week of recuperation.

* Gives long lasting results: While it is possible for the fat to accumulate if you stop exercising and start eating poorly, still the results of this procedure are long-lasting and very satisfying for patients. People gain self confidence and become fast and more active in life.

Specialized and certified surgeon must be consulted for liposuction in Austin. They use advanced technology and laser assisted procedure for SmartLipo. Experienced and renowned surgeon provides patients with detailed information and post operative care, and prevents any kind of surgical risk and complication.

This article is written under guidance of Dr Thomas T.Jeneby, specialized in plastic surgery in Austin.

The SmartLipo Laser Advantage

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Posted on 12th July 2010 by in Eat Right

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SmartLipo is a newer laser assisted liposuction procedure being performed in

most parts of the world. It is a tried and tested laser therapy which was

initially practiced in Italy in Europe. Now other countries like Japan, USA

and South American countries have started performing this laser liposuction

which has many added advantages. It was approved by the Food and Drugs

 

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SmartLipo involves using a laser body sculpting workstation. This is

manufactured by Cynosure which is an American Company that produces

laser and light-based source equipment for the health industry. The device

was approved by FDA for laser assisted liposuction.

The SmartLipo procedure involves introducing a laser probe through a tiny

incision in the skin at the treatment site and passing laser pulses to

liquefy the fat at that site. The Smartlipo LaserBodySculpting Workstation

delivers a 1064-nm Nd: YAG laser fiber through a probe. The laser probe is

very delicate and thin. It is about 1mm – 2mm in diameter. So the skin

incision that is needed to introduce this probe is very small.

Laser liposuction or SmartLipo is an outpatient procedure and is done under

local anesthesia. There is no need for any special preparation at the

beginning of procedure. The doctor after examining the candidate to see

whether he is fit, injects a fluid at the treatment site. This injection

contains anesthetic drug to make the procedure painless, other drugs to

make the site bloodless to prevent blood loss.

The laser probe after insertion in to the treatment is operated by doctor to

deliver laser pulses. These laser pulses melt the fat at the treatment site

which is removed by the blood. A few doctors also suck the excess liquefied

fat not removed by the blood through a cannula introduced through the skin.

In this procedure, there is no need to move the equipment to and fro to the

extent done in the traditional liposuction procedure. This obviously

decreases the tissue trauma and subsequent bleeding. Moreover the laser

pulses coagulate the tissue around the treatment site and this again helps in

controlling the bleeding.
 

The laser in addition to liquefying the fat also induces the tissue to lay

down collagen. This collagen contracts and makes the skin over the

treatment site tight. This prevents the formation of any loose skin folds and

makes the treatment site perfectly blend with the body contour.

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 The procedure of SmartLipo takes relatively less time. Each session of

treatment lasts for approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Since the laser

probe is very small, the incision made does not require any suturing. Since

no suturing is done, no ugly scar results. Also the results become evident

within a week and the results are permanent since the fat cells are destroyed

and removed.

 

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