Cosmetic surgery can support patient health in three important ways: 1 It can inspire and jumpstart patients on a journey towards greater fitness. 2 It can enhance and maintain the changes brought about by weight loss. 3 It can increase self-confidence, which has many benefits for overall well-being.
At Anderson Sobel Cosmetic in Bellevue, WA, we don’t feel that weight loss is a prerequisite to cosmetic surgery. Our philosophy is to make procedures safe, reliable and available to patients at whatever life stage they feel they would benefit from them the most.
Bariatric surgery is designed to change the body from the inside-out as opposed to the outside-in. Weight loss surgery is generally recommended for obese people with a BMI of 40 or higher who aren’t able to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.
Weight loss surgery is about improving your health first and foremost, but the benefits of the procedure can extend to your appearance, as well. For example, one of the most common aesthetic benefits of weight loss is clear, vibrant skin. Shedding excess fat boosts collagen production and gives your skin a youthful glow.
A happy, healthy body looks good on anyone, no matter the size. At Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, we’re committed to helping our patients look and feel their best. If you’re ready to love the skin you’re in, contact us today for a free ten-minute consultation.
Surgeries like tummy tuck and liposuction are contouring procedures, not weight loss procedures. They are meant to improve your shape and will yield far more satisfying results in patients who are close to their ideal body weight.
Most importantly, being significantly overweight increases risk of complications from surgery and anesthesia such as infection, bleeding, and circulation problems, and slows the healing process after surgery. Common obesity-related conditions, such as high blood pressure and heart disease, further increase these risks.