A new study found 75% of women and 68% of men wanted body contouring procedures after weight loss following bariatric surgery. Post weight loss surgery is often a last and necessary step in a patient’s weight loss surgery journey. Medically-assisted weight loss often results in loose and hanging skin on the upper arms, breasts, abdomen […]
Image of Paul Brian via drivechicago.com Excess skin is common after weight loss from bariatric surgery and can be corrected with body contouring procedures. Less common is extra skin on the face and neck, but when this occurs, facial surgery may be necessary. Msnbc.com reported on one man’s struggle to get surgery for the removal […]
Looking ahead to the New Year, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) spoke with cosmetic plastic surgeons from around the country to come up with a list of 2011 cosmetic surgery predictions. Face Lifts & Facial Rejuvenation One area where surgeons believe there will be growth is in face lift surgery. As they […]
There were an estimated 200,000 bariatric surgeries performed in 2009, according to the Endocrine Society. As the number of patients undergoing weight loss surgeries continues to grow, the society saw the need for standards of care following these procedures, so they created a task force that has published guidelines for post-op bariatric surgery follow-up and […]
A recent study from George Washington University titled “A Heavy Burden: The Individual Costs of Being Overweight and Obese in the United States” found that it costs more to be overweight, and, more specifically, it costs more to be an overweight woman than an overweight man. Researchers found that the annual cost of being obese […]
With bariatric surgery, you can lose a significant amount of weight in a short time. But to truly succeed and improve your health, surgeons and fitness experts will both tell you to initiate lifestyle changes. Last week in Austin TX, doctors from the American College of Sports Medicine met for 14th annual Health and Fitness […]
Dr. Haiavy uses a variety of rhinoplasty techniques to correct cosmetic and medical concerns of the nose The nose is one of the most prominent features of your face. At Inland Cosmetic Surgery in Rancho Cucamonga, California, men and women who are dissatisfied with the shape or size of their nose can improve their appearance […]
Take control of your curves with a little help from one of our talented cosmetic surgeons It’s a rare few who aren’t bothered by a little bulge on the tummy, hips, or thighs—and sometimes, your workout and meal plan just aren’t making a difference. Even small pockets of stubborn fat can make it hard to […]
Gone are the days when fashionable women hoped to make their butts look as small as possible—while many of us remember this fad, it was a historical anomaly. It’s long been thought that having some substance to your backside is a good thing! A full, round buttocks represents a strong, healthy body, looks great in […]
With a few expertly placed injections of Kybella, our experienced providers at Ahava Medspa can help you ditch your double chin Kybella® is the first FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment for moderate to severe fat below the chin. Also known as submental fat, this problem area is a common concern for 68% of consumers according to the […]