Weight Loss Surgery Category

Weight loss or bariatric surgery like liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures these days. And although plastic surgery is generally safe, it still comes with certain risks. These threats, however, can be prevented with proper precaution. Learn below how you can avoid weight loss surgery complications.

Choose the right cosmetic surgeon – To ensure positive results, consult only with an experienced, board-certified doctor to do the operation. The specialist’s expertise definitely plays an important task in avoiding infections and other potential problems. All Landauer cosmetic surgery consultants are BAPRAS members.

Divulge any medical problems – Notify your surgeon if you have any current or previous health issues, particularly heart ailments. Take a comprehensive medical check-up before getting any treatment to be totally assured you’re healthy to have a procedure.

Kick the stick – Quit smoking if you do. It’s not only bad for you, but also smokers are more prone to weight loss surgery complications than non-smokers. It’s usually recommended to stop smoking at least three weeks pre and post-operation.

Right diet – Load up on foods that are abundant in vitamins, anti-oxidants and protein to help combat any infections and to aid in quicker healing. Avoid salty food, as sodium impedes wound healing. Discuss diet with your surgeon.

Get well the right way – Many weight loss surgery complications that happen during the post-op phase are because patients are rushing to go back to their daily routine.  To prevent this, you must get enough rest and stay away from taxing tasks while you’re recuperating.

Obey your doctor – Take antibiotics and other medications as prescribed by your cosmetic surgeon. Follow his/her instructions regarding proper wound handling to avoid possible infections.

With the right knowledge and preventive measures, weight loss surgery complications can definitely be avoided. Just remember these pointers above when you’re planning to have a cosmetic treatment soon and follow your surgeon’s advice.

Recovering from weight loss surgery like liposuction usually takes a week or more, depending on the kind of procedure done and other factors. Now, to get the most positive results from your treatment, you have to observe proper recovery and maintenance procedures.  Below are some of the things you need to consider after weight loss surgery:

Take sufficient rest – Aside from getting lots of rest in the first few weeks post-op, you also have to avoid doing any stressful tasks. Unnecessary pressure and too much movement may cause the wounds to open and may then slow down the healing process.

Follow surgeon’s instructions – Make sure you stick to your doctor’s advice about preventing infections and any would-be complications. This normally includes instructions on how to care for wounds and take antibiotics and pain medication. Your doctor would also forbid smoking and drinking alcohol for a few weeks, as they will delay healing.

Come up with an exercise plan – As soon as you get clearance from your doctor that you can resume your daily routine, it’s now time to launch an exercise plan. Start at a slow, steady pace to prevent pressure and injury. Do exercises that focus more on muscle toning and body strengthening.

Start a healthy lifestyle – Time to love your brand new, leaner body by living healthily. Because, you certainly won’t want to gain all that excess weight again, after all. So you have to maintain an active, healthy life, which is synonymous with proper diet and exercise. Consider hiring a personal trainer and nutritionist to keep you constantly motivated.

And of course, the most essential thing you need to do after a weight loss operation is enjoy your new figure! But as stated above, proper recuperation and maintenance are crucial to get the most favourable results from your procedure.

If in doubt, always ask your weight-loss surgeon about the best recovery and maintenance procedures for your specific treatment.

After undergoing weight loss surgery like liposuction, patients usually experience sagging, loose skin.  Liposuction only removes excess fat, and does not tighten your skin. However, there some steps you can take to tighten it. Find out below:

Proper exercise – Exercise at least 3-4x a week. Be sure to add resistance and endurance training to your routine to tone and firm up loose skin. Perform muscle-building exercises like lifting weights, crunches, push-ups, etc. to produce a firm but lean muscles under the skin, making the skin flaps look toned and less baggy. But before doing any of these, consult a qualified fitness trainer or physiotherapist first to avoid injury.

Protein diet – Go easy on carbohydrates and load up on protein-rich foods like legumes, milk and soy products, as protein promotes muscle-building. Choose lean protein, such as chicken breast, fish, lean beef and pork to help build muscle and tighten saggy skin. For best results,  a protein bar or shake right after working out can be very effective.

Feed your skin – Body firming creams and lotions not only minimise loose skin, but they also moisturise the skin while improving its texture and elasticity. Apply these skin formulas onto the problematic areas twice daily to tighten it and make it suppler. Choose those that have essential ingredients, such as shea butter, collagen, cocoa butter; and vitamins A, C, E and D.

Loose skin problem due to a recent weight loss surgery? Don’t lose hope! Just follow these helpful tips above to achieve a firmer, suppler skin. Or you may also want to consider body lift and other cosmetic procedures that permanently remove excess skin.

And don’t forget, your Landauer Cosmetic Surgery consultant will be provide you with full post-operative advice as part of your overall treatment plan.

Bringing a little fun into your exercise routine can make the whole thing more enjoyable. Regular exercise can help you feel in better shape, slim and tone the body, help you to relax and will also release those wonderful endorphins.

Studies conclude that exercise releases the endorphins in the brain, resulting in what is commonly know as a “natural high” or a “runners high”.
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