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Is weight loss surgery a valid option? (21 posts)
Lipo-Dissolve: Can Injections Really Melt Fat?

Lipo Dissolve involves injecting a cocktail of substances into subcutaneous fat deposits - in the hope of "dissolving" the fat tissue.
Marketed as a safer and less invasive alternative to liposuction, proponents say lipo-dissolve is useful for treating small "problem areas" such as love handles, bra fat and a softening jaw line. (via)
Despite having a number of advocates (such as fig) and anecdotal success stories - there are considerable risks.
» moreLiposuction Increasingly Popular
Liposuction procedures in Britain have jumped an incredible 90%. It seems that people can't get enough of the "body contouring" surgery.
» moreObesity Surgery More Popular
In a strange counterpoint to the apparent "decline" of dieting - obesity surgery has experienced a huge increase.
» moreCellulite: The Official Word
Despite pills, potions, and even weight loss - it seems that "cellulite is simply part of life". That is the conclusion of a group of British plastic surgeons who monitored 29 women during a medically-supervised weight loss program.
» moreLose Weight: Swallow a Balloon
This isn't another student prank, but an actual trial undertaken by doctors in Italy. The patient swallows down a soft silicone balloon (manufactured by Inamed Health):
Once in place, the balloon is filled with 500ml of saline through a small tube that also goes down the throat and which is attached to a self-sealing valve in the neck of the balloon.» more
Male Cosmetic Surgery Booming?
If money was no object would you opt for cosmetic surgery? The Independent UK is reporting a "boom" in men going for cosmetic surgery - driven mainly by wealthy London financiers looking for the quick fix.
» moreWeight Loss Surgery: What is the Best Procedure?
Four types of obesity surgery have been examined (via Reuters). Vertical gastrectomy appears to be the quickest and resulted in the most weight loss:
Vertical gastrectomy removes up to 95 percent of the stomach and leaves behind a thin tube-like stomach roughly 2 ounces (60 milliliters) in volume. Patients who underwent this surgery lost an average of 133 pounds (60 kg) after one year, 15 pounds (6.8 kg) more than the next-best surgical method.» more
Kids Getting Lap-Band Surgery
Australian children as young as 12 have been getting lap-band surgery (via AFP). The surgery involves inserting a band around the top of the stomach to limit food intake. The treatment is only ever used by those classified as morbidly obese - meaning 77 pounds (35 kgs) overweight.
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