Body Contouring After Bariatric Surgery is in Demand in Manhattan, New York
Society of Plastic Surgeons more than 52,000 body contouring procedures were performed for massive weight loss patients in 2003.
These procedures include buttock lifts, thigh lifts, breast lifts, upper arm lifts and tummy tucks. "I am seeing an increase in demand for post-bariatric body contouring after weight loss", remarks board-certified plastic surgeon Douglas M. Senderoff, MD who practices plastic surgery in Manhattan and Westchester,
New York. In addition, these patients may also be candidates for other cosmetic procedures such as liposuction and facelift due to the excessive amounts of sagging skin after tremendous weight-loss.
According to Dr. Senderoff the surgery should be performed at around one year after the weight loss procedure or when the patient's weight is stable for at least 3 months.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 27% of Americans qualify as obese today as compared to only 15% in 1980.
The National Institute of Health considers individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or above to be morbidly obese.
A BMI of 40 is equivalent to a 6 foot man weighing 294 lbs.
This translates into roughly 6 million Americans with morbid obesity.
Many Americans are undergoing surgical treatment for obesity including laparoscopic banding and gastric bypass surgery.
Successful patients will lose around 100 lbs within 18-24 months of surgery.
These patients are left with excess sagging skin requiring body contouring by qualified plastic surgeons.The American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) projects that more than 144,000 patients will have bariatric surgery in 2004 compared to the 103,000 and 67,000 patients who underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2003 and 2002, respectively.
The ASPS predicts this increase in weight loss surgery will lead to a 36 percent increase in body contouring operations in 2004.At this time there is no clear answer whether post-bariatric surgical body contouring is medically necessary or cosmetic.
Some insurers will provide coverage for the various lift procedures while others will deny coverage deeming the surgery as not medically necessary.
Dr. Senderoff advises patients to check with their insurance company and ask whether their policy covers body contouring after weight loss.
The insurance company will usually require medical notes and photos prior to authorizing surgery."The satisfaction rate after post-bariatric body contouring surgery is tremendous", says Dr Senderoff.
"My patients are happy to get rid of all that extra skin after losing all their extra weight. It seems as if body contouring after weight loss or bariatric surgery is the icing on the cake for my clients."For more information, please contact:Park Avenue Aesthetic Surgery, PCDouglas M.
Senderoff, MD, FACS461 Park Avenue SouthManhattan, NY
10016t) 212.481.3939e) e-mail protected from spam botsw) http://www.drsenderoff.com.
Acquisition Bids Portend Potential Duopoly in the Cosmetic Surgery Marketplace
(ContentDesk) November 28, 2005 -- The potential acquisition of Inamed (IMDC) by Allergan (AGN) would create a cosmetic surgery powerhouse that could dominate the US facial aesthetics market. If Mentor Corporations (MNT) bid for Medics (MRX) is also successful, this partnership will bring forth the second-largest competitor in this market, thus creating a strong duopoly in the US cosmetic surgery marketplace.Although Medicis was the first company to propose a merger with Inamed in March 2005, its bid was plagued by Federal Trade Commission (FTC) anti-trust allegations because the combined company would capture nearly 100% of the hyaluronic acid (HA) and collagen dermal filler markets. This left open the opportunity for Allergans unsolicited bid for Inamed on November 15th, valued at $3.2 billion. The Allergan offer is more likely to close not only because it has a higher dollar value, but also because it is unlikely to raise anti-trust concerns with the FTC. In particular, Allergan...
Acquisition Bids Portend Potential Duopoly in the Cosmetic Surgery Marketplace
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Bariatric Surgery Costs
The cost of Bariatric surgery can be quite high. The typical price of an operation can be $25,000 or more. Medical insurance coverage varies by state and insurance provider, and although some states have legislation in place that requires insurers to offer weight loss surgery for patients, providing it meets health criteria laid down by the National Institutes of Health, other states do not. This means that patients who would benefit from bariatric surgery often have to contend with providers that have not yet accepted that this kind of weight loss surgery can deliver powerful medical benefits that will save them money in the long run. A patient encountering this problem may have to work with his or her surgeon to prove to the health insurance provider that the proposed surgery is not a cosmetic procedure, but a potentially life-saving operation that will minimize future health problems.Individuals who are interested in bariatric surgery and are on Medicare will be glad to know that...
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Top Ten Ways to Find A Cosmetic Dentist to Enhance Your Smile
Philadelphia, PA (ContentDesk) June 28, 2005 -- With the popularity of TV show's like ABC's Extreme Makeover, more and more people are thinking of having Cosmetic Surgery and Cosmetic Dentistry to help them look and feel years younger.
With so many procedures and choices out there, how do you find the
procedure and the specialist who is right for you?Dr. Bruce J. Wilderman of Artistic Expressions Dentistry has assembled a list of the Top Ten Ways to assist you in finding a qualified Cosmetic Dentist to perform your appearance enhancing Dentistry. Top Ten Ways to Find the Right Cosmetic Dentist1) Referral from another Dental Specialist (they see lots of other dentist's work.
- make sure it's not just a golfing buddy)2) Referral from a friend who had treatment similar to what you considering.
Find out how happy they were with their results.3) Education, Education, Education.
What training did the Dentist get in Cosmetic Dentistry?
Look...
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Beauty Secrets of the Stars
It comes as no surprise that many of the most beautiful and famous people go to great lengths to maintain their youthful appearance. They work out with personal trainers. They go to the best hair salons and rejuvenating spas. They use exotic skin care products. And they go to the best cosmetic surgeons.
Cosmetic or plastic surgery can be as simple as a "lunchtime peel" or as involved as a complete face-lift. Botox injections can eliminate "frown lines." Liposuction can reduce excess fat. You can reduce or enlarge just about anything! But there is one beauty secret that is not well known. It beautifies the most looked-at part of the body. It provides dramatic transformations in one visit.
It doesn't require surgery. In fact, you can stay awake through the entire procedure. What is it? Cosmetic Dentistry. While plastic surgery certainly has its place, cosmetic dentistry has its own distinct advantages....
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