A safe, astute, and effective way to achieve major weight loss is through bariatric surgery. However, one of the challenges that a patient may face after achieving a massive weight loss is the appearance of loose and sagging skin in some areas of the body. This can create an unsightly...

If a person’s body mass index (BMI) is in excess of 35, it is clinically called a condition of morbid obesity. The primary cause of this condition is the storage of excess fat deposits in the body. When an individual consumes more calories than what their body can burn, they...

One of the most definitive ways to achieve significant weight loss is through bariatric surgery. However, when a patient achieves a dramatic weight loss, their skin and tissue may lack the natural elasticity to conform to the reduced body size. This may result in excessive loose skin and sagging tissue...

Morbid obesity refers to a condition where an individual’s body mass index (BMI) exceeds 35. This condition typically occurs as a result of excess fat being stored in the body. People who consume more calories than what their body can burn, will gradually build up fat, which can eventually take...

Thorough preparation for bariatric surgery will contribute to improved outcomes, more sustainable weight loss, minimal risk of complications, reduced stress, and saving of money. Committed and astute bariatric surgeon Dr. Wiljon Beltre provides weight loss procedures to patients in Orlando, Tampa, Maitland, Central Florida, and surrounding locations.   Working with...

Bariatric Surgery Recovery  Recovery is an important aspect of bariatric surgery procedure. The surgeon and their team will guide and support the patient through the recovery process and inform the estimated recovery time during the initial consultation. Judicious and diligent bariatric surgeon Dr. Wiljon Beltre provides weight loss procedures to...

Weight Loss Surgery Thorough preparation for bariatric surgery will contribute to improved outcomes, more sustainable weight loss, minimal risk of complications, reduced stress, and saving of money. Committed and astute bariatric surgeon Dr. Wiljon Beltre provides weight loss procedures to patients in Orlando, Tampa, Maitland, Central Florida, and surrounding locations....

Bariatric Surgery Candidates Overweight or obesity conditions can be treated effectively with bariatric surgery. A responsible surgeon will carefully determine the candidacy of a patient for this procedure before recommending it to them. Dr. Wiljon Beltre is an experienced bariatric surgeon providing weight loss procedures to patients in Orlando, Tampa, Maitland,...

Weight loss in case of severely overweight or obese patients can be effectively achieved with the help of bariatric surgery procedures. Different techniques to perform these procedures are used, depending on the specific needs of a case. In a majority of cases, the surgeon will make use of laparoscopic surgery,...

An increasing number of children and adolescents are now at risk for overweight and obesity. Childhood and adolescent obesity often accompanies related conditions that typically affect adults who suffer from obesity, such as hypertension, sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes. Up to 80 percent of obese kids are estimated to...