Category: Metabolic and Obesity surgery

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is usually considered as the more severe form of diabetes because it is insulin dependent. It is also commonly known as juvenile diabetes because it typically develops in children and teenagers. However, people in any age group can develop type 1 diabetes. In general, diabetes can be...

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes can affect anyone in any age group. The number of diabetes patients has been growing at an alarming rate. More than 29 million people in the US today suffer from diabetes, representing a jump of nearly 50 percent over the last decade alone. According to WHO, the number of...

Sleep Apnea and Weight Gain

Sleep apnea and weight gain appear to be interrelated and one may become the cause of the other. According to researchers, four in five patients of sleep apnea are obese. Bariatric surgery is a stellar, known, and established procedure to address overweight and obesity, which can indirectly improve the symptoms...

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Weight Loss Treatment Center in Orlando

The Center for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery, led by Dr. Wiljon W. Beltre, is a pre-eminent center for weight loss bariatric surgery and related procedures. The practice upholds the highest standards of care and provides personalized care and attention to every patient. Each patient is treated according to their unique...

Questions to Ask Your Body Contouring Surgeon

Once a patient has undergone weight loss through bariatric surgery, they may consider a body contouring procedure. However, they should have a clear idea about the body contouring surgery as well as the surgeon’s credentials before decide to go ahead with the procedure. Informed patients can make better choices and...

Preparing for Body Contouring Plastic Surgery

Body contouring cosmetic procedure following bariatric surgery can have a transformative effect on a person’s appearance. However, it is fantastic to ensure that body contouring surgery is preceded by adequate advance preparation to create a foundation for a safe and successful surgery. The operating surgeon will provide the guidelines for...

Your Body Contouring Consultation

Body contouring cosmetic surgical procedure may be required after a patient has undergone a major weight loss following bariatric surgery. The procedure will be preceded by a comprehensive consultation process to determine the patient’s candidacy and develop a customized surgical plan based on the patient’s anatomical and personal cosmetic needs....

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Body Contouring Risks and Safety

Body contouring is a major plastic surgery procedure, which may be performed once the patient’s body weight has stabilized following bariatric surgery. Although it is a very safe and proven procedure, but some risks will be associated with it just like with any other surgery. The surgeon will discuss the...

Body Contouring Procedure Steps

  Body Contouring Surgery A patient may need a body contouring procedure for skin tightening after they have undergone a major weight loss following bariatric surgery. Body contouring surgery will involve several steps, which can slightly vary depending on whether upper body, lower body, or combined body contouring is performed....

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Body Contouring Recovery

Body contouring plastic surgery may be required after a person has achieved significant weight loss following bariatric surgery. The body contouring surgery will involve a considerable recovery component, which is integral to the overall success of the procedure. The surgeon will discuss all aspects of the procedure, including recovery, at...