February 11, 2011
For some people, bigger is better.
But tragically, for Claudia Aderotimi, it was the desire for a more shapely behind which ended in her death.
February 07, 2010
By Carrie Rossenfeld
While practicing medicine can often feel like a numbers game – the more patients you see in a day, the better you’re doing – it’s really the quality of those doctor/patient relationships that more strongly determines your success, experts note. Plus, creating and maintaining strong relationships with your patients will give you more satisfaction with your work on a daily basis – and that’s definitely something worth pursuing.
February 2, 2011
BOOTIES are a-popping. And they aren’t all natural.
Thanks to celebs like Nicky Minaj, Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Angel Lola Love, Buffy the Body and the rise of the urban model, bubble-shaped derrieres are all the rage and not just in hip-hop music videos or on the red carpet. The designer backsides in demand are exaggerated almost cartoonishly as fashion stylist Phillip Bloch described them last week.
“We see them everywhere. They are particularly sculpted and firm,” Bloch told me.
Be clear, this isn’t about just having a big booty. There are plenty of those around. It’s all about having the right shape. Women – and some men – are going to great lengths to get the desired dimensions, obtaining a Brazilian butt lift, getting dangerous, unregulated injections of silicone and other fillers in salons and apartments, or buying padded panties.
February 1, 2011
February 1, 2011
For some people who are extremely obese, weight loss surgery is the solution to their health issues. What many don’t know is there are multiple options available to patients seeking to lose a significant amount of weight. Gastric banding and gastric bypass are well known, but there are important differences between the two procedures….
February 1, 2011
Recent media reports associated with lap-band surgery have caused consumers to wonder, is it safe? The answer is yes. However, that doesn’t mean that every doctor who offers lap-band or other weight loss procedures is qualified to do so.
The Lap-Band procedure is among the safest in weight-loss surgery, and offers advantages over other procedures including reversibility and adjustability. The procedure has been performed for over 20 years and has a proven track record as evidenced by numerous peer reviewed articles.
As with any surgical procedure, there are inherent risks. However, with appropriate medical care, including pre-operative preparation and lifelong follow up, surgery has been proven to be an effective and safe solution to overcoming obesity and its many co-morbidities (i.e., diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc.).
Here are some guidelines to follow when considering weight loss surgery:
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January 31, 2011
Lap-band surgery has gone under intense scrutiny as cases have surfaced of botched operations, and other recent media reports associated with lap-band surgery have caused consumers to question the safety of this procedure.
Dr. Ted Khalili, M.D. of the Khalili Center for Bariatric Care, whose team of surgeons has performed over four thousand weight loss operations says in the right hands, the operatrion is the safest of the surgical options for patients.
He is quick to note that not every doctor who offers lap-band or other weight loss procedures is qualified to do so.
January 27, 2011
The gastric banding device Lap-Band from Allergan has become a popular choice for obese patients who have decided to seek medical intervention for their weight problem. Allergan has recently sought FDA approval to expand the device’s use to patients with a lower Body Mass Index (BMI) which an FDA advisory panel granted.
Advertising by some medical practices that offer the surgery has come under fire recently with questions arising about the honesty of billboards and other campaigns. An article on LATimes.com states one concern is, “the high-powered marketing of Lap-Band surgery virtually as a cosmetic procedure.” The article goes on to state that there are significant risks associated with the surgery and that long term effects may carry risk for as much as 1/5th of the patients who have Lap-Band.
January 25, 2011
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January 21, 2010
