Ozempic®, GLP-1 Medications, and Body Sculpting
Your weight loss with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® (*see below for a list of some similar drugs) can be very successful in achieving your goal weight but leave you with major facial and body changes that you may not be happy with. We find that patients in the process of weight loss who are feeling unhappy with resistant fatty bulges […]
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Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery After Weight Loss Injections
As weight loss injections are becoming more talked about and sought after, plastic surgeons are finding that certain surgical procedures are becoming more popular to complement weight loss. Board-certified Las Vegas plastic surgeon Mary Herte, MD was recently interviewed for NewBeauty Magazine’s spring issue about the effects of GLP-1 medications on the aesthetic and plastic surgery industries, as well as […]
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Can a Tummy Tuck Reduce Back Pain?
The tummy tuck procedure, or abdominoplasty, offers a variety of cosmetic and functional benefits for patients. Most patients who choose abdominoplasty want to remove the loose, excess skin and flatten the bulging stomach appearance after pregnancy or major weight loss. Repair of overstretched or split abdominal muscles (think sit-up muscles!) is a key element of getting the leanest look out […]
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You’ve Lost the Weight, Now Lose the Sag
Losing weight is hard work. Losing a dramatic amount of weight requires serious life changes, whether you do it on your own or through bariatric surgery. But once you’ve done the hard work and are a shadow of your former self, what’s with all the hanging loose skin across your body? You have a new contour, but your skin didn’t […]
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Why Rapid Weight Loss May Not Be Good For You
The desire to lose weight is probably one of the things that men and women all around the world have in common. Although there’s nothing wrong with such a goal, a quick and sudden drop in body weight could actually prove to have a negative impact on one’s health and well-being. Not as Simple as “Calories In, Calories Out” Most […]
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