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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “Obesity is common, serious, and costly.” The CDC’s website reports that more than one third of all American adults are obese, adding that “obesity-related conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer can be prevented.” Pretty shocking to think that many of these diseases are largely preventable when obesity is overcome. The cost as well is shocking, as the CDC reports that the estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the United States is close to $150 billion. Sadly, these statistics do not surprise top gastroenterologists. If you are facing obesity-related health problems now or in the future, you may be considering weight loss surgery, but you may also be reluctant to take such drastic measures. Clearly, invasive weight loss surgeries are not for everyone. Thankfully, there are newer, noninvasive weight loss procedures.
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Common Cosmetic Weight Loss Procedures
For a variety of reasons, people seek cosmetic weight loss procedures in order to improve their health and appearance. With the different procedures that are available, it is possible to have little or no recovery time. Some procedures are only for those that require a small amount of fat to be removed, such as 20 pounds or less. Continue reading “Common Cosmetic Weight Loss Procedures”
What is Cool Sculpting?
Cool Sculpting is a cosmetic weight loss procedure that does not require surgery. Several treatments are scheduled to ensure the results that a patient wants to see can be achieved. Exercise and diet are unable to successfully eliminate fat cells the way that stimulating them can. Fat is very stubborn and simple dieting and lifestyle changes is often not enough. Seeking treatment is the ideal option. This is the most natural solution to getting rid of unwanted fat on the body. Continue reading “What is Cool Sculpting?”