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Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery for the treatment of obesity uses gastric band or gastric bypass operations to restrict the amount of calories a person can consume and help them to lose weight.

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Articles about Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery

Wegovy and Mounjaro: The Future of Weight Loss Medications?
17 Jan 2024

Wegovy and Mounjaro: The Future of Weight Loss Medications?

The evolving landscape of weight loss medications: How Wegovy and Mounjaro are shaping the future of medical weight management.

Your Ultimate Guide to Body Contouring Treatments
11 Jul 2023

Your Ultimate Guide to Body Contouring Treatments

Unlocking beauty: Transforming legs, tummies, bottoms, and arms with body contouring treatments.

Say Goodbye to Man Boobs: Surgery Options for Gynecomastia
19 Jun 2023

Say Goodbye to Man Boobs: Surgery Options for Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia, commonly known as "man boobs," is a condition that can cause emotional distress and self-consciousness but there are options available...

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad
27 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad

Sun, sea, sand and surgery... Should I abroad for cosmetic surgery or treatment? It’s easy to be tempted by the idea but sadly, it’s not always as easy.

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask
12 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask

If you're seeking out a clinic for any kind of cosmetic treatment. You need to ask your practitioner these important questions...

Preparing for Cosmetic Surgery, the Do’s and Don’Ts
5 Sep 2022

Preparing for Cosmetic Surgery, the Do’s and Don’Ts

Once you are going ahead with cosmetic surgery you should prepare yourself to get the best result from the procedure and to avoid any possible complications.

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?
27 Jul 2022

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?

Let Consulting Room safely guide you through the process of gathering information about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments and products.

Cosmetic Surgery Banned for Under 18s on Social Media
1 Oct 2019

Cosmetic Surgery Banned for Under 18s on Social Media

From 2019 Instagram and Facebook rules prevent under-18s from seeing posts about cosmetic surgery and a whopping 74% of Brits agree. Do you?

Cosmetic Adverts and Love Island Reality TV, a Toxic Mix?
9 Aug 2018

Cosmetic Adverts and Love Island Reality TV, a Toxic Mix?

Recently we have seen a backlash in the media against the TV show Love Island for its portrayal of modern beauty ideals which increases body image pressures.

60% Of Men Say They Don’t Like Their Bodies
10 Apr 2018

60% Of Men Say They Don’t Like Their Bodies

More than 60% of men admit to being unhappy with their bodies, but why are many men reluctant to take positive action to address the problem?

Do Patients and Surgeons Agree on the Best Surgery Results?
8 Aug 2016

Do Patients and Surgeons Agree on the Best Surgery Results?

Expensive prices certainly don’t guarantee experience and expertise at present, so these are details patients must check out before choosing a surgeon.

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery
18 Feb 2016

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery

We all like a good deal, to feel that we are getting value for money so how do you better understand the cost of cosmetic surgery treatments?

Help! My Plastic Surgery has Gone Wrong, What Can I do?
4 Sep 2014

Help! My Plastic Surgery has Gone Wrong, What Can I do?

Butt lifts and boob jobs - everyone seems to want them but would you know what to do if your surgery went badly wrong?

Weight Loss Surgery, The Real Skinny
21 Jan 2014

Weight Loss Surgery, The Real Skinny

I came across a new book called Weight Loss Surgery; The Real Skinny by an American Weight Loss Surgeon, Nick Nicholson M.D. and an author, B.A. Blackwood.

Is Cosmetic Surgery Counselling a Must?
16 May 2013

Is Cosmetic Surgery Counselling a Must?

Psychologists are asking if mandatory psychological screening for people before cosmetic surgery is needed?

The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery Abroad
17 Oct 2012

The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

The risks and dangers of travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery - What you need to know.

Cosmetic Surgery Consent
23 Jul 2012

Cosmetic Surgery Consent

Here is everything you need to consider when you are going to get cosmetic surgery...

Are You Addicted to Carbs?
30 May 2012

Are You Addicted to Carbs?

Does eating fat will make us fat? Evidence now shows that it is in fact sugars and refined carbohydrates that cause us to pile on the pounds.

Cosmetic Surgery - The Role of the Surgeon as Counsellor
9 Mar 2012

Cosmetic Surgery - The Role of the Surgeon as Counsellor

The role of any great surgeon is far more than just a medic or even artiste; the best Consultant Surgeons are great Counsellors too.

Pre-and Post-op Gastric Band Weight Loss Surgery Care
27 Feb 2012

Pre-and Post-op Gastric Band Weight Loss Surgery Care

If you are embarking on a weight loss journey, or have tried every diet, fad and exercise routine, there's nothing wrong with getting a bit of help.

When Failing to Lose Weight Is NOT Your Fault
18 Aug 2011

When Failing to Lose Weight Is NOT Your Fault

I hear so often "Why aren't I losing as much weight as I want to?" so what may be sabotaging our efforts to lose weight?

Vain Rooney - Is Male Cosmetic Surgery Socially Acceptable?
19 Jul 2011

Vain Rooney - Is Male Cosmetic Surgery Socially Acceptable?

Footballer Wayne Rooney made headlines for his hair transplant so lets look behind the clever pun headlines (Vain Rooney *chuckle*) at male cosmetic surgery.

Why Liposuction Is Not a Treatment for Obesity
20 May 2011

Why Liposuction Is Not a Treatment for Obesity

Why liposuction is not a treatment for obesity. We talk to expert Dr. Bea Brookes.....

Why Buying Cosmetic Surgery on Credit Cards Is the New Trend
14 Apr 2011

Why Buying Cosmetic Surgery on Credit Cards Is the New Trend

It seems credit cards are coming to the rescue more and more often for cosmetic treatments nowadays.

Celebrity Cosmetic Disasters
20 Aug 2010

Celebrity Cosmetic Disasters

There is no question that most celebrities have had a helping hand in the looks department - From lips to breasts, whether they admit it or not, celebs love cosmetic enhancements!

Weight Loss Surgery Commercial's - Coming to the UK soon?
17 Mar 2010

Weight Loss Surgery Commercial's - Coming to the UK soon?

We see TV adverts relating to healthy eating, various diet plans or fitness but how long until we see advertisements for obesity or bariatric surgery.

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