WLS Lifestyles Magazine - Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss 2008-07-05T16:12:50Z urn:uuid:60a76c80-d399-11d9-b93C-0003939e0af6 CoalEngine CoalSpeak The Three Types of Abdominoplasties urn:uuid:1225c695-cfb8-4ebb-aaaa-80da344efa6a 2008-07-05T16:12:50Z The Three Types of Abdominoplasties By: J. Timothy Katzen, MD Category: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Dr. Katzen, reviews the three latest abdomen reduction/abdominoplasty procedures.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order) Selecting a Plastic Surgeon urn:uuid:1225c695-cfb8-4ebb-aaaa-80da344efa6a 2007-11-07T16:35:33Z Selecting a Plastic Surgeon By: J. Timothy Katzen, MD Category: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: There are many key elements to consider in selecting your plastic surgeon. Dr. J. Timothy Katzen, discusses several crucial points to contemplate when choosing a plastic surgeon.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order) Common Questions About Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss urn:uuid:1225c695-cfb8-4ebb-aaaa-80da344efa6a 2007-10-25T21:59:05Z Common Questions About Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss By: J. Timothy Katzen, MD Category: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Dr. Katzen reviews plastic surgery concerns and reveals the “cocoon” recovery process.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order) Circumferential Body Lift urn:uuid:1225c695-cfb8-4ebb-aaaa-80da344efa6a 2007-10-24T01:54:12Z Circumferential Body Lift By: J. Timothy Katzen, MD Category: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Not quite feeling comfortable in the skin you’re in? A body lift is an ideal surgery for post weight loss surgery patients seeking to lose extra skin. Plastic surgeon, Dr. J. Timothy Katzen, explains this life altering surgery. Choosing the right surgeon can make or break this procedure and effect overall surgery results.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order) Optimizing Plastic Surgery Results urn:uuid:1225c695-cfb8-4ebb-aaaa-80da344efa6a 2007-10-20T19:44:42Z Optimizing Plastic Surgery Results By: J. Timothy Katzen, MD Category: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Plastic surgeon selection is one of the single most important steps you can do to optimize your post-operative plastic surgery wound healing results. Analyze four more essential elements that contribute to better wound healing.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order) Don't Be Afraid of Scars urn:uuid:1225c695-cfb8-4ebb-aaaa-80da344efa6a 2007-10-20T19:39:50Z Don’t Be Afraid of Scars By: Steve Fallek, MD Category: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Plastic surgeons want to keep scars as well hidden and small as possible. That is the optimal goal. Sometimes the two go hand in hand and sometimes they don’t. Plastic surgeons take into consideration all types of surgical procedures they have performed. Discover it’s not how you get there but the final results. Find out how longer scars means less complications and better results.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order) Conquering the Plastic Surgery Consultation urn:uuid:1225c695-cfb8-4ebb-aaaa-80da344efa6a 2007-10-20T14:51:06Z Conquering the Plastic Surgery Consultation By: Don Revis, Jr., MD, FACS Category: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: After losing considerable amounts of weight, many bariatric patients will decide to have their new bodies contoured. Choosing the right surgeon and preparing for the initial consultation will seem less overwhelming when you know what to expect. Understanding the procedure well enough will facilitate a more informed and comfortable decision.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order) Plastic Surgery - Conturing Your Arms After Weight Loss urn:uuid:1225c695-cfb8-4ebb-aaaa-80da344efa6a 2007-10-17T00:36:10Z Plastic Surgery - Conturing Your Arms After Weight Loss By: Bernard Shuster, MD Category: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Gaining in popularity over last four years, brachioplasties are among the most requested cosmetic surgeries. The removal of hanging or excess skin improves the upper arm appearance. This procedure lasts 2-3 hours and can be done as either an in-patient or an out-patient. Recovery is straightforward with patients resuming full level of activities by six weeks. Checking the surgeon’s credentials and experience yields a more rewarding result.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order) Plastic Surgery - the Pull Technique urn:uuid:1225c695-cfb8-4ebb-aaaa-80da344efa6a 2007-10-16T23:53:25Z Plastic Surgery - the Pull Technique By: Steve Fallek, MD Category: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: One of the most overlooked areas of the body after weight loss surgery is the pubic area. In most cases this area is covered up by excess skin or pannus that hangs down from the abdomen. The PULL technique is a combination of skin and fat excision in the upper pubic area, combined with liposuction of the lower pubic and surrounding areas. It is a safe, quick procedure and an effective way to rejuvenate this area without having genital surgery.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order) The Bariatric Patient's Guide to Plastic Surgery urn:uuid:1225c695-cfb8-4ebb-aaaa-80da344efa6a 2007-10-14T20:38:42Z The Bariatric Patient’s Guide to Plastic Surgery By: J. Peter Rubin, MD Category: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Bariatric surgery is a life changing event. Excess hanging skin causes patients concern. Key plastic surgery questions are answered, making the weight loss surgery recovery smoother.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order)