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This is one of the biggest drawbacks of the plastic surgery. The reason is enormous for awful plastic surgery. It generally happens due to miscommunication between surgeon and patients. Instead of giving good look it produces awful results. It is advisable to get proper information on any type of plastic surgery. One must have well defined process on the type of surgery they are going for. It is worth mentioning the following questions.
What kind of operation you should take?
The American Society for Bariatric Surgery does not give any proper defined solution for this. The decision entirely depends on individual choice. The only possible way is to get enough information on such surgery.
Do you have insurance cover for these surgeries?
Many insurance companies do cover bariatric surgery.
Do you get any tax benefits from these surgeries?
You must clear with your accountant. If you pay out-of-pocket for all or part of your treatment, you may be eligible for a deduction on your income tax return.
Are there any limitations to performing laparoscopic surgery?
Not all patients are suitable for laparoscopic bariatric surgery, but most are. Ask your surgeon if there's any reason to believe you're not a candidate.
Is it necessary to remove gallbladder during surgery?
It is not mandatory to remove the gallbladder during surgery. Gastric bypass patients will need to take gallstone dissolving pills for the first three months. If you already have gallstones, it is recommended that the gallbladder be removed during surgery to avoid future problems with the stones. Lap Band patients lose weight more slowly, have fewer gallstones and do not have to take gallstone dissolving pills.
Is it necessary to control on diet?
Bariatric surgery puts the brakes on busy, hectic lives and redefines relationship with food. How often have you finished a meal, and realized you haven't tasted it, you've eaten too much and feel awful, and so you wait a long time and then do it all over again? These surgeries help you reconnect with your body and define whether you're feeding the hunger in your head or heart or whether you're battling boredom.
Will I lose any hair?
Some hair loss is typical of weight loss. This means more hair in the brush or shower drain. You do not go bald. Watching your vitamin (especially zinc and biotin) and protein intake certainly helps reduce this, but all patients that lose a significant amount of weight will experience some hair loss. It will grow back. Hair loss usually occurs during the first year.
Will I need plastic surgery after surgery?
About a third of patients will have some type of plastic surgery after they lose weight. The most common operations are tummy tucks, breast surgery (reduction, augmentation, lifts) and removal of excess skin from the arms and legs. Plastic surgeons recommend that these operations be done after you complete your weight loss. This will allow them to judge how much the skin is going to retract. The degree to which the skin retracts depends upon its elasticity. The skin loses its elasticity with age and with multiple pregnancies.
Is it required to get referred from primary care physician?
It is good if you maintain trusting relationship with your PCP. If your PCP doesn't support your interest in weight loss surgery, find someone who does. It's essential that you are under the care of a physician for your lifetime, so choose a PCP who's on your team.
