Last year in the United States, the government declared type 2 diabetes and obesity as national epidemics. 49 out of the 50 states in the country have a considerable amount of obese people. Lack of exercise, eating junk foods to the point of addiction and stress are some of the major factors which are responsible for unprecedented growth of this physical disorder in the society.
Why Obesity Surgery ?
Obese people are very easily thrown to depression because of the constant comparison which is made of there body with the rest. It is not possible for all to religiously follow proper diet and be regular in exercise, and easily give up the temptations of eating junk foods. Here comes another option to reduce the flab’s around the belly, obesity surgery. Some of the them are bariatric surgery, gastric surgery or lap band surgery and many others.
What is Cosmetic Obesity Surgery ?
The weight that is not controlled through normal exercise or diet restriction can be treated using cosmetic obesity surgery. Tummy tuck surgery or abdominoplasty is a type of cosmetic surgery to remove the excess skin around the abdomen region and the back. Belt lipectomy or the body lift surgery will help in lifting the entire lower body. To address the skin about the upper arms, brachioplasty can be used. There are many other surgeries specifically designed for each part of the face.
Cost of Cosmetic Obesity Surgery
The cost of this cosmetic obesity surgery varies between $15,000 to $50,000. Usually these type of surgeries are not covered by your insurance, on the other hand if it covers then pre-approval is needed. If you want to pay it by yourself then remember that surgeon’s fees is just a part of the amount mentioned above. Cost of medication, nurse care, x-rays, and other test makeup the total.
