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Hernias After WLS: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

July 8, 2016 · 0 comments

Bariatric surgery patients often have concerns about hernias. Basically, a hernia is a defect or a hole where there should not be one. The most common hernias I see in bariatric patients are hiatal hernias, ventral hernias, umbilical hernias, and internal hernias. Causes of Hernias Hernias are caused by a

The Mermaid Lift

December 14, 2012 · 0 comments

The Mermaid Lift The ideal plastic surgery procedure for most female post-bariatric patients would cinch in the waist, allowing for a feminine flare at the hips while flattening the abdomen; lift the pubic area smoothly; leave a natural, youthful “innie” belly button; raise and augment the buttocks; and curve the