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Fighting Obesity with Gastric Bypass Surgery

The recent growth of bariatric surgery in recent times mirrors the scaling problem of obesity in the world, so much so that in countries like US and Canada, the problem of obesity has reached epidemic proportions.  Having tried several diet plans and work outs in vain, most obese people are resorting to bariatric surgery to reduce weight and save their health. 
 
For people who are obese, gastric bypass is the most recommended surgical procedure.  Gastric bypass is a type of bariatric procedure designed to reduce weight in the person by manipulating the food intake and altering the digesting process subtly to facilitate weight loss.  Any person with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 and above or someone with a BMI of 35, with one or more serious illness is a good candidate for gastric bypass surgery. 

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Tummy Tuck - Look good for less!

Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a surgery performed to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen area, creating a firmer looking figure. It's a cosmetic procedure and costs around £5,600 in the UK. But the procedure costs just one-third of this huge amount in Asian countries like Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India. In India, tummy tuck costs just £1800-£2400 . However, these Asian countries boast quality cosmetic surgeons with skill-sets and expertise that equal their counterparts in countries like USA and UK. Technology is also state-of-the-art in these countries and infrastructure is second to none. Reason why, medical tourists from USA and Europe fly to these Asian countries for their cosmetic surgery needs.

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Obesity And Weight Loss Surgery

Anyone having a BMI (Body Mass Index) that is higher than 40 or is 100lbs or more over the ideal body weight is diagnosed with "clinically severe obesity". This condition is a chronic condition that leads to several other serious health risks. And it cannot be treated as with conventional weight loss methods.

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