I was approached yesterday by a group that wants to get referrals from us for a laser procedure that "dissolves fat".
It is important to distinguish between weight loss and body sculpturing procedures. Liposuction, lipodissolve injections, laser treatments and other cosmetic procedures are NOT weight loss procedures. Often, people do not realize that these procedures will not result in significant weight loss. Certainly from an aesthetic standpoint, some of these procedures may result in a better appearance.
I am asked by patients for my opinion about some of these procedures and here is my answer: Everyone is entitled to feel and look their best, and if changing the external appearance in a way that is not medically dangerous, makes the person feel higher levels of confidence and self-esteem, then go for it.
Why I love helping people lose weight is because not only do our patients look younger and feel better about themselves, but we are also helping them live longer and avoid catastrophic diseases. Liposuction and lasers can do the former, but not the latter.
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I'm a little confused. You state in this blog that your diet plan helps people "live longer lives and avoid catostrophic disease" but how can you be sure if your ofice does not do follow-up blood work at the end of the 12 week plan to see how a person is doing on the high protein-low carb food plan? Can you explain this.
Thanks.
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