Excess body fat is a disorder that can cause serious health problems. Obesity results from excess calories not being burned throughout the day and from a lack of exercise or daily activities.

You are considered obese when your body mass index is equal to or higher than 30. Know your BMI here (https://www.calculator.net/bmi-calculator.html)

*Treatment options include lifestyle changes, behavioral and psychological therapy, medication and surgical procedures.

Metabolism is the process by which the body converts calories from food into energy for the body to function properly.

When we consume more calories than our body needs, the excess calories are stored as fat (adipose tissue). As the amount of fat increases, fat cells enlarge and release hormones and chemicals that can cause inflammation in the body, negatively affecting the body’s overall health and functioning.

These metabolic changes can influence our weight, energy and overall well-being, and can have a significant impact on long-term health, with diagnoses such as: 

• Type 2 diabetes
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Fatty liver disease
• Renal disease
• Gallstones

Excess body fat can cover the organs of the respiratory system and the musculoskeletal system. This can contribute to diseases such as:

• Asthma
• Sleep apnea
• Hypoventilation syndrome due to obesity
• Osteoarthritis
• Back pain
• Gota

Obesity is also indirectly associated with:

• Memory and cognition, including increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
• Female infertility and pregnancy complications
• Depression and mood disorders
• Certain types of cancer, such as esophageal, pancreatic, colorectal, breast, uterine and ovarian cancer.
• Depresión y trastornos del estado de ánimo
• Ciertos tipos de cáncer, como el de esófago, páncreas, colorrectal, mama, útero y ovarios.

The first step is to understand that each patient is unique, requiring a personalized diagnosis, in which we analyze your complete health profile to determine an individual treatment plan. We will focus first on your most pressing health issues and then on a long-term weight loss plan. Throughout the process we will find out which therapies work best for you. Studies have shown that team-based programs, with frequent communication between the medical staff and the patient, help achieve ideal results in the process.

Dietary changes will be personalized, and will be recommended by our specialist.

Both diet and exercise are important for weight loss and weight maintenance. Walking at a moderate pace is one of the most effective types of exercise in this process.

Counseling, support groups and cognitive behavioral therapy are methods that can play an important role in supporting your weight loss journey. At Ideal Plastic Surgery our patients are our priority so we take care of them before, during and after their procedure.

We may recommend the use of medications along with other treatments, but this method is not the only answer to weight loss.

In some cases surgery is the ideal option. We know it is not easy, but it is a very effective solution for significant, long-term weight loss. If you are diagnosed with class II and III obesity, bariatric surgery may be the solution for you.

At Ideal Plastic Surgery, we want to facilitate your path to better health and wellness, which is why we offer affordable and flexible financing options for weight loss surgery.

Cherry

Cherry is a financing company that provides patients with the opportunity to cover the cost of their plastic surgery through fixed monthly payments. Some of the benefits of financing with Cherry include:

• Flexible payment options
• Apply in seconds
• Instant decision
• Immediate financing
• Plans available at 0% APR
• No physical card. Application has ZERO impact on credit score.
  Apply for financing with Cherry here (http://pay.withcherry.com/ideal-plastic-surgery )

CareCredit

It is a credit card for medical services. By financing your surgery with the card, you have the ability to pay for the procedure in convenient monthly payments. CareCredit offers immediate credit approval and a wide range of Special Financing Options* to suit your needs:

All you need to complete your application is:

• Name
• Address
• Date of Birth
• SSN or ITIN
• Monthly income
• Quantity required for your surgery

*Subject to credit approval. Consult a team member or Click here for details.

Allegro Credit

It is a financing system for plastic surgery. By financing your surgery or treatments, you have the possibility to pay for the procedure in monthly installments. This platform has the following benefits:

• Immediate approval
• APR and fixed terms
• Payment calculator, where you can check the number of installments and payment term.
• Determination of fixed installments, you will know what you will pay without future surprises.
• Ease of payment, online payments, by phone or email.

You can apply through the website by clicking on the image below or by calling +1 800-644-8494.