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Tips for Successful Cosmetic Surgery with Dr. Frenzel

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 by GDSEO

When you’re looking for a quality surgeon to care for your cosmetic surgery needs, Dr. Frenzel will exceed all of your expectations. Fellowship trained in cosmetic surgery and bariatric surgery, his experience and educated ensures that you receive the best treatment available.

Surgery can be an intimidating word. Whether you’re looking for corrective surgery or a new procedure, Dr. Frenzel understands the process and is ready to help you achieve your goals. As a caring and attentive surgeon, Dr. Frenzel believes in investing in his patients. When you choose Advanced Cosmetic Surgery, you join a supportive and encouraging family.

Cosmetic plastic surgery is not just a career for Dr. Frenzel, but one of his passions. He is dedicated to the care of his patients by offering the newest technologies in a safe, confidential, and caring environment. From breast augmentation to liposuction, your procedure will be taken seriously and completed with precision and attention to detail.

If you are interested in learning more about cosmetic surgery and the specific information about your procedure of choice, schedule an initial consultation. During this meeting, you will sit down with Dr. Frenzel and discuss any questions and concern you have. Set your mind at ease by gathering all of the facts. Dr. Frenzel will also ask about your medical history, your goals from surgery, and give you options regarding your surgery.

Cosmetic plastic surgery doesn’t just alter your physical appearance. It increases your self-confidence. Show off the new you and enjoy each day life has to offer. There are several options when it comes to plastic surgery. Choose among the mommy makeover, a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, breast lift, Brazilian buttocks lift, and so much more.

When you choose Advanced Cosmetic Surgery, your surgery isn’t treated as a checklist. Dr. Frenzel takes each patient to heart and invests in your life. Ensuring that you get exactly what you desire, he will work with you to determine your needs and your goals. From the initial consultation to the recovery stage, you’ll find that the staff at Advanced Cosmetic Surgery is ready to lend a helping hand. Find rest and assurance in your cosmetic surgery goals.

Several procedures are available at Advanced Cosmetic Surgery. Choose among the arm lift, brow lift, body lift, thigh lift and more. These procedures provide you with the confidence you want to complete your daily lives. If you are interested in learning more about each surgery, Dr. Frenzel can assist you in a one-on-one consultation. Get to know your surgeon and establish a relationship with the staff that will be helping you through each stage of surgery.

With a loving staff ready to guide you and give you peace of mind, you’ll love your cosmetic plastic surgery experience. Find the support you need, the curves you want, the confidence to change you life. When you choose Advanced Cosmetic Surgery, you’ll love waking up each day, knowing you look good and feel even better.

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Does Cosmetic Surgery (including tummy tuck) Affect Future Pregnancies?

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 by GDSEO

Are you interested in cosmetic surgery on your body, but are unsure what the future holds for you? No matter what your age, women looking to have cosmetic surgery on their body always want to know how their bodies will be affected in the event that they get pregnant. Here are some of the main body cosmetic surgeries and how they affect future pregnancies.

A breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Women who have previously breast fed, those whose breasts have changed due to gravity, and those whose breasts have changed due to aging might be looking to enhance the size and shape of their breasts. But if there is any possibility of a future pregnancy, you should know how it will affect you. Breast implants should not affect future pregnancies when placed under the muscle. If implants are placed under the breasts, breast feeding should not be affected, either. However, the enlarging on your natural breast tissue due to pregnancy may change the look of your breasts.

A pregnancy will affect your body. With each pregnancy you endure, you will gain weight as the baby grows. Because of this, your body will change. Your pelvic bones will rotate, your muscles will stretch, and you will gain new pockets of fat. If you are considering getting liposuction before pregnancy, you need to weigh its worth. Liposuction can give you confidence to proceed in life. However, it might be a temporary fix. After you have children, you might need to have a liposuction procedure done again. With this said, liposuction will not affect future pregnancies. It is not bad or harmful to you or your child.

A tummy tuck, like other cosmetic surgeries, should be carefully considered, when thinking about a future pregnancy. A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, giving you a smoother, firmer stomach. Because a tummy tuck creates a firm stomach, you will see a reversal of the procedure during a post-surgery pregnancy. If you do proceed with a tummy tuck then get pregnant, you and your child will still be safe. It does not negatively affect you or the baby. However, the tissue in your stomach will stretch out again, recreating the stomach you had before the tummy tuck. Again, it is important to note that a tummy tuck does not affect your ability to have a child. After your pregnancy, however, you might need a second tummy tuck.

All of the available body cosmetic surgeries change the look of your body. Likewise, a pregnancy will alter the way your body looks. A pregnancy changes your breasts, your stomach, and your hips. If you want a cosmetic procedure on your body, but are not close to the stage of child bearing, you should go through with the procedure. Gain the self-image you want and gain confidence. Body cosmetic surgeries will not affect your pregnancy in a negative way.

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Multiple Cosmetic Surgeries—At what point do I stop?

Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 by GDSEO

Cosmetic surgery can be a life-altering event. From the pain of past scars to the emotional baggage of insecurities, cosmetic surgery instills confidence in those who undergo each procedure.

After experiencing your first cosmetic surgery, you will notice a drastic difference in your appearance, attitude, and outlook on life. With a more positive view, you will find that it becomes easier to look to cosmetic surgery to meet emotional needs.

Cosmetic surgery is a benefit to those looking for improvements. For those who have gone through breast cancer, breast implants can give the proportional look you once had, and the confidence, too. On the other end of the spectrum, you might find yourself, or a friend, become addicted to cosmetic surgery. Multiple cosmetic surgeries are not bad, when done properly. Timing, recovery, and necessity are important to keep in mind.

Your body has very specific needs and regulations that multiple cosmetic surgeries can alter. Having multiple cosmetic surgeries over a short period of time can be harmful to your body. It is essential to consult with your doctor and discuss the various side effects of undergoing multiple surgeries in a short amount of time.

In addition to timing, it is imperative that your body gets the proper recovery it needs. Your doctor can discuss timing with you, but proper recovery is up to you. After multiple cosmetic surgeries, your body’s image alters. Of course, that is an obvious side effect of cosmetic surgery. But at what point should you stop? Cosmetic surgery is meant to meet the physical need of an unwanted appearance. This includes arm lifts, breast implants, rhinoplasty, botox, and other various cosmetic surgeries. If you find that your body is altered beyond recognition, it has become an unhealthy addiction. Those are the physical side effects of cosmetic surgeries.

Moderation is the key to healthy cosmetic surgeries. You want to live confidently, but at the same time, your confidence should not be solely based on your physical appearance. The point at which cosmetic surgery becomes too much is when you feel you need another procedure in order to feel good about yourself. That is the emotional side effect of cosmetic surgeries.

Cosmetic surgery should be given consideration before taking place. Because it changes your appearance, it is important that you feel confident in your decision to move forward with a cosmetic surgery. Once your first surgery is complete, remember that your true confidence comes from within, not from your appearance. Multiple cosmetic surgeries can give you the desired look you want, but after you receive what you initially wanted from surgery, it is time to stop. Because the beautiful transformations that come with cosmetic surgery boost your confidence, it is easy to become addicted to having work done. Remember, everything should be done in moderation.

Consult with your doctor and make sure that every cosmetic surgery you undergo is supported with intention. If your reasoning for surgery is habitual or dependency, it is time to stop.

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Study Shows Reduced Osteoarthritis Knee Pain After Bariatric Surgery

Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by newseditor

A new clinical research study by physicians at Penn State College of Medicine has shown that patients who have undergone bariatric surgery may experience reduced pain from osteoarthritis of the knees.

The study analyzed the knees of 24 patients who underwent bariatric (weight loss) surgery. Their condition was evaluated before the bariatric surgery and at periods 6 months and 12 months after the operation. Within the 6 month period, participants had lost an average of 57 pounds. Along with a general quality-of-life improvement and enhanced function, they also reported a reduction in knee pain and stiffness.

“Each individual had some kind of improvement in their pain from losing weight, some more than others, said Christopher Edwards, one of the study authors.

Findings of this study were planned for a presentation at Saturday’s specialty day program by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

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FDA Expands Clearance for Allergan Lap Band Device

Monday, February 21st, 2011 by newseditor

photo by Allergan Inc

Last week, Allergan announced that FDA clearance had been granted for the Lap Band to be used by obese patients with a BMI of 30 and one related medical condition.

The FDA’s previous rule stated that the Lap Band (laparoscopic gastric band) was restricted to adults with a BMI of 40, or adults with a BMI of 35 and a related medical condition.

The approval was backed by a recent study of the lap band, which included this “less obese” patient group. 149 men and women were involved, who had been obese for 17 years, on average.

The trial would be defined as successful if at least 40 percent of them lost a meaningful amount of weight (about 30 percent of the excess) during the first year.

The results showed that, within one year of lap band surgery, over 80 percent of patients lost at least 30 percent of their excess weight, or the amount above their ideal body weight. 65 percent were determined to no longer be obese after the study. The progress of the group will continue to be monitored for five years.

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Bariatric Procedures Shown to Reduce Weight and Adds Years to Life

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 by newseditor

A recently published study in Annals of Surgery sheds light on long-term mortality rates of bariatric surgery patients compared to their peers.

Physicians at the University of Milan have published an analysis of medical literature for 8 clinical trials spanning about 7.5 years, and involving more than 44,000 men and women, with about 14,000 bariatric surgery patients included.

Among this large group, deaths had occurred in 3,317. The researchers found a significantly higher rate of death among participants who did not undergo bariatric surgery. 2.8 percent of the deaths occurred in those who underwent bariatric surgery, while 9.7 percent occurred in similar participants who didn’t undergo weight loss surgery.

According to a Reuters news report published this week, the results from the study translate into “45 percent lower odds of dying with bariatric surgery.”

“Bariatric surgery reduces long-term mortality,” concluded the researchers. This includes both gastric band (Lap Band or Realize Band) and gastric bypass, but the gastric bypass procedure reportedly showed a greater effect on reducing cardiovascular mortality.

Read the study in Annals of Surgery

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Researchers Estimate Economic Cost of Obesity at $300 Billion Per Year

Thursday, January 13th, 2011 by newseditor

A recent study conducted by the Society of Actuaries, suggests that the estimated economic cost of obesity (and being overweight) in North America is around $300 billion.

The total cost was based on a combination of increased medical costs, mortality, disability and decreased productivity. The findings were revealed through a systematic review of nearly 500 research articles written over the past 30 years.

“There is substantial evidence that overweight and obesity are becoming world-wide epidemics, and are having negative impacts on health and mortality,” said researcher Don Behan. The Society is reportedly working with health insurance companies to create better incentives for consumers to work toward healthy lifestyles.

As the obesity epidemic becomes more widespread and healthcare costs rise, more people are turning to bariatric surgery as part of their a weight loss solution. Last month, the FDA announced that they were reviewing the approval indications for the laparoscopic gastric band to determine if patients with a lower body mass index (30-35 BMI) could benefit.

In addition to the popular lap band, patients considering bariatric surgery can choose from the comparable Realize Band®, Gastric Bypass or the Gastric Sleeve. Although bariatric surgery is not suitable for every obese or overweight person, these procedures are now one of the many possible solutions for the growing problem of obesity in America.

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Predicted Cosmetic Surgery Trends for 2011

Friday, December 24th, 2010 by editor2

Cosmetic plastic surgeons from around the country weighed in on upcoming trends in cosmetic surgery, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) put together a list of 2011 cosmetic surgery predictions based on the surgeons’ feedback.

Facelifts, injectables, and body contouring are three of the procedures where they are predicting growth.

As the economy improves, the demand for facelift surgery will increase, as those who have been putting off the surgery may be more likely to get it in 2011, according to the society.

Already the most popular non-surgical procedure according to ASAPS’s 2009 statistics, injectables (such as Botox, Juvederm and Restylane) will continue to grow in popularity as they evolve and new products become available on the market.

Body contouring procedures will also be on the rise as more obese people may turn to weight loss surgery given the health dangers of obesity. That will lead to an increase in body contouring cosmetic procedures to tighten and remove excess skin after dramatic weight loss.

The society also predicts that more patients will be seeking “posterior body lifts, buttock lifts and surgical and nonsurgical buttock augmentations to shape and augment their buttocks” thanks in part to celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Beyonce who have made it a “must-have accessory.”

The society sees change ahead in fat reduction techniques. While liposuction will remain the standard in surgical fat reduction, new non-surgical techniques will continue to be developed, including freezing, zapping and lasering fat, as possible alternatives to surgery.

Unfortunately, the society also sees consumers looking for bargains on cosmetic procedures. Procedures, such as “discount injectables” bought overseas and cosmetic procedures performed by untrained practitioners will lead to an increase in cosmetic surgery “horror” stories. Always research your cosmetic surgeon to ensure he or she is well-trained in cosmetic surgery.

Read the full list of predictions at surgery.org.

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FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval to Expand Use of Lap Band

Sunday, December 5th, 2010 by editor2

Before and after photos of a Lap Band patient (image courtesy of Allergan.com)

Allergan Inc. announced that an FDA Advisory Committee has recommended with an 8-2 vote that the FDA extend the currently approved use of the company’s Lad Band® System, used for weight loss surgery, to patients that have a body mass index below 40.

The Lap Band, which is an inflatable silicone device that gets placed on the upper portion of the stomach, limiting the patient’s intake of food and suppressing hunger, is currently indicated for patients with:

BMI of 40 or higher
BMI of 35 or higher combined with a health problem such as diabetes or high blood pressure

The change would make the Lap Band available to patients who are at BMI of 35 or higher or patients with a BMI of 30 or higher and at least one additional weight-related health problem.

The FDA committee’s decision came after a five-year study of 149 obese patients treated with the Lap Band that found over 80 percent lost at least 30 percent of their weight after one year.

The FDA will make a final decision on the wider use, but the agency typically follows the advice of its advisory panels, according to an msnbc article.

Wider approval could make millions more people eligible for the Lap Band surgery. About 15 million Americans are candidates under the current guidelines for use and about 27 million more fit under the broader group, Allergan said.

To learn more about the Lap Band procedure and to discuss whether you are a good candidate, contact the Advanced Cosmetic Surgery office of Dr. Frenzel to schedule a consultation.

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New Guidelines for Post Bariatric Surgery Care Published

Thursday, November 11th, 2010 by editor2

Bariatric surgery is becoming more common—the Endocrine Society estimates that around 200,000 weight loss surgeries were performed last year. Because of this, the society put together a task force that has published guidelines for post-op bariatric surgery follow-up and monitoring.

Seventeen recommendations were published online in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism by the task force headed by David Heber, MD, PhD, of the University of California Los Angeles.

Some of the recommendations include that clinicians should:

Monitor bone density and serum nutrient levels after weight loss procedures that can reduce nutrient absorption.
Consider vitamin and mineral supplements for all patients who’ve had weight-loss surgery.

The guidelines also recommended patients should have postoperative diets that include 60 to 120 grams of protein per day both immediately after surgery and for long-term nutritional management.

The task force wrote:

To guide patients through the transition to life after bariatric surgery, a multidisciplinary team that includes an experienced primary care physician, endocrinologist, or gastroenterologist should provide care, and patients should consider enrolling postoperatively in a comprehensive program for nutrition and lifestyle management.

Such support can ease the transition to life after bariatric surgery and may help prevent weight regain.

The task force also recommended that patients should be monitored for nutrient deficiencies, and they included a symptom list for deficiencies in six major vitamins and minerals.

They also called for more rigorous study of diabetes and other metabolic disorders in bariatric surgery patients, to obtain better data on long-term outcomes and possible complications such as insulin-mediated hypoglycemia.

The abstract is available online. Dr. Frenzel at Advanced Cosmetic Surgery in Arlington, Texas is an expert in the field of bariatric surgery, and he performs several weight loss surgeries, including lap band, gastric bypass, and gastric sleeve.

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