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It is not uncommon for Americans to believe they are not considered overweight when in fact they are. According to a recent KTLA news story men are guiltier of this than women. According to the news story a new study found that BMI is a poor measure of fatness in men. This is not only about the way that BMI underestimates their obesity. In the study, 20% of the studys men fluctuated from normal and healthy into the obese column under the new BMI guidelines. They did this much more frequently than women. Men who were considered obese by the BMI standard were reclassified as normal and healthy when they were measured with the new measure known as DXA or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. This is confusing because men shift back and forth from the healthy category to obese relatively frequently and easily. Dr. Kim encourages male patients to consider their health and appearance as they age. Many times men will overlook what starts as a protruding abdomen and over time becomes what some term as a large “spare tire” appearance around their abdomen. Men should consider abdominal liposuction as soon as they begin to see the signs of extra fat deposits that are not flattering to their contour. As an expert with both artistic skill as well as surgical talent, Dr. Kim is able to shape and tone a svelte appearance for many men. Typically he will sculpt the upper and lower abdomen, love handles and lower back to create a younger looking more toned waistline. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure and patients must be at or near their ideal body weight in order to be a suitable candidate.

Many people, especially younger people have experienced a hangover from alcohol at least once in their lifetime. Las Vegas also known as” sin city” is notorious for partying, hanging out, and drinking excessively. According to recent MSNBC news story a doctor in Vegas is launching the first mobile unit designed to treat people who are suffering from an alcohol induced hangover. According to the article a mobile, hangover treatment center – a bus decorated with overstuffed couches, a well dressed doctor and specially concocted IV bags – is ready to premiere Saturday, driving up and down the Las Vegas strip from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., pledging to immediately soothe last night’s overindulgence of alcohol from your body. Hangover Heaven is the creation of Dr. Jason Burke, a anesthesiologist who trained at Duke University and who –- if his venture hits the big time, hopes soon to say audios to his day job as a hospital anesthetist. For $90 to as much as $200 (for the IV vitamin mix), Burke will pick you up, offer a plush relaxing mixture fee, insert an intravenous line into your vein and flush that after-party pain with of fluids containing electrolytes and other solutions to alleviate dehydration, the anti-nausea drug Ondansetron, and the anti-inflammatory drug Ketorolac. The treatment takes about 45 minutes. Needless to say the idea from conception to administration is highly controversial. For the record, patients considering plastic surgery should know that excessive alcohol consumption prior to surgery is never advised. Patient who consult with Dr. Kim and are considering shorter procedures including breast augmentation and liposuction could believe that going out to celebrate a couple of nights before their surgery sounds like a great idea. Some rationalize that they will be unable to”hangout”for a few weeks after surgery so partying now makes perfect sense. The reality is if patients drink too much and subsequently suffer from the ill effects (a hangover )this can interfere with the safety of their plastic surgery procedure. It is important that patients are well hydrated and in their best health in order to have the best plastic surgery experience and ensure the safest situation possible.

Few things top the list of frustrating experiences, then dieting and still not losing weight. According to a recent ABC News story there could be some hidden behaviors that are causing your weight loss to be ineffective. According to the news story there are some key reasons the weight may not be falling off. One of the culprits could be that you are cutting too many calories.Rarely will an expert advise you to eat less than 1,400 calories per day. If you consume less than that, your metabolism slows down to save the needed. Another hidden behavior may be over-compensating after exercise. Exercising heavily and then rewarding yourself with fattening drinks or snacks is counterproductive. Some are surprised to learn that consuming diet drinks doesnt really help you to lose weight .Research scientists discovered that those who drink diet sodas had a 178 percent greater increase in waist size over a 10 year. Compared to those who dont drink it.  If you are not keeping a food and fitness monitor (especially the electronic kind), you probably think youre doing more and eating less than you actually are. Sad truth is if you have overweight friends, a Harvard study found that you have a greater chance of being heavy too because of the perception of accepted weight fluctuations in the people more closely associated with. Giving up wine could affect your weight loss goals. One13-year study discovered women who drank one or two glasses a day gained less that those who dont drink wine at all. The low-carb low-fat diet still has yet to yield could scientific evidence-based results. This diet could have your body lacking nutrients if youre consuming meager meals. You should add lean proteins, whole grain with lots of fiber, heart-healthy fats and loads of produce. Dr. Kim advises his patients that if it is the contour that patients are unhappy with, in other words, the shape of certain areas on their body then the issue is not weight loss. For these patients especially if they are at, or close to their ideal body weight, liposuction is an excellent solution. Using artistic skill and surgical expertise, Dr. Kim is able to contour most any part of the body for a more aesthetically pleasing shape. This includes areas such as the upper abdomen, upper back, and hips. These areas are virtually impossible to improve with weight loss. For patients who have a significant component of loose and lax skin on their abdomen, and abdominoplasty combined with liposuction may be a better recommendation. The key is for patients to understand that body contour and weight loss are two different issues.

It seems food studies go from claiming superfood status- to absolutely no good for you- status. The latest food under attack is white rice. According to a recent Fox news story consuming white rice could  elevate the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, Harvard researchers claimed. Every large portion size of white rice was associated with an 11 percent increased risk, scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health discovered, and then concluded, from a comparative analysis of four studies performed in China, Japan, Australia and the US. The study researchers wrote in the British Medical Journal, that they found that more white rice consumption was linked with a substantially elevated risk of Type 2 diabetes. This link appeared to be stronger for Asians than for Western populations.  While the study is interesting, it hardly bears warning for people to toss out white rice altogether. A balance of a healthy diet and regular exercise is the standard recommendation for most adults. It is important that patients understand after having cosmetic surgery that this recommendation remains important. Some patients believe that they can  ”ease up” on the restrictions of a healthy diet and regular exercise after cosmetic surgery. Dr. Kim warns that patients who have had body contouring procedures like liposuction or abdominoplasty can gain weight if they are not committed to a healthy lifestyle. This will of course change the results from their cosmetic surgery procedure. While a minimal amount of weight gain will typically not affect a great result, larger more significant weight gain will change a patient contour. Patients must remember that cosmetic surgery is an investment, and like all investments it must be nurtured and cared for in order to maintain its value.

Brides and diets are nothing new. As a matter of fact, its one of the few times women are excused from ignoring all nutritional guidelines for the sake of looking their best on that special day. According to recent ABCnews story the controversial K-E diet, uses a feeding tube to help dieters shed 20 pounds in just 10 days. Your hunger and appetite go away completely, so patients are absolutely not hungry at all for the whole 10 days, said Dr. Oliver Di Pietro.  A feeding tube is inserted into the dieters nose and slowly runs, a steady consistent drip of a protein and fat combination directly into their stomachs for a total of 800 calories.  It is claimed that body fat is burned through a process called ketosis, and the theory is that it leaves muscle intact. Doctors are supposed to supervise the diet, but patients arent admitted to the hospital. Instead, they have to tote the bag of food solution with them and keep the tube in their nose for the 10 days straight, needed to lose the 20 pounds. This diet according to the ABC news story appears to have special appeal for brides- to –be as they consider quick ways to lose weight and still look good. Dr. Kim advises brides against any drastic measures close to the wedding day. It is typically advised that patients who are considering plastic surgery procedures prior to their wedding schedule them a minimum of three months prior to the wedding day. The most popular procedures among brides are breast augmentation and liposuction. Both of these procedures would have a marked effect on how the wedding dress fits, which is the main reason for allowing enough time for swelling to be reduced and healing to have taken place prior to the fitting  for  the wedding gown. Drastic weight loss after body contouring procedures or breast augmentation is not advised.

Having a mammogram can be stressful enough, if you are told that you have an abnormal result that can be even worse. If the abnormal reading is found to be false, you are likely to be relieved; however, it would make most women wonder how often this happens. According to a recent onlinehealth article more than half of women in the U.S. who get the recommended annual mammogram will have at least one false-positive reading after 10 years of screening.  New research suggests that these women have an elevated risk for breast cancer. Women in a Danish study who had received, at the minimum one false-positive mammogram had a greater chance of eventually being diagnosed with breast cancer than women who had no previous history. However, there was little discrepancy in risk between women with and without false-positive readings who had received their mammogram after the year 2000, suggesting that improvements in mammography screening technology have resulted in more accurate screening.This study could be interpreted as reassuring for women being screened today, says breast cancer specialist Stephanie Bernik, MD, who was not involved with the study. Breast augmentation remains the number one cosmetic plastic surgery performed in the US. This results in many breast surgeries every year. Dr. Kim advises his breast surgery patients including those who have had breast augmentation with breast implants, breast reduction, and breast lift that it is important to be committed to proper breast health even after cosmetic breast surgery. Patient should follow the recommendations of their primary care physician. The general recommendations are those of the American Cancer Society. The recommendations include monthly breast self-examination and annual mammogram beginning at age 40. The recommendations can vary based on family health history and other medical considerations. Patients should understand that cosmetic breast surgery does not change the standard breast health recommendations.

Life coach was the buzz term tossed around from early 2000 through about 2005. In most cases it replaced the title motivational speaker. Now a new term has surfaced may be as a reinvention of motivational speaker, life coach- and now wellness coach. According to recent local ABC news story there is a distinct differentiation between personal trainers, who concentrate on physical fitness, and a wellness coach. A wellness coach claims to take a specific up holistic approach, which is created to focus on both the body and the mind. Typically, they meet clients individually and help them create a tailored health plan. The coach is really trained to help you take a bigger picture of you, overall aspects of your health and wellness, and then come up with a formula that combines all of these things together, said Margaret Moore, CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation. This type of coaching is common for executives; however, the new wellness coaches claim that it is not just for executives. It was seen in the workplace with executives that they were more productive if they were healthy and fit and they were handling their stress well and addressing all the issues of wellness. So now its showing to be advantageous for the average person to pursue wellness as well, said Dr. Holly Benjamin of the American College of Sports Medicine. Cosmetic plastic surgery has always been about wellness and health. Since cosmetic procedures are elective, they are specifically for people who are healthy. It is hopeful that as this trend progresses that wellness coaches will include plastic surgery options as part of the overall plan for their clients who are interested in looking and feeling their best. Dr. Kim explains to his patients that as they make proactive decisions about their health which include exercise and proper diet it stands to reason that they will be proactive concerning their appearance. Patient should begin at a younger age addressing the obvious signs of aging. This can be done using noninvasive cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers. Patient should consider procedures such as facelift, brow lift, and blepharoplasty as soon as they begin to see fine lines and wrinkles become more noticeable. This will allow them to have the least drastic change in their appearance, the most natural appearance, and the best long-term results.

Paying for a gym membership becomes a burden if youre not using it. Its also a burden if you are not maximizing every opportunity available within the gym. According to a recent Los Angeles ABC news story the majority of weighted equipment today has placards displayed on every machine that show which muscles are worked and basic instructions on how to use it. There are also seat and lever controls along with pins to select the amount of weight desired. The really key thing to do is to take advantage of the staff in these facilities, said Scott Sechrest of the CYBEX Research Institute. Gyms needed clients in order to stay in business , so most offer a few free training sessions when you start, or a at the very minimum a session where give you a tour of  the club and brief explanation on how to use the equipment. If you decline their offer (and many do), youre likely to use only whats familiar — increasing your chance of failure. The big trend in fitness uses muscle confusion. You need to surprise your body and change things around. Dr. Kim advises patients who are involved with their gym to inform their personal trainers that they are having cosmetic surgery. Patients having breast augmentation, liposuction, or abdominoplasty need to ease back into their work out routine and if the personal trainer is aware of the surgery he or she may be able to better help with recommending the right exercises that will not injure the patient or prolong their recovery. It is imperative that patients communicate with Dr. Kim and follow his recommendations for resuming exercise workout routines. Generally patients who follow a regular exercise routine and proper diet, not only have the best results but also maintain them long-term.

A recent ABC news story gives new meaning to the question: do you have a minute?  According to the news story a minute of exercise per day can be extremely beneficial. The news story reported that according to psychologist Dr. Frank Lawlis and fitness pro Michael Carson who co-created the MyMobileMinute program, you can have success in a minute. The program requires a minute or two of exercise done specifically before you eat. Carson says this small burst of activity changes the whole chemistry in your body and tells your body that youre either fleeing from something or hunting or gathering for something like we did in our predatory times, Studies have proven that even as few as 30-second bursts of rigorous movement allow glucose to below two muscles efficiently and help to reduce the appetite. Dr. David Kim explains to his patients that maintaining a stable weight through diet and exercise is not only critical to their health but also to maintaining long-term results after plastic surgery procedures. This is most important for body contouring procedures including liposuction and abdominoplasty. Often patients are misled to believe that after having liposuction it is impossible to gain the weight back in the areas that were treated. Patients must remember that all of the fat cells were not removed. There are remaining fat cells that can in fact become overpowered which in turn would mean the patient would gain weight. Breast augmentation results can also be altered if patients have significant weight gain or weight fluctuation. The best advice for health and appearance is to maintain a steady and stable weight that is proportionate to a patients height.

Interestingly enough, it appears as though when it comes to losing weight men are very motivated by money. According to KTLA competition in cash may be just the incentive men need to lose weight, according to a study released this month. The study, sponsored by Healthy Wage, a wellness program that pays participants to lose weight no matter which weight-loss plan they follow, followed 66 employees from different large companies over six-month. Each participant bet $100 that he or she would lose 10 percent or more of their total body weight. If the participants reach their goals, they would each win $400. At the completion of the study, 63 percent of men had achieved the challenge, but only 15 percent of the women had. While its not really surprising that men responded better to competitive, scenarios similar to games, this innate quality appears to prove that this approach can be effective and particularly favorable in competitive, prize-driven weight loss endeavors , according to HealthyWage co-founder David Roddenberry.  Such efforts tap into the male drive for competition and a desire to win. It is no secret that men are held to a different standard when it comes to their appearance. We do know that losing weight is primarily for health reasons but it is undeniably an appearance issue as well. Men often find as they age it is more difficult to lose the abdominal thickness that can cause their waist size to increase by as many as two to three sizes. Dr. Kim explains that for male patients liposuction is an excellent solution. Dr. Kim is an artist as well as a plastic surgeon and therefore is able to sculpt the abdominal area both the front, sides and around the back to create a much more aesthetically pleasing waistline. More men are now realizing that liposuction results are superior to diet and exercise alone.