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24Jul2018

MedicoExperts Stem cell therapy, Stem Cell Treatment in India 0 comment

Stem cell From Your Own Body as Life Saver

Looking back at the 19th and 20th century, innovations and cutting edge technologies have been developed in neither space nor computer sciences, but in the field of genetics, cell based medicine and nanotechnology. These novel diagnostic and therapeutic technologies are the need of the hour as the world is seeing an alarmingly rapid rise in occurrence of diseases. Cell based therapy is one such gift to mankind which is showing immense potential in management of conditions that were previously thought to be untreatable. This form of therapy addresses the root cause of problems rather than palliative management of symptoms.

Stem cell treatment in India — Adult stem cell

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells and are of two types, namely, embryonic (from the embryo) and adult stem cells. Although embryonic stem cells are more potent, the ethical and legal considerations have raised concerns regarding their use. Adult stem cells that were earlier assumed to be present only in the bone marrow have now been identified in different organs and tissue such as brain, skeletal muscle, skin, teeth, ovarian epithelium etc. Furthermore, stemcells may be of hematopoietic (blood forming) or mesenchymal (organ/tissue associated) populations.

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have the capacity for self renewal and differentiation into various tissues. MSCs are known to differentiate into tissues of mesodermal lineage such as bone, fat, muscle and cartilage. Additionally, they also possess the property of trans- differentiation, which is the ability of one type of cell to differentiate into another cell type based on the environment. The role of adult stem cells in the human body is to participate in organ homeostasis, wound healing etc.

It is now known that MSCs can differentiate into tissues derived from a germ layer other than mesoderm. To this effect, neural differentiation of MSCs has been reported which holds promise to develop treatment strategies for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s disease etc.

Mesenchymal stem cells act as medicinal signaling agents and unlike drugs, are not single molecular agents. These cells are adaptive agents capable of complex functions involving many bioactive factors. These multi-potent cells may be called medicinal drug stores of the body. Homing to the site of injury occurs primarily as a result of local production of inflammatory mediators during tissue damage. The cells then secrete considerable levels of immunomodulatory and trophic factors which aid in cell replacement, enhancement of organ function etc. by harnessing their innate regenerative potential. MSCs exert a paracrine effect during active tissue inflammation, therefore therapy is most effective during early stages of a disease. By this mechanism, MSCs enhance migration of cells associated with wound healing into damaged tissues/organs and induce their proliferation, thereby accelerating the healing process.

Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) therapy for various blood related malignancies have been carried out successfully for more than 5 decades. However, HSCs are prone to differentiation and therefore it is difficult to maintain in their stem cell potential. MSCs on the other hand can be induced to proliferate while maintaining their undifferentiated multi-potent stage. In addition, HSC therapy may be associated with an increased incidence of graft-versus-host-
disease (GVHD). Research is currently being done on immunomodulatory ability of MSCs which aims to: (i) Improve hematopoietic reconstitution after HSC therapy and (ii) Overcome GVHD upon allogeneic transplantation.

For the above mentioned reasons, from a therapeutic perspective, mesenchymal cellular therapy is also emerging as an extremely promising approach for tissue regeneration owing to the availability, ease of harvest and transplant of cells (no surgical procedure involved). Orthopedic conditions such as avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid
arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke etc., as well as diabetes, liver, genitourinary disorders, dermatological conditions and many more can achieve benefits from cellular therapy.

An interesting avenue of research on MSCs is pertaining to cancer immune therapy wherein MSCs may behave as regulated delivery vehicles. The therapy is based on the principle of the immune system to detect transformed cells in the blood or from tumors and eradicate these via immunological processes. Mesenchymal stem cells associated with chemotherapeutic agents can function as target specific molecules that act against the cancerous cells.

Autologous cellular therapy is just the beginning of a new era in the world of regenerative medicine. Nonetheless, resources are being invested and breakthrough scientific efforts are being made in gaining fundamental knowledge about the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying MSC therapy.

Products may be developed using stem cells, however, accuracy, reliability, consistency and validity of the process should be ensured while considering development of such products. Current research also includes development of bioactive scaffolds that are capable of supporting activation and differentiation of host stem cells at the required site. In the future it will be possible to use human native sites as micro-niche/micro-environment for potentiate
of the human body’s site-specific response. The main goal of these advances is to harness the
potential of endogenous repair mechanisms/stem cells to promote tissue regeneration.

24Jul2018

MedicoExperts Oncology 0 comment

Get Aware And Prevent The Occurence of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer prevention

When cell in any part of the body begin to grow out of control, can become a cancer. These cells usually form a tumor and can spread to other areas.

If there is a lump or you find any other changes in the breast it can be sign or symptoms of breast cancer. Changes in the size shape or skin of breast also indicates symptoms of breast cancer. Its basically a cancer that forms in the cells of breasts.

It can occur in men and women both but its far more common in women. Its estimated by doctor that 5 to10 percent of the breast cancer are linked to gene mutation and inherited through generations.

In recent studies there are new ways have been shown to improve risk profile, including becoming aware of the geography of your breasts. You won’t eliminate risk altogether; the biggest risk for breast cancer is being a woman. But you may be able to dramatically curtail your risk of developing the disease.

It has been proven in research and studies lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of breast cancer even in high risk women. By following below steps risk can be reduced.

Limit alcohol. The more alcohol you drink, the greater your risk of developing breast cancer.
Don’t smoke. Accumulating evidence suggests a link between smoking and breast cancer risk, particularly in premenopausal women.
Physical Activity. Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight, which, in turn, helps prevent breast cancer. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity weekly, plus strength training at least twice a week.
Breast-feeding. Breast-feeding might play a role in breast cancer prevention. The longer you breast-feed, the greater the protective effect.
Be careful to limit your dose on hormone therapy. Combination hormone therapy for more than three to five years increases the risk of breast cancer. If you’re taking hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms, ask your doctor about other options.
Reduce exposure to radiation and pollution. Medical-imaging methods, such as CT, use high doses of radiation. While more studies are needed, some research suggests a link between breast cancer and radiation exposure.

Healthy diets and how it helps

Eating a healthy diet might decrease risk of some types of cancer, as well as diabetes, heart disease and stroke. For example, women who eat a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil and mixed nuts might have a reduced risk of breast cancer.

Reduce intake of birth control pills

A recent study that indicated an association between hormonal contraceptive use and breast cancer determined one additional breast cancer could be expected for every 7,690 women who use hormonal contraception for at least one year.

Breast Morphology

Breast cancer prevention — Breast Morphology

One of the newest ways to protect yourself is to learn whether you have dense breasts.When you have more tissue than fat in your breasts, which is common in younger women, it makes cancer harder to detect on a mammogram: Both tumors and breast tissue show up white, while fat looks dark. Even more important, having dense breasts makes your cancer risk up to 6 times higher.

In the meantime, ask the radiologist who does your mammogram whether your breasts are dense. If your density is low, you still need regular checkups. If it’s high, there’s nothing you can do to lower it (though breast density does tend to decrease with age) but you can protect yourself by asking your doctor about adding MRI or ultrasound to your screening regimen, or switching from traditional mammography to digital, which is higher in contrast, making it easier to see abnormalities in dense breast tissue.

What else can I do?

Breast cancer treatment in India — Breast cancer detection

Be careful and vigilant about breast cancer detection. If you notice any kind of changes in your breasts, such as a new lump or skin changes, consult your doctor. Also, ask your doctor when to begin mammograms and other screenings based on your personal history.

Treatment Offered in India with MedicoExperts

At MedicoExperts, we understand the significance of your health, well-being and privacy. Our aim is to provide you the best experience for your Breast cancer treatment in India at our top associate hospitals in India. We would also provide you end to end assistance for your medical trip to India and shall provide complete solution for your treatment – right from assisting you with the visa, hotel arrangements, airport pick up and drop, inland transfers, money exchange or sight-seeing and all other concierge services. We thus assure you hassle-free arrangements for evaluations, surgery, recuperation, stay and travel in India. For more information and getting a tailor made treatment plan for your treatment in India, please mail us your details and medical history at [email protected].

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17Jul2018

MedicoExperts Knee Replacement 3 Comments

Knee Replacement Surgery in India- A Step-By-Step Guide

Knee replacement surgery (total or partial) is a complex surgical procedure that needs a skilled orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon to replace the diseased part of the bones with new artificial knee implant, also known as prosthesis.

The expert joint replacement surgeon builds the synthetic knee during the procedure by crafting one component at a time and remaking the artificial knee joint.

Knee replacement surgery in India is indicated if;

You are suffering from severe knee osteoarthritis
Your pain is preventing you to do your normal activities of daily living.
You have difficulty walking, bending, kneeling, squatting etc
Your symptoms have not improved with other conventional treatments like medicines, physiotherapy etc.

It is essential for you to know details of the surgical procedure you will be undergoing beforehand to prepare yourself for the surgery and cope with it for better recuperation. Your surgeon shall perform the knee replacement surgery in steps explained below:

Step 1: Making you sleep

The anesthetist shall give you either the general or spinal anesthesia to make you fall asleep during the procedure.

Step 2: Incising the knee

The surgeon shall make an incision over the anterior part of your knee which allows easy access to the patella often known as kneecap. The incision in typically about 8-10 inches in length in case of traditional knee replacement surgery. In contrast, the incision is only 4-6 inches long if the surgery is being performed using minimally invasive approach.

Step 3: Turning the Kneecap

After making incision over the knee, the first exposed part is your patella. As the surgeon gains access to patella, he rotates it outwards providing adequate room to perform the procedure.

Step 4: Preparation of Thighbone

The surgeon then resurfaces your thighbone medically known as femur. After carefully exposing the knee joint, the surgeon uses specialized instruments to measure the bone and to cut the damaged bone and cartilage from the base of the femur with utmost precision. The cut end is then resurfaced for appropriate fitting of the femoral component of the prosthesis.

joint replacement in India — Preparation of Thighbone

Step 5: Fixing the Femoral component

As the femur is resurfaced, the surgeon fixes the femoral component made of metal or plastic to the base and fix it into place using bone cement.

Step 6: Preparation of Shinbone

Shinbone also called as Tibia is the next bone to get resurfaced. The upper end of the tibia is made free of damaged bone and cartilage and then it is reshaped so as to fit the tibial component of the artificial knee prosthesis.

best joint replacement in India — Preparation of Shinbone

Step 7: Fixing the Tibial component

The Tibial component (tibial tray) is then fixed to the upper resurfaced part of the tibia and is glued in place using bone cement. As soon as the tray is fixed, the surgeon places a polyethylene insert to convene between the femoral and tibial component that acts as a buffer and provides support to your body while bending and flexing your knee.

Step 8: Re-tuning the Patella

The surgeon smoothens the lower surface of the patella and fix it with the added plastic patellar component in order to certify appropriate fit with the rest of implant. If required, the plastic component is cemented to the bone.

Step 9: Concluding the Procedure

The surgeon then checks for the proper alignment, working, sizing and positioning of the implant by bending and flexing the knee. After confirming, the surgeon sutures the incision and dresses it. The surgery take approximately 2 hours to complete.

Your life after the surgery

The results are always excellent after knee replacement surgery with the top joint replacement surgeons in India. You can expect good recovery and can start moving and walking the very next day after the procedure. You may expect a pain free knee after complete recovery.

For further information and to get the free quote for Total Knee Replacement Surgery in India , contact +91 9769 516 280 or you may write us at [email protected]. We at MedicoExperts, have helped hundreds of satisfied patients from over 15 countries and has emerged as the renowned name for facilitating the best and affordable options for your Knee replacement surgery in India. We would be happy to assist you!

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29Jun2018

MedicoExperts Bariatric Surgery, Weight loss surgery 6 Comments

The Impact of Obesity on your health and body

Obesity is a serious issue that can have a negative effect on many systems that increase your risk of several health problems. The BMI is a single number that evaluates an individual’s weight status in relation to height weight/height2), with weight in kilograms and height in metres). At times, people gain weight due to medical conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome(Pcos) and hypothyrodism.

Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more. The greater your BMI, the greater the risk of conditions such as diabetes and many more. The average BMI IS 19-25.

Overweight and obesity may increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. If you are pregnant, excess weight may lead to short- and long-term health problems for you and your child.

This fact sheet tells you more about the links between excess weight and many health conditions. It also explains how reaching and maintaining a normal weight may help you and your loved ones stay healthier as you grow older.

Excess weight may increase the risk for many health problems, including

Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease and strokes
Certain types of cancer
Sleep apnea
Osteoarthritis
Fatty liver disease
Kidney disease
PCOD
Infertility
Depression

Diabetes and Obesity

There are many risk factors for type 2 diabetes such as age, race, pregnancy, stress, certain medications, genetics or family history, high cholesterol and obesity. However, the single best predictor of type 2 diabetes is overweight or obesity. Almost 90% of people living with type 2 diabetes are overweight or have obesity. People who are overweight or have obesity have added pressure on their body’s ability to use insulin to properly control blood sugar levels,and are therefore more likely to develop diabetes

Blood Pressure and Obesity
Being overweight and/or obese can cause high blood pressure in a variety of ways. When there is increased weight it takes more pressure to move the blood around the body. When the weight gain is in the abdominal area there is a greater risk for high blood pressure because this type of fat is more likely to cause the arteries to become thick and stiff says Dr Ravindra Vats senior Consultant department of Bariatric and Surgical Gastroenterolgy BLK Super speciality Hospital New Delhi. When the pipes (the blood vessels) get stiff it is harder to push the blood through. When it gets hard to move blood around the body there is an increase in adrenalin. This will increase salt retention and further increase blood pressure.

The good news is that when you lose weight (even a small amount) the blood pressure can go down and the blood vessels can lose their stiffness.

Heart disease and Obesity
Most of the comorbidities relating obesity to coronary artery disease increases as bmi increases they also relate to body fat distribution. Long-term longitudinal studies, however, indicate that obesity as such not only relates to but independently predicts coronary artherosclerosis.

Cancer and Obesity
Extra fat in the body can have harmful effects, like producing hormones and growth factors that affect the way our cells work. Fat cells in the body are active and produce hormones and proteins that are released into the bloodstream and carried around the body. Because they are spread through the circulation, these ‘chemical messengers’ can affect many parts of the body, and increase the risk of several different types of cancer. Fat cells can also attract immune cells to body tissues. These immune cells release chemicals that cause long-lasting inflammation which can raise the risk of cancer.

Sleep apnea and obesity
OSA is a common and serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops for 10 seconds or more during sleep. The disorder results in decreased oxygen in the blood and can briefly awaken sleepers throughout the night. Sleep apnea has many different possible causes. In adults, the most common cause of osa is excess weight and obesity, which is associated with soft tissue of the mouth and throat. During sleep, when throat and tongue muscles are more
relaxed, this soft tissue can cause the airway to become blocked

Osteoarthritis and obesity
Being overweight or obese puts extra stress on your joints, especially those in your knees, making it a major risk factor for developing osteoarthritis (OA). For every KG you are overweight, you are adding pressure on your knees.The extra wear and tear from extra weight greatly increases your risk of eventually getting osteoarthritis in these joints or may require knee replacement. Weight loss and a regular exercise program can help prevent OA and help you manage it better if you already have it

Infertility and Obesity
Fertility can be negatively affected by obesity. In women, early onset of obesity favours the development of menses irregularities, chronic oligo-anovulation and infertility in the adult age. Obesity in women can also increase risk of miscarriages and impair the outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies and pregnancy, when the body mass index exceeds 30 kg/m. The main factors implicated in the association may be insulin excess and insulin resistance.
These adverse effects of obesity are specifically evident in polycystic ovary syndrome. In men, obesity is associated with low testosterone levels. In massively obese individuals, reduced spermatogenesis associated with severe hypotestosteronemia may favour infertility. Moreover, the frequency of erectile dysfunction increases with increasing body mass index. The baby born to an obese female to develop similar problems in his or her future life.

Combining exercise with a healthy diet is a more effective way to lose weight than depending on calorie restriction alone. Exercise can prevent or even reverse the effects of certain diseases. Exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, which may prevent a heart attack. n addition, if you exercise, you lower your risk of developing certain types of cancers such as colon and breast cancer. Exercise is also known to help contribute to a sense of confidence and well- being, thus possibly lowering rates of anxiety and depression.

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28Jun2018

MedicoExperts Hymenoplasty in India 2 Comments

Know Everything About Hymen Repair Surgery in India

Hymen Repair Surgery

The cosmetic surgeries have reached at the peak of achievement with the help of technologies and expertise in surgery. There is one term known as REVIRGINATION , which is not much discussed topic but the most popular surgical procedure. Here is the background of this surgical procedure, for better understanding.

What is Hymen?
Hymen is a thin, elastic membrane stretched partly or completely across the entrance of the vagina. It has no known biological function in female body. An intact hymen has been falsely considered as the sign of virginity in females since ages, which is generally not the case.

Virginity:
Hymen is a symbol of purity in many cultures and it is a sign of virginity. The virginity of a woman is valued for religious, social, personal and even economic reasons. Hymen gets disrupted after the first intercourse or even after strenuous physical activity. Usually, most of women look for restoration of their ruptured hymen if they have lost their
hymen due to non-sexual or sexual activities. The reason for restoration of virginity can be the cultural, religious or social norms as in many communities, the status of being virgin is highly valued. In most cases, the women would have lost her virginity in an intercourse and wants to regain her virginity before her marriage. The lost virginity can be restored with the help of small cosmetic procedure, which is known as Revirgination.

Hymen Repair Surgery:

A surgery which is performed in order to restore a ruptured hymen is known as Hymenoplasty or Vaginal surgery or Hymen repair surgery. This procedure is also referred as revirgination or virginity repair . The procedure involves reconstruction of the hymen like its original form. In this procedure, the surgeon will create a new hymen using tissues from the lip of the vagina or from remains of available hymen if present. Surgeon will generate or stitch the
available hymen back to cover vagina. The entire surgery takes around 30 to 40 minutes and it is usually done on a day care basis. She can get back to her work right from the next day of surgery. She should avoid running, swimming, heavy lifting, cycling, other heavy activities and sexual intercourse for 4 weeks after the surgery. The surgery will not be recognized and it will be hard to tell the difference between a natural hymen and a reconstructed one. After 4 weeks of Hymen repair, the reconstruction process will be complete and all the sensations associated with virginal, first time sex may be experienced.

Total Stay in India and Cost Estimate:
The female has to stay only for one day, however in some cases 2-3 days of stay is recommended. The approximate cost of Hymenoplasty surgery would range between USD 1200 to USD 1800 depending on expertise of the surgeon and the facility she choose to get the procedure done.

Why MedicoExperts?
At MedicoExperts, we understand the significance of your health, well-being and privacy. Our aim is to provide you the best experience for your Vagina repair surgery in India at our top associate hospitals in India. Your confidentiality and privacy of your identity are our ethics and is our responsibility. For your privacy and protection, we maintain a strict non- disclosure policy. We understand that while you choose to travel abroad for your Hymenoplasty surgery, you would surely look for positive results, comfort and confidentiality. We would also provide you end to end assistance for your medical trip to India and shall provide complete solution for your Hymen repair surgery – right from
assisting you with the visa, hotel arrangements, airport pick up and drop, inland transfers, money exchange or sight-seeing and all other concierge services. We thus assure you hassle-free arrangements for evaluations, surgery, recuperation, stay and travel in India. For more information and getting a tailor made treatment plan for your revirgination surgery in India, please mail us your details and medical history at [email protected].
Our Female executive would get in touch with you according to your convenient time to guide you with all information regarding your surgery plan.

24May2018

MedicoExperts Cosmetic Surgery In India 18 Comments

Best Cosmetic Surgery in India- The Best Destination for your Make-Over

Do you think Best Cosmetic surgery in India is quite a luxury only a rich can afford ? Have you been holding your horses to undergo your dream make-over for a fact that the cost for cosmetic surgery in your country does not suit your pocket?
Well, you do not have to wait anymore!!!

The merit of opting to travel abroad for cosmetic surgery is surely persuasive and thus the number of medical tourists seeking plastic surgery abroad is rising swiftly. With number of countries contending in a pursuit of the best destination for cosmetic surgery abroad, India has surfaced as a front-runner in recent years. India has reaped immense popularity for broad spectrum of the cosmetic procedures; be it a Rhinoplasty or Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation or Body Lift. Also, Indian surgeons are revered world over for their dexterity and proficiency in all type of surgical procedures. Still in Doubt? Well, then this could be an answer for your medical care aspirations.

One cannot deny the fact that statistical figure often speaks better and louder than words! Going with the figures, it shows that more than 500,000 people worldwide had chosen India to undertake medical treatments during the years 2015-2017 and the figures are mounting even higher recently. Even the most resolute misanthropist would be driven
to know the facts for why India is emerging as the most popular destination for medical and cosmetic surgery tourism!
So, here are the facts which will help you understand the whys and wherefores for Cosmetic Surgery Tourism to India.
Were you aware that India is known to be the birth land of Plastic surgery? Yes, as per the historical evidences, plastic surgery was practiced in the land as early as 2000 BC.

However, in 21 st century that certainly cannot define the reason why you should pack your bags and travel to India for Cosmetic surgery. So, let us take a sneak peek into the dynamics that have facilitated India to fabricate its name as a popular and trusted destination for cosmetic surgery.

1. Low Cost of Best Cosmetic Surgery in India

It is a rudimentary human assumption that best amenities and services often comes with an expensive price tag. However, it is not always right and surely not in terms of India’s medical care and facilities. The cost of cosmetic surgery in India is much reasonable as compared to the cost in Western Countries. Given an example, the cost of Tummy Tuck Surgery in India starts from USD 2500 whereas in United Kingdom and USA, the same procedure will cost you around USD 8000 and USD 12,000 respectively. And to let you know, there is no compromise on the quality of care and services. In fact, you would get the best quality of care and services which are at par in your home country.

2. Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeons

Indian medical professionals and surgeons are revered world over for their skills and have long gained the repute for being at par with the world’s best surgeons. Adding to their proficiency, the best cosmetic surgeons in India on the list are Board certified and affiliated to international bodies of plastic/cosmetic surgery.

With the expertise and years of experience under their belt, cosmetic surgeons in India strive to provide the best medical care and surgical outcome to their patients.

3. Accredited Medical Facilities

The top hospitals for cosmetic surgery in India are designed as per the international standards and are geared up to offer medical services to the international patients according to their standards and expectations. Furthermore, these facilities have zero MRSA rate making them completely safe and infection free for the international clients.

4. No Language Barrier

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Now-a-days, travelling abroad for some treatment is no more a big deal, but the only thing that can act as a barrier to the medical tourist is the Language. After all, no one would be willing to get into a hospital environment in a foreign country for cosmetic surgery where they would not be able to communicate well with the hospital staff. Spare such nightmares, since the doctors, staff at the hospital, hotels are well trained to speak English, and so language is not an issue.

5. Incredible India

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India has always fascinated the world to its culture and diversity. How great that would be if you could club your cosmetic surgery procedure with your vacation plans. As ambiguous as that sounds, this is exactly what India can offer you. There are ample of options in India for a medical tourist to enjoy before and after surgery for a complete mind and soul rejuvenation. There is absolutely no way you would want to leave the country without relishing in its beautiful tourist destinations.

So, if cosmetic surgery is in your bucket list, without much delay choose to get it done in India and you will certainly express thanks to yourself for making a medically and economically informed decision.

We at MedicoExperts, have helped hundreds of satisfied clients from over 15 countries and has emerged as the renowned name for facilitating the best and affordable options for your cosmetic surgery in India.

Given an example, the cost of Tummy Tuck Surgery in India starts from USD 2500 whereas in United Kingdom and USA, the same procedure will cost you around USD 8000 and USD 12,000 respectively. And to let you know, there is no compromise on the quality of care and services. In fact, you would get the best quality of care and services which are at par in your home country.

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2May2018

MedicoExperts Weight loss surgery 14 Comments

Myths and Facts about Bariatric Surgery !

“Obesity is an Epidemic” has been declared by The World Health Organization (WHO) attributable to the number of population suffering from Obesity reaching an alarming level. The relative contribution of excess energy intake versus reduced energy expenditure to the obesity epidemic in USA and other countries has been the subject of much study and debate. Despite mounting recognition of this problem, the obesity epidemic continues and the obesity rates are increasing at alarming rate across the globe. The solution though, to this problem sounds deceivingly simple; intake fewer calories a day, reeling up the calorie burning process with regular exercise and physical activity, but the greater part of the obese population fails miserably in doing this. Bariatric surgery on the contrary can reward you in countless ways and seems to be a blessing for those who desperately try to lose weight but to no success.
But myths persist about the surgery and about obesity itself. So, here we are sharing the facts you should know about weight loss surgery, busting the common myths about obesity and weight loss surgery.

MYTH 1: Weight Loss Surgery is very unsafe

Bariatric suurgery in India — Bariatric Surgery is in fact a life saving procedure

FACT: Bariatric surgery in truth is a life-saving surgery. As the size of the body size increases, its longevity subsequently decreases. For several morbidly obese people suffering from a number of life threatening conditions; including their risk of dying; bariatric surgery truly is a life saver. An average study on 60,000 patients reveals that risk of death within 30 days after Weight Loss Surgery is just 1 in 1000 patients; lesser than other surgeries. Thus, regardless of poor health condition of bariatric patients, likelihoods of dying from weight loss surgery are trivial.

MYTH 2: Weight Loss Surgery is a cosmetic procedure just to remove fat from the body

Bariatric surgery in India — Bariatric surgery results in massive weight loss

FACT: It’s a most common conception that weight loss surgery is performed to remove fat from the body. Quite the reverse, the fact is bariatric surgery works on the principle of restricting and limiting the amount of food that the body can take and mal-absorption of the nutrients that are absorbed by the body. Cosmetic surgery however works on a particular area of the body to remove fat.

There is no weight loss during fat removal (Liposuction procedure) but Bariatric Surgery results in Massive Weight loss.

MYTH 3: Only People with Morbid Obesity can undergo Weight Loss Surgery

FACT: Morbid Obesity is not the ONLY Criteria to decide the candidacy for Bariatric Surgery. Overweight people suffering from co-morbid conditions due of obesity like Hypertension, Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, Joint problems are also good candidates for Bariatric surgery.

MYTH 4: All Weight Loss Surgery Procedures are the same

FACT: There are different types of Bariatric surgeries and each one of them is distinct and work in different ways. For example; Gastric Sleeve surgery/Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Band surgery restricts the amount of food that the body can intake. On the other hand, Gastric bypass Surgery works on mal-absorption principle; wherein the amount of nutrients the body can absorb are limited. You would thus be advised different procedures as per your unique conditions.

MYTH 5: Weight Loss Surgery is always covered under Insurance

FACT: There is no assurance that the costs for all types of Bariatric Surgery will be covered under your insurance. A highly customized plan; insurance involves a pre-approval processes which includes health evaluations, documented history of medically-supervised weight loss, history of being obese for a long period etc. Besides, it does not always cover bariatric surgery for everyone.

MYTH 6: Weight loss after the Bariatric surgery is permanent

FACT: This is the biggest myth of all. It is required to uphold a healthy lifestyle post-surgery to maintain weight loss. Sometimes, weight regain is likely, the reason being that the body is adapting the “new pattern” and learning to store fat even on a very limited dietary intake.

MYTH 7: Weight Loss Surgery in Women is recommended only after they have finished with Childbearing

FACT: This is a big misconception. Many women instead are not able to conceive due to obesity and are thus often advised to undergo Bariatric Surgery. Although, conceiving is not recommended for a year or two post bariatric surgery since you may not be getting adequate nutrients, but it is completely safe to get pregnant after you have attained a steady weight.

If you are also suffering from Obesity and any health issues because of your excess weight and looking for affordable weight loss surgery options in India, Mail us.

MedicoExperts is the most renowned name for providing affordable weight loss surgery options in India in association with top bariatric surgeons. We are also available on call/Whatsapp/Viber/Imo at +91 9769 516 280.

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