Were you aware that over two-in-three adults are considered to be overweight or obese? When someone is considered to be overweight, they usually weigh 10%-to-20% more than what is considered normal for their height. This is based on a standard body mass index of 25%-to-30%.
When someone is considered to be obese, however, it means that they weigh a minimum of 20% more than normal for their height. What is normal for ones height does vary, so it’s important for these individuals to consult with their physician. In some cases, for example, age may play a factor.
You may be interested in recent data released from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). This leading organization found that non-surgical fat reduction procedures increased 43% during 2014. Over 100,000 of these types of procedures had been performed in the previous year.
CoolSculpting, which is one type of non-invasive fat reduction treatment, uses a combination of suction and cooling plates. These freeze the body’s fat cells within targeted areas, and 25% of the targeted fat cells are destroyed during a single treatment.
After loosing weight, or as part of the natural aging process, three-out-of-five people claim that they have sagging skin that bothers them, according to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. This survey also showed that almost 75% of the participants have considered having a cosmetic procedure to address this issue.
Ultherapy, which uses ultrasound, is one of the procedures that has been safely and successfully used to tighten and smooth out sagging skin. Currently, this procedure has been used throughout the world with over 500,000 people.
One of the more obvious reasons why there has been an increase in non-surgical cosmetic procedures is that it is safer than surgery. In addition to not requiring general anesthesia, it takes less time to heal. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures are also more affordable than their surgical counterparts. Furthermore, people that opt for these types of aesthetic treatments also experience almost immediate results.
People still do opt for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, however. During 2010, for example, there were 9.3 million procedures performed. Most of these, or 83%, were minimally invasive procedures.
The ASAPS reports that none of the top-five non-surgical procedures call for general anesthesia. It’s also important to note that they are performed within a physician’s office. Within an hour of receiving Ultherapy, for example, a person can return to work or other activities.
Another type of anti-aging regimen of interest is hormone replacement therapy. Many women choose to have hormone replacement therapy to address the effects of menopause, which usually occurs when women are between 45-to-55.
In addition to hormone replacement therapy, many women may choose to have Botox injections. These can be administered as part of a home health care regimen as well as at a medical spa.
Since it can be challenging to attain an optimum healthy weight, knowing that there are safe available procedures such as CoolSculpting can make a difference. While aging is a natural process, and some people may show the signs of aging sooner than others and at a greater degree, it’s also important to learn about the various options available.
