The Fat Breakdown: White Vs. Brown

It’s obvious that the more fat that’s accumulated in the body, the fatter the body appears. “Fat cells are like balloons: they expand when they contain fat and they shrink when they lose fat,” says Fort Lauderdale, FL, plastic surgeon Zoran Potparic, MD. Besides giving way to an unhealthy look, fat can cause health complications like excessive weight gain, heart disease and excess insulin secretion. Unlike proteins and simple carbohydrates, saturated fat is burned up slowly. It also builds up in the body, increasing body fat overall. 

There are two types of fat found in the body: brown fat and white fat. Both types of fat are now believed to be present in adults and each serves a different purpose. Brown fat is known as “good” fat whereas white fat is associated with being “bad.” 

If you have baby fat, it may benefit your health. Adults with baby fat, or brown fat, may be able to protect themselves against obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers have found that adults have decent amounts of brown fat and slimmer adults had even more brown fat than those who are overweight. If brown fat is stimulated, it may be able to control weight and improve the metabolism of glucose, in turn possibly preventing obesity and diabetes.

If you would like to visit Dr. Zoran Potparic's website go to www.drzoran.com

Posted Tuesday, November 27, 2012 by NewBeauty Editors www.newbeauty.com

Many Faces of Facelift Surgery

Many Faces of Facelift Surgery


There are common, inevitable changes that result from growing older and, according to Dr. Potparic, “cannot be corrected through a single cosmetic procedure.” “Due to the loss of muscle and skin tone and weakening support of ligaments that attach facial soft tissue to the bones, there is a descent of facial soft tissues,” he explains. The result? “High, arched brows descend over time; upper eyelids become heavy; lower eyelids begin to sag; and high, full, round cheeks droop downward, creating deep folds.” Moreover, Dr. Potparic believes that satisfactory correction of the above-mentioned aging symptoms requires complex facial rejuvenation: repositioning descended structures, tightening facial and neck muscles, removing redundant skin and adding volume to deflated facial features. “Volume enhancement may involve using the patient’s own fat, facial implants or soft-tissue fillers,” he says. Performing most of his facial rejuvenation procedures in well-synchronized surgical sessions, Dr. Potparic is quick to point out that not everybody needs the same procedures. “When a patient has a drooping brow, deep forehead creases and/or a cleft between the eyes that makes them appear angry, tired or sad, I may recommend a brow lift, either alone or along with additional facial procedures, depending on their other aging symptoms. The treatment plan I recommend is always based on the patient’s uniqueness and individuality.”

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Plastic Surgery...For Free??????

From American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Plastic Surgery…For Free?

By Dr. Daniel Kaufman—Brooklyn, N.Y. Friday, January 25, 2013

"I want my surgery for free" my friend tells me. Not an uncommon request from friends of plastic surgeons!

Obvious to me, that means my surgical fee will be waived. Oddly enough, for my friend, an intelligent person in her own right, this meant something completely different. She thought the entire surgery was actually for free. Being the consummate educator that I am, I decided to use this conversation as a teachable moment to instruct my friend about the economics of plastic surgery. Delving further into the topic, I found that one of the most popular Google searches regarding plastic surgery is "plastic surgery costs". Frankly speaking, plastic surgery cost is so paramount, that if you listen to some of my friends and colleagues at our trade meetings, it seems that cost is so often the only determinant factor indicating performance of the surgery or not. In light of these glaring facts, here's a brief primer on the fees associated with plastic surgery.

In performing cosmetic and plastic surgery there are three basic fees that must be considered: 1) the surgical fee, 2) anesthesia fee, and 3) facility fee and materials costs.

The surgical fee is the simplest to understand. Basically, it is what the surgeon takes home. From this fee the surgeon pays for all the costs incurred in becoming and being a surgeon. This may included school loans, malpractice insurance fees, office rent or mortgage, staff salaries, and other costs, to name just a few. The surgical fee is determined by the judgment of one person alone, the surgeon. Depending on his/her practice expenses, he/she determines the fee.

The anesthesia fee is often overlooked by many. Basically, it is what the anesthesiologist takes home. This fee may depend on several factors, including the nature of the surgery, the nature of the anesthesia administered (local, regional or general), the time of surgery and other technical issues as well. The anesthesia fee is usually determined ahead of time between the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and/or the surgical facility.

The facility fee can be difficult to understand and generate. as it is composed of many elements that may not be readily seen. This fee includes the costs of nursing care, medical materials and drugs used during surgery, and other costs of running an ambulatory surgery facility. This is usually a fixed price. Additional material costs may be added, for example, when using breast or facial implants or other materials related to specific cosmetic surgery.

During your plastic surgery consultation, when you start discussing the costs of surgery, it is always worthwhile to ask about each one of these fees. The fact that cosmetic surgery is not covered by medical insurance, and is thus a luxury item paid for by discretionary income, has actually contributed to it becoming affordable and within reach to larger segments of the population. Plastic surgery is one of the last vestiges of the healthcare industry where free market forces act to shape the economic transactions between producer (doctor) and consumer (patient). The more knowledgeable and informed you are, the better the chances you'll get a better product and bigger bang for your buck. A cautionary note, however, is that in plastic surgery, as in most industries, you get what you pay for. Your quality assurance is the doctor's credentials and bedside manner, their board certification in plastic surgery and surgical center accreditation. If all of those factors are satisfactory, then feel free to shop around. And remember, an educated consumer gets the best deal.http://www.plasticsurgery.org/News-and-Resources/Plastic-Surgery%E2%80%A6For-Free.html