Bitter orange and weight loss

Can one lose weight with Bitter orange?

Many people are buying bitter orange in bulk in the hope that it can help with weight loss. Bitter orange (citrus aurantium) has been in the news ever since ephedra was taken off the market for health concerns.

People who take bitter orange claim that is it a great alternative to ephedra and works well for weight loss; however, there is no clear evidence that it does in fact reduce weight.

Recent studies indicate that while bitter orange may work in a few individuals, it is also associated with similar side effects like ephedra. Extracts of the bitter orange plant have revealed two potent chemicals called synephrine and octopamine. Both these compounds are very similar in their activity to ephedrine in ephedra.

Experts claim that excess ingestion of these substances can increase blood pressure, alter heart rate and rhythm and can even induce heart attacks, strokes and even sudden death.

More over bitter orange can also interfere with many pharmaceutical drugs leading to adverse side effects.

The problem with bitter orange is that it is listed as a health food supplement and does not undergo the rigorous testing that is required of pharmaceutical drugs. Further, many potent and toxic substances found in the product are not even listed on the label. For this reason, many people who take bitter orange are prone to developing side effects and dangerous complications. Individuals who have heart disease, high blood pressure or problems with their heart rate should avoid bitter orange. While some individuals may lose weight with bitter orange this is not a universal finding. The best and surest way to lose weight is to eat less and walk more. This may not sound too appealing but it definitely works and is a lot cheaper than any health supplement.

Butt lift or butt implant?

Is the butt lift procedure the same as butt implant surgery?

No, the butt lift procedure is like a breast lift. The surgeon lifts and tightens up the skin around your buttocks. The excess skin is removed and the deeper tissues are adjusted so your buttocks look tight, sexy, and curvaceous. In addition, the surgeon will ensure that the bottoms match the upper body in size and shape. With a buttock implant, various prosthetic materials are inserted into the butocks to make then bigger, like in breast augmentation.

Another option to Butt lift surgery

Is there any alternative to butt lift surgery?

Sure, there is a great alternative. For most people, the butt is the last thing one looks at every morning. The majority of people want their face, hair, and waist to look great. If you have the money, then you may undergo this surgery. But if you do not have money and your butt is bothering you too much, then perhaps you should take some Prozac. This is cheaper and safer than a butt lift procedure.

Cost of Butt lift surgery

What is cost of butt lift procedure?

It depends on where you live and who does it. However, rest assured, it is not cheap. The average cost of butt lift surgery is about $ 8,000. Of course, some high-end surgeons charge $15,000 or more. Surgery is usually more expensive on the East and West coast, and slightly cheaper if you live in central or southern part of the country. Do not forget, plastic surgeons are like the airline industry. They tend to jack up the prices for blood work; anesthesia, consultation, hospital fees, and medications- so do ask and get in writing what is the final cost. Butt lift surgery is a lot cheaper in south and central america, but if there is a screw up, you are in big shit (PS-screw ups in plastic surgery are very common-just read the news)

Liposuction on buttocks

Can liposuction be performed on the buttocks?

If you pay a plastic surgeon money, he/she will perform liposuction anywhere on your body. Sure, liposuction can be used to remove small pockets of fat and reshape the buttocks. However, this is not a permanent treatment and the fat pockets will come back. Liposuction on the buttocks is done just underneath the skin because there are large nerves running deep down. Injury to the sciatic nerve can be a painful problem for life.

Butt lift surgery and weight loss

Can a buttock lift procedure help me lose weight?

No this surgery will do no such thing. If you are overweight, then I suggest you lose weight before the butt lift procedure. If not, the surgery will not make any difference to the shape and contour of your buttocks. In fact after surgery, if you gain any weight, you will be back to square one.

Butt lift surgery in an asian

I am an Asian female and would like to undergo a butt lift. What do you recommend?

In general, Asians and Africans tend to form keloids, which look ugly and hideous. If you are prone to scar formation, I suggest you not undergo this surgery or any other cosmetic procedure. If you think your buttocks are bad now, they will look a million times worse with the keloids.

If you have experienced healing problems with any past surgical treatments or if you are prone to keloid (red, angry, raised) scars, your surgeon may not recommend a buttock lift or may advise you that scars could be raised and very visible. Do not listen to any BS from a surgeon who says he/she can treat keloids-there is no suitable for keloids and they will make you look terrible.