About Obesity

Although excess fat is a common concern for many people, obesity is a medical condition that has adverse effects on more than just your appearance, leading to reduced life expectancy and many health problems. An understanding of the condition is absolutely essential for treatment of obesity in South Florida.

Definition

Obesity is a specific term that applies to men and women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 30. The term becomes "morbidly obese" when a person's BMI is over 40. To determine your BMI, you should divide your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. Or, you can use the chart below to determine your BMI.

Causes

Obesity can be caused by many factors such as genetics, environment, lifestyle, diet, and emotions. Repeated attempts with diet and other weight loss programs are usually unsuccessful. When other methods fail, more men and women with obesity are pursuing weight loss surgery, many with excellent results.

Weight Loss Surgery

If you have decided to seek surgical treatment for obesity, you'll probably have several questions, among them:

• Why Weight Loss Surgery?
• Am I a Candidate?

At the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery, we are committed to helping men and women in Miami and Fort Lauderdale look and feel their very best. If you suffer from obesity, you understand that you haven't felt or looked the way you'd like in a very long time. That's why we've chosen to bring Dr. Emil Matei into our practice – to perform bariatric and weight loss surgery safely and effectively for beautiful, life-changing results. To learn more about obesity in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, you can request a consultation online or call 954.565.7575 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Matei.