Slimming Plan: Creating the Perfect Body -- Interview with Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Expert Professor Gao Jingheng. The interview discusses various weight loss methods, including slimming belts, diet pills, and surgical procedures, emphasizing the need for safe and effective approaches. It addresses common issues like weight rebound and misleading practices in beauty salons.
Reporter (hereinafter referred to as R): In our country, the obesity problem has become a significant concern with great potential for solutions. New advertisements for hidden waist techniques and weight loss drugs are frequently seen. As a medical cosmetology professional, how do you view this phenomenon?
Gao Jingheng (hereinafter referred to as G): This phenomenon is quite abnormal. We see beauty salons of all sizes offering weight loss programs, promising quick results. However, obesity causes vary widely—congenital factors, acquired habits, physiological imbalances, and pathological diseases. Only by addressing these root causes can satisfactory results be achieved. Many beauty salons mislead consumers significantly.
R: Do you think beauty salons mislead consumers? What is the most severe consequence?
G: Weight rebound is the most common issue. Many people who go to beauty salons for weight loss experience this, sometimes even gaining more weight.
R: Is surgery the only solution?
G: Not entirely. While surgical methods have their advantages, they also come with problems that need prompt solutions, such as high complication rates, which have caused disturbances in the medical field. Our work focuses on solving these issues rather than merely promoting weight loss surgeries.
R: How does the situation abroad compare?
G: The U.S. started performing plastic surgeries relatively early, and the Czech Republic has more mature techniques. However, after 1984, the complication rate reached up to 30%. Such complications are unacceptable in beauty operations. By 1989, authoritative members of the PRl plastic repair association conducted reviews. Out of more than 12 cases, one was fine. Over 10,000 cases had complications resulting in 2 deaths; over 1 case of abdominal wall formation led to 9 deaths; and additional skin kneecap complications resulted in 4 deaths. Pulmonary embolism caused 11 deaths, fatty bone marrow embolism caused 2 deaths, and shock caused 2 deaths. The U.S. also experienced a period of high complications in bariatric surgery.
R: Does it seem our bariatric operation complications are not as severe?
G: During the reduction operation period, we also experienced a high complication phase. However, as technology improves, complications have decreased significantly.
R: Regarding the popularity of liposuction in India and now introduced machinery for swelling fat removal, what is the principle behind it?
G: We use a low concentration of lidocaine and other substances to induce swelling and then perform suction for slimming. This method mainly targets diploic obesity, which is about normal hair O times more frequent. Obesity is mainly manifested in the lower abdomen, waist, and hips. Through full-thickness swelling and suction, body shape improvement can be achieved.
R: Thank you for sharing your insights on weight loss.
G: You're welcome. Treating burn patients effectively can save lives and improve their quality of life. Burn treatment includes two aspects: functional restoration and morphological improvement. Timing is crucial; after wound healing, the scar hyperplasia period begins, marked by redness and itchiness. This phase often lasts until 6 months to 2 years post-injury when scars soften. Proper grafting avoids new scarring and ensures no adverse consequences. Besides medical treatment for wound healing, burn patients should also grasp the timing for prosthodontic treatment and believe modern plastic surgery techniques can achieve desired effects.