The tongue patch surgery is a 10-minute procedure under anesthesia where a cosmetic surgeon stitches a postage sized plastic patch to the patients tongue for 30 days to lose weight. The patch restricts patients to a liquid diet containing only 800 calories a day and aims to retrain the patients eating habits and lifestyle. Patients cannot eat solid foods and if they try, it is extremely painful. Depending on the individuals, patients can lose between 23 to 30 lbs in a month.
I cannot imagine individuals paying $2000 for this unpleasant procedure just to lose weight quickly and the side effects they might endure from placing an abrasive foreign object to their tongue. The only positive I could see in this procedure is the tongue patch surgery is cheaper and safer than having gastric bypass or lap band surgery. However, the cons outweigh the benefits. Patients are susceptible to bleeding, infections, and nerve damage to the tongue. …show more content…
I believe people need to stop looking for quick fixes to lose weight and focus on making healthy food choices, exercising regularly, and balancing their calorie
I cannot imagine individuals paying $2000 for this unpleasant procedure just to lose weight quickly and the side effects they might endure from placing an abrasive foreign object to their tongue. The only positive I could see in this procedure is the tongue patch surgery is cheaper and safer than having gastric bypass or lap band surgery. However, the cons outweigh the benefits. Patients are susceptible to bleeding, infections, and nerve damage to the tongue. …show more content…
I believe people need to stop looking for quick fixes to lose weight and focus on making healthy food choices, exercising regularly, and balancing their calorie