Bariatric Surgery has been around for nearly a century; however, the use of laparoscopic, minimally invasive, technique has really helped the procedure flourish. Since the late nineties, laparoscopic weight loss surgery has been studied, researched, and tested like no other field, to ensure its safety and effectiveness. No medical or non-invasiveness treatment equals the transformative ability or the improvement in medical conditions associated with weight loss surgery. This is truly a whole life-style commitment and requires a program that will help you along the way. We have styled our program after the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (where Dr. Makipour had his training) to give all of our patients the support and structure needed for success.
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass is the gold standard for bariatric surgery. The operation creates a small pouch out the stomach and re-routes the intestines to allow food to bypass part of the intestines leading to decreased absorption. Gastric Bypass is the most successful surgery at treating severe reflux or heartburn, poorly controlled diabetes, poorly controlled hypertension, and
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy is the most common weight loss surgery performed, accounting for nearly 60% of all weight loss surgeries. Using a small incision technique, about 75% of the stomach is removed to create a narrower stomach “tube” or “sleeve”. This procedure limits the amount of food that you can eat, but also decreases the hunger
Gastric Band
Gastric Band is the least performed of the three main weight loss procedures, making up about 3% of the bariatric surgeries in 2016. An inflatable silicone band is used to squeeze the stomach creating a small pouch that restricts the amount of food that is allowed into the stomach. The band is connected to a