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Has The COVID-19 Lockdown Made You Heavier? Here’s Help

Has The COVID-19 Lockdown Made You Heavier? Here’s Help

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The lockdown brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic has spared nobody. As many businesses fail every day even as normalcy tries to limp back into our lives, the truth is that our very concepts of ‘normal’ have been shaken to the core. Working from home has become a reality for many Internet-based jobs and companies, while the lack of socialisation opportunities and restrictions on travel have forced many to lead hermit-like lives.

Staying at home for months since the pandemic struck, without access to fitness centres and other healthcare facilities, resulted in many people gaining weight. Where Dubai’s beachfronts and gardens would be full of power walkers and cyclists, every open space wore a deserted look as lockdown restrictions were strictly imposed. As people stayed home and worked, making time to fix meals and then unwind in front of the TV set, they started gaining weight.

But on the plus side, you might have become heavier in your wallet as well. With opportunities to eat out and shop frequently curtailed to zero, you might have ended up saving a lot of money. So if you have unwanted curves and love handles that you want to get rid of in a hurry, why not go to a plastic surgeon in Dubai?

Plastic surgery in the time of the pandemic

Globally, too, there has been a boom in the demand for plastic surgery related to fat loss and inch loss. People are queuing up for ab and butt sculpting, thigh and arm circumference reduction, etc. These procedures get rid of fat quickly and you can start looking svelte in just a few weeks, depending on the procedure. Those who have some extra cash to spare are also getting their noses, lips and jaws touched up.

In Dubai, the demand for plastic surgery has always been high considering the numbers of skilled cosmetic surgeons and world class techniques in existence here. Lately, as lockdown restrictions have been lifted in a phased manner, the bookings for plastic surgery procedures in Dubai is on the rise.

Which surgery is best for you?

Plastic surgery is often derided as something vain people with a lot of money do. However, it taps into the core of a real human fear, one that has to do with confidence about one’s looks. Most people’s self-confidence stems from how attractive they look and feel. People with body image issues are less likely to dress like their favourite celebrities, fearing that they will look too skinny or too pudgy or altogether wrong.

When rigorous exercise and strict diets fail, plastic surgery can come to the rescue. Those stubborn love handles, that extra jiggle in your thighs, that bulge around your midriff – all of them can be dealt with the right kind of plastic surgery in Dubai’s foremost skin and body care clinics.

Your surgeon will examine your body and its fat content, taking care to note your medical history, any medications you are currently on, your lifestyle, etc. Reputed clinics have not just expert doctors but scientifically tested safe procedures perfected to the last mile. So if the surgeon from a highly rated clinic recommends a surgery for you, you can give them a confident go-ahead.

What happens after?

Most cosmetic procedures today are safe and done in a matter of hours. Minor procedures like lip fillers and skin resurfacing can be finished in under an hour, and you can resume your normal life immediately. Other procedures like fat freezing and ab/bult sculpting take longer and you may be advised to rest at home for a couple of days after the procedure is completed.

The chances of post-operative complications are quite remote if the surgeon has studied your medical history deeply and opted for a safe procedure. Apart from some soreness and tenderness in the treated area, you should not feel any pain or discomfort after a while.

Your surgeon will also recommend post-procedure Dos and Don’ts. For example, you are not supposed to raise your arms or exercise heavily when you get a breast augmentation. Following your surgeon’s advice will help you maximise the effects and benefits of the plastic surgery.