Athenix: Providing Beauty That Goes Beyond Skin Deep

Conversations about body sculpting, cosmetic surgery, or plastic surgery tend to focus almost exclusively on a patient's appearance and physical changes. The emphasis tends to be on aesthetics - certain parts of the body becoming more or less prominent - and the physical transformation of the person who underwent the procedure. 

While this is undoubtedly true, providers who perform cosmetic surgeries and procedures will tell you physical transformation is just one of the many benefits their patients experience. Like those at Athenix Body Sculpting Institute, these specialists will tell you patients often undergo an internal transformation that is just as gratifying, if not more so, as the physical changes. 

Just ask celebrity trainer Erica Lugo. The Biggest Loser star lost over 160 pounds - but still had excess skin that couldn't be dealt with by diet and exercise.

"I made the decision to get it removed," she posted on Instagram. "It wasn't an easy decision. It's been something I've researched for years."

That research led her to Athenix, where the professionals preach that plastic surgery procedures have many benefits that aren't widely known or discussed, including:

Improved Mental Health

Plenty of patients experience a reduction in social anxiety after their surgery because of their improved self-esteem and confidence. They feel more at ease with other people because they no longer carry the persistent sadness and loneliness that can come with the belief they don't measure up appearance-wise.

Cosmetic surgery can lessen an individual's depression level. New self-confidence provides many patients with a feeling of greater control over their lives, brightening their outlook and giving them the strength and conviction to take on new challenges and opportunities they may have otherwise turned down.

Decreased Back and Neck Pain

Breast reduction surgery has helped scores of women find relief from crippling back and neck pain, as well as migraine headaches. They may also find this surgery makes exercising much more manageable, further improving their physical and mental health.

Reduced Postpartum Back Pain

Pregnancy often causes considerable strain on the lower back, leading to postpartum back pain. Tummy tucks can help relieve this discomfort by taking stress off the abdominal muscles and back, helping to stabilize the core, and providing a better quality of life for the new mother.

Improved Vision

Drooping eyelids can impair an individual's vision, create watery or dry eyes, and make someone appear constantly tired, which can affect self-esteem.

Cosmetic treatments can help correct this, as can procedures that remove excess skin. This not only improves a person's vision; it can make them look younger and more alert, which may provide social and professional benefits.

Reduced Skin Irritation

Some individuals have an abundance of loose or excess skin, which can occur after giving birth or losing a significant amount of weight. Athenix patient Lugo, experienced the presence of an excessive amount of skin in her abdominal area after losing 160 pounds. 

Because of the excess skin, Lugo suffered from painful chafing and rubbing when she exercised, putting her continued weight loss and fitness in jeopardy. However, because of body contouring at Athenix, Lugo had almost 9 pounds of surplus skin removed and was able to continue her fitness journey, helping countless others on theirs. 

"Loose skin has been a part of my weight loss journey over five years," Lugo shares. "I realized no amount of exercise or nutrition could address the excess skin around my hips and stomach.

"After much deliberation and research, I'm so glad I made the personal decision to get my excess skin removed. Since my surgery over a year ago, I'm happier and more confident. I'm very pleased with the results and Athenix's care, expertise, and compassion throughout the whole process."

Improved Eating Habits

People who have experienced the physical benefits of cosmetic surgery and feel better about themselves emotionally are much less likely to overeat or binge. The increased pride they have in their appearance motivates them to take better care of themselves than they may have before their procedure, including eating healthier. 

Increased Fitness Levels

One of Athenix patient Lugo's biggest motivators for life change was her inability to physically interact with her young son. Because of her weight, she lacked the energy and stamina to get down on the floor and play with him for even a few minutes.

Plastic surgery helps many people, like Lugo, make increased physical activity and exercise levels a permanent part of their lifestyle. Procedures like liposuction, breast reduction surgery, and excess skin removal enable people to move more freely and without the physical pain they once experienced when working out. 

Improved Sex Life

Low self-esteem because of dissatisfaction with their appearance can diminish a person's sex drive, negatively impacting their relationship with their partner.

Procedures like breast augmentation or buttock enhancement can improve a patient's self-image and confidence levels, increasing their desire for intimacy.

A More Positive Outlook

One of the biggest benefits clients of Athenix enjoy is an improved outlook on life. People who feel good about themselves physically often achieve greater success in their personal, social, and professional lives. It's been proven that success is as much about attitude as it is about aptitude, and cosmetic surgery directly impacts attitude by improving self-esteem and self-confidence. 

A skilled cosmetic or plastic surgeon not only helps people feel good about their physical appearance, they also help patients get excited about writing the next chapter of their lives. A procedure or surgery that changes the body also changes the mind, the heart, and the spirit. 

Lugo is living proof.

"Athenix, thank you for simply being the organization you are," she gushes. "You've given me exactly what I've always wanted. A new start, a newfound confidence, and care that a person could only dream of!"

Every Athenix patient is a superstar, just like Lugo.