Author Archives: Dr. Samuel J. Beran

GLP-1 Medications: Separating the Facts from the Hype

You can hardly turn on the television, scroll through social media, or read a magazine [...]

AI Faces, Unrealistic Expectations, and the Truth About Plastic Surgery

A recent article in Business Insider explored a growing trend that many plastic surgeons are [...]

Beyond the Scale

Why I Believe Weight Loss Is About More Than Losing Weight If I asked you [...]

Part 9 – Maintaining Results After Weight Loss Medications

Maintaining weight loss requires long-term commitment. Dr. Samuel Beran has created a 9-part education series [...]

Part 8 – The Emotional Side of Rapid Weight Loss

Weight loss brings emotional as well as physical changes. Dr. Samuel Beran has created a [...]

Part 7 – Ozempic Butt: Why Weight Loss Changes Body Proportions

Rapid weight loss can alter body proportions, including the shape of the buttocks. Dr. Samuel [...]

Part 6 – Why Weight Loss Doesn’t Always Mean Body Definition

Weight loss may reduce both fat and muscle, which can affect body definition and tone. [...]

Part 5 – When Is the Right Time to Consider Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss?

Timing plays a critical role in achieving optimal results after weight loss. Dr. Samuel Beran [...]

Part 4 – Loose Skin After Weight Loss: When Non-Surgical Treatments Work-and When They Don’t

Significant weight loss can leave excess or loose skin when elasticity is stretched beyond its [...]

Part 3 – Face vs Body Weight Loss: Why the Face Ages Faster

The face responds differently to weight loss than the body.  Dr. Samuel Beran has created [...]