In a new bid to lose weight, dieters are opting to have a plastic patch sewn onto their tongue which makes eating solid food so painful that they’re forced to resort to a liquid diet. Launched in 2009 by plastic surgeon Nikolas Chugay, this procedure can help you to lose up to 30lbs in just one month, but not without its own set of side effects. The surgeon has warned that patients may find that their tongue swells after the procedure, and they may experience difficulty with speech after getting the patch fitted. The patch can only be worn for a maximum of a month, as the tissues in the tongue begin to grow over the patch if left for longer than this time. During this time, though, you can follow a liquid diet which enables you to limit your calorie intake to just 800 each day and supposedly still fulfills your nutritional needs.
The patch is the size of a postage stamp and is made from a plastic called marlex which is commonly used to repair hernias. The procedure currently costs $2,000 at the Los Angeles clinic, and has been performed on over 60 women since it’s launch in 2009. However, in Venezuela you can get the patch for just $150 – the clinic here has seen more than 900 clients a month opting for this drastic measure in a bid to shift the pounds. Many women feel that without willpower they are unable to lose weight effectively – this weight loss tool forces them to lose weight and offers results quickly. The painful effects of the patch though make it an extreme form diet trick, with some patients reporting that they find it difficult to move their tongue at all after the procedure. If you’re considering such a procedure, it is advised that you seek medical advice from your GP beforehand in order to ensure it is safe for your health.
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