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Strengthening Your Self-Esteem

A negative view of our own body or low self-esteem can have its roots in a single or various childhood experiences and reach its lowest point during adolescence or during a strong life change such as the breakdown of a relationship, loss of a job, or significant weight gain. Many people experience lack of confidence […]

History of Surgery: a profession thousands of years in the making

Technological innovations and medical research go hand-in-hand when it comes to developing new techniques or tools to treat patients and whichever condition or illness they might present. We can see this in the advancements made for physical therapy, in the development of new vaccines to treat emerging viruses, or in the creation of more efficient […]

How to Reverse Years of Bad Eating Habits

There’s always a point in our lives when we look back and wonder how certain circumstances would be if we had done something different. It could be our career path, a personal matter, or even an embarrassing situation; it could also be health related, with questions such as: What if I had stuck to this […]

Do Social Networks Affect Your Weight?

Obesity is one of the biggest health concerns in the United States and around the world. Its risks are wide and well-documented and it can be responsible for several diseases, different crises, like personal or financial ones, as well as relationship issues. The label “epidemic” has been placed on obesity because of the undeniable fact […]

Breast Augmentation and its Recovery Process

There are many reasons why people decide to undergo a certain type of surgery; it could be out of necessity to address a medical problem; others decide to get reconstructive surgery to correct birth defects or any other physical aspect that was altered due to trauma, while some turn to cosmetic surgery to enhance their […]

Liposuction Aftercare Process

One of the most common surgeries to date is the liposuction, whether it’s for reconstructive or cosmetic reasons, many patients are interested in this type of surgery because of what the procedure entails. It can be performed alone or as a complementary surgery to the abdominoplasty, also known as the tummy tuck, to give the […]

Post-Bariatric Surgery Hair Loss: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It

The goal of bariatric surgery is to help patients achieve their weight loss goals and address health concerns that may be hindering their quality of life. Each procedure is different and they can be divided into two categories: restrictive and malabsorptive. The first category includes those procedures that limit the stomach’s food intake, such as […]

Makeup After Rhinoplasty: How Long Should You Wait

The rhinoplasty, better known as a nose job, is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries and there are many reasons why both men and women choose to undergo this specific procedure. One of the main reasons is for cosmetic enhancement, meaning that the patient is unhappy or uncomfortable with their nose, so they choose […]

Lifestyle Changes: How to Get Started

No matter the circumstance, change is always hard and we’ve all experienced it. It can vary from moving to a new place, changing jobs, or leaving old habits behind. When it comes to making healthier choices, there are many factors that can push us toward these lifestyle changes and while the initial rush of motivation […]

How to Find a Bariatric Surgeon

Bariatric surgery has the potential to change or save your life. After your journey, you will not only lose the excess fat that has caused you so much physical hardship, but the risk of developing obesity related diseases will also decrease considerably. In fact, one of the main reasons people choose to undergo bariatric surgery […]

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Dr. Pompa is a member of several distinguished organizations, where she attends meetings regularly and serves as faculty at:

  • Mexican Association of General Surgery
  • Mexican College of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • American Association of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic diseases as an international member
  • International Bariatric Club
  • Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • French Society for Digestive Surgery
  • American Diabetes Association
  • Harvard Alumnin Association

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