Tongue Patch Diet

Tongue Patch Diet is a weight loss fad diet that involves attaching a patch to the top of the tongue. The patch makes eating solid food painful, encouraging the person to consume only liquids. The diet is controversial and has been criticized for being unhealthy and dangerous.

History

The Tongue Patch Diet was developed by Dr. Nikolas Chugay in 2009. Chugay, a plastic surgeon based in Beverly Hills, California, claims that the diet can help people lose up to 30 pounds in one month. The diet is also known as the "Miracle Patch" diet or the "Weight Reduction Patch" diet.

Procedure

The procedure involves attaching a patch to the top of the tongue using six stitches. The patch is made from marlex, a type of plastic commonly used in hernia repair. The patch makes eating solid food painful, encouraging the person to consume only liquids. The patch is removed after one month.

Criticism

The Tongue Patch Diet has been criticized by medical professionals for being unhealthy and dangerous. Critics argue that the diet promotes rapid weight loss, which can lead to serious health problems such as gallstones, malnutrition, and dehydration. The diet has also been criticized for promoting unhealthy eating habits and for being a form of body mutilation.

See also

• Fad diet
• Weight loss
• Plastic surgery

References

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