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Menopause marks a transformative phase in a woman’s life, but it can also bring a host of unexpected mood shifts.

Is your body summer ready? Summer will be upon us soon, and getting ourselves ready needs to start now! Whether you need to focus on overall weight loss, or focused fat burn and muscle build, our body experts can customize a specific treatment plan for you. Maintaining a healthy diet as well as daily exercise is always recommended with any of our treatment programs. WHAT IS EMSCULPT NEO? EmSculpt Neo burns fat and builds muscle using targeted application of high-intensity foc

Skin Cancer Prevention Tips With summer approaching, it’s the best time to remember how to check for skin cancers. Taking care of your skin might be the most important thing you do all summer. Skin cancer is amazingly prevalent; one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. No matter what your skin color, you have to check your skin regularly for signs of skin cancer. The first place to check is any area that is sun-exposed: your face, neck, ears, hands

A common question around Botox is how old do you have to be to get Botox, or when should you start Botox for best results.

Laser resurfacing for skin is one of the most effective ways to treat a whole host of aging skin signs. This procedure removes layers of the surface of the skin and can heat deeper layers of the skin as well. But there are actually several options when considering laser resurfacing. Let’s look at some of the options and how they are different. TYPES OF LASER RESURFACING Skin lasers can be divided up in a variety of ways. First we can consider how the laser creates an inju

It's the new year, so you, like many others, may be thinking about resolutions to get your body back in shape. Anyone interested in burning fat, building muscle, and sculpting their body should consider Emsculpt Neo treatment. It’s the only cosmetic procedure of its kind currently approved by the FDA that burns fat and builds muscle at the same time. It’s so safe and effective that millions of people rush to have the procedure every year to continue looking and feeling their

You’re not a teenager anymore, but your skin is breaking out as if you just celebrated your sweet sixteen. There could be a couple of reasons why you are dealing with acne in adulthood. If you have suffered from acne, you probably heard about chemical peels at some point. We have received many questions from patients who had little idea if a chemical peel could help them overcome their acne problems. Here, I shed more light on some acne myths, and share a few great tips on h

Laser hair reduction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. This FDA-approved treatment has come a long way in terms of its laser hair removal effectiveness and impact. But do these treatment result in permanent hair removal? The jury is divided, although the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) claims laser hair removal results are permanent “on most parts of the body.” The procedure may not be as long-lasting on parts that experien

Endorphins, Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin and how they affect your mood

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ULTRASOUND THERAPY Ultrasound therapy is a safe, non-invasive therapy using sound waves. It has been used in medicine as a diagnostic test. The sound waves are sent into the body, bounce off certain structures, and return to the device, which converts them into an image. In this way, physicians can visualize soft tissues without radiation or invasive tests. Unfocused beams of ultrasound have been used since the 1950s for different forms of treatment. So

It’s all over magazine articles, social media, and podcasts. The vagina is a hot topic! There are many providers offering some type of “vaginal rejuvenation” service. What does vaginal rejuvenation really mean, and who needs it? Read on for the truth from a pelvic floor and vaginal health specialist. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE VAGINA? Just like our tissue or skin anywhere on the body, the vagina goes through changes as we age. Pressure from pregnancy and vaginal delivery can ca

The Battle of Body Contouring Body contouring has been a trend in the beauty and fitness world for quite some time. It certainly makes sense why such treatments are so popular– there are many body-shaping treatments out there that boast tangible results without the need for surgery or recovery time. That means there are significantly fewer risks involved. But is it too good to be true? According to many reviews out there, there are two non-surgical body contouring treatment p

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In 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) released a study claiming that hormone replacement therapy increased the risk of breast cancer in women. Almost overnight, the use of HRT dropped significantly, leaving many women with few alternatives for managing their menopausal symptoms. In the twenty plus years since the release of this study, what have we learned? Is there new information? This is the topic I discuss with both patients and physicians the most! WHI STUDY Phys

Spring is finally here! Flower blooming, trees growing, sun shining! It’s a time of renewal, so here are the best 5 ways for you to ring in spring! REVEAL YOUR BEST SKIN Winter weather can dull skin, piling up unhealthy layers which absorb, rather than reflect, light off our skin. A series of Chemical Peels will remove drab layers to reveal your natural amazing skin beneath! Chemical peels are a great way for patients with all skin types to reduce acne, remove pigmentation,