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Important Benefits of an Annual Well-Woman Exam
There are certain appointments that should be a top priority each year, and for women, this includes a well-woman exam. Here, we review seven key benefits of staying one step ahead of your reproductive health.
Jan 2nd, 2023

Why Is Belly Fat So Stubborn?

You’re cutting calories and doing endless crunches, but your belly continues to hold onto fat. It’s not your imagination — belly fat can be stubborn. Here’s why and what we can do to declare victory in the battle of the bulge.
Oct 4th, 2022

When To Consider Hormonal Birth Control
Whether you’re looking to prevent an unplanned pregnancy or you’re experiencing health issues that may benefit from a hormonal adjustment, hormonal birth control can serve many purposes. Here’s a look.
Sep 13th, 2022

Dialing Back the Years with Cosmetic Fillers
While we haven’t mastered traveling back in time, there are ways in which we can hit the reset button on aging skin. At the head of the list are cosmetic fillers, which can restore a more youthful appearance.
Aug 9th, 2022

4 Ways Lasers Can Enhance Your Natural Beauty
Laser technology has come a long way, and we’re now able to address very specific cosmetic concerns, safely and effectively. Here’s a look at four laser applications that can bring out the best in your appearance.
Jul 12th, 2022

Myths and Facts About At-Home Pregnancy Testing
Determining whether you’re pregnant has never been easier thanks to over-the-counter testing kits that promise near-perfect results. While these tests are generally accurate, there are some myths out there we want to debunk.
Jun 1st, 2022

Is TempSure Right for You?
You’re less than happy with wrinkles and sagging skin that you think are making you appear far older than you feel on the inside. Explore how you can fight back with our innovative TempSure® Envi system.
May 5th, 2022

Life After a Hysterectomy
You need a hysterectomy, and while you understand that you’ll no longer be able to have children, you wonder about other consequences. Here’s a look at what you can expect your life to look like after this procedure.
Apr 1st, 2022

The Earliest Signs of Pregnancy
The moment sperm fertilizes one of your eggs, it sets off a cascade of changes in your body, and some you may be able to recognize quite early on. Here’s a look at some of the more common signs of early pregnancy.
Mar 1st, 2022

What a Genetic Fetal Screening May Be Able To Tell You
There’s no such thing as a crystal ball when it comes to any pregnancy, but there are certain tests that we can perform if there are any concerns. Here’s a look at what genetic fetal screening may be able to tell you.
Feb 1st, 2022

5 Options for Contraception
There’s one thing you’re certain of: Now is not the time for having a child. With that decision made, you face a wide range of contraception options, so you may be wondering how to choose the right one. Let us help.
Jan 4th, 2022

Deciding on the Right IUD for You
The world of birth control can be very confusing given all the choices, but you’ve narrowed it down to an intrauterine device (IUD). Now, you have one last decision to make: choosing your IUD. Here’s what you should know.
Nov 16th, 2021

Ditch the Drugstore. Try Our Skin Care Products
You walk into your local pharmacy to find a product for your skin, but you’re overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices, not to mention product claims. We’ve already culled the products for, and we offer them here.
Oct 1st, 2021

Breastfeeding Tips for First-Time Moms
As you near the end of your pregnancy, you’re eager to meet your child and experience the nourishing bond that comes with breastfeeding. To help ease the experience, here are a few tips to get you started.
Aug 2nd, 2021

Everything You Should Know About Laser Skin Renewal
With each passing year, the damage to the skin on your face continues to pile up in the form of wrinkles, age spots, facial redness, and more. With our innovative laser skin renewal, we can hit the reset button.
Jul 21st, 2021

How Often Should I See My Gynecologist?
You're vigilant about keeping your hair cut and your teeth cleaned, and your reproductive health should be on the same strict schedule. Here’s a look at the many advantages of seeing your gynecologist regularly.
May 10th, 2021

How Long Do CoolSculpting® Results Last?
Are you tired of the seemingly endless battle against stubborn fat? Are you looking for a long-lasting solution? With CoolSculpting®, we can deliver results that last, but you need to do your part.
Apr 11th, 2021

5 Benefits of Cosmetic Fillers
It seems as if your skin sagged overnight, leaving you looking far more tired and older than you feel. If you want your skin to match your youthful spirit, there’s no quicker and easier a solution than cosmetic fillers.
Mar 17th, 2021

The Difference Between a Partial and Total Hysterectomy
There are times when your uterus presents more of a liability than an asset, which calls for removal of the organ. Thankfully, surgical techniques have come a long way, and we’re able to tailor the procedure to your needs.
Feb 10th, 2021

Explore Your Birth Control Options
When it comes to preventing an unwanted pregnancy, you have no shortage of options. Here, we explore the different approaches to birth control so that you can choose one that meets your goals and fits your lifestyle.
Jan 8th, 2021

Help for Your Crepey Skin
Do you wake in the morning to find that your skin seems to have crinkled overnight? If your skin doesn’t seem to bounce back as it used to, the good news is that we can breathe new life into crepey skin with our Sciton® laser.
Dec 2nd, 2020

Is an IUD Right For Me?
When it comes to preventing an unwanted pregnancy, you have many birth control options to choose from. To help you narrow down your choices, here’s a look at the advantages of the all-popular intrauterine device (IUD).
Nov 8th, 2020

Keep Your Summer Body Into the Fall With CoolSculpting®
You worked hard last winter to get swimsuit-ready, but you may have had a little too much fun in the sun this summer and let your guard down. If the pounds are creeping back in, we have the perfect solution with our CoolSculpting® system.
Oct 1st, 2020

How Laser Skin Renewal Can Revive Your Sun-Damaged Skin
As summer winds down, you may be left with fond memories of time spent with family as well as more unwelcome developments like damage to your skin. Here’s how we can erase the damage, leaving only the fond memories behind.
Sep 22nd, 2020

Tips for Boosting Your Vaginal Health This Summer
If you’re struggling with painful or uncomfortable sex because of poor vaginal health, the good news is that there are solutions. Here are a few tips that will help you take back control of your sexual health.
Aug 20th, 2020

How You Can Have a Smooth Summer Pregnancy
No matter what time of year, you want your pregnancy to go as smoothly as possible. Summertime does present some unique challenges, but none that can’t be overcome with the following tips.
Jul 28th, 2020

How Fillers Work to Instantly Make You Look Younger
It used to be that the most effective way to look younger was through surgery. Thanks to dermal fillers, we can restore youthful volume to your face in mere minutes, and you can get on with your day with a more youthful outlook — inside and out.
Jun 24th, 2020

Saggy Skin Around Elbows and Knees: How TempSure® Envi Can Help
While the effects that time has on your face may be the most visible, there are many areas on your body that can betray your age — namely your knees and elbows. With the warmer months on the way, here’s how we can tighten that telltale saggy skin.
Feb 1st, 2020

Advantages of Barrier Birth Control Methods
When it comes to preventing an unwanted pregnancy, the problem isn’t finding a birth control method. The problem is choosing the one that’s right for you. Here we explore the advantages of barrier birth control options.
Jan 2nd, 2020

What Can I Do About Crepey Skin?
Does your once toned and smooth skin now look more like wrinkled crepe paper? That may be a normal part of aging, but there are innovative laser tools that can restore a more youthful surface, and we have two of them at our practice.
Dec 1st, 2019

5 Reasons to Consider a Hysterectomy
Making the decision to irreversibly remove your uterus should never be taken lightly, but there are times when this reproductive organ may be more of a liability than an asset. In fact, here are five of them.
Nov 1st, 2019

Why Is Collagen so Important for Youthful Looking Skin?
There are a lot of things we take for granted in life and it’s only when they’re gone do we realize their importance. This can certainly be said of the collagen in your skin. Here’s what collagen does and how it affects aging.
Oct 1st, 2019

What If My Pregnancy Is High Risk?
Approximately every eight seconds, a new baby enters the world in the United States, after both normal and high-risk pregnancies. Here’s a look at how we handle high-risk pregnancies.
Sep 1st, 2019

How the SCITONⓇ Laser Works to Take Years Off Your Face
Lines and wrinkles come with age. In addition to sagging skin, you might have age spots and sun damage that make you look older. The SCITONⓇ laser system corrects skin imperfections and gives you a more youthful appearance.
Feb 7th, 2019

Not Loving Those Love Handles? Consider CoolSculpting
No one loves their love handles, muffin top, or double chin. If you want to erase your problem area permanently, CoolSculpting® does the job without surgery or downtime. Get a new body — and save this month with our summertime CoolSculpting special.
Aug 17th, 2018

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Annual Well-Woman Exam
“I’m not pregnant.” “I have normal periods, so why should I?” “I’m past menopause, so I don’t need to do that anymore.” There are plenty of excuses, but making sure you keep your well-woman appointment is important to your overall health.
Oct 17th, 2018