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    4-D ULTRASOUND

    4-D ULTRASOUND

    Wendy Denmead couldn't believe her eyes during her most recent obstetrician visit. “With the 4-d ultrasound, it's like you're peeking right inside the womb. Wendy was truly able to get up close and personal with her baby, watching its every move... (Read more about 4-D ULTRASOUND)

    5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned

    5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned

    It's that time of year again. Summers here, and most people can't wait to enjoy the beach, the pool, and backyard barbeques. Summer's great- but all that time outdoors means a lot more sun exposure. While it'ss nice and actually healthy to get... (Read more about 5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned)

    8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy

    8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy

    Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise. It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and... (Read more about 8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy)

    AIR POLLUTION

    AIR POLLUTION

    For a pregnant woman, perhaps the city is not the best place to be. A new National Institutes of Health study shows the polluted air in the inner city is definitely affecting unborn babies, causing DNA damage while they are still in the womb.... (Read more about AIR POLLUTION)

    Anti-Depressants and Pregnancy

    Anti-Depressants and Pregnancy

    Even though many don’t want to talk about it, depression is a very common problem---major depression affects 20% of American women at some point in their lives. So when a woman becomes pregnant, is it safe to take an antidepressant? The... (Read more about Anti-Depressants and Pregnancy)

    BEAUTY GUIDE FOR PREGNANT MOMS

    BEAUTY GUIDE FOR PREGNANT MOMS

    “I am still worried about how the baby is developing,” says expectant mom, Lori Minkin. Lori is 5 months pregnant. Like all expectant moms, she is concerned that her baby is growing and is healthy. Before becoming pregnant Lori regularly hit... (Read more about BEAUTY GUIDE FOR PREGNANT MOMS)

    BREAST ULTRASOUND

    BREAST ULTRASOUND

    37 year old Michelle Michaels is taking every precaution to protect herself against breast cancer. “My mother had inflammatory breast cancer three years ago, and my grandmother had breast cancer at 38, so I’m considered high, high risk,” says... (Read more about BREAST ULTRASOUND)

    Birth Control Options

    It’s back on the road again for 31 year old Jill Pearson. Jill, a technology trainer, travels extensively for work, but, monthly painful periods which included crushing migraines, were making her business trips unbearable. She decided to try... (Read more about Birth Control Options)

    Birth Control Options and Myths

    Birth Control Options and Myths

    Gilian Behar is busy planning for her October wedding. Theres the gown, the catering hall, flowers and the choosing of birth control. I feel like I cant get pregnant now, says Gilian. Gilian and her fiance, Larson, definitely want a family one... (Read more about Birth Control Options and Myths)

    CALCIUM AND PMS

    CALCIUM AND PMS

    It’s a problem that affects ten to twenty percent of women, and many of the people close to them: PMS. Now, a natural way—calcium--which can reduce symptom severity has been shown to also prevent the development of PMS in the first place.... (Read more about CALCIUM AND PMS)

    CERVICAL CANCER BIO-PROBE

    CERVICAL CANCER BIO-PROBE

    Natalie is grateful that she listened to her body. It helped doctors in her cervical cancer detection and treatment. “I had one missed period and for me that wasn’t normal, so I went to the doctor,” says Natalie. A pap smear revealed that at... (Read more about CERVICAL CANCER BIO-PROBE)

    CLOTTING PROTEINS AND PREGNANCY

    CLOTTING PROTEINS AND PREGNANCY

    Researchers at Yale University have identified proteins in the blood that play a significant role in miscarriages, preterm delivery, and other common problems in pregnancy. This has to do with low levels of clotting proteins called protein z and... (Read more about CLOTTING PROTEINS AND PREGNANCY)

    CONDOM CONCERNS

    CONDOM CONCERNS

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the battle towards prevention of sexually transmitted diseases needs to move front and center. Sexually transmitted disease prevention is a crucial issue, particularly since the rates of... (Read more about CONDOM CONCERNS)

    Cervical Cancer Vaccine

    Cervical Cancer Vaccine

    There is a medical breakthrough tonight in the prevention of cervical cancer. A major drug company has announced its experimental cervical cancer vaccine is highly effective. This cervical cancer vaccine, which is not the only one in... (Read more about Cervical Cancer Vaccine)

    Cervical Cancer and Miracle Baby

    Cervical Cancer and Miracle Baby

    29 year old Melissa Gilbert received the ultimate gift on Valentine’s Day. Her daughter Kendal Grace entered the world. But, just two years ago, holding her own baby, seemed like an impossibility. A pap smear revealed she had cervical cancer.... (Read more about Cervical Cancer and Miracle Baby)

    Clinton's stand on Plan B

    Clinton's stand on Plan B

    Perhaps the best way to make a “no”—as in not a yes decision, is, in fact, to make no decision—preventing the yes vote from ever happening. Many are arguing that’s been the tactic of the FDA over the past two years with regard to making... (Read more about Clinton's stand on Plan B)

    DOWN SYNDROME TEST

    DOWN SYNDROME TEST

    A new Down syndrome test may help ease the fears of pregnant women about Down syndrome and other genetic disorders. It’s actually two tests, one at-home and another at the woman’s doctor’s office. The key is that the new Down syndrome test can be... (Read more about DOWN SYNDROME TEST)

    Depo Provera

    Depo Provera

    Depro Provera is a birth control injection that a woman get every 3 months. It consists of a synthetic form of the female hormone progesterone. (Read more about Depo Provera)

    Diabetes and Pregnancy

    Diabetes and Pregnancy

    Labor and delivery is not uncharted territory for 38 year old Karen Asar, she’s mom to six year old Ben and four year old Lucas and is due any day now with baby number three. But, unlike her prior pregnancies, Karen developed gestational diabetes... (Read more about Diabetes and Pregnancy)

    EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION STUDY

    EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION STUDY

    It’s one of the most controversial medical issues: the use of the morning after pill as en emergency contraception method to prevent pregnancy. There is significant opposition to the drug treatment designed as an emergency contraception method, to... (Read more about EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION STUDY)

    ETHNIC DISPARITIES

    ETHNIC DISPARITIES

    It is clear, with regard to the healthcare of Americans, that the haves and have-nots are often defined by ethnic backgrounds. Now a major medical organization has issued new guidelines to help correct the problem of ethnic disparities in healthcare. (Read more about ETHNIC DISPARITIES)

    EXERCISE STUDY

    EXERCISE STUDY

    With dieting being the most commonly adopted method to lose weight, many of us refrain from taking up exercise. For people who are markedly overweight, it can be difficult to start an exercise program. But, the latest data shows the combination of... (Read more about EXERCISE STUDY)

    Endometriosis

    Endometriosis

    No one knows exactly what causes endometriosis, but over the years many theories have been advanced. Endometriosis affects 90 million women worldwide and about 12 million in the United States. (Read more about Endometriosis)

    Estrogen Okay for Some

    Estrogen Okay for Some

    There’s good news tonight for some women who want to use estrogen during and after the menopause. In those women have had their uterus’ removed, but only in these women, it appears----even after seven years of treatment with estrogen—using this... (Read more about Estrogen Okay for Some)

    Exercise Reduces Menopausal Symptoms

    Exercise Reduces Menopausal Symptoms

    Natural therapies are becoming increasingly popular among menopausal women seeking to ease their symptoms. A study published in the latest issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention found that a simple, brisk walking routine can reduce... (Read more about Exercise Reduces Menopausal Symptoms)

    FDA Approves New Contraceptive Pill Lybrel

    FDA Approves New Contraceptive Pill Lybrel

    The FDA approves an oral contraceptive that also eliminates menstruation. Wyeth's oral contraceptive Lybrel is now approved by the FDA to eliminate monthly menstrual periods. The drug has a lower level of synthetic hormones than other oral... (Read more about FDA Approves New Contraceptive Pill Lybrel)

    FEMALE HORMONES AND VASCULAR DISEASE

    FEMALE HORMONES AND VASCULAR DISEASE

    There’s good news and bad news surrounding birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy. While one new study reinforces previous findings that estrogen and progesterone hormones together increase blood clot risk, another shows birth... (Read more about FEMALE HORMONES AND VASCULAR DISEASE)

    HISPANICS AND OSTEOPOROSIS

    HISPANICS AND OSTEOPOROSIS

    Hispanics are the nation’s largest minority group, and they are also the fastest growing group, accounting for about half of the growth in the U.S. population since 2000. Thus Hispanic healthcare is an increasing concern that a lot of doctors are... (Read more about HISPANICS AND OSTEOPOROSIS)

    HIV GEL SPECIAL REPORT

    HIV GEL SPECIAL REPORT

    In recent years the scientific community has made big strides in the treatment of AIDS, meeting with considerable success in holding off progression of the disease. Now some researchers are focusing their fight on HIV prevention. As the fight... (Read more about HIV GEL SPECIAL REPORT)

    HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

    HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

    As a nurse, Maura Sakovich did extensive research on hormone replacement therapy and the side effects of hormone replacement therapy, to find out how she could get relief once she hit menopause. “There are usually 5 hormones involved- estrogen,... (Read more about HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY)

    HOT FLASHES TREATMENT

    HOT FLASHES TREATMENT

    Hot flashes are an unpleasant part of menopause that affects nearly all women in the US. Now new research shows a simple and natural way to reduce the frequency of hot flashes. With all the news and studies concerning estrogen and how it is a... (Read more about HOT FLASHES TREATMENT)

    Health Wrap Up

    Health Wrap Up

    According to a new national survey, married women are more likely to have sexual difficulties than either single women or married men. Women were significantly more likely than men to say that they had experienced a short or longer term problem... (Read more about Health Wrap Up)

    Health Wrap: Reports on Snoring, Fetuses and Pain, Forgetfulness and Baseball

    Health Wrap: Reports on Snoring, Fetuses and Pain, Forgetfulness and Baseball

    A new study finds that habitual snoring in women is strongly tied to body mass index—a marker of fatness-- and age. Overall, 7.6 percent of women snore. The frequency of snoring reaches its peak in women ages 50 to 59. Frequent snoring was... (Read more about Health Wrap: Reports on Snoring, Fetuses and Pain, Forgetfulness and Baseball)

    Healthwrap - Dementia, SIDS, Breast Cancer

    Healthwrap - Dementia, SIDS, Breast Cancer

    According to new research in the medical journal the lancet, the number of people that have dementia--the common form is Alzheimer’s disease--is going to double every twenty years. Given that 24 million worldwide have dementia today, that... (Read more about Healthwrap - Dementia, SIDS, Breast Cancer)

    How the Y Chromosome Drives Evolution

    How the Y Chromosome Drives Evolution

    Dr. Marianne Legato explains that the male "Y chromosome", which at one point was called a wasteland, has genes responsible for the "housekeeping issues" in tissues. It's not just dedicated exclusively to male fertility and determining the male... (Read more about How the Y Chromosome Drives Evolution)

    In Vitro Fertilization

    In Vitro Fertilization

    Today, thanks to the miracle of science, thousands of couples desperately wanting children, who can't conceive naturally, are able to become parents. "In the in vitro fertilization process women are given hormonal treatments to try to... (Read more about In Vitro Fertilization)

    LABOR AND EPIDURALS

    LABOR AND EPIDURALS

    Michelle Haziza is overwhelmed with joy at the arrival of her baby boy. But, at first, during the early stages of labor, she was overwhelmed with pain. “The pain was just so bad, it was unbearable, that I couldn’t handle it,” says Michelle. As a... (Read more about LABOR AND EPIDURALS)

    MATERNAL AGE

    MATERNAL AGE

    What is the maximum possible maternal age, after which having a baby is simply out of the question? This is the question being raised in a major medical journal, especially in light of advanced maternal ages among women. More and more women are... (Read more about MATERNAL AGE)

    MENSTRUAL MIGRAINE TREATMENT

    MENSTRUAL MIGRAINE TREATMENT

    There is new research tonight that provides powerful evidence of a treatment that works to prevent menstrual migraines in many women. Approximately half of all women who seek clinical treatment for migraines have reported an association between... (Read more about MENSTRUAL MIGRAINE TREATMENT)

    MERCURY POISIONING

    Are pollutants in our air causing many of our children to become mentally retarded? According to new research released today, the U.S. is losing billions of dollars each year due to the impact of mercury poisoning on brain development. There... (Read more about MERCURY POISIONING)

    Mammogram

    Mammogram

    A mammogram is a special type of X-Ray that allows doctors to visualize the breast tissue. The mammography machine compresses the breast and this will cause some discomfort. (Read more about Mammogram)

    Menstrual Cramps

    Menstrual Cramps

    When you have your menstrual period, you may get mild to bad menstrual cramps or pain in your abdomen or back. You may also have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, a headache, or lightheadedness. Some or all of these problems may start a... (Read more about Menstrual Cramps)

    NEW DIABETIC GUIDELINES

    NEW DIABETIC GUIDELINES

    There are important new diabetes guidelines just released that instruct most Type 2 diabetics to take cholesterol-lowering medication. The goal is to cut down on their risk for heart attacks and strokes, common killers in this patient population.... (Read more about NEW DIABETIC GUIDELINES)

    NEW OVARIAN CANCER DETECTION

    NEW OVARIAN CANCER DETECTION

    Nearly 4 years ago, Janice Paulshock’s world came crashing down when she learnt that she had ovarian cancer. “I was completely shocked. At that time my husband was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and I thought, this can’t happen to us, we have... (Read more about NEW OVARIAN CANCER DETECTION)

    New Ovarian Cancer Treatment

    New Ovarian Cancer Treatment

    There’s new hope for ovarian cancer patients. Doctors are saying that giving chemo through the abdomen rather than through the vein should now be the way many ovarian cancer patients are treated. This is actually an old method to deliver... (Read more about New Ovarian Cancer Treatment)

    Ovarian and Dementia Risk

    Ovarian and Dementia Risk

    Many women have to face a very difficult decision to electively remove their ovaries because of an inherited ovarian cancer risk. But now the findings of new research are making that decision a bit more difficult. Mayo Clinic researchers... (Read more about Ovarian and Dementia Risk)

    PAINFUL PERIODS

    PAINFUL PERIODS

    Can high levels of stress increase the risk of having painful periods? New research by Chicago researchers says it can. Jessica Lindstrom is 27 years old, and although she’s totally healthy, sometimes her body turns on her at the time of the... (Read more about PAINFUL PERIODS)

    PERMANENT BIRTH CONTROL

    PERMANENT BIRTH CONTROL

    Many women are looking at permanent birth control methods that do not entail intensive surgical procedures. 35 year old Laura Katz is the proud mother of three children and she wants it to remain that way. “I’m so done having kids. I’m at my max.... (Read more about PERMANENT BIRTH CONTROL)

    POSTOPERATIVE NAUSEA

    POSTOPERATIVE NAUSEA

    A new study just released looks at a problem that affects millions of people going for surgery each year—postoperative nausea and vomiting. This research tested a variety of different regimens, altering the combinations of anesthetics, pain... (Read more about POSTOPERATIVE NAUSEA)

    PREEMIES HEALTH RISK

    PREEMIES HEALTH RISK

    Every minute, a baby is born prematurely. Many of these babies are of extremely low birth weight. Now, new research shows infections which are common in these infants are associated with poor development overall. (Read more about PREEMIES HEALTH RISK)

    PREMATURITY AND DEVELOPMENT

    PREMATURITY AND DEVELOPMENT

    A study just released shows many will have developmental issues that play out during the school years. This is an example of how technology and medical advances have improved outcomes but created new sets of problems. More and more children who... (Read more about PREMATURITY AND DEVELOPMENT)

    Pesticides Found in Pregnant Women

    Pesticides Found in Pregnant Women

    Researchers have found the presence of numerous harmful pesticides in the placentas of pregnant women. According to a study by the University of Granada, fifteen different substances linked to pesticides have been found in pregnant women.... (Read more about Pesticides Found in Pregnant Women)

    Plan B Fall-out

    Plan B Fall-out

    There continues to be response and fallout as a result of a congressional investigation into the FDA’s rejection of allowing the Plan B morning after pill to be sold over the counter without a prescription. There are several issues which need... (Read more about Plan B Fall-out)

    Plan B OTC Revisted

    Plan B OTC Revisted

    For years the movement of the Plan B drug to over the counter status has been a controversial issue, but in 2003 the FDA made their first step towards making the change. One of their advisory panels voted 23 to 4 in favor of making the drug... (Read more about Plan B OTC Revisted)

    Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding

    Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding

    Breastfeeding can counter the effects of depression in new mothers. Studies published in the International Breastfeeding Journal, conducted by University of New Hampshire researcher Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, has found evidence supporting a... (Read more about Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding)

    Prematurity Awareness

    Prematurity Awareness

    There’s a one in eight chance that if you’re having a baby, you will delivery prematurely. This staggering statistic is the reason why today is Prematurity Awareness Day. The goal: help women learn how to protect themselves and their unborn... (Read more about Prematurity Awareness)

    RICE FIBROID PROCEDURE

    RICE FIBROID PROCEDURE

    National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, who was nominated by President Bush Tuesday to be the next Secretary of State, underwent a minor non-surgical procedure Friday for a problem called uterine fibroids. (Read more about RICE FIBROID PROCEDURE)

    Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems

    Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems

    A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how... (Read more about Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems)

    Reyes Disease

    Reyes Disease

    Reyes disease is a early childhood disease which can strike without warning. It only affects children 12 years and under. All internal organs can be affected. (Read more about Reyes Disease)

    STRESS AND INFERTILITY

    STRESS AND INFERTILITY

    Are stress and infertility linked? Is the ability to conceive impacted by the pressures that people have to deal with in their daily lives? At the age of 36 Deborah Horskey was faced with a brutal reality. Her biological clock had been fast... (Read more about STRESS AND INFERTILITY)

    STROKE PFO IMPLANT STUDY

    STROKE PFO IMPLANT STUDY

    A year ago, Orhan Sarki’s incapacitating migraines started. And just a few weeks ago, he blacked out at work. “I am 36 years old, married, three children. Health-wise, medical history-wise, I’ve had a fairly healthy life so far,” says Orhan.... (Read more about STROKE PFO IMPLANT STUDY)

    Weight Gain in Postmenopausal Woman and the Risk of Breast Cancer

    Well, if you need a reason to lose weight and get into shape, here is a new motivation in the form of a health warning for women: being overweight increases one’s risk of developing breast cancer. The latest study, in the journal of the... (Read more about Weight Gain in Postmenopausal Woman and the Risk of Breast Cancer)

    What is Cancer and How it is Caused

    What is Cancer and How it is Caused

    Cancer is a term used to describe a group of illnesses all having certain common characteristics. There are over 200 different types of cancer and all have a specific name, treatment and a chance of being cured. The human body is made of organs,... (Read more about What is Cancer and How it is Caused)

    What is Cancer?

    What is Cancer?

    By Dr. Chitti Moorthy -Director, Departments of Radiation Medicine and Radiology, New York Medical College, Valhalla , NY The cause of cancer lies deep within the building blocks of a person's cells (genes and DNA). If these blocks become... (Read more about What is Cancer?)

    What is Carotid Stenosis?

    What is Carotid Stenosis?

    Dr. Sateesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses "What is Carotid Stenosis?", the treatments, who should be screened and future developments, such as new stenting techniques. (Read more about What is Carotid Stenosis?)

    What is Gastroenterology?

    What is Gastroenterology?

    Video: Dr. Jonathan Cohen of the Concorde Medical Group discusses Gastroenterology. Gastroenterology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the digestive tract - from the mouth to the anus. Gastroenterolgy studies the functioning and... (Read more about What is Gastroenterology?)

    Winterizing Your Skin

    Winterizing Your Skin

    Once autumn arrives, Michael Panella can be found spending a lot of time outdoors. He loves taking on home projects that allow him to work in his back yard. But, the dropping temperature causes Michael’s rosacea, a flushing and redness of the... (Read more about Winterizing Your Skin)

    Women & Heart Centers

    “My grandmother died at 67 of heart disease and she was a diabetic, my mother died at 59 from heart disease, my sister who was two years older than me died at 51 from heart disease, my oldest sister who is five years older than me had her first... (Read more about Women & Heart Centers)

    Women in Red Attract Men More

    Women in Red Attract Men More

    In a study that has powerful implications for dating, the fashion industry, product design and marketing, the color red was shown to distinctly boost men's attraction to the opposite sex. "It's fascinating to find that something as ubiquitous as... (Read more about Women in Red Attract Men More)

    Women, Obesity Rates, and the Fountain of Youth

    Women, Obesity Rates, and the Fountain of Youth

    The fattening of America is so out there, so obvious, the question has become how do we get the message that we need to reverse the trend? Perhaps, the message is sinking in, at least among women. New research released by the CDC shows,... (Read more about Women, Obesity Rates, and the Fountain of Youth)

    Work Stress and Metabolic Syndrome

    Work Stress and Metabolic Syndrome

    It would make sense at first glance that workplace stress leads to heart disease--no surprise, right? But the latest research shows chronic stress at work can also leads to diabetes--and that--raises eyebrows. “Deadlines, they ask you... (Read more about Work Stress and Metabolic Syndrome)

    Worst Allergy Season Ever!

    Worst Allergy Season Ever!

    You know, every year at this time, we talk about pollen counts and every year they always sound high. And it seems almost every year we’re saying this year is a bad allergy year. But this year really is a horrible year for allergies. In... (Read more about Worst Allergy Season Ever!)

    YOUNG SMOKERS

    YOUNG SMOKERS

    Most people would npt consider a 35 year old a likely candidate for serious heart trouble, even if she is a young smoker. But new research shows that young smokers between 35 and 39 are at a significantly higher risk of heart attacks than their... (Read more about YOUNG SMOKERS)

    Forehead Lift Southwest Houston, Texas

     Premier Plastic Surgery Group

    Premier Plastic Surgery Group

    Premier Plastic Surgery Group
    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    As time passes, there are bound to be traces of it on our bodies, whether it be wrinkles, spots, or any other mark on our bodies. For lines and wrinkles in the forehead, a simple cosmetic procedure can smooth the creases in your brow and have you looking just as young and full of energy as you feel inside. For a forehead lift in Southwest Houston, Texas, call on the experts at Premier Plastic Surgery Group and their years of plastic surgery experience.

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    Body Contouring Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

     Premier Plastic Surgery Group

    Premier Plastic Surgery Group

    Premier Plastic Surgery Group
    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Do you look at yourself in the mirror and see the shape of a person that you don't want to be? Perhaps you are encumbered by intractable baby weight or are recovering from an injury that limits your mobility. If excessive weight is standing between you and happiness then body contouring surgery can clear away the obstacles to your dreams. Body Contouring can provide for you what the past has denied you. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group of Southwest Houston, Texas provides safe, effective and affordable body contouring surgery to anyone who needs it.

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    Women's Health Care Reno, Nevada

    Dr. Frank Shallenberger

    Dr. Frank Shallenberger

    Nevada Center for Alternative & Anti-Aging Medicine
    1231 Country Club Drive
    Carson City, NV 89703
    Call 888-729-1761

    You've heard the words- mammogram, osteoporosis, breast cancer- but you've always been healthy. However, the effects of breast cancer and bone loss are potentially devastating and preventative healthcare has become more effective than ever. The Nevada Center of Alternative & Anti-Aging Medicine in the Reno, Nevada area, offers a comprehensive approach to women's health care.

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    Face Lift Southwest Houston, Texas

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    Premier Plastic Surgery Group

    Premier Plastic Surgery Group
    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    For the modern individual, it's very important to look as good as you feel each day, and signs of aging working their way on our faces in the form of wrinkles, folds and lines can affect the way a person sees him/herself. You just want to erase those signs because it doesn't match the youth you feel inside. At Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Southwest Houston, Texas, you can depend on finding a cosmetic surgeon that can help those frustrating lines vanish using techniques like a face lift.

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    Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Have you or a loved one recently lost large amount of weight? Is extra skin getting in the way of your firm and trim look? The team at Premier Plastic Surgery commends the hard work through the weight loss battle. If extra loose and flabby skin is covering up your new body, post bariatric plastic surgery can help. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD understands how important it is to put your best look forward each day. With two decades of experience with cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, you are in the hands of a surgeon with the skill and expertise to bring out your best. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group provides services to those in the Southwest Houston, Texas area.

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    Post Bariatric Rejuvenation Southwest Houston, Texas

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    Premier Plastic Surgery Group
    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Is flabby and stretchy skin masking your firm and trim body? Does overly loose skin often get irritated during everyday activities? If you or a loved one recently lost large amounts of weight, post bariatric rejuvenation can help uncover the fitter and firmer you. At Premier Plastic Surgery, they know how difficult finding the right surgeon can be. They offer two surgeons, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry killyon, MD, with decades of experience with reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. Don't let all you hard work throughout the weight loss battle stay hidden. Those in the Houston, Texas area contact the Premier Plastic Surgery Group today.

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    Cosmetic Breast Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Are you unsatisfied with the appearance of your breasts as the years go by or after your pregnancy? If you or a loved one is looking for ways to enhance your breasts through cosmetic breast surgery, then you should consider the Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Southwest Houston, Texas. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD offers cosmetic procedures so that you can feel and look younger, and return to the type of body you want.

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    Laser Tattoo Removal for Men and Women Southwest Houston, Texas

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    Premier Plastic Surgery Group

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Do you have a tattoo that you can't stand? Is it the name of an ex-lover or is it the type of tattoo you regret getting? Well there is a center for Laser Tattoo Removal for Men and Women in the Southwest Houston, Texas area. At the Premier Plastic Surgery Group, Reginald C. Buford, M.D., P.A. and Garry W. Killyon, M.D., F.A.C.S. will help to truly revolutionize your skin with some of the latest minimally invasive techniques.

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    Cosmetic Breast Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

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    Premier Plastic Surgery Group

    Premier Plastic Surgery Group
    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    If you feel that a sumptuous, curvaceous bust line will bring out a more content and confident you, Premier Plastic Surgery can help. With capable, caring and talented cosmetic surgery professionals at their service, the Premier Plastic Surgery Group is dedicated to helping women realize their dreams of confidence and beauty, in the Southwest Houston, Texas area.

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    Liposuction Southwest Houston, Texas

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    Premier Plastic Surgery Group

    Premier Plastic Surgery Group
    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Sometimes, fat deposits are stubborn and don't respond to the hard work we put in to dieting and exercising. Sometimes we need outside help to put us over the top and get in the shape we have envisioned for ourselves. Cosmetic surgery procedures like liposuction go a long way to helping people realize their goals, and Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Southwest Houston, Texas wants to help you.

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    Collagen Injections Southwest Houston, Texas

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Are minor imperfections throwing your facial harmony off balance? Looking for away to remove undue stress and aging? Collagen injections are a safe, quick and easy way counteract wrinkles, creases, crow's feet, and acne scars without the need of expensive and complex surgery. However, finding the right group of surgeons to provide you with all treatment options is vital to getting the results you desire. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group, led by Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon, MD provides the Southwest Houston, Texas area with excellent cosmetic and rejuvenative procedures. If you or a loved one is looking for way to restore and enhance their appearance contact Premier Plastic Surgery today.

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    Laser Hair Removal Southwest Houston, Texas

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Are a few seemingly random hairs detracting from your appearance? Tired of the embarrassment of having unwanted hairs where everyone can see them? Thanks to advances in the past decade, laser hair removal can remove virtually any type of unwanted hairs safely and effectively. At Premier Plastic Surgery Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD is a firm believer that cutting-edge technology can greatly improve the work of art that is the human body. At his practice, Premier Plastic Surgery, he uses the latest minimally-invasive procedures to provide those in the Southwest Houston, Texas area with excellent cosmetic surgery services.

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    Women's Health Care Carson City, Nevada

    Dr. Frank Shallenberger

    Dr. Frank Shallenberger

    Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine
    1231 Country Club Drive
    Carson City, NV 89703
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    Maintaining health is different for a woman than for a man and requires a special approach. The Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in Carson City offers many services designed specifically for women's health like hormone replacement replacement and biofeedback.

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    Breast Mastopexy Southwest Houston, Texas

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Men and women all over the world have turned to the breast mastopexy procedure to give their chest a more youthful and proportionate appearance. If you or a loved one is considering the procedure, you know important it is to find the right group of plastic surgeons for the job. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group holds the firm belief that the latest technology and precise surgical still can bring out the best in the human body. With over 30 years of combined surgical experience, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon, MD bring comprehensive cosmetic surgery services to the Southwest Houston, Texas area.

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    BOTOX Cosmetic Injections Southwest Houston, Texas

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Do you have a beautiful, radiant picture of yourself in your youth on your nightstand that feels like a reminder of what can no longer be? If you have unsightly and unpleasant lines or wrinkles serving as constant, ugly reminders of how time has cost you you're once youthful and beautiful skin then Premier Plastic Surgery Group can help. If you suffer from involuntary muscle movements or were scarred by an unfortunate accident then Botox cosmetic surgery may what you need to get you back in control of your looks and your life. The Premier Plastic Surgery in Southwest Houston Texas specializes in recreating the youth and vitality of the skin.

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    Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Are there features in your facial appearance that you are unhappy with? Wrinkles, scars and crow's feet all affect your looks, but there is something you can do to help yourself. Cosmetic Plastic Surgery is available at the Premier Plastic Surgery Group in the Southwest Houston, Texas area to give you a look that works. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon, MD both work hard to suit your needs and give you the appearance that will keep you satisfied, long after your procedure.

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    Breast Reduction Southwest Houston, Texas

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Are you plagued by constant back, shoulder or next pain? Is poor posture or grooving shoulders making it uncomfortable to take part in everyday activities? If overly large breast are detracting from your quality of life, then the breast reduction procedure can help restore balance. At Premier Plastic Surgery Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon bring over 30 years or surgical experience to the Southwest Houston, Texas area.

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    Abdominoplasty Southwest Houston, Texas

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    If you are not comfortable with the size of your body and you aren't able to move around with the ease that you would like then something is wrong. If pregnancy or stubborn areas of fat have robbed you of the body you you used to have, solutions are out there to help you look and feel better. Abdominoplasty might be what you need in order to get there. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Southwest Houston, Texas can provide you with the help and treatment you need to take back control.

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    Tummy Tuck Southwest Houston, Texas

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    If you aren't comfortable with your body, you owe it to yourself to do something about it A Tummy Tuck could be the exact solution that you need to get a firmer and trimmer body. At Premier Plastic Surgery, the team provides the Southwest Houston, Texas area with top-notch surgical care. For those ready to look and feel their best call Premier Plastic Surgery today.

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    Collagen Southwest Houston, Texas

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    2525 W Bellfort St. #120
    Houston, TX 77054
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    Every person deserves to feel comfortable and confident in the look they put forward each day. It takes just the slightest blemish to take away from your facial harmony and balance. Don't let those little imperfections nag at you any longer. At Premier Plastic Surgery they believe that the latest technology combine with precise surgical skill can bring out the natural magnificence in the human body. There surgeons, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon can use collagen treatments to remove wrinkles, scars, laugh lines and a wide variety of the sings of aging in the time it takes to have lunch. If you or a love one is looking for comprehensive cosmetic services in the Southwest Houston, Texas area, contact Premier Plastic Surgery today.

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