Skin Tightening Treatments and Why They Work
Skin tightening is possible using modern technology and innovative treatment. Long gone are the days where a person with sagging and loose skin simply has to live with it and feel old in the process. Now, it is possible for patients of any age to love their skin and appearance. We make this possible on a […]
What is Gynecomastia (Man Boobs)?
Breast-like enlargement of male chest tissue is a very common, often embarrassing condition that affects 40 to 60 percent of men of all ages, in one or both breasts. Gynecomastia can now be corrected in less than one hour with no noticeable scars, virtually no downtime, and almost no pain. If you are a healthy, […]
Fat Burning Lasers for Surgical Body Sculpting
The hottest news in fat removal is lasers that claim to “melt your fat away.” To be clear, none of the FDA approved devices out there can turn your solid butter unwanted fat into liquid vegetable oil. “Fat melting lasers” can be broken down into two groups. The first group consists of lasers used for […]
The Post Baby Pooch
Genetics and the dramatic hormonal changes of pregnancy can leave a woman with a localized collection of fat in the mid to lower abdomen that is hard to get rid of, even after getting back down to the pre-pregnancy weight– the Post-baby Pooch. My patients tell me that this fatty pooch can be a cause […]
Fat Melting Lasers for Body Slimming
The second group of “fat melting lasers” are used externally and do not produce any heat at all. These lasers work by shining the light through the relatively transparent skin into the fat cells below the surface. The beam then triggers a photochemical reaction in the fat cells that cause them to open their pores, […]
HCG in the News Learn the Facts
The hCG Diet is a very effective way to lose weight quickly, but it should be done under the supervision of a physician who is well trained in the safe off-label use of this hormone. Off-label use of prescription medications is commonly done for many conditions. It basically means that when the FDA has determined that a […]
Hormone Education
I know what you’re thinking…. ugh… hormones… that’s something that only affects the lady folks. And boy is it a pain in the BUTT. True – hormones can do a little damage now and again, but guess what – they affect MEN and women. They are the culprit for many issues you might have. Weight […]
Hormone Craving Sweets?
This week’s Hormone Education post is about how your hormone imbalance may be affecting your eating habits. Ever wonder why you are constantly craving something sugary throughout the day? Think to yourself around 2pm – “I could use a cookie to get me through the rest of the day” you might have an issue with […]
Avoid Holiday Weigth Gain Detox
Here’s a no-brainer way to prevent the customary holiday weight gain from Dr. Rodriguez! Calorie Cleanse Diet Tip from Dr. Raul Rodriguez: The holidays are a time when we pack in (food) and pack on (fat) more than what we are accustomed to, usually leading to that most common New Year’s resolution –” lose some […]
Hormone Education Breast Health
Did you know that your hormone levels also affect your breast tissue? As if women needed one more thing to keep up with! Here’s some helpful information on the importance of estrogen on cell growth and how to stay on top of your hormone balances. To save some time on the day of your visit. […]