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Non-Surgical Neck Lift: What Actually Works Without Going Under the Knife I get some version of this question almost every week: “Is …
Hot Flashes Won’t Stop? Here’s What’s Actually Happening A patient described it to me as living inside her own personal heat wave, …
IPL Photofacial (Lumecca by InMode): What to Know Before Your First Session Intense Pulsed Light, or IPL, therapy is a popular, non-invasive …
Laser Hair Removal: What to Know Before Your First Session Unwanted hair is one of those things almost everyone deals with, and …
Lipedema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options A woman in her mid-thirties sat across from me having spent more than a decade being …
Crispy Pork Medallions: The Recipe We Curated for Your Cravings Not every craving is for something sweet or cheesy. Sometimes what you …
Low Carb Mac ‘n’ Cheese: Comfort Food That Fits Your Goals Every patient we work with has a moment. It usually happens …
Bra Rolls: Why They Happen and What Can Help If you have ever noticed an extra fold or bulge around the side …
Turkey Neck: Why It Happens and Can You Treat It Without Surgery? A common concern is what is often called turkey neck. …
Stubborn Fat Removal Near Me | New Viva MD The most common thing I hear from new patients is some version of …
How Sleep Affects Your Hormone Levels A patient told me recently that she had tried everything for her hormone symptoms except the …
Loose Skin After Weight Loss: What Actually Helps My experience with loose skin after weight loss is entirely clinical — I have …
5 Signs Your Hormones Are Out of Balance (And What They’re Really Telling You) She came to me as a second opinion. …
The answer is almost never what you think it is. That is exactly what took me 16 weeks to figure out for …
One of the most common moments I see in consultations: a patient walks in having researched Morpheus8, knows it isn’t surgery, and …
Hormonal weight gain is real, specific, and frequently misdiagnosed, including by the people experiencing it. Two patients came to me with situations …
If you are a Medicare patient and someone has told you that weight loss medications are not covered, that answer is now …
Fiber-Maxxing + GLP-1: Is It Safe? Doctor’s Guide If you have scrolled through TikTok or Instagram recently, you have likely seen creator …
Is Quantum RF Better Than Morpheus8? A Physician’s Honest Comparison is Quantum RF Better Than Morpheus8? A Physician’s Honest Comparison Is Quantum …
Skin Tightening After Weight Loss: What Actually Works You worked hard. You lost the weight, maybe 50, 60, even 80 pounds, and …
How Long Does Weight Loss Treatment Take? A Real Timeline The most frustrating conversation I have with patients isn’t about diet or …
Weight Loss Plateaus, Workplace Challenges, and Long-Term Success How Do I Handle Food Temptations in the Office? Office environments can be full …
Weight Loss Success: Results, Motivation, and What to Expect From a Medical Weight Loss Program How Do I Avoid Weight Gain When …
Weight Loss for Busy Professionals What Questions Should I Ask a Weight Loss Doctor? A consultation with a weight loss physician is …
Weight Loss, Work, and Metabolism Does Losing Weight Help You Get Hired for Jobs? Hiring decisions should be based on qualifications, skills, …
Hormone Therapy Myths, Costs, Effectiveness, and Safety Why Aren’t Traditional Doctors Prescribing Hormone Therapy? Many traditional physicians do prescribe hormone therapy when …
Hormone Therapy Questions Answered: Cost, Testing, Weight Gain, Bioidentical Hormones & Finding the Right Specialist When a patient asks, “Should I see …
XERF vs Morpheus8: Which Skin Tightening Treatment Is Right for You in Chandler, AZ If you have been researching skin tightening near …
End Sagging Skin Without Surgery: Morpheus8 in Chandler, AZ As skin ages, it gradually loses the collagen, elastin, and underlying fat that …