SkinSelf Renewal Blog
5 Tips to reduce breast cancer risk
You or a loved one can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Top 5 tips: 1 – There are 3 estrogens, estriol (cancer protective), estradiol and estrone (stimulates cancer cells).Do you know if you are estrone dominant? Estrone dominant means you have a higher percentage of estrone than estriol. You can raise your estriol level with bioidentical hormone replacement. 2 – Keep your blood vitamin D3 level around 80 nanograms per milliliter. Vit D3 has been shown to reduce incidence of cancer. 3 – Take daily supplements of Indol-3-Carbinol (I3C), found in broccoli and cabbage. It has been shown to decrease the proliferation of breast cancer cells. Click here for more info and to place your order. 4 – Take daily supplements of Resveratrol shown to have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activity. Click here for more info and to place your order. 5 – Reduce the radiation exposure from your yearly…
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Life Connections
I write to stay in touch. Life is our connections and the experiences we share. Relationships and stories. I appreciate the connection I have with my patients and my readers. I hope we can connect on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. By phone, or in person. I learn more from listening more. How about you? I came across a a short film called VALIDATION. Just 14 mins. You can watch it here. It beautifully exemplifies this human connection and how we are all here to make each others lives better. It will make your day. Just “Listen and Love” .. it’s as simple as that Share it with others and connect! Dr. Monica Gavin
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Extra weight & bulges? Top 4 things to do
If you need to lose 15 or more pounds, the best thing is to do the HCG Medical weight loss diet. It is a calorie restrictive diet with the help of HCG hormone to curve appetite and control hunger. Most female patients lose 15 to 20 pounds in 6 weeks and most male patients lose 20 to 30 pounds in 6 weeks. If you are carrying 5 to 7 extra pounds mostly in one area like the abdomen, thighs or love handles, then liposuction of those areas is the treatment of choice. In order to get aggressive in removing the fat for best results, the procedure should be performed by a plastic surgeon under heavy sedation. Otherwise the patient cannot tolerate the procedure and the results are poor. If you have ideal body weight and a small bulge that exercise will not get rid of, then either Coolsculpting or Mesotherapy…
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Top 4 Aesthetic Trends, Liquid Facelift in Lehigh Valley
1-Face lifts will continue to drop in demand while liquid face lifts grow in popularity specially with the younger market 40 to 59 year olds. Liquid Facelift involves injecting Dysport or Botox with filler like Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm. 2-Laser lipolysis will continue to be one of the most in demand procedures due to its minimal downtime and great results. 3-Younger patients (24 to 40 years old) will continue to discover aesthetic medical services for retarding aging.4-Men will continue to seek medical aesthetic procedures in greater number, as they want to remain competitive in their careers.
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Azani’s Dr. Gavin Skin Care Video Tip Series
Watch Dr. Monica Gavin’s video tip series on how to best care for your skin. I explain how important ingredients are, what ingredients (e.g. retinol, hyaluronic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, ceramides) should be in your skin care regimen, and what each one does. At the end of the series you will be armed with the knowledge to be a savvy skin care consumer. Please post comments, share with friends, and ask me questions. I am here to help you design the best anti aging, anti acne, skin care regimen for you! You can also calls us at 610-625-3000 or click here to schedule your free skin care consultation with our experienced licensed medical aesthetician. Azani Medical Spa serves the entire Lehigh Valley to include Bethlehem, Easton and Allentown. Check out the series here:
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Dr. Gavin’s tip on outpatient liposuction
Are you confused about liposuction treatments for fat reduction? Outpatient liposuction has become very popular because technology has allowed for effective fat reduction with minimal downtime.The physician can use different tools to break down the fat and suction it out. There is laser assisted such as SmartLipo. There is water assisted such as Water Jet. There is ultrasound assisted. Each one works for different areas and for different patients. Remenber: “One size does not fit all.” Ideally the physician you choose to do your procedure should have access to all technologies, so the right one can be used for you. We recommend you choose a board certified plastic surgeon with years of experience. Azani Medical Spa (serving Bethlehem, Easton, Allentown) provides just that: an experienced board certified plastic surgeon with access to all the cutting edge technologies. We are offering $500 off any liposuction procedure for a limited time. Call us at 610-625-3000 or click…
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Oregano, inflamation and bone loss
Chronic inflammation is known to be associated with increase risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and arthritis. One way to fight that inflammation is through nutrition. According to a study conducted by Swiss researchers, oregano is the “ultimate inflammation fighter” thanks to its active ingredient betacaryophyllin (E-BCP). E-BCP is also known to be present in many other spices and herbs, such as basil, rosemary, cinnamon and black pepper. Other studies have found that oregano also contains the powerful antifungal agents, phytochemicals thymol and carvacrol. And oregano oil has a strong antibacterial action against a range of bugs including those responsible for E.coli, salmonella and the common cold. I recommend that my patients take a daily nutraceutical of organic whole foods. Contact Azani Medical Spa if you are interested in adding pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements for great health!
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Vampire Facial Bethlehem, Easton and Allentown
The vampire facial is a combination of a microneedling with the application of PRP (platelet-rich plasma). The PRP is derived from the serum portion of the blood, which contains platelets. The platelets contain high levels of growth factors, which, when applied to the skin, will stimulate cell turnover. This helps the skin function optimally, increasing everything from collagen to elastin, while also bringing antioxidant and hydrating properties. Patients with premature wrinkles, high levels of solar damage, or anyone who wants an even tone, fresher appearance to their skin and firmer skin are ideal candidates for the procedure. As well as patients with acne scars. The procedure is extremly safe when the only FDA approved micreneedling device on the market, the SkinPen, is used. The patient can expect to feel and look like a sunburn for 24 hours, with dry skin for a few days. Multiple treatments may be needed for…
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Feel free to grab a cup of tea, put your feet up and take a look around. You’ll find heaps of great content and information about medical aesthetics and wellness, the team at Azani Medical Spa, the Lehigh Valley Community, and there’s plenty of goodies to come! I hope you enjoy and feel free to let me know what you think!
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The Perfect Derma Peel
The Perfect Derma™ Peel is the only peel on the market today that contains the anti oxidant Glutathione. Glutathione, known as the body’s master antioxidant, plays a key role in your body’s natural cell detoxification by protecting cells from free radical damage and holding off the ravages of aging. Most people stop producing their own glutathione around age 40, which makes our bodies less able to fight off toxins. Glutathione also penetrates deep into the cellular level of the skin to fight oxidant damage and is the most current anti-aging answer to premature wrinkling. Ingredients: TCA, Retinoic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Kojic Acid, Phenol, Glutathione and Vitamin C Glutathione is widely used in medicine and in skin care products. This powerful tripeptide consists of glycine, cysterin and glutamate. Considered to be the “master” antioxidant, it is well documented to prevent and reverse free radical damage to cells, making it a highly effective anti aging ingredient for improving…
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