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Rely on BioTEⓇ to achieve optimal hormonal balance and treat menopause symptoms. As you age, your natural hormone levels change and can become unbalanced, resulting in low libido, vaginal dryness and overall hormone dysfunction. If you’re curious about the possibilities from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, give us a call today. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Designed to replace what your body can no longer produce, and it can make a critical difference in how you feel as you age. Derived from natural plant sources, this pellet therapy provides the protective benefits originally provided by the body, while allowing you to age naturally and feel healthy. Something this small can now make a huge difference in how you feel. Best of all, we offer it right here at Sweetwater OB GYN. We have fully trained providers that can answer your questions and get started today: Dr. Shannon Crowe, BioTE® Certified Practitioner Dr. Bryan Blonder, BioTE® Certified Practitioner What are some common problems that BioTE can restore? Every woman experiences menopause a bit differently but common symptoms that can be relieved by BioTE Hormone Replacement Therapy include: Hot flashes Night sweats Vaginal Dryness Mood swings Forgetfulness Low Libido (Reduced sex drive) Weight gain BioTE is an advanced, low maintenance type of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy BioTE delivers hormone replacement therapy via tiny pellets implanted just under the surface of your skin. The process takes just a few moments and is virtually painless. You should begin to notice the results within 7-10 days, and the pellets continue releasing hormones for 3-6 months. Achieving optimal hormonal balance can address many symptoms, helping you to feel more like yourself as you go through the transition of menopause. Balanced hormones are crucial for good health and disease prevention as we grow older Optimized hormones protect our bones, brain, breasts and heart. They also significantly reduce the risk of serious health problems, such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and diabetes. After we turn 30, most of us produce 3%-10% less of sex hormones each year. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, chances are he or she is a candidate for hormone replacement therapy: difficulty sleeping at night, lack of energy and fatigue during the day, reduced mental focus and memory, moody, anxious or depressed, weight gain, including increased fat around the midsection, inability to lose weight regardless of healthy diet and exercise, decreased muscle strength, muscle and/or joint pain or reduced sexual desire and performance.

Botox®, Juvederm® and Restylane® It’s a part of life — our skin changes as we age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. Facial aging actually begins in your 20s, when skin firmness begins to decrease as a result of both internal (genetics and natural aging) and external (sun exposure, smoking, pollution, sleeping positions, etc.) factors. Botox® Botox® is a simple, non-surgical treatment that uses purified proteins (also found in soil and honey) to temporarily reduce or eliminate frown lines, forehead creases, and crow’s feet around the eyes. Botox®has also been found to oftentimes give a soft brow lift. Botox® helps to block the nerve impulse to the muscles that cause wrinkles to form while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Frown lines Forehead wrinkles Crow’s Feet Soft brown lift Bring a friend for Botox treatment and receive $50 discount off your service (with minimum purchase of 30 units). JUVÉDERM® JUVÉDERM® is a smooth consistency gel made of a high concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps to hydrate and add volume to the skin. JUVÉDERM® filler is effective in smoothing away deep wrinkles and smile lines; it is also effective in adding volume to the lips. JUVÉDERM® results last for up to a year but are not permanent. JUVÉDERM® is safely degraded (disappears) over time. Unlike some fillers, JUVÉDERM® can be safely reversed if desired. Smooth out smile lines Plump lips Add volume to areas decreased by age Please Call For Current Pricing Restylane® Natural-looking volume and definition for your cheeks Restylane® Lyft is approved by the FDA for cheek augmentation and the correction of age-related midface contour deficiencies in patients over the age of 21. This is in addition to treating moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (smile lines). Over time, the natural fat that surrounds the cheeks begins to deteriorate, resulting in sagging skin, more prominent wrinkles and a reduction of volume. Restylane Lyft, formerly known as Perlane-L®, is an injectable hyaluronic acid gel used to correct volume loss and treat wrinkles in the face. It’s a part of life — our skin changes as we age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. Facial aging actually begins in your 20s, when skin firmness begins to decrease as a result of both internal (genetics and natural aging) and external (sun exposure, smoking, pollution, sleeping positions, etc.) factors. What Happens As We Age? Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps provide fullness and elasticity. Hyaluronic acid diminishes as we age, causing skin to lose volume while increasing the chances for wrinkles and folds to appear.

Gynecology has never been so complex, with today’s technological advances gynecologists require both experience and thorough attention to detail in order to provide the best gynecological care possible. Gynecology in Sugar Land Our gynecology providers are constantly working and gaining experience in the latest developments in women’s healthcare needs. Services range from in house testing such as ultra sound, pap smears, well woman exams, interpreting abnormal test results , to the early detection of cancerous cells, abnormal bleeding (heavy periods), hormone deficiency due to menopause or other unbalances, urinary incontinence and much more. Our team of professionals, can and will evaluate all of your concerns based on your specific gynecological needs in order to provide the best results possible for any potential treatments or gynecological procedures you might need. Our gynecology health providers and services are available to you no matter your age, health background or complexity of your gynecological situation. Whether it is a routine annual check-up or an in-depth diagnosis, rest assured that your health is in expert hands. Our Gynecological Services: Annual Well Woman Exam Adolescent Gynecology Gardasil Vaccinations (www.gardasil.com) Contraception Treatment of Abnormal Pap Smears Treatment of Endometrosis Fibroids Sexual Dysfunction Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment of Pelvic Disorders Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy (www.hysterectomyoptions.com) Endometrial Ablation for Heavy Menstrual Cycles (www.Gynecare.com & www.Novasure.com) Female Sterilization (www.Essure.com) Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Incontinence (www.Gynecare.com & www. Americanmedicalsystems.com) Management of Menopausal Issues and hormone replacement Diagnosis and treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders including “dropped uterus”, “fallen bladder” (www.Gynecare.com) Treatment Overactive Bladder (www.interstim.com)

Need To Lose Some Extra Pounds? The providers at Sweetwater OB GYN Associates understand that weight management and loss is a challenge for most people. With this in mind we have created a program that focuses on your individual long term goals to maintain not only a healthy weight, but also a healthy lifestyle. Medically Managed Weight Loss Program Our program gives you the advice and direction you need in order to reach your goal. We have created a successful regimen that includes nutrition counseling, exercise recommendations, fiber matrix drink, B12 shots, and appropriate prescription medications, for a weight loss plan that is achievable and sustainable for you. Nutritional Supplements We believe that the health of each individual is directly linked to the foods and supplements we ingest and the way in which we care for our bodies. We encourage each patient to participate in optimizing her health. We offer detailed nutritional testing with SpectraCell and we have investigated and highly recommend the products from Douglas Laboratories. We will be offering weight loss “boot camps” and eating plans especially designed for women, which will emphasize balancing your hormones, weight, and mood with a combination of diet and exercise and nutritionals. Are All Nutritional Supplements The Same? Why Do We Recommend Our Supplements Over Others? Why Nutritional Supplements? Medical Weight Loss At Sugar Land Hormones and Wellness, there are various safe and effective options for medical weight loss. We take a careful history and evaluation and discuss a plan that fits your needs best. Your treatment may contain meal replacements, GLP-1 agonists, appetite suppressants, anti-aging peptides, meal replacements, nutraceuticals or a combination of various therapies. Body composition is analyzed monthly. Injection Therapy With intramuscular injections, vital nutrients can be delivered directly into the muscle so they can be delivered gradually throughout the body. This delivery method is can be more effective than oral ingestion of these nutrients that must be metabolized in the GI tract before being delivered in smaller amounts throughout the body. Vitamin B12 – Vitamin B12 injections, also known as cobalamin, is essential for many roles in your body. Its main function is to help cells form and metabolize properly. It also plays a role in brain function, supporting neurons and cell formation. It is necessary for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation. Vitamin B12 is one of the eight B vitamins, all of which are important in maintaining cell health. MIC – “Lipolean” Injection – A Methionine Inositol Choline (MIC) injection consists of a formula of lipotropics, compounds that help break down fat. The primary compounds in the formula–methionine, inositol, choline–work to metabolize fat cells and assist in the elimination of stored fat deposits in the liver and body. Methionine is an essential amino acid, inositol is involved in proper cell formation, and choline is a water-soluble nutrient that supports proper liver function. Together they may encourage fat reduction. Alpha Lipoic Acid “Skinny Shot” – Alpha Lipoic Acid(ALA) mimics insulin, improving both glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. This simply means that more glucose is transported into the cells rather than being stored as fat. ALA also improves the conversion of carbs to energy, which means fewer carbohydrates are stored as fat cells. Some studies show that when taken in combination with a calorie-controlled diet, Alpha lipoic acid supplementation has the potential to boost weight loss. Glutathione – Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant and detox substance. It also increases insulin sensitivity. It may be beneficial for skin lightening, liver detox, and weight loss Vitamin C – one of the most powerful antioxidants, Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid, and it helps the growth and repair of all your body’s tissues. It has been used to boost immunity and cellular repair. It is considered an anti-aging vitamin that can reduce fatigue, improve skin texture, and look by contributing to collagen production. Do it yourself options We carry Daily Synergistics Superfood Complete Shake in the office. It isa protein powder that also contains 18 amino acids, daily recommended vitamins, probiotics and enzymes. We recommend using it for 2 meal replacements/day to jumpstart weight loss and replenish nutrients.

Don’t Get Surgery – Get TruSculpt-iD TruSculpt-iD is FDA cleared and has been clinically proven to reduce fat by an average of 24%. Non-Invasive (No cuts or injections) Cleared By FDA Destroys 24% of Fat In One Session Safer Than Lipo Tightens Skin While Removing Fat More Comfortable and Effective Than Other Lipolysis Devices On The Market Your Ideal Body Is Only 15 Minutes Away! What Is Body Sculpting? Body sculpting is a noninvasive, nonsurgical procedure that promises permanent fat reduction using the advanced TruSculpt® 3D. The body-contouring tool gets rid of fat from many common trouble spots, including: Abdomen and flanks Back, love handles, and bra fat Inner and outer thigh Arms Knees TruSculpt® 3D uses radiofrequency energy that targets and destroys the fat cells under your skin. Your body then breaks the fat cells down and eliminates them. TruSculpt® 3D also tightens your skin to assist in the body-sculpting process. Am I a good candidate for body sculpting? What can I expect during body sculpting? What treatments can improve my double chin?

Juliet is a fast, minimally invasive treatment for women’s intimate concerns. Unpleasant symptoms such as laxity, itching, irritation, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence and even pain during intercourse (dyspareunia) can today be improved thanks to cutting-edge technology like the Juliet laser treatment from Cutera. What Results Should I Typically Expect? The Juliet laser treatment can help restore the health of connective tissue and improves in the condition of the mucosa. This translates into a rapid improvement of symptoms, which can be observed immediately after the first treatment. Itching, irritation and pain during intercourse disappear and the symptoms of stress urinary incontinence are also significantly reduced as a result of the stimulating action of the laser on the mucosa. It’s beneficial even after the treatment is finished, and many women report further improvements during the first month post-treatment. How Does the Juliet Treatment Work? The wall of the vagina is composed of four different layers: Mucosa – Internal lining of epithelial tissue made up of squamous epithelial cells Sub-Mucosa – Connective tissue that supports the mucosa and connects it to the muscularis Muscularis – Muscle tissue Adventitia – Connective tissue interlaced with elastic fibers, which connects the vagina to surrounding organs. The vaginal walls are usually collapsed so that they touch each other. The walls have many folds, which allow the vagina to enlarge during sexual intercourse and childbirth. Glands near the opening of the vagina secrete mucus to keep the mucosa moist. The objective of the laser treatment is to reach the sub-mucosa, which is elastic and rich in collagen and can be stimulated “selectively” without damaging the surrounding tissue. Thanks to the special characteristics of its wavelength, the Erbium:YAG laser is able to reach this goal quickly and effectively, avoiding unwanted side effects on the surrounding tissue. What does The Treatment Involve? The procedure is performed by one of our practitioner in our office. A topical anesthetic may be applied. Using the special V-Spot handpiece, our medical staff is able to perform the treatment in just a few minutes. The whole procedure typically takes less than 15 minutes and is fast, usually very well tolerated.

From getting rid of facial hair to chest hair, stomach hair, pubic hair or hair anywhere you wish, solutions do exist. Shaving can be a time-consuming experience, and often does not provide the level of smoothness that you want. Worse yet, with each shave, you make the hairs more likely to return thicker and more visible than ever. The XEO Machine for Laser Hair Removal/Reduction Treatment Are you tired of the red bumps, ingrown hairs, nicks, and scratches that go hand in hand with shaving? Have you tried waxing but dread the painful procedure, especially on your most sensitive areas? Depilatories smell awful and can leave your skin red and irritated. Laser Hair Removal eliminates shaving and waxing so yoour skin will be smooth and bump free painlessly. For good! A better alternative for safe, effective hair removal is here with the XEO ND Yag Laser System by Cutera. What Is the Cutera XEO Laser System? The Cutera XEO Laser System is a laser and light-based machine that is customizable with several different attachments to offer a wide array of aesthetic cosmetic procedures. Dermatologists and certified aestheticians use the system primarily for safe, effective hair removal, but also for reducing the appearance of the following conditions: Acne scars Age spots Freckles Spider veins Wrinkles Sun damage How Does the Cutera XEO Laser System Work for Hair Removal? During laser hair removal, a laser emits pulses of highly concentrated light directly into the hair follicle. The pigment, or melanin, in each follicle absorbs the light and converts it into heat energy. This intense heat destroys the hair and makes it impossible for the follicle to grow hair again. Because dark hair has more pigment and absorbs more heat, it responds better to laser hair removal treatments than light or fine hair. However, all skin colors and types can be treated successfully with the XEO Laser System. What Are the Best Customizable Options for Hair Removal? Cutera uses their proprietary truPulse technology that emits constant and controlled light energy to deliver consistent, proven results for patients. truPulse ND:YAG: This tried and true treatment for laser hair removal is compatible with all skin types and delivers consistent results in as few as four to six treatments.

How Juliet Laser Facial Resurfacing Works Juliet Laser Skin Resurfacing is a simple day procedure that uses a powerful cosmetic laser to remove dead skin cells. Most common skin problems are present in the first layers of dead and damaged skin and this is what laser treatment seeks to remedy. When choosing your laser facial treatment, there are two options with Juliet: Light Facial Peel: This is a quick procedure that removes the top layer of skin and is perfect for remedying minor skin conditions including acne and discoloration. Ablation Facial: This procedure goes much deeper, promoting vascular flow and collagen in deeper layers of your skin and is perfect for deeper wrinkles, scars, and extensive discoloration. In both levels of treatment, the dead skin cells in the top layers of your face are removed. This encourages your body to begin the natural process of replacing the dead cells. You’ll Love The Results! After your first light facial peel treatment with the Juliet Laser, you will see results within 3-5 days after your treatment. For the deeper ablative treatment, you may shed dead skin for 7-10 days. Juliet Laser Skin Resurfacing can: Improved skin color and texture. Tighten loose skin and reduce wrinkles. Remove fine lines. Remove or reduce pigmented areas. Reduce the prominence of scars, moles, or other inconsistencies. Although you may be happy after just one treatment, optimal treatment usually consists of several treatments and this should be discussed with your provider during the consultation stage. The Treatment Process Laser Skin Resurfacing is a simple day procedure that normally takes 30-60 minutes to complete. It is non-invasive and non-surgical, which sets it apart from many other popular beauty treatments on the market. Prior to the treatment your face will be cleansed, and a mild numbing cream applied to reduce feeling in the treatment area. The Juliet laser is focused on the target area casting a tight laser grid onto the skin. Unlike other beauty laser treatments, a ‘cool’ setting is available on Juliet lasers. This delivers micro pulses rather than a sustained beam, resulting in far less heat and pain. Patients generally suffer no discomfort at all with this procedure, with the worst case being a sensation like small hot pinches. In fact, the Juliet laser treatment is mild enough for use on sensitive areas of the face that are often avoided such as the area surrounding your eyes. The Recovery Process You can resume your normal daily activities straight away! 1. During this time of healing and rejuvenation, you will not be able to wear makeup. 2. Be careful during this time, you should also be careful to protect your skin while it is healing and growing new, healthy cells. 3. If you are going to be outside for any length of time, that means wearing a good broad-spectrum sunscreen. 4. Redness or swelling may be present for up to 36 hours after the treatment, but this is an individual thing and varies from person to person. 5. After this time, the top layers of skin that the laser has targeted will begin to peel off, revealing the new and revitalized skin.