ARE YOU AT RISK FOR DVT?

Obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking are all known hazards to your health. But did you know that dehydration, a recent pregnancy, prolonged immobility, or varicose veins could also trigger a life-threatening condition known as DVT? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) threatens a million Americans each year. Yet, surprisingly, we have little or no awareness of this condition or its symptoms.

DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the large veins, usually in the legs, leading to either partially or completely blocked circulation. If left untreated, this clot has the potential to move into the lungs and produce a pulmonary embolism requiring immediate medical attention. The classic signs of DVT are leg pain, swelling, tenderness, or discoloration of the skin. Prolonged air travel has also often been associated with DVT. Fortunately, if caught in time, DVT is completely treatable.

Anyone, even if they are otherwise healthy and active, can be affected. Many athletes have received treatment for DVT, including tennis star Serena Williams and baseball player Tony Gwynn. Politicians Richard Nixon, Hillary Clinton, Dick Cheney and Dan Quayle experienced DVT. NBC war correspondent David Bloom died at the age of 39 while covering the war in Iraq. His death was blamed on a pulmonary embolism originating from a blood clot in his leg. Prior to collapsing, Bloom had spent days cramped and overheated in a military tank.

Early identification of DVT can prevent fatal consequences. Although preventable, almost 300,000 Americans die annually from DVT and its primary complication, pulmonary embolism. By the time you show symptoms of a pulmonary embolism, it might be too late for you to receive emergency care. Typical symptoms of a pulmonary embolism are shortness of breath, rapid pulse, perspiration, sharp chest, or low blood pressure. Only your doctor can determine if you are at risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis. A review of your personal history and current health with them can help you to know your personal risk and develop a plan to address them.

It's Sclerotherapy Season!

By SUSAN CAMPBELL • September 13, 2023
Planning is needed to have beautiful legs. Cooler weather provides an opportunity to address the issue.

Come Visit our new Hair Lounge Location on Lake Hamilton!

By SUSAN CAMPBELL • April 5, 2023
Booking Appointments Starting April 17th

The Move is On!

By SUSAN CAMPBELL • March 29, 2023
Exciting New Location - 7 South at Lake Hamiton

What's Up Wednesdays

By SUSAN CAMPBELL • February 22, 2023
CO 2 Laser – The Ideal Technology for Facial Rejuvenation and the Removal of Skin Imperfections

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There's a Thread for That

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By SUSAN CAMPBELL • February 1, 2023
A Solution for Sagging Sad Faces

What's Up Wednesdays

By SUSAN CAMPBELL • January 25, 2023
How to get the most from your neurotoxin treatment
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What's Up Wednesdays

By SUSAN CAMPBELL • January 18, 2023
An overview of the different aesthetic treatments, their cost, and their use.

PDO Threads are a Popular Rejuvenation Tool for Face and Body

By SUSAN CAMPBELL • April 8, 2021
Our patients want to look younger, but in a natural way, without having to undergo cosmetic surgery and long recovery times. We honor this simple request by providing a PDO threads that help patients look and feel their best in a shorter amount of time. Thread lifting provides effective, long lasting lift without surgery. The initial cost of threads is significantly less than plastic surgery. The treatment uses a series of threads positioned to lift areas that have begun to sag with age. Strategic placement of the filament stimulate collagen which then provides renewed support. Upon insertion they create an immediate lifting. Then, as the material is reabsorbed, it boosts the skin to produce more of its own natural collagen, giving further lift and tightening to the treated area. The use of threads is ever expanding. We have been using PDO threads for 5 years and have seen many improvements in their applications. Threads are used in the face and other areas of the body that need more support with age. They have become very popular in treating the hands, neck, breasts and decolletage. The quick recovery and lasting results have made them a very popular solution to many patient concerns. Threads can be used alone or to compliment other treatments. Most of the time a combination of threads, filler and toxin are used to achieve optimum results and value. Utilizing threads in conjunction with dermal fillers provides an affordable long-term improvement. Each treatment is customized to the desired goals of each client. An initial consultation is needed to determine the best plan.

A solution for sad saggy faces

By SUSAN CAMPBELL • February 11, 2021
I looked in the mirror this week and realized I looked so much older than pre-pandemic. I have not been taking care of my face. I've been home, so why worry about my face. Besides, masks cover a lot! I need to develop a plan to fix this. Dermal Fillers - Neurotoxin - PRF - PDO Threads - CIT - Microdermabrasion - IPL - Lasers - Peels Today let's discuss one of the most common ways, when used correctly, to dramatically improve your appearance. Dermal fillers are natural substances that can be used to fill in deep lines on the face or to replace volume that has been lost over the years. It is not uncommon to feel that you've lost volume in your cheeks, or that your smile lines are getting deeper. Fillers address both problems by adding back volume to smooth out skin and create a more youthful appearance. Dermal fillers are injected into the targeted area, to make skin smoother and fuller looking. When these injections are performed by an expert, they can contour, correct, and even change the shape and look of your face. They elicit a collagen response that builds long term support in the injected area. As we age, we lose fat in our faces, causing volume loss. Cheeks that seem to sag can be injected giving a lift to the face. In the tear troughs this can cause hollowness and the look of dark circles under the eyes. Around the mouth, the edges of the lips curl inward creating the appearance of shrinking and vertical lines form around the lips. Using tiny injections directly into the lip replace volume and smooth the lines for a more youthful appearance. This isn't "duck lips" like the real housewives. The key word is tiny, designed to restore not augment. A professional injector knows how to improve without changing your natural beauty. They will meet with you, answer questions and present a plan that meets your goals and budget.
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