Natural Treatment for Low Sex Drive in Women –
At some point in almost everyone’s life they will experience a decreased libido, also known as a “low sex drive”. Lack of sexual interest or motivation can stem from numerous causes – some of which are medical, while others are the product of temporary lifestyle factors. But whatever the cause, the sensitive and private nature of a low sex drive causes many women to suffer in silence, without ever seeking help with the situation.
But at AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Birmingham, MI we offer the most effective, all natural, non-invasive low sex drive treatment available on the market. In this article, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali outlines some of the most common causes of a low sex drive, and discusses the revolutionary new Viveve treatment we offer to rejuvenate your sex drive.
Common Causes of Low Sex Drive:
Lifestyle Causes of Low Sex Drive
For many women, a low sex drive is the result of high levels of stress. Many parents, for example, find that the stresses and responsibilities of child-rearing lead to both less time for and less interest in sex. Fortunately, a low sex drive caused by stress will typically be temporary, and can in some cases be managed by talking to a therapist as a means of alleviating stress and striking a better overall life balance. In doing so, the loss of time, energy, and interest responsible for their low sex drive may be restored.
Low Sex Drive Caused by Depression
For other women who are suffering from depression, every aspect of their lives -mental and physical- can fall victim to the effects of their condition. One’s libido is no exception to this, making depression one of the most common causes of a low sex drive. Fortunately, while depression is a devastating condition, various treatment options are available. Should one’s depression interfere with any aspect of their life whatsoever -including cause a low sex drive- they are encouraged to seek the help of a mental health care professional. Any of our patients who are suffering from depression are free to turn to Dr. Ali, who will gladly refer them to a therapist or psychiatrist.
Low Sex Drive Caused by Medication
While a low sex drive may sometimes be caused by depression, one somewhat ironic (if also unfair) reality is that some forms of depression treatment can also result in a decreased libido. Medications for depression of the SSRI class -which include Prozac, Lexapro, and Zoloft- come with the side effect of lowering one’s sex drive. However, while SSRI medications can cause a low sex drive, they only represent a fraction of all antidepressants available to patients. Wellbutrin and other non-SSRI antidepressants do not include a low sex drive as a side effect, so if a patient believes their low sex drive is the product of their medication, they should ask their psychiatrist about what alternatives are available to them.
And, SSRIs are not the only medication that can result in a low sex drive. Women taking birth control pills that contain progestin and estrogen also frequently experience a low sex drive. Anyone who thinks their low sex drive is the product of their birth control can talk to their gynecologist – who will typically be glad to discuss alternate methods of contraception. IUDs or low-hormone birth control pills are far less likely to result in a low sex drive.
Low Sex Drive Caused by Vaginal Conditions
During a woman’s life, her vagina is subject to the tolls of childbirth, aging, and hormonal changes (such as menopause), all of which can potentially lead to a low sex drive. Factors such as these can result in the vagina becoming lax, loose, or dry, which can make the feeling of penetrative sex less sensitive or even painful. Physical discomfort is one of the last things a person should have to worry about during sex, and women who experience it frequently find this leads to a loss of sexual interest or motivation.
Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation for Low Sex Drive
The good news is that if vaginal and genital changes are the reason for a woman’s weakened libido, they now have the option of treating their low sex drive through Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation at AMAE in Birmingham, MI. This innovative new procedure is fast, painless, minimally invasive, and comes with no downtime. Viveve can be implemented to rejuvenate the vaginal and genital tissues – and reverse the effects of vaginal conditions that have caused a low sex drive.
Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation uses safe, comfortable radiofrequency energy to tighten and restore vaginal tissue -without the need for surgery. Viveve is capable of improving vaginal dryness and laxity, as well as reverse pain and improve all around sensation during sexual intercourse. With Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation, Birmingham, MI women are provided with a safe, natural, non-invasive solution to their low sex drive.
The Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation process only takes 15 minutes to perform. By inserting a slim, warm, wand-shaped device into the vagina, radiofrequency energy is used to increase circulation and stimulate collagen production within the vagina – while simultaneously tightening vaginal tissue and increasing lubrication. The end result is an improvement in sexual sensation that helps to restore the patient’s low sex drive to a healthy, functioning libido.
Our Birmingham, MI Viveve patients are able to treat their low sex drive without the need for anesthetic, downtime, or recovery period. All they must do after their treatment is enjoy the benefits of their newly restored libido – which will begin immediately and improve over time as the body begins to restore and rejuvenate the vaginal tissue.
And as further evidence of the procedure’s remarkable results, several noteworthy celebrities have taken to social media to exclaim their satisfaction with the effects of Vaginal Rejuvenation. Now, the same procedure chosen by Hollywood’s a-listers is now also available to anyone in the Birmingham, MI area.
Low Sex Drive Treatments – Birmingham, MI
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is one of the only physicians in the Birmingham, MI area to offer these revolutionary treatments for low sex drive. If you are interested in reinvigorating your libido and saying goodbye to your low sex drive, call us today to schedule a consultation.
Natural Low Sex Drive Treatments – Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200
6 Reasons We Love Profound RF Skin Tightening
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With a long-standing commitment to providing his patients with the best, most technologically-advanced treatment available, board certified Birmingham, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is proud to be one of the Detroit area’s only aesthetic doctors to offer the revolutionary Profound RF Skin Tightening Treatment.
This groundbreaking microneedling procedure uses radio-frequency energy to provide incredible skin tightening results without the need for surgery. Profound RF Skin Tightening can significantly reduce the appearance of aging; providing natural-looking results that last.
In this article, Dr. Ali answers some of the questions most frequently asked of him by patients of the Profound RF Skin Tightening treatment.
Profound RF Skin Tightening is Non-Surgical
While the skin tightening results of facelift surgery are achieved by physically pulling back the patient’s skin, Profound RF Skin Tightening lets the body’s own healing response do almost all of the work. Profound stimulates the body’s production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – the three ingredients necessary for skin tightening.
Our Birmingham, MI patients who chose Profound are provided the same remarkable skin tightening of a traditional facelift without having to undergo surgery.
Profound RF Skin Tightening Does NOT require General Anesthetic
Profound RF skin tightening is not only non-surgical, but also minimally invasive. At our Birmingham, MI med spa, Profound RF skin tightening is performed using safe, local anesthesia. For an extra relaxing experience, we also offer our Profound RF Skin Tightening patients access to a number of oral medications. In most cases, this groundbreaking skin tightening treatment only takes about an hour to complete.
Profound RF Skin Tightening Lasts for Several Years
While individual results of Profound RF skin tightening will vary from patient to patient, our Birmingham, MI patients can generally expect results from their treatment to last for several years. When compared to the results of facial fillers, this timeframe is even more impressive – facial filler results tend to last no longer than a year, at most.
Results from Profound RF Skin Tightening usually become visible approximately 6 to 8 weeks after treatment, and will continue to improve over a 3-9 month period.
Profound RF Skin Tightening is More Effective
Perhaps more impressive than any other of its features, Profound RF Skin Tightening has a 100% response rate. For non-surgical, non-ablative technologies, such a response rate is practically unheard of.
With a 100% response rate for reducing wrinkles and fine lines, Profound RF Skin Tightening also has an almost-equally impressive 95% response rate for improving sagging skin. Based on these numbers alone, patients can confidently visit our Birmingham, MI area medical spa with no doubt whatsoever that they will be provided stellar results.
Profound RF Skin Tightening has Minimal Downtime
While our Birmingham, MI area patients should expect some minor bruising and swelling from their Profound RF Skin Tightening treatment, it should resolve completely after no more than a week or two. However, since Profound RF Skin Tightening doesn’t disrupt the normal skin barrier, the procedure should not result in any peeling or oozing. Patients also face very little risk of pigment changes, and usually only require five or so days of downtime to heal.
Profound RF Skin Tightening is Affordable
The price of Profound RF Skin Tightening is based on the specific area(s) our Birmingham, MI area patients wish to treat. But on average, traditional facelift surgery costs as much as 60% more than Profound RF Skin Tightening!
Profound RF Skin Tightening – Birmingham, MI
Results from Profound RF Skin Tightening rival those of traditional facelift surgery, without the downtime! To learn more about this remarkable, non-surgical skin tightening procedure, contact AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Birmingham, MI for a consultation today.
Profound Skin Tightening – Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200
A Complete Guide to Rhinoplasty Surgery (Part II)
/in Nose Job, Rhinoplasty /by adminA Complete Guide to Rhinoplasty Surgery (Part II)
When a person decides to get rhinoplasty, they’re making a choice that will impact the remainder of their lives. Such a big decision requires first acquiring all necessary knowledge regarding the procedure.
In Part II of our Complete Guide to Rhinoplasty Surgery, board certified Troy, MI plastic surgeon continues to discuss everything a prospective patient needs to know before visiting us for rhinoplasty.
CLICK HERE for Part 1 of The Complete Guide to Rhinoplasty Surgery
The Rhinoplasty Surgery Procedure
At AMAE Plastic Surgery in Troy, MI, most of our rhinoplasty procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. There are two distinct methods of performing the procedure: Open Rhinoplasty and Closed Rhinoplasty. While both methods involve making an incision in the internal nostril region, Open Rhinoplasty also includes an additional, external incision on the tissue dividing the nostrils.
The skin of the nose will then be “undraped,” allowing for visibility of the nose’s inner structures. Open Rhinoplasty allows for substantial changes to be made to the nose, and is most commonly performed either to correct a previous, “botched” procedure, and on patients whose noses have a particularly challenging anatomy.
During Closed Rhinoplasty, on the other hand, no external incisions are made. With them all instead made inside the nose, Open Rhinoplasty is less likely to result in scarring. However, the results of Closed Rhinoplasty are considerably subtler than Open Rhinoplasty.
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali carefully determines the method of rhinoplasty best suited to meet his patients’ needs, and has an outstanding track record performing countless instances of both Open and Closed Rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty Surgery Recovery & Downtime
While no two cases of rhinoplasty are ever the same, most cases of both open and closed rhinoplasty are followed by at least one-to-two weeks of downtime. Most Closed Rhinoplasty patients experience the most rapid period of recovery within 5 to 6 days, after which time they are free to remove the splint from their nose and resume their normal daily routine.
But although rhinoplasty patients usually experience a relatively quick period of initial recovery, their complete healing process can continue for as long as one to three years. Since the skin of the nose requires time to shrink to its new, underlying framework, the total healing process is longer than many other forms of cosmetic surgery.
But while rhinoplasty patients do experience a recovery period longer than other plastic surgery patients, they generally also experience less pain. While rhinoplasty usually results in a fair amount of bruising and swelling, patients routinely report any pain following the procedure to be surprisingly tolerable. To ensure his rhinoplasty patients experience as little pain as possible, board-certified Troy, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali gladly recommends and prescribes appropriate pain medications.
Choosing a Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Be it rhinoplasty, open heart surgery, or anything in between, no surgery whatsoever can be successfully performed unless carried out by a skilled, certified, and experienced surgeon.
For anyone in the Troy, MI area looking for the right rhinoplasty surgeon, the choice is simple: board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali. Dr. Ali’s years of experience in the field of cosmetic surgery poise him as the area’s leading provider of rhinoplasty.
Dr. Ali carefully and precisely provides his rhinoplasty patients that both meet their aesthetic goals, and maintain or improve their noses functionality. Choosing the right surgeon is perhaps the most important decision a person must make after deciding to get rhinoplasty. In selecting Dr. Ali, patients are guaranteed to have made the right choice.
Rhinoplasty Surgery – Troy, MI Area
At AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Troy, MI area we are thoroughly committed to providing all of our rhinoplasty patients with the best treatment experience possible.
If you live in the greater Troy, MI area – and you’re ready to look and feel great about your nose with rhinoplasty – call AMAE Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation.
Troy, MI area Rhinoplasty Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
Jan. Special: $500 Off Gummy Bear Breast Implants
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Choosing the Right Breast Implants: FAQs
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In this article Troy, MI area double board certified breast implant surgeon Dr. Ali answers some commonly asked questions about choosing breast implants.
How do I know if I should have my implants placed over or under the muscle?
Generally, you should choose submuscular (under the muscle) breast implant placement if you have saline implants, a smaller amount of natural breast tissue, or a strong family history of breast cancer.
Typically, you should choose subglandular (over the muscle) breast implant placement if you want silicone implants, have a larger amount of natural tissue, or require a breast lift.
How do I know if I need a breast lift?
Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to determine if you will also need a breast lift at the time of your implants. However, one way to get an idea if you need a breast lift is to stand in front of a mirror and look at your nipples in relation to the natural crease beneath your breasts.
If your nipples sit lower than your breast crease, adding breast implants without a breast lift to remove excess skin will generally make them more saggy – so you will probably need a breast lift.
Should I get round or teardrop-shaped implants?
Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to help you determine which shape of breast implants are best for you. However, generally, round implants are the most commonly used implants. Round implants are totally symmetric so that their “orientation” (placement location) is always even and symmetric. Round implants are also less expensive than teardrop implants.
Anatomic or teardrop implants, on the other hand, are not symmetrical, with a greater projection at the bottom of the implants than at the top. So in some women, they may have a tendency to rotate causing problems.
Additionally, keep their rounded shape making them look somewhat more natural when you are lying down.
Will I get more cleavage from a breast implants?
Yes, breast implants can give you more cleavage. However, it’s important to that increasing the size of your breasts is not what gives you cleavage. Cleavage is a result of the width of your chest and how close your breasts are together – not how big they are.
If your breasts are set wide on your chest, you will have more fullness after your implants, but not more cleavage. On the other hand, if your body is narrow below your shoulders and your breast implants are placed close together, you can achieve greater cleavage even with a small implant.
What cup size should I choose?
Women tend to think of breasts in terms of cup sizes, because that is how we buy our bras. But cup size is a very subjective measurement: everyone wears their bras differently and every bra manufacturer makes them differently. A woman may be a 36C in one bra and a 34D in another.
Breast implant sizes are actually measured in cc’s. Implants range from 120 to 960 cc, with 300 to 400 cc being the most common range. Implants also differ according to their height and diameter.
Your breast implant size should be proportionate to your body in both size (number of cc’s), projection (height) and width. For example, a 200cc implant may look large enough on a petite woman with a narrow chest, while it would look small on a tall woman with a wider chest area.
Dr. Ali will work closely with you during your consultation to determine the most appropriate implant size for you.
Top Troy Area Breast Implant Surgery
Dr. Ali is a double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the beautiful breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best techniques for achieving your appearance goals.
Troy Area Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
Choosing Breast Implants: Shape is More Important Than Size
/in Breast Augmentation, Breast Enlargement, Breast Implant /by adminBreast Implants: Why Shape Is More Important Than Size –
Breast augmentation surgery, is one of the top plastic surgery operations performed. One of the biggest decisions faced by women considering breast augmentation surgery is what size is right for you.
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has performed several hundred breast implant surgeries, and is an expert at helping his Troy, MI area patients choose the most beautiful breasts for their body. In this article he’ll discuss how to go about making that important choice.
Don’t Think of Breast Implants in Terms of Bra Size
Speaking about specific cup sizes is not a good way to describe a patient’s desired size in the most general of terms. To begin with, all bra manufacturers are different. Victoria’s Secret, for example, tends to run small, so you’d wear a larger cup size at Victoria’s Secret than at Lane Bryant. As there is no standardization of sizes in the bra industry, you could very well be a 36C in one style and a 34D in another.
A more accurate measurement of your breast size is to measure them in cc’s. The most commonly selected breast implant size ranges somewhere within 300 to 400cc, although breast implants can range anywhere from 120cc to 960cc. Your ideal size will be determined by the shape of your frame and body type. What appears large on a petit woman might look comparatively small on a taller woman.
The amount of breast tissue you began with prior to your breast augmentation surgery will also factor into your implant size. Dr. Ali will work closely with you to help you determine what size implant is right for you.
Shape is More Important than Size in Breast Implants
The most important thing to concern yourself with is overall shape. Generally, women desire a full look that is still proportionate to their body. In order to achieve this, your frame size, height, and weight must all be taken into consideration. There are many choices when it comes to breast implant shape. in addition to choosing between round and teardrop shaped implants, you will need to select the “projection” of the implant from your body.
During the consultation process, our patients are given a bra to wear within which we place a series of implants of varying shape and size. This helps you visualize what you’ll look like following your breast implant surgery, and aids in Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali determine how best to meet your needs.
Bigger Isn’t Necessarily Better in Breast Implants
While bigger breast implants are the right option for some women, there are numerous considerations all patients should consider prior to their breast augmentation surgery. Larger implants can be somewhat more obvious, and will also be heavier than a smaller implant. If you’re a particularly athletic person, smaller implants may be a better fit for your lifestyle.
But be sure to make a choice that feels right for you and makes you as comfortable in your own skin as possible.
Breast augmentation is the specialty of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali, who, along with his entire staff, will aid you in determining what size is right for you. If you’re thinking about getting breast augmentation surgery, call us today for a consultation.
Top Troy, MI Area Breast Implant Surgery
Dr. Ali is a double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the beautiful breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best techniques for achieving your appearance goals.
Troy, MI Area Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
Natural Treatment for Low Sex Drive in Women
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At some point in almost everyone’s life they will experience a decreased libido, also known as a “low sex drive”. Lack of sexual interest or motivation can stem from numerous causes – some of which are medical, while others are the product of temporary lifestyle factors. But whatever the cause, the sensitive and private nature of a low sex drive causes many women to suffer in silence, without ever seeking help with the situation.
But at AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Birmingham, MI we offer the most effective, all natural, non-invasive low sex drive treatment available on the market. In this article, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali outlines some of the most common causes of a low sex drive, and discusses the revolutionary new Viveve treatment we offer to rejuvenate your sex drive.
Common Causes of Low Sex Drive:
Lifestyle Causes of Low Sex Drive
For many women, a low sex drive is the result of high levels of stress. Many parents, for example, find that the stresses and responsibilities of child-rearing lead to both less time for and less interest in sex. Fortunately, a low sex drive caused by stress will typically be temporary, and can in some cases be managed by talking to a therapist as a means of alleviating stress and striking a better overall life balance. In doing so, the loss of time, energy, and interest responsible for their low sex drive may be restored.
Low Sex Drive Caused by Depression
For other women who are suffering from depression, every aspect of their lives -mental and physical- can fall victim to the effects of their condition. One’s libido is no exception to this, making depression one of the most common causes of a low sex drive. Fortunately, while depression is a devastating condition, various treatment options are available. Should one’s depression interfere with any aspect of their life whatsoever -including cause a low sex drive- they are encouraged to seek the help of a mental health care professional. Any of our patients who are suffering from depression are free to turn to Dr. Ali, who will gladly refer them to a therapist or psychiatrist.
Low Sex Drive Caused by Medication
While a low sex drive may sometimes be caused by depression, one somewhat ironic (if also unfair) reality is that some forms of depression treatment can also result in a decreased libido. Medications for depression of the SSRI class -which include Prozac, Lexapro, and Zoloft- come with the side effect of lowering one’s sex drive. However, while SSRI medications can cause a low sex drive, they only represent a fraction of all antidepressants available to patients. Wellbutrin and other non-SSRI antidepressants do not include a low sex drive as a side effect, so if a patient believes their low sex drive is the product of their medication, they should ask their psychiatrist about what alternatives are available to them.
And, SSRIs are not the only medication that can result in a low sex drive. Women taking birth control pills that contain progestin and estrogen also frequently experience a low sex drive. Anyone who thinks their low sex drive is the product of their birth control can talk to their gynecologist – who will typically be glad to discuss alternate methods of contraception. IUDs or low-hormone birth control pills are far less likely to result in a low sex drive.
Low Sex Drive Caused by Vaginal Conditions
During a woman’s life, her vagina is subject to the tolls of childbirth, aging, and hormonal changes (such as menopause), all of which can potentially lead to a low sex drive. Factors such as these can result in the vagina becoming lax, loose, or dry, which can make the feeling of penetrative sex less sensitive or even painful. Physical discomfort is one of the last things a person should have to worry about during sex, and women who experience it frequently find this leads to a loss of sexual interest or motivation.
Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation for Low Sex Drive
The good news is that if vaginal and genital changes are the reason for a woman’s weakened libido, they now have the option of treating their low sex drive through Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation at AMAE in Birmingham, MI. This innovative new procedure is fast, painless, minimally invasive, and comes with no downtime. Viveve can be implemented to rejuvenate the vaginal and genital tissues – and reverse the effects of vaginal conditions that have caused a low sex drive.
Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation uses safe, comfortable radiofrequency energy to tighten and restore vaginal tissue -without the need for surgery. Viveve is capable of improving vaginal dryness and laxity, as well as reverse pain and improve all around sensation during sexual intercourse. With Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation, Birmingham, MI women are provided with a safe, natural, non-invasive solution to their low sex drive.
The Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation process only takes 15 minutes to perform. By inserting a slim, warm, wand-shaped device into the vagina, radiofrequency energy is used to increase circulation and stimulate collagen production within the vagina – while simultaneously tightening vaginal tissue and increasing lubrication. The end result is an improvement in sexual sensation that helps to restore the patient’s low sex drive to a healthy, functioning libido.
Our Birmingham, MI Viveve patients are able to treat their low sex drive without the need for anesthetic, downtime, or recovery period. All they must do after their treatment is enjoy the benefits of their newly restored libido – which will begin immediately and improve over time as the body begins to restore and rejuvenate the vaginal tissue.
And as further evidence of the procedure’s remarkable results, several noteworthy celebrities have taken to social media to exclaim their satisfaction with the effects of Vaginal Rejuvenation. Now, the same procedure chosen by Hollywood’s a-listers is now also available to anyone in the Birmingham, MI area.
Low Sex Drive Treatments – Birmingham, MI
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is one of the only physicians in the Birmingham, MI area to offer these revolutionary treatments for low sex drive. If you are interested in reinvigorating your libido and saying goodbye to your low sex drive, call us today to schedule a consultation.
Natural Low Sex Drive Treatments – Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200
Treating Painful Sex After Menopause (Part I)
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Whenever the body experiences significant change to its production of hormones -such as those caused by menopause- a number of uncomfortable side effects may occur. Among the most frustrating examples is one faced by countless women in the Troy, MI area: experiencing painful sex after menopause.
More than 50% of all women report having experienced painful sex after menopause. This condition, called Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), leaves many women feeling helpless. Sadly, may postmenopausal women feel as though they must simply accept painful sex after menopause as being simply a reality of getting older. Fortunately, thanks to recent breakthroughs in vaginal rejuvenation medicine, anyone suffering from GSM can visit our Troy, MI area medical spa to make painful sex after menopause a thing of the past!
In this two-part article, we will discuss some of the options available to Troy, MI area women suffering from painful sex after menopause, including those available at AMAE Med Spa.
Home Remedies for Painful Sex After Menopause
Perhaps one of the cruelest realities of menopause is that the symptoms of declining hormones do not, for the most part, subside on their own. Nonetheless, symptoms like painful sex after menopause (often the product of vaginal dryness) can be reduced by implementing a number of short-term treatments that can be performed within the comfort of one’s own Troy, MI area home.
Lubrication for Painful Sex After Menopause
After a Troy, MI area women undergoes childbirth, menopause, or another period of hormonal change, her vagina may no longer produce a sufficient level of lubrication. This is one of the main causes of painful sex after menopause or other hormonal changes, and as a result, has led to the creation of numerous commercial lubricants available for purchase. For a more natural alternative to such products, Troy, MI area women may consider using organic coconut oil.
Relaxation for Painful Sex After Menopause
The vagina is capable of regulating its own level of moisture based upon hormone spikes, such as those that occur during sexual arousal. If a women is experiencing painful sex after menopause, she should discuss it openly with her partner. This allows her to communicate the best way for her to experience arousal. By relaxing into the moment of intimacy, as well as by engaging in comprehensive foreplay, many women find they are able to experience a sufficient enough increase in moisture to avoid sexual pain or discomfort.
Painful Sex After Menopause: Things to Avoid
One of the body’s most remarkable organs, the vagina is capable of self-cleaning. And most methods used to clean the rest of one’s body – including soaps and body washes – can worsen the effect of painful sex after menopause. This is especially true of scented soaps, bath bombs, bubble baths, and lotions. The dryness that leads to painful sex after menopause can even be caused by certain douches, and should be avoided by those afflicted. Instead, Troy, MI area women should instead simply rely on their vagina’s ability to clean itself, and use only hypoallergenic products meant for sensitive skin while experiencing painful sex after menopause.
Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation Stops Painful Sex
While Troy, MI area women may use the methods described above for temporary relief from painful sex after menopause, a life free completely from the impact of vaginal atrophy can only be guaranteed through medical treatment. When patients find home remedies to no longer provide sufficient relief from painful sex after menopause, they are encouraged to visit our Troy, MI area office.
CLICK HERE for Part 2 of Treating Painful Sex After Menopause to see how Viveve Vaginal rejuvenation can remedy painful sex – naturally, without hormones or medications.
Viveve For Painful Sex After Menopause – Troy, MI area
The impact of experiencing painful sex after menopause is not only physical, but can also be tremendously mentally and emotionally devastating. Fortunately, women no longer have to simply suffer in silence from painful sex after menopause. At AMAE Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in the Troy, MI area we are proud to be able to provide relief from painful sex with Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation.
If you are in the Troy, MI area and are ready to reverse the effects of painful sex after menopause, contact us today for a consultation.
Painful Sex Treatment Consultation – Troy, MI Area: 248-335-7200
Treating Painful Sex After Menopause (Part 2)
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Not only a source of physical discomfort, painful sex after menopause can also cause great mental and emotional distress. For many Troy, MI area women, their anxiety and embarrassment caused by painful sex after menopause rivals the physical discomfort of their vaginal dryness.
But while the strain of painful sex after menopause can be both physically and mentally excruciating for women in the Troy, MI area, the condition is incredibly common. It is believed that 45% – 50% of all women experience long-term vaginal dryness after menopause, which itself is a cause of painful sex. But while menopause (as well as ovary removal surgery and certain cancer treatments) can result in side effects such as post-coital bleeding or sensations of burning or itching, such changes to a woman’s hormones no longer control her ability to enjoy a healthy sex life.
In Part 2 of this two-part article, we dive further into everything there is to know about painful sex after menopause, and discuss how we treat this frustrating condition at our Troy, MI area medical spa.
CLICK HERE for Part 2 of Treating Painful Sex After Menopause
Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation Stops Painful Sex
At AMAE Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, we pride ourselves on treating our patients with the latest available medical technology, and our approach to treating painful sex after menopause is no exception. We treat painful sex after menopause using state-of-the-art, radiofrequency Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation. This innovative new procedure is both natural and nonsurgical. With Viveve, Troy, MI area women are afforded a healthy, satisfying sex life – free from the physical and emotional strain of painful sex after menopause.
Powered by groundbreaking radiofrequency technology, Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation can reverse the effect of painful sex after menopause without subjecting Troy, without the discomfort or downtime surgery.
Using radiofrequency heat energy to target the vaginal walls, Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation simultaneously stimulates the production of tissue-strengthening collagen and maximizes blood flow. Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation is a pain-free, outpatient procedure performed in the comfort of our discreet Troy, MI area office. Viveve is capable of treating painful sex after menopause without any negative side effects, and requires no recovery period or downtime.
How Viveve Treats Painful Sex After Menopause
Since collagen is responsible for the strength and elasticity of the skin, declining collagen levels in the vagina can lead to painful sex after menopause. Viveve helps repair, thicken, strengthen and tighten the vaginal tissue by stimulating the body’s production of collagen through the use of radiofrequency heat energy. But while the results of the procedure are achieved by heating the treatment area, Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation is not at all painful.
Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation provides significant improvement to the texture, tightness, lubrication and elasticity of the vagina, completely non-surgically. With approval from the FDA, numerous clinical studies have proven that Viveve can safely and effectively provide relief from painful sex after menopause. Troy, MI area women who chose Viveve are granted freedom from the anguish of painful sex without any side effects or complications.
Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation has been clinically proven to provide relief to between 80% and 95% of all patients suffering from painful sex after menopause. Viveve allows Troy, MI area women to retake control of their sex life – once thought to be forfeited to the effects of menopause.
Viveve For Painful Sex After Menopause – Troy, MI area
The impact of experiencing painful sex after menopause is not only physical, but can also be tremendously mentally and emotionally devastating. Fortunately, women no longer have to simply suffer in silence from painful sex after menopause. At AMAE Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in the Troy, MI area we are proud to be able to provide relief from painful sex with Viveve Vaginal Rejuvenation.
If you are in the Troy, MI area and are ready to reverse the effects of painful sex after menopause, contact us today for a consultation.
Painful Sex Treatment Consultation – Troy, MI Area: 248-335-7200
Do I Need Dermal Fillers or a Facelift?
/in Cosmetic Surgery, Face Lift /by adminDo I Need Dermal Fillers or a Facelift?
Thanks to their ability to provide significant, non-surgical facial rejuvenation, dermal fillers have experienced a huge increase in popularity in recent years. But while dermal fillers do help avoid the downtime faced by patients of facelift surgery, the results of dermal fillers are less dramatic. So the efficacy of dermal fillers can be limited for some patients, particularly as an option for older individuals. For such these patients, the best path to facial rejuvenation may be facelift surgery – which is capable of reversing the effects of aging such as deep wrinkles or skin that has significantly lost elasticity.
So how exactly does one decide between a facelift and dermal fillers? In this article, Troy, MI area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali explains who can benefit from dermal fillers and who is a better candidate for a facelift.
Dermal Fillers as a Facelift Alternative
For treating signs of the aging process on the minor-to-moderate end of the spectrum, dermal fillers can often be a better option than a facelift. At AMAE in the Troy, MI area, we provide a wide selection of dermal fillers, as well as other injectable treatments such as Botox.
While facelift surgery was once the only way of medically addressing facial issues relating to age, men and women may now choose from a several types of dermal fillers to correct the signs of aging. Fillers like Volbella and Juvéderm are made with hyaluronic acid (HA), and can be used to instantly add volume to the lips or to smooth out wrinkles. Rather than undergoing facelift surgery, Troy, MI area patients may instead add volume to their face, cheeks or temples with fillers like Voluma.
But while a facelift provides lasting facial rejuvenation results that can last a decade, dermal fillers are significantly less long-lasting. On average, dermal fillers will last from 3 months to a year – with a few of the more durable fillers lasting up to 18 months or 2 years. However, unlike facelift surgery, getting dermal fillers is a relatively painless procedure with no downtime – and only some minor swelling or bruising. Dermal filler patients are able to return to their normal routine as soon as their appointment is complete!
Many of our patients visit our Troy, MI area office for dermal fillers on their lunch break and return to work as soon as they are finished. The same, obviously, cannot be said of facelift surgery patients.
What A Facelift Can Do That Fillers Cannot
Despite their many advantages, dermal fillers also come with one major, unavoidable downside: results can only be maintained by repeatedly undergoing additional injections. And dermal fillers are incapable of eliminating deeper folds and wrinkles, vertical neck bands caused by loose skin, severely etched lines (often located above the upper lip), or the formation of jowls. Instead, patients who wish to correct these more advanced signs of aging may instead want to consider facelift surgery.
The Facelift Procedure
After making several very fine incisions (hidden around the patient’s hairline, past the ears, and under their chin), board certified Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali then manually works to separate the skin from the underlying muscles of the face. Once excess fat has been removed and the muscles have undergone any necessary tightening, the skin will then be pulled back to the line of the initial incision, and stitched back in place.
While numerous different types of facelift procedures are available, almost every technique used to perform facelift surgery is capable of dramatically reducing symptoms of aging. Through facelift surgery, men and women in the Troy, MI area are capable of looking many years younger than their actual age.
And while facelift surgery does require our Troy, MI area patients to spend several days resting and recovering, the long-lasting results are well worth the downtime. By maintaining strong bone structure and a consistent body weight, the effects of a facelift can last as long as a full decade. A far cry from the 4 – 18 months of dermal fillers.
Furthermore, Troy, MI area patients many even find that, in the long run, facelift surgery is much more cost effective than ongoing dermal fillers. While a single dermal filler treatment obviously costs less than a facelift, patients must remember that dermal fillers must be maintained through a continuous series of injections. So, while the dollar amount spent on their treatment plan will vary from person to person, the cost of a facelift can actually be cheaper than the total cumulative cost of touching up one’s dermal fillers every few months.
Dermal Fillers & Facelifts – Troy, MI Area
Both facelift surgery and dermal fillers each offer their own unique advantages. While some Troy, MI area patients will best meet their aesthetic goals through dermal fillers, others will benefit more greatly from a facelift.
In order to determine whether you are more ideally suited for dermal fillers or facelift surgery, schedule a consultation at AMAE Plastic Surgery & Med Spa today, where board certified Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will help decide which procedure is right for you.
Facelift & Dermal Filler Consultation – Troy, MI Area: 248-335-7200
Top 3 Treatments for Gynecomastia
/in Male Breast Reduction /by adminThe 3 Best Treatments for Gynecomastia–
Breast reduction procedures are normally associated with women. However, a condition known as gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, affects men in surprisingly large numbers. Estimates indicate that more than 50% of men will experience some form of gynecomastia in their lifetime. In fact, some studies put the number considerably higher, suggesting that as many as 65 % of middle aged to elderly men may be affected by “man boobs”.
This condition can be the cause of great embarrassment for many men – since neither diet nor exercise are effective at reducing male breasts in most case. But the good news is that treatment for male breast enlargement now is available in many forms, including state-of-the-art non-surgical and minimally invasive treatment. Dr. Ali, board certified Oakland County plastic surgeon, specializes in the various treatments available to help men affected by gynecomastia live their lives with confidence.
In this article Dr. Ali discusses the three best treatments for reducing male breasts – surgery, liposuction and non-invasive CoolSculpting – all of which are available in our Oakland County surgical office and med spa.
Causes of Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts, which can produce a lopsided effect. In teens, it is generally hormonal in nature, and likely will diminish with time as the hormone levels balance. However, if the condition persists, it may be a sign that something else is the cause, and may require medical intervention in the form of gynecomastia treatments.
Cancer is rarely the cause of male breast enlargement. However, it’s always a good idea to make an appointment with your doctor to rule out cancer, or for that matter, any other underlying health problems. Blood tests can generally determine if anomalies exist that indicate a need for medical intervention. The good news is that most common causes of gynecomastia are not serious or life threatening, and can be addressed cosmetically.
The actual underlying cause of gynecomastia can be the result of a variety of factors. Some of the more common causes are: changes in hormone levels; some medications, including some that are prescribed for heartburn, anxiety, some heart medications, and antibiotics; heavy alcohol consumption; the use of recreational drugs; some herbal products, such as tea tree and lavender; an overactive thyroid; kidney disease; and rapid or excessive weight gain.
Obviously, some of the causes of gynecomastia can be serious, so it is important for you to first make an appointment with your primary physician to rule out the need for medical intervention before setting out on a treatment program of any kind.
Treatments for Gynecomastia
After medical issues have been addressed or ruled out, we offer several excellent options to treat gynecomastia at AMAE Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa in Oakland County.
Mammoplasty (Breast Reduction) Surgery for Gynecomastia
The most common cause of gynecomastia is a hormonal imbalance, which can be treated with hormone therapy. It may require breast reduction mammoplasty surgery to reduce or remove the breast glandular tissue. In this procedure, Dr. Ali makes an incision in the skin and removes excess fat. Results are immediate and positive. Some side effects include some minimal scarring, and the recuperation and healing process requires some downtime. It is also important to note that most insurance companies will not cover mammoplasty surgery.
Liposuction for Gynecomastia
If a less invasive solution is desired, liposuction may be something to consider. Liposuction is generally safe and minimally invasive. Either a local anesthesia with sedation or a general anesthesia can be used. Two incisions are made, and are generally small, located on either side of the chest.
During liposuction in our Oakland County office, excess fat is surgically removed through a narrow surgical “straw” called a cannula. The cannula is attached to a liposuction machine and is moved around underneath the skin into the fat layer to remove the unwanted fatty deposits. As opposed to mammoplasty surgery, liposuction results in less bruising and bleeding, and the recovery is much faster.
The bruising and swelling from liposuction will be less than with mammoplasty surgery. In some cases there will be some swelling, soreness and occasional numbness. However, these symptoms should subside within a week or so.
CoolSculpting for Gynecomastia
CoolSculpting is not effective for “true” or “hormonal” gynecomastia. However, if your gynecomastia is caused by weight gain or certain other factors, CoolSculpting in our Oakland County medical spa may be very effective in reducing male breast fat deposits. In fact, CoolSculpting may be the best non-surgical treatment option for banishing male breast fat.
CoolSculpting involves a special machine that freezes the fatty areas of the breast. Over the next 2 to 3 months, these fat cells are eliminated naturally by the body, and the size of the breasts reduces permanently and dramatically. There are virtually no side effects, discomfort is minimal, and most men go back to work right after their CoolSculpting procedure is completed.
Gynecomastia Treatment Oakland County
Dr. Ali offers private and discreet consultations, and can assist you in determining the cause of your gynecomastia. Then, he will clearly explain your treatment options – so you can choose the male breast reduction procedure that is right for you.
If you live in the greater Oakland County area, give Dr. Ali a call at the AMAE Med Spa to set up an appointment.
Oakland County Gynecomastia Consultation: 248-335-7200