Numerous articles have been published about HRT (hormone replacement therapy) since the 1990’s when a large study called the Women’s Health Care Initiative (WHI) was prematurely stopped due to the negative outcomes associated with the use of synthetic hormones Prempro (combination of oral conjugated estrogen and oral medroxyprogesterone acetate) and Premarin (oral conjugated estrogen). Unfortunately, after the study the press had grouped all hormones to be alike -synthetic and bio-identical hormones making the public at large believe all hormones were associated with the same negative outcomes studied in the WHI: Premarin and Prempro (synthetic hormones). This conclusion is simply not true. Let me explain…….
Fundamental Principles – Synthetic vs. Bio-Identical Hormones:
Bio-Identical Hormones are usually derived from plant sources and their chemical structure is biologically identical to the hormones we have in our bodies. The incidence of having a reaction from these Bio-identical Hormones is extremely low or non-existent due to their identical chemical makeup that we have in our own bodies. However, this is unlike their synthetic counterparts the most common being Premarin & Prempro. Premarin (synthetic oral conjugated estrogen) which is routinely prescribed to combat the symptoms of menopause is derived from a pregnant horse’s urine. Premarin is associated with unfavorable side effects to include an increased incidence in breast cancer. Prempro is also derived from a pregnant horses’ urine and combined with progestin which is the most commonly prescribed form of combined HRT that has been shown to be unsafe over the medium term (5 years) in the WHI trial substantially increasing one’s risk of cardiovascular and cerbrovascular disease, breast and uterine cancer and blood clots.
On the other hand bio-identical progesterone unlike progestin has been demonstrated in hundreds of medical journals to have positive natural influences on the body such as: synergy with Estradiol. Progesterone protects the uterine lining from overgrowth/ carcinogenesis caused by estrogen. Progesterone has favorable cardiovascular effects, anti-inflammatory, natural diuretic and bone protection. Bio-Identical Estradiol also has positive cardiac effects to include: vasodilatation, reduction of vascular proliferation and inflammatory response and decreased sympathetic activity which is imperative to maintaining a healthy heart considering cardiovascular disease is the number cause of death in women.
Delivery Method
The preferred method of delivery for any type of medication is to maintain an even homeostatic level (constant level with no high peaks and lows) constantly with the least amount of medication ingested by the body to receive the desired therapeutic effect. In the case of hormone replacement therapy the number one preferred replacement is bio-identical hormones due to the positive effects they create on the body and the superior method of delivery is pellet therapy. Bio-identical Hormone Pellet therapy is simply bio-identical hormones placed in the body underneath the skin allowing the body to consume the hormones as needed. The delivery of hormone therapy is constant and the hormones placed under the skin are 100% bio-identical and absorbed by the body. The pellet therapy works in conjunction with your own body and does not shut down the ability of your own body to produce hormones. The other benefits of pellet therapy are the amount of hormone dosage placed is specifically catered to the individuals’ size, symptoms and hormone levels – everyone does not receive the same dose. The amount of dosage with pellet therapy is designed to give the best therapeutic effect while using the least amount of bio-identical hormone replacement. On the other hand, Premrin and Prempro which have set dosaging and not tailored to the individual’s needs for replacement and are ingested orally. The synthetic hormone(s) must undergo extensive processing - first passing through the stomach and then metabolizing in the liver prior to having any desired effect. The concentration that is swallowed with the synthetic hormones is ten times the concentration necessary to obtain enough hormone for the targeted organ compounding the possibility of reactions and side effects.
Conclusion
Although, the synthetic hormones Premarin and Prempro relieve menopausal symptoms, it is with what cost to one’s health? It is without doubt that after five years of being placed on these medications they should be stopped – due the clinical data published in the WHI trial. It simply does not make sense to pacify symptoms for 5 years with such potentially life threatening side effects when there are safer alternatives available. Bio-Identical hormone pellet therapy is the preferred method to treat hormonal insufficiency because of the way it mimics your own body’s physiology. There is no limitation on the length of therapy and the positive improvement of menopausal symptoms, bone health, skin health, and cardiovascular effects to name just a few have been well documented. Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy offers you the option to improve your symptoms and quality of life without the harmful effects associated with synthetic hormones.
Written by Dr. Jean Claude Nerette who is certified in Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy. Dr. Nerette owns and practices at Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon. At Bellissimo we strike the perfect balance between the clinical and the luxurious. We provide an all-inclusive facility where you can receive salon services, as well as a visit with a Board Certified Physician for all your medical and health care needs. With a passion for safety, service and innovation, we are committed to exceeding the expectations of our clients. Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive #3 in Weston, FL 33331, 954.384.8989. Call us for your complimentary consultation to see if Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy is right for you?
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( 2.8 / 73 )Look and feel younger inside and out with Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette’s Liquid Face Lift and Bio-Identical Hormone SottoPelle Treatment. As we age, the skin on our face does not only wrinkle but we loose volume causing the skin to sag and fold. In the past, the only option available to address these issues was a surgical facelift. Unfortunately, a surgical facelift only addresses the sagging excess skin and not the volume needed for the fullness and dimension unique to your facial features. A surgical facelift carries the risk of permanent distortion of facial features (not looking natural), sedation and considerable downtime.
A liquid face lift depending on your objective for correction can reduces wrinkles, creases or folds, gently lift the overall facial features, create a more friendlier smile, open up the eyes and lift your lids, dark circles and bags around the eyes can be masked; as well as several other facial benefits to plump, smooth and give yourself a more youthful appearance.
Many men and women who think they may need facial surgery are surprised to find out that a better option may be available to them such as the Liquid Facelift. The Liquid Facelift is accomplished by using dermal fillers such as, Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane or Perlane and in some cases Botox. Dermal fillers chosen for the Liquid Facelift lasts approximately 6 months to over 1 year. As each client is unique, so is the combination of dermal fillers and Botox used for the Liquid Facelift.
Dermal fillers have been used in more then one million treatments in over 60 countries to correct a variety of wrinkles. No allergy testing is needed. The Liquid Face Lift takes less then one hour, no sedation is needed, and you’ll be back to your regular routine the same day.
After taking years off your face with the Liquid Facelift, you want to feel as good as you look. By using Bio-Identical Hormone SottoPelle Therapy in combination with the Liquid Facelift you can achieve that youthful energetic feeling of your 20-30’s once more. As we start entering into our 30’s, our hormones are in a continuous downward decline. For some this decline and imbalance is more dramatic than others.
The most common symptoms experienced are an increased in weight in the mid section, feeling tired all the time, depression, dry skin and vaginal dryness, and decreased sexual drive. By bringing your hormones back to the levels they were in your late 20’s and early 30’s , you can begin to feel your absolute best. After a thorough history and evaluation of laboratory result’s an individual program for hormone replacement is developed to address your unique clinical needs using Bio-Identical Hormone Sottopelle Therapy.
The Bio-Identical Hormones are identical to hormones the body naturally makes, molecule for molecule, and are compounded and tailored specifically for you. Although Bio-Identical Hormones can be delivered in many ways via pills, patches, injections, and creams, Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette specializes in Sottopelle therapy to achieve the most physiologic way of administration. The Sottopelle therapy allows the hormone levels to be maintained constantly without the peaks and troughs seen with other methods. Sottopelle therapy is delivered by placing the hormones directly under the skin allowing the body to access the hormones constantly whenever the body is in need.
This convenient method allows delivery of hormones for 3-6 months, without having to remember to take daily pills or possibly having skin irritation from creams and patches. By bringing your hormones back into balance and having Dr. Jean-Claude’s Liquid Face Lift you can look and feel your best.
Written by Dr. Jean Claude Nerette who owns and operates Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon. At Bellissimo we strike the perfect balance between the clinical and the luxurious. We provide an all-inclusive facility where you can receive salon services, as well as a visit with a Board Certified Physician for all your medical and health care needs. With a passion for safety, service and innovation, we are committed to exceeding the expectations of our clients.
Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive #3 in Weston, FL 33331, 954.384.8989. www.BelissimoMediSpa.com. Call us for your complimentary consultation.
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( 3 / 200 )Here at Bellissimo Medical Salon & Spa we travel worldwide to bring you the top revolu-tionary systems which bring the most dramatic results, such as our Nano Inch Loss Sys-tem. It offers a lot of the benefits of physical exercise without its adverse effects. As a result of the muscles being contracted, the muscle fibers tighten and shrink resulting in inch loss.
The inch loss system has a diuretic effect as well as stimulating the removal of waste products through its inherent lymphatic drainage which assists in ridding the body of excess fluid. Bodily circulation is greatly improved, and notable results with cel-lulite reduction have been reported. There is no glucose burn which results in very little lactic acid being released, so there is no muscle soreness after an inch loss system workout. No other facility in the area has this Nano Inch Loss Technology and the suc-cess achieved from non-surgical inch loss like the results obtained from Bellissimo Med-ical Spa & Salon.
BACKGROUND ON THE NON-SURGICAL INCH LOSS SYSTEM:
Gerry Pollock, the co-inventor of the pacemaker, originally designed this machine at London University in 1994, for the prevention of muscle wasting conditions that cause muscle atrophy and medical conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis. Once released into the medical community, a team of female practitioners conducted clinical trials on this nano technology with patients that had given birth naturally, three months prior.
After one nano technology treatment, measurable inch loss was reported. With repeated treatments the medical reports showed these patients experienced muscle building, ton-ing and inch loss. The results were shared with other medical institutions as well as spas and salons. Nano technology has been used throughout Europe as one of the most effective and comfortable body shaping systems available in the market.
TREATMENT PROCEDURE:
Nano technology treatments are done in a series of six to ten treatments for each target area, depending on each patient. At your initial appointment, Dr. Nerette will identify your target area, such as abdomen, buttocks or legs.
Measurements are taken before and after each treatment to accurately document your inch loss. The doctor or the med-ical team is with you every step of the way during this painless muscle building proce-dure. Dr. Nerette uses his own unique protocol combining mesotherapy and nano tech-nology to obtain even further improvements. Each session lasts approximately 45 min-utes. It is important that you are well hydrated before, during and after all nano technology treatments because of the detoxifying effects of your treatment. Results are achieved when you consistently drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day.
Increased lymphatic drain-age, increased circulation and metabolism after each session are some of the benefits of this system in order to help you look great inside and out. All treatments are by appointment only and we recommend two treatments per week, so your ten series lasts five weeks. Results can be permanent if you continue with a healthy lifestyle which includes exercise and healthy eating. Patients must use the na-no technology in conjunction with exercise to receive maximal results, not in place of.
BENEFITS OF USING NANO INCH LOSS TECHNOLOGY
INCH LOSS
REDUCE CELLULITE
INCREASE MUSCLE BUILDING
INTENSE WORKOUT RESULTS WITHOUT SORENESS
INCREASE METABOLIC RATE
FASTER RESULTS THAN GYM WORKOUT
NANO INCH LOSS TECHNOLOGY IS FOR...
- Brides wanting to lose an inch and cinch that waist into your best size ever
- New Moms, after pregnancy to tighten those stretched out muscles and loose skin
- Jump-Starting a Fitness Routine, build core muscles quickly
- Swim Suit Season
- Spot Training Gluts, Abs or Thighs
- Improve or enhance your Yoga or Pilates regime
- Body Builders preparing for competitions
Everyone who wishes to look and feel their best
“ We guarantee all our services or your next treatment is complimentary.”
Monday 11:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday – Friday 9:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday By Appointment only
Written by Dr. Jean Claude Nerette who owns and operates Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon. At Bellissimo we strike the perfect balance between the clinical and the luxuri-ous. We provide an all-inclusive facility where you can receive salon services, as well as a visit with a Board Certified Physician for all your medical and health needs. With a passion for safety, service and innovation, we are committed to exceeding the expecta-tions of our clients.
Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive #3 in Weston, FL 33331, 954.384.8989.
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( 3.1 / 217 )It is the beginning of another year and time to fulfill resolutions to look and feel your best. As we age and enter our 30’s our hormones are in a downward decline making it more difficult to stay fit and look young. It is believed that our hormone levels decrease by approximately 5% every year after the age of 30.
Considering that testosterone is responsible for building lean body mass and muscle, it is no surprise as we grow older it is harder and harder to stay in shape even with a good diet and workout routine. Testosterone is not a hormone only for men but also females.
Even though females have approximately 10% of the amount of testosterone than that of men it plays such a big role in mental and physical well being. When testosterone levels drop people may have symptoms of mental cloudiness, low sex drive, no energy and gaining weight in the mid-section.
The replacement of testosterone may be in the form of gels, creams, injections or pellets. The most physiologic way to replace testosterone is by means of Sotopelle therapy. Sotopelle therapy involves a simple procedure where the bio-identical hormone testosterone is placed directly under the skin by a medical doctor to allow the slow release of hormones, avoiding the peaks and troughs as seen with the other methods. The body simply takes the hormones as it needs it.
Through Sotopelle therapy the bio-identical hormones last approximately 3-6 months. Most individuals experience an almost immediate relief of symptoms of mental cloudiness, fatigue and no energy; however for some it can take up to two weeks. When testosterone is rebalanced to the optimal levels as you were in your 20’s, workouts begin to show better results in muscle definition by increasing lean body mass.
Testosterone is just one of the few hormones that may be replaced through Sottopelle Therapy. Estrogen (estradiol) for example plays a big role in looking younger and is sometimes considered the “fountain of youth” as the skin improves with more elasticity and less dryness. Estradiol is the estrogen that is cardio protective unlike the synthetic derivatives that are composed primarily of Estrogen –Estrone has not only been proven to cause an increase in heart disease but also ovarian cancers.
To determine if you are a candidate for Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy a comprehensive medical history, physical exam and evaluation of hormone levels obtained by blood will determine your unique clinical picture.
Another new treatment on the horizon to look your best and get rid of those troublesome fatty areas such as the love handles, belly pouch, fat around the bra strap is the Inch Loss System. The Inch Loss System uses nano-technology to create muscle contractions without pain or sweating. The muscles are contracted involuntarily through the inch loss machine causing tightening and shrinking of muscle fibers resulting in inch loss.
The Inch Loss System has a diuretic effect as well as stimulating the removal of waste products through its inherent lymphatic drainage which assists in riding the body of excess fluid. Bodily circulation is greatly improved and notable results in cellulite reduction have been reported. There is no glucose burn which results in very little lactic acid being released, so there is no muscle soreness after an inch loss system workout. It is not unusual to have up to one inch loss with each treatment.
To enhance the results of the Inch Loss System it is common to use a combination of therapies especially Mesotherapy. Mesotherapy is used on specific targets areas where your body stores excessive fat. It assists your body in breaking down existing stored fat cells through a formulated mix of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. The mixture is injected into the fat and connective tissue which make up the middle layer of skin called the mesoderm.
Mesotherapy is an in office procedure and requires no anesthesia or downtime. The Inch Loss combined with Mesotherapy has a synergistic effect as Mesotherapy helps break down the fat cells as the Inch Loss System assists in ridding the body of the excess fat by increasing circulation and lymphatic drainage. In general, after four sessions you will not only see inch loss but visible improvement of the treated area – smoother skin and fat reduction.
If you want to look your best on both the inside and out, you’ll definitely want to do your research and find that Medical Spa that houses a full-time on staff physician specializing in Bio-Identical Hormone Sottopelle Treatment in combination with Mesotherapy and the Inch Loss System. There is no need to live with the symptoms of mental cloudiness, low sex drive, no energy and gaining weight in the mid-section anymore. Improve your health and look great!
Written by Dr. Jean Claude Nerette who owns and operates Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon. At Bellissimo we strike the perfect balance between the clinical and the luxurious.
We provide an all-inclusive facility where you can receive salon services, as well as a visit with a Board Certified Physician for all your medical and health care needs. With a passion for safety, service and innovation, we are committed to exceeding the expectations of our clients.
Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive #3 in Weston, FL 33331, 954.384.8989. www.BellissimoMediSpa.com. Call us for your complimentary consultation to see if Bio-Identical Hormone Sottopelle Treatment in combination with the Inch Loss System and Mesotherapy is for you.
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( 3.1 / 200 )You don’t have to live with the symptoms anymore! Are you tired all the time, do you lack sexual desire, depressed, can’t focus, experience hot flashes or gained weight? All of these symptoms listed can be caused by a hormonal imbalance, by simply replacing what hormones your body is deficient in can correct these symptoms.
Unfortunately, in 1991 shock waves were sent through our society when the Women’s Health Care Initiative Study was halted prematurely due a slight increase in breast cancer and cardiovascular disease with women taking oral conjugated estrogen, estrogen derived from pregnant horse urine, such as Premarin. The conclusion reached by society was that all hormones caused the same problem. This simply is not true.
Bio-identical hormones are not the same, they are identical to that which the body produces, and does not cause any of the problems that estrogen derived from horse urine may cause.
In addition, there has been an abundant amount of research papers published in respected international journals documenting the beneficial effects of Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy since the 1930’s. Due to the fact that pharmaceutical companies are unable to manufacture and sell these naturally occurring hormones, Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy has been ignored because of the political agenda’s of pharmaceutical companies in the United States.
Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy can be delivered in many ways via pills, patches, creams, injections and pellets. The most physiologic way of administration is via pellet therapy because the hormone levels are maintained constantly without the peaks and troughs seen with the other methods. Pellet therapy (Sottopelle) is delivered by placing the hormones directly under the skin allowing the body to access the hormones constantly whenever the body is in need. This convenient method allows delivery of hormones for 3-6 months, without having to remember to take a daily pills or possibly having skin irritation from creams and patches.
Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy can help both men and women achieve the natural healthy balance of hormones their bodies need to maintain optimum well-being.
Some of the benefits of Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy include:
-Enhancement of libido and/ or increased sexual desire
-Reduced fatigue & increased energy levels
-Relief from anxiety and depression
-Consistency in moods- reduction in feelings of anger, nervousness and irritability
-Increased energy, focus, mental clarity and concentration
-Improved memory
-An increase in lean body mass and a decrease in body fat
In addition to these symptoms of overall well-being, Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy has been shown to decrease cholesterol, increase bone density and possibly offer increased protection against breast cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Bio- Identical Hormone Therapy is initiated only after a complete medical history and specific laboratory testing to evaluate deficiencies in hormones such as the, thyroid, estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone to name a few. Depending on the results of the laboratory testing, medical history and symptoms, the appropriate hormone and delivery method is chosen. After 2 weeks most clients are stating, “I feel wonderful” or “My husband thanks you for bringing me back to him.” You simply don’t have to live with the symptoms anymore!
Written by Dr. Jean Claude Nerette who is certified in SottoPelle Bio-Identical Hormone Treatment. Dr. Nerette performs all treatments at his Medical Spa - Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon. At Bellissimo we strike the perfect balance between the clinical and the luxurious.
We provide an all-inclusive facility where you can receive salon services, as well as a visit with a Board Certified Physician for all your medical and health care needs. With a passion for safety, service and innovation, we are committed to exceeding the expectations of our clients.
Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive #3 in Weston, FL 33331, 954.384.8989. Call us for your complimentary consultation to see if Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy is right for you.
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