Author Archives: Dr. Nhi Le
Lipodissolve: A Non-Invasive Way to Blast Away Fat Deposits
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- June 24, 2011
Let’s face it: there’s nothing on earth more terrifying that having to rock a bikini when you’re not at your beach body best. As the official summer season is just a couple of weeks away, you need a fat-busting solution that removes your fat deposits without resorting to unsafe crash diets, five-hour daily gym visits and painful cosmetic surgery.
If this sounds familiar, then it’s time to consider lipodissolve treatments at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX!
If you’ve never heard of lipodissolve before, then get ready to experience the ultimate solution to fast fat loss without resorting to painful surgeries. Lipodissolve is the perfect alternative to traditional liposuction surgery because it doesn’t involve any invasive procedures. Unlike liposuction – in which the cosmetic surgeon breaks up your fatty tissue with a wand and sucks it out – lipodissolve involves an injection of a special chemical formula that’s specifically designed to dissolve fatty tissues. Once the chemicals get to work on the fat deposits, your body’s natural detoxification systems flush away the fat over time. This leaves you with a smooth and contoured appearance that reveals no hint of cosmetic surgery.
Lipodissolve is perfect for men and women who want to remove smaller fatty trouble spots, such as the inner thighs, upper arms, lower stomach and underneath the chin. While traditional liposuction and gastric band surgery is best for drastic weight loss, lipodissolve can effectively contour the fatty tissue in your trouble zones, leaving you with a smooth and sexy body that will turn heads wherever you go.
The chemicals involved in lipodissolve vary from doctor to doctor; however, at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX, we only use the safest chemicals for your lipodissolve procedure. The process is quick and painless: an experienced technician will numb the treatment area with a local anesthetic, and then inject the chemicals into your desired treatment area. Recovery time is immediate, so you won’t have to take any time off of work.
After the procedure, we recommend that you drink plenty of water, as this helps your body’s detoxification systems to flush out the fat deposits. We also recommend that you follow a healthy diet and exercise program, which can be provided to you as part of our Medical Weight Loss program. With healthy eating habits, the effects of your lipodissolve treatments can last up to four years.
At Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX, we believe that it’s time you got the smooth, supple and sexy body you deserve. No matter what your trouble spots are, our team of dedicated technicians will turn those fatty zones into your most-admired assets.
So what are you waiting for? Book a lipodissolve consultation today at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa today! Call us at 361-576-9100.
Achieve Fast, Effective and Jaw-Dropping Weight Loss on the HCG Diet
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- June 14, 2011
At the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX, we’re dedicated to providing you with the most effective weight loss efforts. That’s why when we learned about the HCG diet, our medical experts were determined to learn more about how this miracle weight loss diet works, and if it’s an effective solution for our patients.
So what did we discover? Simple: a wonder weight loss diet that causes overweight patients to lose one to two pounds in a single day.
HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, and it’s a hormone that’s only present during pregnancy. This hormone is important for pregnant women because it helps provide the growing fetus with nutrition even in the midst of suffering from morning sickness. HCG breaks up fat from the abdominal area (which is where most women keep their fat) and provides the nutrition to the baby; this ensures that the baby remains happy and healthy, no matter what the mother is consuming. This explains why women can suffer from morning sickness without causing any damage to the baby’s development.
How was HCG credited with its miraculous weight loss effects? In the 1950s, Dr. ATW Simeons discovered that giving small drops of the hormone to overweight patients helped them to lose weight by decreasing their appetite. When added to a calorie-controlled diet, the weight loss results exponentially increased – and Dr. Simeons officially discovered the HCG diet.
The HCG diet works as follow: the person takes up to three drops each day, which should be placed under the tongue. The hormone works to significantly decrease the person’s appetite, which means they can stick to the 500-calorie diet. Now, you might think this isn’t enough food for the day, but medical experts agree that a diet of 500 calories is ideal for seriously overweight and obese people. With the help of the HCG hormone, the person burns anywhere from 3,500 to 4,000 calories in a day, resulting in incredible weight loss of up to two pounds in a day.
The HCG diet involves drastic weight loss, which is why the medical experts at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX supervise your results. This ensures that you properly follow the diet until you reach your weight loss goals. Once you’ve achieved the body you’ve always desired, our medical experts can gradually introduce you to a new diet and exercise regimen that will allow you to enjoy your favorite foods without overindulging.
At the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX, we can help you achieve your weight loss dreams with our medical weight loss program. Contact us today to schedule a consultation, and see how we can help you get your dream beach body! Fill out the form in the top right corner or simply call 361-576-9100.
Nutraceuticals for Men and Women
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- June 9, 2011
Did you know that over 40% of Americans consider alternative health therapies to be just as valid as pharmaceutical therapies? We find it a surprise that it’s not more: with continued revelations that more foods and nutrients can provide incredible medical benefits and prevent diseases, we at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa are determined to show our clients why pure encapsulated nutraceuticals is the best way to treat body, mind and soul.
Nutraceuticals – which is the word “nutrition” and “pharmaceuticals” combined – is a term used to describe the foods and botanicals that are incredibly beneficial to the body. Nutraceuticals has experienced a boom in demand over recent years due to consumers being tired of the high cost of pharmaceutical drugs. Additionally, with more prescription drugs carrying adverse side effects, long-term health problems and other dangerous conditions, it’s no wonder health-conscious consumers are moving towards the world of nutraceuticals.
So just what are a few examples of nutraceuticals? Take a look below:
- Dietary supplements that contain herbs, minerals, vitamins and other botanicals are considered to be part of the nutraceuticals family.
- Functional foods are also considered to be nutraceuticals, as they can be consumed in their natural state and provide significant health benefits to the human body. Fortified foods can also fall under this category.
- Medical foods are also nutraceuticals; however, these foods aren’t available to consumers. Rather, they’re administrated by doctors to patients through the mouth or a feeding tube.
- Finally, farmaceuticals are part of the nutraceuticals family, and are comprised of medically valuable components of plants and animals that one can typically find on a farm.
Believe it or not, you already consume plenty of nutraceuticals already. Whether you take a multi-vitamin at the start of the day or you enjoy a side of broccoli with your dinner, these nutrients help your body repair itself from damage, fight off diseases and even prevent signs of aging.
At the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX, Dr. Nhi Le understands the value of a diet that’s rich in nutraceuticals. That’s why for the last 10 years she has trusted pure encapsulated nutraceuticals for helping men and women alike.
Dr. Le offers a variety of pure encapsulated nutraceuticals, including men’ s & women’s vitamin packs, natural digestive enzymes, immune system support, liver detox, heart health, bladder care, and glucosamine chondroitin MSM for joint health. Dr. Le also trusts several nutraceutical weight loss products, including pre-meal pure protein shakes.
If you’re ready to drop the pounds, achieve your dream body or simply improve your overall health, then contact our Dr. Nhi Le at Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX today to request your free consultation. Just fill out the form in the top right corner to learn about receiving a $50 credit toward this service, or call us at 361-576-9100.
Treat Your Cellulite In Time for Summer!
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- May 27, 2011
Many women work hard to maintain their bodies. Exercise and dieting can help you lose weight and inches, but it may do little to reduce your cellulite. As beach season, or swimsuit season, starts many women will struggle with their cottage cheesy or dimply thighs.
Some 90 percent of women have cellulite. It affects women of all shapes and sizes, regardless of their weight. Even famous physically fit stars like Pamela Anderson and Jennifer Lopez have dealt with cellulite.
So what can you do about it? Before you can understand how to treat cellulite you need to understand what it is. Cellulite is a collection of tight fiber bands connecting muscle through the fat to the skin. In places where the bands aren’t attached, the fat bulges up, creating the classic rippling effect of cellulite. This problem rarely affects men because their fibers criss-cross and that fat can’t bulge up as easily.
You can try working out even harder on the treadmill, elliptical or stair master, but there are alternative treatments that can be far more productive.
One such treatment is acoustic wave therapy, or AWT. It uses acoustic pulses to reduce the appearance of cellulite by producing a pressure wave that passes through the skin and fat to impact the fibrous septae. The pressure breaks up the collagen of the septae and releases the skin. This leads to smoother looking skin.
If you’re ready to firm up your body and reduce the cellulite on your thighs in time for summer then contact the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa today by filling out the form in the top right corner or by calling 361-576-9100.
The Fountain of Youth Medical Spa is located on the Texas gulf coast in Victoria, just a short drive from Corpus Christi, Port Lavaca, San Antonio, Austin, El Campo and Houston.
Get Ready for Summer with an IPL/Photo Facial
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- May 23, 2011
Summer is nearly here again – and it’s time to shed that heavy winter make-up and bare your skin to the world.
If you feel like you’d rather skip the season and hide your face with scarves and hats, then not to worry: the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX can get your face summer-ready with our innovative and highly effective IPL/photo facial.
So how exactly does this unique facial treatment work?
Simple: the treatment involves a special non-ablative technology that emits light to counteract specific skin problems. As IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light, this means that the light is emitted in a series of pulses, wavelengths and intervals to target skin problems ranging from pigment discoloration to sun-damaged skin. Additionally, an IPL/photo facial is perfect for those individuals who are suffering from rosacea and broken capillaries.
An IPL/photo facial is unique from other facial treatments because it specifically combats skin discoloration. While other facial treatments can be used to treat a broad range of skin problems, including wrinkles and acne scars – this advanced facial treatment was specifically designed to even out and smooth the skin tone.
It’s the perfect choice for the person who doesn’t want to waste another moment piling their make-up on top of their discolored skin!
You know that summer is all about showing off your skin with confidence – and the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX can help you do exactly that. If you’re interested in an IPL/photo facial, then here are a few key features you should know before signing up for a treatment:
- Patients should be made aware that the treatment will give them a flushed appearance for the first few days; however, this is completely normal. Broken capillaries will appear more obvious, and some dark spots may darken before they fall off. You may want to consider taking a few days off or investing in make-up with heavy coverage to use for the first few days after treatment. Slight swelling can also be present for up to 48 hours after the treatment.
- Best results are achieved after three to six treatments, which are spaced anywhere from two to four weeks apart.
If you’re ready to reclaim your youthful glow and appearance, then why not visit the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX today?
Let us help you get your glow back and finally have the confidence to embrace life to the fullest this summer. Whether you’re in Corpus Christi, Port Lavaca or El Campo along the Texas gulf coast, or in San Antonio, Houston or Austin, you’re just a short drive to the Fountain of Youth Med Spa in Victoria, TX.
Fill out the form in the top right corner to get more details, or call 361-576-9100.
Fraxel Laser Resurfacing: Rejuvenate Your Skin in Time for Summer
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- May 18, 2011
The summer season is nearly upon us – and you know what that means.
You’ll spend practically every day in those limb-baring tank tops and shorts. You’ll spend those beach days in a revealing bikini or bathing suit. And don’t forget just how much skin will be on show as you host the neighborhood barbeque or attend an outdoor concert.
Summer is a time for baring your skin with confidence, not hiding it away under makeup. That’s why the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX is proud to offer a new facial rejuvenation treatment that really makes a difference: fraxel laser resurfacing.
If you’ve never heard of this unique treatment before, then you’re in for a pleasant surprise. The Fountain of Youth Medical Spa’s innovative facial rejuvenation treatment targets those annoying fine lines, pesky wrinkles, pigment irregularities and even embarrassing acne scars. By using a special laser therapy technique, one of our highly trained medical spa technicians will target your desired treatment area and work to eliminate your facial flaws.
By targeting deep into the second layer of skin – also known as the dermis – the laser stimulates and encourages new collagen growth. As collagen is responsible for giving our facial skin a firm appearance and elastic feel, this renewed stimulation will make the face look and feel firmer. New skin formation means that old flawed skin will quickly be removed by the body’s natural restorative abilities, thus fading the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, pigment discoloration and acne scars.
Ready for a fraxel laser resurfacing treatment at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX? Then here are a few points you’ll need to know before you book your treatment:
- Treatment is quick and simple, and downtime is minimum. Patients can choose to resume their normal activities right after treatment, or they can rest for a few days if they so choose; recovery varies, as all patients are different.
- After the treatment, your skin will be red and sensitive to the touch. Therefore, it’s extremely important not to use irritating facial treatments (like those that contain glycolic acid or alpha-hydroxyl), and to use a high SPF sunscreen whenever going out into the sun. Patients can choose to wear makeup if their skin does not feel too sensitive.
- Results will show two to three months after treatment, as this is generally the time it takes for the dermis to develop new skin. Like with recovery times, results vary from patient to patient.
- Our medical spa technicians recommend three to six treatments done at intervals that are two to four weeks apart.
Discover why we’re known as the ultimate Fountain of Youth in Victoria today! Fill out the form in the top right corner or call 361-576-9100.
Hydrafacials: The Ultimate Way to Restore, Refresh And Renew Your Skin
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- May 12, 2011
It’s no secret that the Victoria, TX area is absolutely drenched in sunshine. While this might make you feel like you’re on a permanent summer vacation, don’t soak up the sunshine too quickly – UV rays can quickly age even the healthiest skin.
It’s not just the Texan sunshine that’s to blame for aging and dull skin. Our busy lifestyles can make it nearly impossible to give our facial skin the care and attention it needs. From processed foods and skin-drying air condition to pollution, there’s a myriad of potential dangers waiting to suck the youth and vitality from your face.
If you’re ready to fight back against aging and restore that youthful glow to your face, then it’s time to discover the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX.
Early Spanish explorers spent years looking for the Fountain of Youth – and just like those early explorers, you’ll discover a world of age-defying wonders when you visit our medical spa in Victoria. We’ve harnessed and sourced all of the best natural ingredients to help you boost your skin health, so you can look refreshed, radiant and ready for anything.
In fact, your friends will be so impressed with your youthful facial glow, they’ll be begging to learn your secrets!
So what’s the secret behind the glow? It’s called a Hydrafacial, and it’s a surprisingly simple facial that uses ultra-moisturizing ingredients to help your skin cells regenerate faster.
When our busy lifestyles prevent us from giving our bodies the nutrition and rest it needs, the skin can become quickly overwhelmed by dead skin cells, which makes the face appear dull and lifeless. A Hydrafacial works to counteract this undesirable appearance by using a vacuum-based abrasion tip to remove the dead skin cells and impurities. Once this procedure is done, an expert medial spa specialist with soothe and treat your skin with a combination of super-luxurious hydrating serums. These serums sink into the face and form a protective antioxidant barrier against free radicals, which are some of the biggest culprits of aging skin.
The Hydrafacial is an incredibly effective facial treatment that’s exclusively available at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX. There’s absolutely no downtime, so you can use your lunch break to jumpstart your skin regeneration. Our dermatologists recommend using the Hydrafacial as part of a monthly skin care routine. Clients typically report seeing a major difference in the health and vitality of their skin after three to six treatments.
If you’re ready to unlock the secrets to refreshed and youthful-looking skin without the cosmetic surgery, then visit the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria today! The hydrafacial is for women and men alike, and the Victoria office is just a short distance from Port Lavaca, El Campo, Rockport and other Texas gulf cities.
Fill out the form in the top right corner of this blog or simply call 361-576-9100 to schedule your appointment.
May Mother’s Day Special Giveaway!
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- April 28, 2011
ENTER MOM (or yourself) TO WIN $1,000 IN LASER HAIR REMOVAL SERVICES!!
The Fountain of Youth Medical Spa is running a special giveaway now through May 31 for $1,000 in laser hair removal services. In order to qualify for this drawing you must:
1) “Like” us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FountainofYouthMedicalSpa
2) Fill out the form on our “welcome” page on Facebook
The drawing will be held and one winner announced on June 1, 2011. Must have a Facebook account to enter, and all entry requirements must be fulfilled by 11:59pm on May 31, 2011. No purchase necessary.
Call or email if you have any questions.
(361) 576-9100
Fight Back Against Wrinkles with Radiesse
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- April 21, 2011
Ever wish you had the kind of smooth and flawless face that regularly lights up the red carpet in Hollywood?
You’re not the only one. In fact, at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX, we’ve been helping hundreds of patients achieve their ultimate dreams of erasing deep-set wrinkles and stubborn fine lines without resorting to expensive facelifts or spending endless amounts of money on useless creams. By the time our patients walk out of our offices, they’ve smoothed away years from their faces – and best of all, it’s nearly impossible to tell that they’ve had work done.
So how do the experts at Fountain of Youth Medical Spa achieve this highly desired youthful look? Simple: we use Radiesse, a volumizing filler that stimulates production of your own natural collagen.
As we age, our faces start to lose the elasticity that gave us that youthful glow of our teens and twenties. This gradual change boils down to our body’s decreased production of collagen, a fibrous protein that gives our face the kind of volume that diminishes the appearance of wrinkles. After years of sun exposure, laughing, frowning and squinting, our collagen breaks down, resulting in the deep wrinkles and fine lines that expose our ages to the world.
Radiesse is unique in that it’s not a temporary and superficial solution to aging; rather, it helps the body to produce more collagen, which then restores volume, vitality and youthfulness to the face. What’s amazing about Radiesse is that it’s not just fantastic as a long-term anti-aging treatment; it provides astonishing short-term results as well. As soon as Radiesse is injected into the affected areas, it instantly volumizes the face. This sudden volume diminishes the appearance of any wrinkles, allowing you to instantly achieve the youthful look you’ve always wanted while your collagen levels are hard at work restoring your natural vitality.
Additionally, because Radiesse is a volumizing filler, treatment results can often last for up to a year or more in most patients. Radiesse is also mixed with lidocaine, an FDA-approved drug which significantly reduces injection pain.
If you’re ready to capture your own Fountain of Youth with Radiesse fillers, then visit our Victoria, TX location to discover more about our skin rejuvenation treatments. Our experts can use Radiesse fillers to treat deep-set wrinkles and fine lines, contour the face, eliminate the appearance of turkey neck and restore your youth and vitality.
Ready to believe in the Fountain of Youth? Then head to the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX, where you’ll get your hands on the secrets to glowing youthful skin! Ask about our Radiesse specials for April. Call 361-576-9100 for details
Juvéderm: The Ultimate Answer for Those Stubborn Wrinkles
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- April 19, 2011
We know what you’re thinking. It seems like there’s no end to the products out there that are promising to not only diminish the appearance of wrinkles, but to eradicate them altogether.
Whether you’ve got crow’s feet, laugh lines or a few stubborn wrinkles that just won’t seem to fade, you’ve probably tried about a zillion expensive products – and haven’t found a single one that works. Sure, you may get temporary relief from fine lines, but the bottom line is that you’ve been shelling out big bucks for products that don’t deliver.
If you think you simply can’t try another disappointing wrinkle product, then it’s time you learned about Foundation of Youth Medical Spa’s Juvéderm treatments in Victoria, Texas. Juvéderm is an injectable gel that’s taking the anti-wrinkle industry by storm – and now you can see the astounding results at our Victoria location.
As we get older, our skin starts to lose the elasticity that prevents wrinkles from forming on more youthful skin; additionally, years of sun exposure and stress can result in the formation of those annoying frown lines and crow’s feet. However, Juvéderm replicates a naturally-occurring chemical in your skin that promotes the production of volume and hydration. This chemical – known as hyaluronic acid – plumps up our skin’s volume and smoothes away even the most stubborn deep-set wrinkles that plague your appearance in the mirror.
Developed by the creators of Botox back in 2006, Juvéderm is a simple injection that can be done in a fifteen-minute visit at Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX – perfect for people on the go! Typical injections can be performed on the undereye area, around the mouth and the forehead region. Many of our patients report that the results are immediate, with each injection costing anywhere between $300 to $600 a pop, depending on the desired treatment area. Patients may experience a little swelling at first, but this usually disappears within 24 hours after treatment. Additionally, Juvéderm is the only hyaluronic acid injection that can last up to a year, which is perfect for people who don’t like the constant maintenance that Botox and other fillers require.
Juvéderm is also approved by the Food and Drug Administration, so there’s no need to worry about any severe side effects that unapproved injections might incur. It’s a safe, simple and effective filler with proven results that thousands of people have been thrilled about.
If you’re concerned that Juvéderm will give you an artificial appearance, relax: studies found that consumers who used Juvéderm injections reported more natural results compared to collagen injections. In other words, all of your friends will notice how youthful and refreshed you look – but not a single person will suspect your little secret!
Let’s face it – no one wants to “age gracefully” if it means dealing with deep-set wrinkles and lines. If you want to recapture a more youthful appearance without shelling out a small fortune, then Juvéderm is the perfect hyaluronic acid filler for you. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin, or Houston, you’re just a short drive away from the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa. Make an appointment for a Juvéderm injection at our Victoria, Texas location today!
Fill out the form in the upper right corner of the blog and get $50 off this service, or call 361-576-9100.