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  • Kegel Exercises

    Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and are important as women age. As the pelvic floor muscle weakens over time, the uterus, bladder and bowel can descend and create a bulge into the vagina. This is called pelvic organ prolapse. Fortunately, Kegel exercises are easy to do. Disclaimer:

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  • Laser Hair Reduction

    OVERVIEW If you're tired of routinely shaving, waxing, or plucking your unwanted hair, you may want to consider laser hair reduction. One of the most common cosmetic procedures performed by board-certified dermatologists. What is Laser Hair Reduction? Laser hair reduction is a standard cosmetic procedure

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  • Lip Injections

    OVERVIEW Lip injections are one of the most common dermal, or skin, fillers. According to a 2017 American Society of Plastic Surgeons report, lip injection demand increased 312% between 2000 and 2017. Celebrities and pop culture stars are often rumored to have lip injections to create fuller-looking

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  • Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion

    LSIL, or low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, is an abnormal Pap smear finding that indicates mildly abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. In the majority of cases, LSIL will resolve over time without treatment. However, in some patients, this mild abnormality can progress to cancer and

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  • Low-lying Placenta

    A low-lying placenta is one with the placental edge ending within 2 cm of the internal cervical os. The diagnosis is often made at the 20 week fetal anatomy ultrasound. Fortunately, the vast majority of low-lying placenta diagnoses resolve as the pregnancy progresses. Disclaimer: The information on

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