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Finding a Clinic for Botox Injections for Vaginismus
“Some days back, I came to know that I have vaginismus. I am willing get treated with Botox injections for vaginismus, but my GYN is hesitating about injecting botox. She said that she does not has proper instruments for Botox injections for vaginismus. Can you please guide me where can I find a doctor uses [...]
Side Effects of the Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
A common concern about the Botox treatment for vaginismus relates to potential side effects from the Botox. This is a topic that comes up on a regular basis. Side effects of the Botox treatment for vaginismus also come up when I speak to my patients pre-procedure. As most of us know, the use of Botox [...]
Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) Breast Implants: Buyer Beware
FDA approved breast implants have a high level of safety Both Allergan and Mentor silicone gel breast implants have been used for many years and have been subjected to careful scrutiny. I personally have long term follow up with these breast implants and find them to give a natural appearance and feel. However, a scandal [...]
Obagi NuDerm Skin Care System
The Obagi NuDerm Skin Care System is designed to restore health to sun and smoke damaged skin, as well as even out pigmentary problems involving the face and other areas of the body. The Obagi NuDerm System corrects surface discoloration and blemishes. It also penetrates into the skin to stimulate skin cell renewal, improve circulation [...]
Lip Enhancement using Facial Fillers
Restylane is the only hyaluronic acid filler available that is FDA approved for lip enhancement The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the facial filler Restylane for lip enhancement (lip augmentation) in October 2011. Restylane is a hyaluronic acid manufactured by Medicis. Restylane was approved in 2003 to treat moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles. The [...]
Vaginismus Symptoms
The most prevalent vaginismus symptoms are a history of extremely painful sex and intercourse being impossible. These symptoms of vaginismus are highlighted in a book by Peter T. Pacik, MD “When Sex Seems Impossible. Stories of Vaginismus & How You Can Achieve Intimacy” available on Amazon.com. Vaginismus symptoms are also discussed in a Wikipedia article [...]
Combining Facial Filler with Botox for Frown Lines and Marionette Folds
Probably the most common area for Botox injection is the frown area. Some people have very strong muscles in this area (corrugators) that over time cause creases and actual depressions (furrows). With time, they look like they are scowling. An easy solution for this is the injection of Botox. The heavier the muscles, the more [...]
Silicone Breast Implants Comeback in Breast Enlargement Surgery
Silicone breast implants have made an important comeback in augmentation mammaplasty surgery, a little more than six years after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration lifted its ban on most use of these devices as reported by the Wall Street Journal in an article titled “Once Banned, Silicone Breast Implants Make a Comeback” and covered by [...]
Platysma Cords and Botox Injections
Platysma Cords Can Be Injected with Botox The platysma is the neck muscle that causes a grimace when it is contracted. As we age, cords or bands make their appearance. These muscular cords can appear in the lateral (outer) part of the neck, though they are more frequently a sign of aging when they appear [...]
Duration of Juvederm Ultra Plus Injectable Gel Facial Filler
New Study showing Juvederm Ultra Plus last one year or more A new study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (v.121 pp.289-304) shows that Juvederm Ultra Plus lasts one year or more when injected into the nasolabial folds. 81% of 87 subjects were noted to have continued improvement during this time frame. When repeated touch up [...]
when sex seems impossible
Stories of Vaginismus and how you can achieve intimacy
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Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS
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