Medical

Recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows body lift surgeries are the fastest growing procedure performed by its member surgeons. Buttock lifts, lower body lifts and upper arm lifts were the fastest growing procedures last year. Breast augmentation continues to be the most...

Do you know what is the most common cause of tooth loss?The most common cause of tooth loss for adults in the United States is gum disease, also known as gingivitis or periodontitis. The cause of gum disease is a bacterial infection that has grown in the mouth over time.Each day, thousands of...

Frown lines and wrinkles on your face can add years to your appearance. Now can soften forehead lines and crow’s feet for a more youthful appearance with BOTOX from Dr. Hu at Valencia Plastic Surgery.The application of BOTOX cannot be left to just anyone. At Valencia Plastic Surgery you will...

Researchers found that hearing loss effects how quickly and severely dementia progresses. Fortunately, correcting hearing loss with hearing aids can possibly prevent the effects of cognitive decline. Learn more about the role hearing aids have in maintaining optimal brain function.Improved...

A lot of our patients have come to the realization that they are close to getting a knee or hip replacement surgery. Many years of suffering, injections, swelling and pain have cornered patients into thinking surgery is their last and final option. Valencia Medical Center pursue FDA approved...

About 60% people nation wide say their partner snores. Snoring is the sound of partially obstructed breathing during sleep. While snoring can be harmless, it is more likely a sign of a more serious medical condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). When Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs,...

Silver-colored fillings are mercury amalgam fillings, and each of these filings contain more than 50% mercury. A number of other countries have banned or limited their use, especially for pregnant women and children. However, dental amalgam fillings are still being used without any patient...

Anger is indeed something we all experience, whether as an automatic reaction to something unpleasant or a result of unresolved trauma. But, despite its ubiquity, there are many layers of anger we may not fully understand or recognize. Here’s a look at a few lesser-known facts about anger and...

Many who live in the Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys are familiar with the common symptoms of dry eye disease such as redness, irritation, and chronically feeling like something is in the eyes. Other common symptoms, although classic, are not usually associated with having dry eye disease....

Scars are a natural result of the body’s response to an injury. Unfortunately, scar-less surgery is not yet a reality. Scar revision surgery aims to minimize old scars so that they are less visible and blend in better with the surrounding skin.Scars tend to be most noticeable when they are...

Let’s face it, If not looking at the eyes, people look at others’ teeth while talking. Having visibly white and nice teeth is an indication that one takes care of oneself.Brushing your teeth and cleaning your tongue has been a staple in almost everyone’s everyday hygiene regimen. Brushing...

Dental Cleanings Routine dental cleanings are essential to keep your teeth and gums clean, remove plaque and tartar build-up, and improve your overall oral health. For your professional dental cleanings, our dental practice is the right place to turn to. Our dental cleanings are painless,...

When you think of great partnerships, what comes to mind? Abbott and Costello? Sonny and Cher? Batman and Robin? How about your brain and your ears? While their functions are distinctly different, your hearing health depends on how well your brain and ears work together. Your brain relies on...

  We need to sweat, there are two to four million sweat glands throughout the human body helping us to perspire. There are about two percent of these glands in the underarms. Excessive sweating can be treated by medication (Abrexza) but so many patients with medical conditions such as...

If you have vertigo, you may feel like the world is spinning, even while you’re standing still. Many people don’t know where to turn when they experience the symptoms of a balance disorder like vertigo. Here’s what you need to know to get treatment and feel steady again.Why You Experience...

  Dr. Alexander Villar, the premier Valencia dentist, combines his creative ability with a light, artistic touch. For more than 35 years, he has transformed the smiles and dental health for the people of Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley and surrounding Los Angeles Areas. Through his...