Medical

For most, the holidays are a time for family gatherings and celebrations. Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus, many of us will be celebrating differently this year. Some may choose to have smaller gatherings with just immediate family or a close circle of friends. Others may opt out of their...

Choosing to straighten your teeth is a big decision that affects not only your appearance, but your lifestyle as well. As an adult, you may be looking to improve on your smile for business or social reasons. Or perhaps you’re a teen or the parent of a teen looking for an effective yet...

Varicose vein treatment and laser liposuction with tumescent anesthesia both rely on the same principles. The most important concept is safety for the patient by minimizing risks associated with these procedures. At the L.A. Vein Center, we offer vein treatment as well as liposuction using...

As we’ve written on the blog before, ketamine therapy is a type of mental health treatment that uses ketamine (a psychedelic drug) to help relieve emotional pain. Ketamine therapy is used for chronic pain as well. Research shows that ketamine can dramatically improve the symptoms of depression...

Periodontal disease, such as gingivitis, are serious ailments that can have a great effect on the health of your gums and the rest of your mouth. Some periodontal diseases can result in mild inflammation or cause damage to the gum tissues that can have an impact on your teeth. An accomplished...

Men in the Santa Clarita area are able to receive the best and most advanced 3 Tesla (3T) Prostate MRI Scanner in their own community, adding to the cutting-edge radiology services already available at UCLA-Health Santa Clarita Imaging and Interventional Center, Prostate screening at...

Treatments with traditional crowns take two or more appointments, but the innovative CEREC technology allows us to design, mill, and outfit a fully customized crown in one visit. With their unmatched results, CEREC crowns will have you smiling in no time!Dental crowns or caps are tooth-shaped...

The holidays are upon us, and ‘tis the season for a bit of togetherness (and a lot of indulgence). We don’t all celebrate the same holidays or adhere to the same belief systems, but there is one thing that seems to unite us all: comfort food.Cold weather and sweets go hand-in-hand. What’s a...

A breast augmentation involves the insertion of implants into the chest area to add volume or change their shape. This is a more invasive cosmetic procedure, requiring general anesthesia, although it is performed as an outpatient procedure and patients can go home the same day as surgery.What...

The flu season is upon us, and this year more than ever, it is vital to take steps to protect yourself and your family now. The most vulnerable people are those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease, obesity, and a weakened immune system. The best way to protect...

As the year is coming to a close, a lot of patients have not been back to the dental offices. With the pandemic creating havoc and disruptions in our lives, keeping our mouths healthy have been placed on the back burner. Whether it is the fear of going out in the community, or seating in a...

As the decades progress, new medical technology emerges that paves the way for increased efficiency, better predictability, and improved safety when it comes to tedious procedures and unique cases. The Ziemer FEMTO LDV Z8 laser is the latest technology that we have introduced to Helm Vision...

More than 30 million men are suffering from impotence or erectile dysfunction in the United States.Many men find it difficult to discuss a sexual health problem such as ED. However, it’s important to discuss your ED openly and honestly with your doctor.Complications resulting from erectile...

SCENT has been the premier location for a variety of surgical and non-surgical needs. However, over the past few months, we have expanded our cosmetic side of the practice. SCENT Cosmetic offers comprehensive cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures that are state of the art. These include...