Laser Skin Resurfacing

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Laser skin resurfacing is a laser procedure that involves peeling off the top layers of skin. Our offices use the newer Mixto CO2 technology which allows for safe treatment of different depths, depending on the condition being treated. This laser is used to improve lines and wrinkles, brown spots, scars and acne scars, aged and sun damaged skin and enlarged oil glands, as well as helping to build the collagen content of the skin. In some cases, the laser can treat precancerous lesions. It is a great way to improve the quality and texture of your skin and take years off of your appearance.

Notice the dramatic improvement after treatment.

Who can use it?
In the past, treatments were limited to light skin types only. The laser technology has improved greatly and we can now safely taper the treatments according the each individual patients skin issues and color.

Is there downtime?
You generally will be red and swollen for about a week but this may last for longer duration depending on the aggressiveness of the treatment. Our patients usually return to work and activities after 5-7 days without problems.

What is the treatment like?
You will be numbed with a topical numbing medication for about 30 minutes prior to the treatment. You may still feel some discomfort, but this is generally tolerated very well, even in those with a low pain threshold. The actual treatment will take about 15-30 minutes, after which time we will have you ice for a few minutes before leaving. You will be sent home with a written set of instructions for post treatment care.

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Even one treatment alone can significantly improve unwanted acne scars.

Are there any risks involved?
Any medical laser treatment has risks involved, including burns, scars, hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation, and inadequate results. Occasionally, patients can develop an infection or an acne flare from the treatment, which can be managed with medications. It is very rare for any of these issues to occur with the newer laser technology available. The laser we use has both great safety efficacy and patient satisfaction.

How many sessions will I need?
Typically only one session is needed to obtain the desired results. With deeper scars or wrinkles you may require two treatments. This does not stop the aging process, so you may need another treatment 5-10 years down the road to keep the results up.

Hair Loss

One of the main causes of hair loss is stress and adrenal insufficiency. Dr. Lalezar will order a neurotransmitter test which consists of 4 saliva samples throughout the day and the second morning urine collection. Adrenal support supplements and amino acids are recommended to rebuild the adrenal glands. Thyroid may also play a major role in hair loss. When patients have high loads of heavy metals, thyroid hormones don’t convert properly and as a result patients experience subclinical hypothyroid symptoms including hair loss.

Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Iodoral, zinc, rosemary leaf extract is recommended to prevent this poor thyroid hormone conversion. This combination also improves thyroid receptor sensitivity. IV chelation therapy repairs thyroid and adrenal function and halts hair loss.

Other nutrients such as high dose Biotin, Silica, and Collagen are used in treatment of hair loss.

A liver cleanse is also recommended to enhance processing of androgenic hormones such as Testosterone and DHEA. Estrogen and Progesterone ratio is also balanced through hormone therapy and detoxification.

Digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid, and probiotics are utilized to enhance and optimize absorption of nutrients.

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How do I find out more about Hair Loss?

Call the Health & Vitality Center at 310-477-1166 or click here to schedule an appointment. We are one of the leading centers for natural medicine in Los Angeles. Holistic doctor Shiva Lalezar not only treats Hair Loss, she employs methods that prevent it from negatively impacting your everyday life. Our practice uses an integrative approach, combining the best conventional therapies with the latest techniques and treatments in functional medicine for optimal results.

Learn More About Glutathione IV

Are you—or someone you love—suffering from a neurodegenerative condition? A Glutathione IV therapy could be the solution you need.

Dr. Shiva Lalezar is a pioneer in using the healing power of glutathione IV to help treat a variety of neurodegenerative diseases. This includes Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

Why should I get Glutathione IV treatments?

Dr. Lalezar has seen 80-90% improvement using IV Glutathione therapy in her patients. At the Health and Vitality Center, a leading Functional Medicine Center in Los Angeles, Glutathione IV treatments are also proving beneficial for:

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Stroke
• Fibromyalgia
• Environmental illnesses
• Cipro or Levaquin toxicity
• Liver diseases such as hepatitis
• Detoxification
• Skin Lightening

What is a Glutathione IV and what does an IV Glutathione therapy entail?

Glutathione is an extremely effective antioxidant comprised of three essential amino acids that attack free radicals. Glutathione treatment plays a major role in helping your liver detoxify harmful chemicals by binding to the toxins and safely eliminating them.

The body produces glutathione naturally, and intake of Vitamin C boosts its production. If glutathione levels are normal, the body’s ability to fight neurological disorders is strong. If they are low, you are susceptible to any number of neurological disorders, which can result from free radicals destroying the brain cells and brain chemicals.

A number of clinical studies over the past two decades have demonstrated that:

• Glutathione is severely depleted in patients with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
• Glutathione and Vitamin C IV significantly reduces the damage and death of dopamine-producing neurons, improving patients’ symptoms and quality of life.

Why use a Glutathione IV instead of pills?

Oral Glutathione is rendered ineffective by stomach acids that break down the peptide bonds that hold the amino acids in glutathione together. A Glutathione IV is the most efficient way to deliver this powerful antioxidant to the cells of the body via the bloodstream.

How is the Glutathione IV treatment administered?

You will receive your glutathione intravenous infusion in our relaxing, comfortable IV therapy suite or in the comfort of your own home. You can read a book, listen to music, or even work on your laptop computer while you are being treated.

How do I find out if Glutathione and Vitamin C IV could be right for me?

Call the Health & Vitality Center at 310-477-1166 or click here to schedule an appointment online today. We are one of the leading centers for natural medicine in Los Angeles. Holistic doctor Shiva Lalezar relieves symptoms by correcting the problem at its source.

The Health and Vitality Center uses an integrative approach, combining the best conventional therapies with the latest techniques and treatments in Functional Medicine for optimal results.

Learn more about HCG Weight Loss Program

Are you looking for a scientific or a medical weight loss solution?

Our HCG Weight Loss Clinic in Los Angeles can help

Weight loss clinics in Los Angeles often feature fad diets that claim to help you lose excess weight quickly and safely. Holistic doctor Shiva Lalezar has found that the HCG diet program in Los Angeles delivers an outstanding success rate by using a scientific approach that combines a very low-calorie diet and HCG hormone injections (human chorionic gonadotropin) to lose fat and maintain muscle mass.

Patients at Dr. Lalezar’s HCG weight loss clinic lose between half a pound and one pound per day. Unlike other weight loss clinics, our program is medically supervised from start to finish by Dr. Lalezar to ensure your safety and to maximize your results.

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How HCG Diet Program in Los Angeles Works:

Dr. Lalezar has created a 10-week comprehensive HCG weight loss program at the Health and Vitality Center. Here’s how it works:

• You will follow the HCG diet for about four weeks. The next six weeks are a maintenance phase to help you keep the weight off.
• You will take 125 units of HCG injections once a day.
• Dr. Lalezar will give you a scientifically designed diet plan to follow. You will consume 500 calories per day. Your success depends upon strict adherence to her diet instructions.
• We strive to maximize your fat burning and weight loss by giving you lipolysis shots every 10 days of your treatment. These HCG Diet injections literally dissolve fat. Lipolysis or MIC consists of methionine, inositol, and choline.

While the 500-calorie diet seems like a small amount of calories for the average person to consume, patients do not experience hunger during the HCG diet in Los Angeles.

The body is satisfied by this small caloric intake because the HCG shots release 1,500-2,000 calories that were stored in the fat cells. This is how you achieve such rapid weight loss. In addition, HCG is thought to reset the hypothalamus, curbing the feeling of hunger.

Your personalized HCG diet plan and the Health & Vitality Center difference

Prior to starting the HCG weight loss diet, Dr. Lalezar will give you a comprehensive medical evaluation including a complete history and physical. During her consultation with you, she will discuss with you your desired weight loss and how much is healthy for you to lose. She may adjust the length of the initial phase of the HCG diet (minimum length is 23 days; maximum length is 40 days).

Dr. Lalezar strongly believes in offering a ten-week program because it includes a maintenance phase. The six weeks of maintenance following the HCG diet helps you avoid yo-yo dieting and rebound weight gain.

HCG Diet in Los Angeles – Safety and possible complications

• We have found our program to be very safe, and our patients have not experienced any serious adverse events.
• The HCG diet injections are not recommended for patients with gout or gallstones since the process may trigger them.
• During the time that you are on the HCG diet, Dr. Lalezar administers the Myers’ Cocktail along with a high dose of biotin. These two combined therapies help to reduce the possible side effect of temporary slight hair loss (resulting from the very low-calorie diet). However, it is important to realize that if you do experience this slight thinning, your hair will grow back normally after you complete your diet plan.
• Don’t be fooled by other HCG diet offers that you may see online, and don’t attempt this diet yourself. The HCG weight loss regimen should only be followed under the careful supervision of a physician such as Dr. Lalezar.

Are the HCG Diet injections right for me?

If you are struggling with obesity or even those last few pounds and desire a slimmer, healthier and more aesthetically pleasing you, the HCG Diet in Los Angeles could be the answer for you.