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When our skin expands suddenly, such as during an adolescent growth spurt or pregnancy, the elastin in the underlying layer of skin (the dermis), stretches which then leads to stretch marks. Advice abounds about how to prevent these scar-like striae from forming, but very little has been shown to effectively prevent them. What’s more, some treatments aren’t safe for use during pregnancy, which is one of the most common reasons for stretch marks to appear.

According to the Mayo Clinic, risk factors for stretch marks include:

• Being female; women are more likely to experience the types of life events that lead to stretch marks

• Pregnancy, especially if the child is larger-than-average or if you’re very small

• Rapid weight gain or weight loss

• A family history of stretch marks

• Using medication that include corticosteroids, which can reduce skin elasticity

Stretch mark reduction can be facilitated through a number of proven treatments. Dr. Maddox and the team at Thrive use fractional laser therapy to fade these scar-like marks. Fractional photothermolysis uses wavelengths of light to stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin in the dermis. Unlike some treatments, fractional laser therapy does cause some minimal, superficial damage to the top layer of skin (the epidermis), but healing time is short because the affected areas are so small.

Treatments are generally more effective the newer the stretch marks are, but even decades-old marks can be minimized with laser therapy. Whether yours are from a pubescent growth spurt many years ago, weight gain, or a pregnancy, Thrive can help you heal. Visit our website or call 503-241-3579 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Who We Are
Adam Maddox, ND Dr. Maddox is a board-certified leader in the field of integrative age management medicine. He graduated with honors from Northern Arizona University and completed a four-year medical program at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Maddox specializes in minimally invasive techniques for the face and body treating lines and wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. He has extensive experience with Botox Cosmetic, Restylane and Juvederm, CO2 Laser resurfacing and male hormone replacement therapy.

Eric D. Schoenberg, MD A highly skilled plastic surgeon and artist, Dr. Schoenberg has an aesthetic sense of what looks natural and most attractive. He also offers herbal therapies that accelerate recovery and reduce bruising and swelling. Dr. Schoenberg received his education and training from Boston University, Harvard University, Cornell University, New Jersey Medical School, and Mt. Sinai Medical Center and continues to attend facial plastic surgery symposiums.

Amy Bader, ND Dr. Bader is an expert at holistically treating obesity. Her treatment plans generally include a combination of natural medicines and specific lifestyle changes designed to bring balance to every system of the body in order to achieve long-term weight loss and health. Dr. Bader graduated from the University of California-Berkeley and completed a four-year medical program with honors from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine.

What We Do
Skin Services We offer only non-invasive, FDA-approved and clinically tested procedures to gently reduce wrinkles and lines, smooth skin tone and improve elasticity. These include cosmetic fillers, lasers and pure infrared light to resurface and tighten skin by stimulating collagen growth. If you are looking for a Portland dermatologist, Dr. Maddox and his team at Thrive can help you achieve your beautification goals.

Body Services At Thrive, we have ways to treat unwanted fat and cellulite non-surgically yet effectively by dissolving the fat and performing body sculpting. We also can rid the body of scars and stretch marks, tighten and resurface skin, and reduce unsightly and sometimes painful varicose veins.

Hair Services To combat excessive hair growth, no matter how large or small an area, we use fast, comfortable lasers that heat the hair follicles to stunt them. We also offer a cutting-edge treatment that uses lasers to stimulate blood flow to the scalp to promote healthy hair growth for damaged or thinning hair.

Tattoo Removal For our clients who would like to remove tattoos, we offer the state-of-the-art Q-switch 1064nm RevLITE™ laser technology that is a proven method and poses minimal risk of scarring or pigment changes.

Hormone Replacement Therapy Some men and women find that they feel more vibrant and healthier when using bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. When necessary we prescribe hormones identical to those produced by the human body. Restoring hormone balance can combat brain fog, low energy, low sex drive, weight gain and more.

Medical Weight Loss Thrive’s weight loss program naturally suppresses appetite so you feel good while you trim down. Our weight loss program provides a combination of our high-quality biological protein food supplements, B-vitamin/natural lipotropic (fat burning) amino acid injections, and supplements to regulate appetite while supplying you with enough energy to accelerate at your daily routine.

Visit our website or call 503-241-3579 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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The symptoms associated with low testosterone levels – thinning hair and decreased muscle tone, changes in sleep patterns and sexual functions, and mental changes such as mood swings or memory loss – can be attributed to other diseases or lifestyle choices such as excessive alcohol use, so a blood test is part of the screening for hypogonadism.

At Thrive, we are committed to educating people about the potential problems of hormonal imbalances in men. We treat male hormonal imbalances with a testosterone replacement procedure. During this procedure, Dr. Maddox will take a detailed medical history of your current state of health as well as a blood sample to observe your current testosterone levels. A custom treatment plan designed specifically for your needs will be formulated and may include natural hormone replacement, nutrition, exercise, and nutritional supplements.

Studies have found that testosterone replacement can lead to the following positive health benefits:

• Reduced waist line by up to three inches and progressive weight loss over time.
• Reduction in the average systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
• Reduction in cholesterol levels for both LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
• Reduction in average blood glucose levels.
• A significant decrease in liver function enzymes, likely indicating an improvement in fatty liver disease.
• A decline in the International Prostate Symptom Score, indicating an improvement in urinary function with testosterone use.

With proper treatment, what were once considered the inevitable effects of aging can be managed, slowed, or reversed. If you or someone you love has been experiencing these symptoms, we advise you to schedule a consultation with us to see if we can address the symptoms with natural remedies. For many, slight changes to diet, exercise, and nutritional supplements can make the difference between vitality and fatigue. Call us today at 503-241-3579 to book your consultation at our NW Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Center.

Source: http://www.drgregorypippert.com/2011/12/22/testosterone-and-metabolic-syndrome/

Botox Cosmetic is a protein derived from botulism toxin that is most commonly injected underneath the skin in order to minimize or smooth out lines and wrinkles on the face. It was first introduced to the medical community in 1989 as a treatment for eye muscle disorders and was eventually approved for cosmetic use after much successful testing. These procedures use a small amount of diluted botulinum toxin that enables controlled weakening of muscles.

Botox works to relax the contraction of muscles by blocking nerve impulses. The result is muscles that can no longer contract, and so the wrinkles relax and soften. It usually takes two to four days to see cosmetic improvement and the effects tend to last from three to six months. While most patients require additional treatments as wrinkles and lines begin to reappear, after each injection the wrinkles return less severe than before as the muscles are trained to relax.

Restylane is the number one wrinkle filler in the United States. Restylane is made using naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, the same substance that already exists in the body. Restylane works quickly, adding volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe wrinkles and folds and is most commonly used in the nasolabial folds, or the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth.

Because Restylane maintains its shape using the body’s own moisture, it increasingly binds to the body’s own water molecules over time, which produces lasting results as the skin ages and loses moisture. In a clinical study of laugh lines (nasolabial folds), at least 95% of patients treated with Restylane continued to see results for up to 18 months after initial treatment when patients returned for a follow-up treatment at 4.5 or nine months.

Juvéderm can be used by a licensed physician to fill moderate to severe parentheses lines, marionette lines, and vertical lines between the nose and upper lip, with results lasting up to one year. Some preparations of Juvéderm also include lidocaine, which reduces the minor discomfort that some people feel during the process. Like Restylane, Juvéderm is a hyaluronic acid gel used to fill lines and wrinkles around the mouth. Hyaluronic acid binds to and absorbs water in the dermis (the layer of skin between the epidermis, the outer layer of skin that we see every day, and the connective tissue inside our bodies). As we age, our bodies don’t produce as much hyaluronic acid as before, leading to shrinking and volume in the dermis, which appear as wrinkles in the epidermis.

If you’d like to start 2012 looking as beautiful as you feel, contact Dr. Maddox and his team at Thrive Portland to schedule an initial consultation.

Keep it Simple

Don’t try to take on every possible life-improvement project at once. You’ll get overwhelmed, won’t think you have the time, and won’t be truly committed to your goals if your resolution list is 2,012 items long.

Keep it Specific

“More” and “better” are vague generalities. How much weight do you want to lose? Is it a reasonable amount? What does your doctor think of that amount? Set specific goals like “one additional workout per week,” “eat two more meals at home per week,” or “lose ten pounds by the end of March.”

Enlist Help and Be Supportive

Chances are, your friends, family, and coworkers are setting resolutions similar to yours. If your office mate wants to exercise more, take part of your lunch hour to do a brisk walk around the block together. If your partner wants to eat healthier, take turns packing lunches for each other to bring to the office. If your best friend wants to lose weight, join an exercise class together (after clearing any potential workout routine with your respective doctors).

Have Fun with it

Try belly dancing or hula hooping or aquajogging. Join a running group for people with dogs. Take trapeze lessons or gymnastics for adults. Exercise doesn’t have to mean hours on the elliptical if you don’t enjoy that. We are much more likely to stick to routines when we enjoy them.

Reward yourself

They don’t have to be big rewards, but think about the fun little things you love, and use them as concrete, tangible rewards for meeting milestones along your goal. Put a gold star on the calendar for every 30-minute workout; 20 stars in a month and take yourself out to a movie. A funky pair of earrings from Crafty Wonderland for five pounds lost, a new skirt for ten, new shoes for meeting your final goal. Whatever you choose as a reward, make it something you love.

Be Your own Best Friend

You wouldn’t berate your best friend if she skipped a workout or gained two pounds since her last weigh-in. Don’t do that to yourself, either. There are going to be days when you’re too tired, too busy, or too sick to stick to your goals. There are going to be cupcakes and unhealthy meals and missed workouts in the coming year, just as there have been in past years. The trick is to treat every day as a fresh start, a clean slate. So you had an extra cupcake yesterday. Today? Today you don’t. Today you go to the yoga class you missed yesterday. Today you treat yourself the way you’d treat your best friend.

In addition to these six tips, the team at Thrive has developed an effective weight loss program. Call 503-241-3579 to set up your initial $75 appointment and let us be part of your support team. The new year is coming, a new you is coming, and it’s beautiful.

Exercise Who has time to fit in a workout between everything else going on? You do. Take five minutes at your desk to do some yoga. If you take the bus or train to work, get off one or two stops before you usually do and walk the rest of the way, and do the same on the way home. According to Neilson data, the average American watches four hours of television per day; use commercial breaks to do lunges, sit-ups, push-ups, and leg lifts in rotation.

Delegate You do not have to do everything yourself. If a houseguest or family member asks, “is there anything I can do to help,” fight the urge to say no. Of course there’s something they can do! Dry the dishes, chop some veggies, take a bag to the trash, or make sure the dog’s water bowl is full. The list of chores we do every day, from large to small, is endless. If no one is offering, because you are just so competent at everything, making it look effortless, ask for help. There is no shame in asking, and your needs are just as important as everyone else’s.

Meditate In less time than it takes your coworker to have a cigarette break, you can meditate. Take 90 seconds to go to The Quiet Place (a version for iPhones is available, too). Let your breathing fall in time to the music. Shut everything out of your mind. Focus on lowering your heart rate, letting your shoulders drop, and just being for a little while.

Self-care We all know that water and sleep and balanced diets help keep us feeling and looking our very best. These details, however, tend to fall by the wayside in times of great stress. Even if doing so means putting a task off until tomorrow, be sure to get the right amount of sleep for your body. Keep a water bottle at your desk and take regular water-and-stretch breaks. Keep high-protein snacks like trail mix and energy bars in your purse and car to avoid falling into the fast-food trap.

Laugh Laughter activates pleasure centers in the brain, releasing feel-good hormones like oxytocin and serotonin, thereby lowering heart rate and stress hormones like adrenalin and cortisol. Find three things to laugh about (even – or especially – if they’re just silly cat macros) for every one that stresses you, and soon you’ll feel much better.

When you’ve started feeling less stressed and want to look as good as you feel, Dr. Maddox and his team at Thrive Portland provide a number of services to help you achieve that goal.

Purchase gift cards on Thursday December 22 and Friday December 23 and receive these great discounts:

10% off $50 cards

20% off $100 cards

30% off $200 cards

Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like the gift of aging beautifully. Call 503-241-3579 or stop in from 9–6 on Thursday or 9–5 on Friday to redeem this limited-time offer from Dr. Maddox and his team at Thrive Portland.

Call from 9–11, and all SkinMedica® products are 30% off.

Call from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., and all SkinMedica® products are 20% off and receive a free Vitalize Peel with the purchase of any package.

Call from 1–3, all SkinMedica® products are 10% off.

Residue-removing facial cleansers, serums to fill fine lines and wrinkles, revitalizing creams to reduce dark under-eye circles, moisturizers, acne treatments, sunscreens, and more. SkinMedica® has something to help everyone look as young and healthy as they feel.

Dr. Maddox and his team at Thrive will bag your order and have it waiting for pickup at your convenience. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or the special people in your life, save yourself time and money. Call 503-241-3579 on December 15th to take advantage of these great deals!

While supplies last, Dr. Maddox and his team at Thrive Portland are offering TNS Eye Repair^®, Lip Plump System™, Facial Cleanser, and Vitalize Peel^®, a $334 value, for only $99 when you purchase TNS Essential Serum^®.

Revitalize and rejuvenate your skin. Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, dark under-eye circles, and increase firmness. Let Dr. Maddox and his team at Thrive help you look as good as you feel this holiday season. Call 503-241-3579 to reserve this amazing holiday package.