Katy Lifestyles and Homes magazine Jan 2009: Medical, Health and Well Being in Katy, Texas

Who You Trust Your Body to is an Important Choice...Be Selective

James H. Kern, M.D.

Laser & Gynecological Surgeon

Dr. James H. Kern has been a physician for nearly 25 years and has performed major laser-assisted abdominal and gynecological surgeries for more than 18 years.

Although he began practicing medicine as an obstetrician and gynecological surgeon, he has increasingly focused on cosmetic procedures. “I’ve spent many years treating the beautiful ladies of Houston,” Kern says. “Now I use my skills as a surgeon to help them be even more beautiful.”

“Throughout my many years in practice, I’ve continued to treat each patient as an individual, each with their own unique situation and needs, ” Kern says. He is dedicated to helping patients become more knowledgeable about the choices that will work best for them among the latest treatments available.

Dr. Kern also assists patients with cosmetic gynecological and vaginal restorative procedures as well as continuing to provide traditional gynecological and wellness treatments.

As a surgeon, Dr. Kern says he has enjoyed providing his patients the latest in SmartLipo and VASER liposuction procedures. Dr. Kern says these have been a natural addition to his surgical practice and have allowed him to expand services to men as well as women.

The Image Enhancement Center

2000 Bering Dr., Suite 260, Houston; 713-77-IMAGE

21402 Provincial Blvd., Katy; 281-599-8900

www.lipodesigncentertx.com

www.smartliposuctionhouston.com

A New Shapely You for the New Year

Shapes Body-Contouring Clinics

Shapes offers a new to Houston and new to the U.S. treatment to non-surgically breakdown cellulite and greatly enhance body-shape.

The BellaContour treatment is a revolutionary new, FDA-approved, ultrasound-based treatment that has been extensively used in Europe and is now available here. Patients see dramatic reduction in their body ’s circumference, and results are noticeable after the first or second treatment. The treatments are very relaxing, last approximately an hour, and are effective on women and men. Up to three treatments are possible per week, so results are fast.

Your skin will look firmer and tighter, cellulite and stretch marks will be reduced, and body-circumference significantly reduced to effortlessly get you back to that youthful look —a new rejuvenated, youthful you! Imagine comfortably wearing clothes that you saved in the hope that one day they would fit again. If you just want to get your shape back, or if you have a special occasion coming-up, they can help.

Call for a free consultation with a BellaContour specialist; the first 25
consultations will receive two free treatments: 713-574-9031.

www.shapesus.com

Choosing a Plastic Surgeon

Westside Plastic Surgery Specialists

David R. Luethcke, M.D.

Choosing a plastic surgeon is difficult. A surgeon’s formal training is the most critical element to evaluate. They should be board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). You can verify ABMS certification at www.abms.org. Check for additional experience and qualifications in aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgery by looking for the surgeon ’s membership in The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) at www.surgery.org. The surgeon should also have privileges to perform plastic surgery at local hospitals and not just in their own operating room.

Schedule consultations with several offices to see how you like the surgeon and office staff, how they handle patients and what the individual surgeon ’s level of expertise is with your concerns. There should be sufficient time for you to ask questions and receive detailed answers. Do you have a sense that this individual and staff will be there for you during recovery and if you have questions or concerns? Also, ask your regular doctor for recommendations. Dr. Luethcke offers complimentary consultations; call to arrange your appointment and discover the special attention you receive at Westside Plastic Surgery Specialists.

Please call at 281-829-0000; 701 S. Fry Road, #200, Katy. www.westsideplasticsurgery.com

Aging is Inevitable.
Aging Skin is Reversible.

Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care, P.A.

With so many procedures claiming to “turn back time” and so many products promising to be the “fountain of youth,” the search for healthier, younger looking skin can be overwhelming, to say the least. At Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care, P.A., their team of Board Certified Dermatologists, Certified Physician Assistants and Cosmetic Specialists will educate and assist you in choosing the right course of action for your specific concerns and skin type. A full service dermatology practice, Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care focuses on proven non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox ®, Cosmetic Dermal Fillers, Fraxel® Laser Treatments and other Skin Rejuvenating Laser therapies such as Photo Facials and Chemical Peels. Choosing procedures and products that complement each other can accelerate the end result.

As we age, we are all going to accumulate sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles and the “hills and valleys” of tissue and volume loss. The team at Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care is committed to offering services that will not drastically alter your appearance, but restore the unique, natural features we inevitably lose as we age. Finally, we can all look younger - while still looking like ourselves! Kelly Duncan, M.D., Sherry Novick-Ingraham, M.D., Gilbert Saenz, III, PA-C.

430 S. Mason Road, Suite 101, Katy;

281-392-3950

www.AdvancedDermatologyMD.com

All the Elements of Perfection Now
Under One Roof

Mennen T. Gallas,
M.D., F.A.C.S.

Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Perfecting your natural beauty has never been easier . . .

Dr. Mennen T. Gallas is board certified in both general and plastic surgery, and specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. After 10 years of private practice in the Katy area, Dr. Gallas proudly announces the relocation of Gallas Plastic Surgery to the new Provincial Professional Park complex where the medical community is growing rapidly.

The newly constructed Gallas Plastic Surgery and Vein Center touts the area’s first facility designed exclusively for plastic surgery, varicose vein treatments, and the latest in non-surgical cosmetic care. This new aesthetic center includes a luxurious medical spa and features the area ’s only state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery center equipped to perform all of the most advanced, and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures on-site.

Maintaining the highest safety standards and practices within a modern accredited surgical facility, combined with physician-directed personal attention and care, has made perfecting your natural beauty easier, safer and more convenient.

Call today for your free consultation and discover how you too can be part of the new “beauty-for-life” revolution! Call: 281-646-1114 and visit www.gallasplasticsurgery.com. NEW LOCATION: 21300 Provincial Blvd., Katy.