Reclaiming control of your healthcare
by Bert Vorstman | Oct 30, 2021 | HEALTHdrum
Healthcare pricing commonly reflects inflated insurance-based costs. Insurance-based pricing and greater costs don’t mean better quality of care. Even with health insurance you are often better off paying for your routine care than using your insurance plan. At least...
Laser hair treatment
by Bert Vorstman | Oct 23, 2021 | Cosmetics
What is laser hair removal? Laser hair removal is the process whereby unwanted hair is treated by pulses of laser light to destroy hair follicles. How long does laser hair removal take? It depends on the size of the area to be treated but usually takes some 60 minutes...
Mental health disorder
by Bert Vorstman | Oct 23, 2021 | Mental Health
What is depression? Depression is a common mental health disorder that results in a feeling of sadness and a loss of interest in surroundings. Most people have felt depressed at times but when it is persistent you may need treatment. How can depression be prevented?...
Microneedling treatment
by Bert Vorstman | Oct 23, 2021 | Cosmetics
What is microneedling? Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves pricking the skin with tiny needles. The small wounds cause the body to make more collagen and elastin to improve the appearance of the skin for a more youthful look. Is microneedling painful?...
Lasik surgery
by Bert Vorstman | Oct 16, 2021 | Eyes
What is lasik? Lasik – laser in-situ keratomileusis – is laser vision corrective surgery. What is lasik used for? Lasik is used to treat nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism (imperfect curvature of the eye’s cornea or...
Facial fillers
by Bert Vorstman | Oct 16, 2021 | Cosmetics
What are fillers? Fillers are injectable gel-like substances – commonly containing hyaluronic acid. What do fillers do? Fillers are injected below the skin to raise it and smooth out wrinkles for a more youthful look. How long do fillers last? Most fillers last...
Botox injections
by Bert Vorstman | Oct 16, 2021 | Cosmetics
What is Botox? Botox comes from a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that has been purified for use as a treatment. What does Botox do? Botox paralyzes the muscles in the area of the body where it is injected. How long does Botox last? The effects...
by Bert Vorstman | Oct 13, 2021 | Imaging
What is a nuclear medicine scan? A nuclear medicine scan is a painless test that measures the behavior of an injected radionuclide in the body. How long does a nuclear medicine scan take? A nuclear medicine scan typically takes about 30-60 minutes. However, a bone...
by Bert Vorstman | Oct 13, 2021 | Imaging
What is a bone density scan? A bone density scan (also known as a DEXA scan) is a painless test that uses low-dose x-rays to measure the calcium and mineral content of your bones and therefore, its strength. Typically, measurements can be taken from the bones in the...
by Bert Vorstman | Oct 13, 2021 | Imaging
What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an imaging technique that uses low-energy x-rays to examine each breast for possible cancer. The breast is placed on a level surface of the mammogram machine and briefly squeezed between two paddles for a few seconds. Some...
