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Dr. Randy Birken, medical director for Birken Medical Aesthetics of The Woodlands, offers a medically supervised weight management program.

“By utilizing metabolic enhancers, such as amino acids, appetite suppressants, possible natural thyroid and or HCG injections, along with sound nutritional advice and a fat-burning exercise program, patients can successfully loss weight,” Dr. Birken said.

The program includes the following:

1. Initial visit – weight, BMI assessment, blood pressure, target weight, pulse rate assessment for exercise, diet options, CBC, lipid profile, thyroid, and blood chemistries
2. Includes monthly weight management visits
3. Option for weekly MIC and/or adenosine injection(s)

Call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at [email protected]

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“Nothing can stop aging, but we can slow it down and improve quality of life as we age,” said Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics of The Woodands. With good nutrition, healthy life style, and exercise. Checking hormones as well as micronutrient status allows the clinician to suggest proper supplementation recommendations as well as optimizing natural hormones.”

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at [email protected]

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Laser reduction labiaplasty sculptures uneven or elongate labial resulting from natural aging or vaginal deliveries.  For most women, the inner lips (labia minora) projecting past the outer lips (labia majora) is an aesthetic concern. With laser reduction labioplasty techniques, reconstruction of traumatic tissue can result in a more appealing appearance.

Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics and associate of the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Insitute of America, has trained with Dr. David Matlock of Dr. 90210 fame. Designer Laser Vaginoplasty as well as Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation is a service offered to patients in Houston-The Woodlands, Texas.

For more information or questions, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

[email protected]

Human chorionic gonadrotropin, or HCG, is a  metabolic regulatory hormone and promotes weight by metabolizing fat without affecting lean muscle.  Patients can lose from 1/2 to 3 pounds per day without significant side effects.

Check out this website for more information:

www.hcgdietinfo.com

View a short presentation on Bioidentical Hormones and Vitamins for Healthy Aging and Weight Loss, click the following link:

http://tiny.cc/IXM36

Are bioidentical hormones safer than pharmaceutical hormones?

“When you study the scientific data, you know your patients are better off, ” says Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics,

Bio-identical hormones are made from plants and are biologically identical to human hormones.  Synthetic hormones, while may be derived from plants as well as animals, are still different than natural hormones.

As patients age, there is a decrease in both reproductive as well as metabolic hormones.  Testing includes estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and adrenal levels.

“Many patients tell me that bio-identical hormones have changed their lives,” Dr. Birken said.  “Usually, the patient experiences more energy, better sleep, improved memory, easier weight loss, younger appearing skin, as well as improved libido.  It can be a new lease on life.”

Since the body recognizes these molecules as natural instead of foreign, intuitively they seem to be a better choice for those suffering from hormone deficiencies.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

[email protected]

Dr. Birken is a board certified gynecologist, Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and an associate of Dr. David Matlock’s Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of America.  Laser vaginal rejuvenation and designer laser vaginoplasty are procedures that restore vaginal and labial anatomy to condition before child birth.

Is laser surgery better than traditional surgical knife?

“Yes,” says Dr. Randy Birken. “Our diode laser provides precise tissue cutting with minimal blood loss, less trauma, and quicker healing over conventional methods. When it comes to cosmetic procedures, especially to the labia and vagina, the laser technique improves recovery and aesthetic results.”

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Dr. Randy Birken, a board certified gynecologist, offers a medically supervised weight management program.

“By utilizing metabolic enhancers, such as amino acids (MIC), energy boosters (Adenosine), appetite suppressants, possible natural thyroid, along with sound nutritional advice and a fat-burning exercise program, patients can successfully loss weight,” Dr. Birken said.

HCG is a self-administered injection that helps with initial weight reduction as well.

For more information, call 281-419-3231 or email at

[email protected]

What are bio-identical hormones, or as some refer, natural hormone replacement, and are they safer than pharmaceutical hormones?

“Controversies continue,” says Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics, “but when you study the scientific data, you know your patients are better off.”

Bio-identical hormones are made from plants and are biologically identical to human hormones.  Synthetic hormones can be derive from plants as well as animals, but are still different than natural hormones.

“I remember when I switched my wife from Prempro to bio-identicals,” Dr. Birken continues, “and just a few days later, she felt different.”

As patients age, there is a decrease in both reproductive as well as metabolic hormones.  Testing includes estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and adrenal levels.  The clinician interprets the data along with the patient’s clinical presentation, and prescribes appropriate hormone replacement.

“I have had many patients tell me that bio-identical hormones have changed their lives,” Dr. Birken said.  “Usually, the patient experiences more energy, better sleep, improved mental functioning, easier weight loss, younger appearing skin, as well as bolstered libido.  It can be a new lease on life.”

While scientific data suggests that bio-identical hormones maybe safer than synthetic, it is not conclusive. Since the body recognizes these molecules as natural instead of foreign, intuitively they appear to be a better choice for those suffering from hormone deficiencies.

The pharmaceutical industry promotes synthetic hormones because they can be patented for profit.  While compounding pharmacies that make bio-identical can be more expensive than synthetic, the improved overall quality of life is worth it.  Recently, Oprah Winfrey has presented to her audience the concept that bio-identical hormones may be a better alternative to synthetic.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

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While controversy concerning “Hormone Replacement” remains, Dr. Randy Birken, a board certified gynecologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, is an advocate of bio-identical hormone replacement (BHRT).

BHRT is compounded from plants and has similar molecules to human hormones,” Dr Birken said.  “This allows the practitioner to customized estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, as well as metabolic hormones for each individual.”

Patients who are menopausal or peri-menopausal and suffer from symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, low libido, and weight gain will usually see significant improvement. While more expensive than pharmaceutical synthetic hormones, BHRT offers patients a more precise and natural approach to declining hormone function.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

[email protected]

Cosmetic gynecology includes tightening of the vaginal walls and reduction of the labia and prepuce (tissue supporting the clitoris).  While there are several physicians who perform these procedures, only two gynecologist in Houston, Texas have been trained by Dr. David Matlock and are associates of the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute.

“Patients must know the training background of the surgeon before making their decision,” Dr. Randy Birken said.  “Dr. Matlock screens candidates for their surgical experience before teaching them his techniques for laser vaginal rejuvenation (LVR) and designer laser vaginoplasty (DLV).  No one else can perform these surgeries.”

Dr. Birken is founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics and is an associate of LVRIA (Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of America).

Fro more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

[email protected]