Avéli™ is a minimally invasive, one-time treatment designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Cellulite refers to dimpling of the skin, often around the buttocks or thighs, due to connective tissue bands/septa between the skin and muscle. Fullness of the subcutaneous fat may cause worsening of the dimpling. The Avéli™ procedure is a minimally-invasive treatment to permanently sever the specific septa under the surface of the skin causing the cellulite dimples. This outpatient procedure is done under local anesthetic. For most patients, there is little to no downtime. Possible side effects

For those unfamiliar with Alzheimer’s and dementia, asking them to list symptoms beyond memory loss may prove challenging. It’s understandable – a diagnosis of dementia can mean a whole host of symptoms. Dementia is an umbrella term that covers a range of cognitive disorders characterized by memory loss, impaired thinking, and altered behavior. As our understanding of neurological conditions improves, we've come to recognize various types of dementias, each with a unique set of symptoms and underlying causes. Awareness of a diagnosis and how each subtype can affect a person provides the

For those unfamiliar with Alzheimer’s and dementia, asking them to list symptoms beyond memory loss may prove challenging. It’s understandable – a diagnosis of dementia can mean a whole host of symptoms. Dementia is an umbrella term that covers a range of cognitive disorders characterized by memory loss, impaired thinking, and altered behavior. As our understanding of neurological conditions improves, we've come to recognize various types of dementias, each with a unique set of symptoms and underlying causes. Awareness of a diagnosis and how each subtype can affect a person provides the

“Many of our clients are young mothers who don’t have all the resources they need, so we’re able to help.” Nurse Lisa Homeier makes herself available 24/7, so “we can talk like we’re sisters.”

“Many of our clients are young mothers who don’t have all the resources they need, so we’re able to help.” Nurse Lisa Homeier makes herself available 24/7, so “we can talk like we’re sisters.”

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