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SL_Dr Bucky 525 - edit2_Layout 1 6 / 11 / 25 12 : 39 PM Page 2 There are also significant changes to skin elasticity and quality associated with loss of estrogen , so our incredible aesthetics team offers a wide variety of therapies and tools to help women feel their best inside and out . At Bucky Body Center , modalities such as red light , compression , and cryotherapy offer additional help to support healthy resolution of inflammation , an underlying force behind many of the negative changes associated with hormonal shifts . There’s really nowhere else that offers all these services all under one roof so it makes it really seamless for our patients to get everything they need in one place , under one person’s supervision . That’s really a luxury when it comes to care . Are there any specific tools , techniques , or technologies you consider essential to the services you provide ? An advanced technology called DEXA provides a highly accurate body composition analysis that Waskiewicz can use to guide her efforts in optimizing a woman’s health . One of my favorite technologies that we DEXA can also be used to screen for osteoporosis . have is the DEXA scan , which is typically only otherwise available in medical facilities based data analysis , allow this to guide our irregularity , low libido , vaginal dryness , or professional athletic centers . This is an decision making and treatment strategy . joint pain , and many more . incredibly accurate body composition Evaluation includes blood work , urine hor - Frequency of treatment depends on the analysis , which is essential in optimizing mone testing , body composition analysis modality . For a topical administration such health and screening for loss of bone mass and a deep dive into the patient’s history , as a patch or cream , this is applied anywhere density , also known as osteoporosis . Natural symptoms , and goals , to determine their from twice weekly to daily . For patients loss of estrogen plays a massive role in the unique path to a higher quality of life and opting to go with subcutaneous pellet loss of bone mass density , and subsequent longevity . The approach looks a little different therapy , this is typically done every three to fractures can lead to increased morbidity for everyone , based on their needs when six months . We meet with patients every and mortality in women as we age . Moni - they first meet with us , and we make three months or so to monitor progress , toring these changes and adjusting therapy ongoing adjustments to meet the patient review testing , and adjust therapy as needed . to optimize lean body mass and minimize where they’re at every step of the way . loss is critical to our women’s wellness For example , for patients in peri - What can BHRT help women achieve , and and longevity program . menopause ( the transitional period leading how quickly can they expect results ? up to natural menopause ) , methods of hor - BHRT is an incredibly impactful therapy How closely do you work with Dr . Bucky and mone replacement like transdermal patches when it comes to resolving the symptoms other care providers on the Bucky Plastic or creams are typically favored , as they of menopause that can really rob women Surgery team , and why is this level of allow us to adjust therapy as needed to of quality of life . Things like hot flashes , collaboration important ? accommodate for fluctuations in endoge - night sweats , insomnia , and vaginal dryness Bucky Plastic Surgery is all about teamwork . nous hormone production . For those patients are often resolved relatively quickly after We help each other make recommendations in a more stable place along the menopause starting therapy . Plus , there are additional and create fully individualized treatment plans trajectory , more long - term methods such benefits like increases in bone mass den - between all our fields — surgery , injectables , as subcutaneous pellets , which are implanted sity — meaning the reversal of osteopenia skin care , hormonal health , weight loss , and under the skin to release hormones over a or osteoporosis — and other positive changes more — so that our patients get the most period of time , provide a stable , bioavailable in body composition . 360 - degree aesthetics and wellness plan . method of delivery that doesn’t require any When it comes to BHRT , collaboration daily application by the patient . Does BHRT work well with cosmetic is especially important because awareness treatments ? about perimenopause / menopause is still Who would be a good candidate for BHRT ? I love the holistic approach to wellness and so low . Many patients who come to BPS How often would a patient need treat - aesthetics that we are able to offer at Bucky for a variety of other services may not be ment ? Plastic Surgery and Bucky Body Center . thinking about how their hormones are All women should consider the role of The more we learn about women’s hor - affecting their health . Having a knowledge - BHRT in their health and wellness journey . monal health , the more we are able to able team to open the conversation enables Hormones like estrogen , testosterone , and understand why midlife is classically plagued us to help more people . ! progesterone impact brain function , car - with changes to body composition like ! diovascular health , and bone mass density . increase in body fat percentage and loss of Any changes to these hormone levels have muscle mass . Our unique Medical Weight the potential to contribute to diseases that Loss Program provides a key adjunctive For more information on can shorten the duration and quality of a therapy to combat many of the changes woman’s life . In terms of symptoms , we associate with perimenopause and Dr . Bucky’s offices in women may start to notice vasomotor menopause such as changes to metabolism , Philadelphia and Ardmore , symptoms impacting temperature regula - insulin resistance , and visceral fat deposition . visit DrBucky.com . tion , as well as insomnia , mood changes , Having a comprehensive toolkit is really weight gain , hair loss , menstrual cycle important to me when working with patients . SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 16 ISSUE 7 | 21

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SL_PROFILE_Bryn Mawr Orthodontics_0525_Layout 1 6 / 11 / 25 2 : 17 PM Page 1 At Bryn Mawr Orthodontics , Drs . Karen Conn and Ross Segal don’t just transform smiles — they transform lives . With specialized expertise , a unique treatment philosophy , and a shared passion for excellence , they bring unparalleled orthodontic care to the Main Line . by MATT COSENTINO photos by JEFF ANDERSON A Constant Pursuit to detail , and consistently outstanding outcomes . In addition to offering traditional braces , the practice is one of the few Invisalign Diamond Plus providers on the Main Line , a testament to of Excellence their extensive experience with Invisalign . Rec - ore than a decade ago , Karen Kandel Conn , D.M.D . , joined ognizing that many adults are choosing to invest in their oral health and G . Ross Segal , D.M.D . , at his thriving practice in New Jersey . smiles , Drs . Conn and Segal offer tailored orthodontic solutions for They have since become renowned for their exceptional every age . results , earning the trust of the community as well as high - M Beyond clinical care , both doctors remain committed to advancing profile patients , including celebrities and professional athletes . the profession . Dr . Segal teaches and speaks regularly around the Dr . Conn lived in Lower Merion , where she and her husband were country , while Dr . Conn leads a local Spear Study Club , an interdisciplinary raising their children , and saw an opportunity to bring the same group of dental specialists who collaborate on complex cases to ensure standard of care to the Main Line . Conversations with Dr . Segal about the best possible patient outcomes right here in our community . Both that vision sparked an exciting opportunity — the creation of Bryn Mawr doctors have also earned board certification , which is an advanced dis - Orthodontics , where she and Dr . Segal could bring their proven tinction that speaks to their dedication and skill . approach directly to the Main Line community . “ A lot of orthodontists resist change , ” says Dr . Conn . “ What makes In its first several years , Bryn Mawr Orthodontics has done just that , us different is that we embrace it . We’re always evolving — looking for receiving numerous awards and overwhelmingly positive feedback new ways to improve care , make treatment more efficient , and deliver from both the community and local dental professionals . At the heart better results . ” of their success is a philosophy they call “ Face First ” orthodontics — a Yet for all the accolades and innovations , what truly fuels their holistic , aesthetic - driven method that looks beyond just straight teeth to passion is the profound impact they make on patients ’ lives . design smiles that enhance each patient’s unique facial features . New “ That moment when we hand a patient a mirror and they see their patients begin with a comprehensive consultation where either Dr . new smile — it never gets old , ” Dr . Segal says . “ The look on their face , the Conn or Dr . Segal takes the time to understand their goals and explain tears , the gratitude … people tell us all the time that we’ve changed their ! the “ Face First ” approach , using a 3D intraoral scan to create a virtual lives . That’s why we do what we do , and why we never want to stop . ” mock - up of their potential smile and discuss treatment options . “ We leave extra time for every appointment because we’re always looking at the entire face , not just the teeth , ” says Dr . Segal . “ If you treat everyone the same way , like an assembly line , the results can look unnatural . Our goal is to create a smile that feels like it’s always belonged to you . ” It was this exact philosophy that made Dr . Segal a nationally recognized speaker and Invisalign faculty member . Indeed , he has lectured at leading institutions like UPenn , Temple , and Harvard . Delivering their level of personalized care requires a rare combination of science , artistry , and cutting - edge technology , which the doctors have refined over their many years of practice . Together , Drs . Segal and Conn have continued to invest in the latest advancements , from 3D cone beam imaging , to Invisalign Smile Architect treatment - planning software , to OrthoPulse — a device that uses low - level light therapy to speed up treatment significantly . Their office is designed with patient comfort in mind , offering a modern , welcoming , and clean environment for every visit . Bryn Mawr Orthodontics Equally important is their commitment to quality over quantity . 1 Town Place , Suite 120 ; Bryn Mawr , PA 19010 Unlike many practices , Bryn Mawr Orthodontics limits the number of patients seen each day , allowing for deeper connection , greater attention ( 484 ) 383 - 0055 | brynmawrorthodontics.com SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 16 ISSUE 7 22 |

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