FAQ
What are some things that I should be aware of if receiving Testosterone Replacement Therapy?Testosterone can convert to estrogen by the aromatase enzyme in the fat tissue. To avoid this conversion the patient should follow the dietary recommendations especially refined carbohydrates and alcohol. Persons that too much testosterone for anabolic reasons take estrogen blocking drugs like Tamoxifen or Novadex which is used in breast cancer prevention. The use of [...] Read More. |
How do I receive Testosterone Replacement Therapy?Testosterone therapy should be administered intramuscular, transdermal or by pellets never taken oral. Testosterone cypionate or propionate is most bioidentical to the body, other synthetics or more anabolic and dangerous. Testosterone shots should be every 7-14 days with smallest dose to relieve symptoms of low T and elevate blood tests to the above average range. [...] Read More. |
What can Testosterone Replacement Therapy do for me?Testosterone Replacement Therapy improves the quality of life and health of men who have symptoms and lab results of low testosterone . Prevention of almost all age-related diseases (heart attack, stroke, osteoporosis, fractures, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, chronic pain, obesity, dementia, depression, and COPD ) can be improved with testosterone. Improvement in cholesterol , triglycerides, anemia, [...] Read More. |
How safe is HGH?Compared to most prescription drugs the safety of growth hormone is very good. Signs of too much growth hormone are edema of the feet and hands with carpal tunnel symptoms of numbness of the fingers. Some people think GH replacement may cause a proliferation of cancer cells, this is generally not true. Patients with acromegaly, [...] Read More. |
What are other symptoms that I may need HGH therapy?The worst the symptoms of muscle weakness, muscle aches, joint stiffness, chronic pain and fatigue, the better the chance of improvement on growth hormone replacement therapy . Several of our patients that have failed with pain specialists, physical therapy and a variety of prescription drugs have their pain and fatigue completely cured with HGH. Read More. |
What are signs that I may have Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency?Physical signs of growth hormone deficiency are droopy eyes, saggy cheeks, thin lips, thin muscles, thin skin, anxiety, depression, poor recovery after work outs, lack of sexual interest, and the feeling of rapid physical aging. Read More. |
Why would I need HGH replacement?Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency, AGHD is a condition diagnosed by the board certified age management physician by symptoms and laboratory testing. Unfortunately insurance companies won’t pay for the expensive HGH therapy , leaving the over a thousand dollar per month price tag out of reach for most people. There once was a generic growth hormone [...] Read More. |
When should someone start receiving HGH replacement?Athletes are young and don’t need growth hormone because their levels are normal. As we age our growth hormone levels fall and symptoms of muscle aches and joint stiffness are more common, and signs of old age appear like fat stomachs and less muscle mass. Read More. |
What is Human Growth Hormone (HGH) replacement?Human Growth Hormone, HGH is safe and effective but has been portrayed as bad because of the use in sports by athletes that it use for physical advantages of building muscle and bone. HGH is the body’s repair hormone which is secreted by the pituitary gland while you sleep. HGH helps repair all the cells [...] Read More. |
When should someone begin bioidentical hormone therapy?If bioidentical hormone therapy is started early, in perimenopause, women won’t need sleeping pills like Ambien or Lunesta, antidepressants like Prozac, Effexor, Cymbalta, Zoloft, Pristiq, Paxil, or Celexa, anti-anxiety pills like Xanax (alprazolam), or Ativan (lorazepram), osteoporosis drugs like Fosamax, Boniva, Reclast, or Actinol. Starting HRT in early menopause, perimenopause could prevent or delay adult [...] Read More. |
How are the bioidentical hormones administered?Good physicians will administer estrogen with creams to the skin or vaginally, shots or pellets along with progesterone according to labs. Women usually need a little testosterone is their HRT, normally women have one tenth to one fifteenth the testosterone men have, but again, follow the labs to best prescribe HRT. Excellent physicians will administer [...] Read More. |
Where do these bioidentical hormones come from?Bioidentical estrogen and progesterone is found and manufactured from wild yams, the same hormones in a woman’s body. Estrogen should NEVER be taken by mouth because of the changes that occur with direct pass into the liver. This is the same reason testosterone therapy should never be given orally. Progesterone can be given orally because [...] Read More. |
What makes DreamBody different than my regular doctor?DreamBody’s goal is to prevent disease through healthy medicines such as bio-identical hormones and supplements. More importantly, our physicians do not over medicate patients; in fact we find alternative medicines to replace many of the medicines pushed by drug companies. We want to avoid “illness based medicine” that pharmaceutical companies and hospitals make billions of [...] Read More. |
What makes DreamBody different than my regular doctor?DreamBody’s goal is to prevent disease through healthy medicines such as bio-identical hormones and supplements. More importantly our physicians do not over medicate patients; in fact we find alternative medicines to replace many of the medicines pushed by drug companies. We want to avoid “illness based medicine” that pharmaceutical companies and hospitals makes billions of [...] Read More. |
What age management services does DreamBody Medical Centers provide?Dr. Budnick of DreamBody specializes in age management medicine and offers bio-identical hormones (hormone replacement therapy), Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Replacement, and Testosterone Therapy. Read More. |
Do you offer payment options?Yes! DreamBody Centers offers financing options through Care Credit. All costs will be discussed during your complimentary consultation. Read More. |
How much does it cost?This prolotherapy procedure will end up costing you less than regular Botox or Filler appointments over two years and will only need to be done once for that time span. Read More. |
Will it make my face look unnatural or fat?No. The procedure restores the youthful look by restoring the 3-dimensional balance to the face. Read More. |
How long do the results last? How often do I need to get this procedure done?The results last for about two years. Read More. |
How long of a recovery?You will be able to resume your normal daily life immediately, limited by the degree of swelling that you experience after the procedure. Read More. |
Is it painful?Most patients report feeling mild pressure during the injections that is controlled with local anesthesia and some soreness in the areas treated for about 1 to 2 weeks after the procedure that does not require pain medication. Read More. |
Is it safe?Yes. Since it is your own fat there is no allergic or adverse reaction that can happen from the fat stem cells. Read More. |
Will I be put to sleep?No. The procedure is minimally invasive and does not require general anesthesia. Read More. |
Where are these stem cells coming from?Non-embryonic adult stem cells are found in the fat of the patient’s body. Read More. |
How was Dr. Budnick trained on this procedure?Dr. Paul Budnick, Medical Director at DreamBody Medical Centers in Scottsdale, and Dr. Ramon Esquerdo were trained by world renowned prolotherapy doctor, Dr. Harry Adelson. Read More. |
Will insurance cover the procedure?Unfortunately, not. Read More. |
Who are the ideal candidates for this treatment?Any person with chronic joint pain or muscle pain is a likely candidate and should schedule a consultation to determine the best treatment for their condition. Read More. |
How quickly until I notice improvement and less pain?Typically, patients notice improvement after two weeks and continue to notice continual improvement months after the treatment. Read More. |
How often is the treatment needed?Most people require two to six treatments to achieve the desired result. Each treatment is spaced approximately three to six weeks apart. Read More. |
Are there any risks of getting the treatment done?There are very few risks involved. You will likely be sore for a few days after the procedure. Infection is within the realm of possibility but is almost unheard of in the Regenerative Pain Medicine community. Read More. |
How will the patient feel after the treatment?While the treatment itself is not very painful because local anesthetics are used, after the procedure, you will have localized soreness and discomfort, especially after bone marrow aspiration. Most patients find over the counter medications and rest sufficient to help with the pain. Read More. |
What areas of the body can the procedure be done?Any joint or muscle group can be treated. Read More. |
What is Regenerative Injection Therapy?Regenerative Injection Therapy, or Prolotherapy is the injection of natural substances directly into damaged musculoskeletal tissues in order to trigger the production of growth factors. This launches a controlled inflammation that stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms to lay down new, strong collagen fibers and cells. Read More. |
What is Adult Stem Cell Prolotherapy?Modern medicine is entering a new and exciting time with the ethical and non-invasive use of stem cells from a patients’ own body for cosmetic and sports injury procedures. DreamBody provides a ground-breaking take on the standard facelift with the Adult Stem Cell Facelift and can help prevent surgeries and chronic use of pain killers [...] Read More. |
How often should I receive B-12 injections?Most people receive a B12 injection weekly. However, it’s safe to do it monthly, if you want. It really depends on you and your diet. If you are a vegetarian, I recommend getting your B12 weekly because you’re not absorbing all the B vitamin that you need. Read More. |
Can I do HCG and B-12 injections at the same time?Whether you have already done our HCG weight loss program or need an alternative to lose a few more pounds, we have a solution! Our Lipotropic B12 weight loss plan can help you achieve a 10 to 15 pound weight loss. We have modified our HCG meal plan to accommodate a higher caloric intake, concentrating [...] Read More. |
How much weight could I lose just doing B-12?To maintain the results that you receive after an HCG diet, I do recommend our second level of the B12, which is the B12 with amino acids, you can potentially lose about a pound a month if you continue to do those injections weekly. Read More. |
What different types of B-12 does DreamBody Medical Centers offer?At Dreambody, we have 3 different types of B12 offered here. Our first level is just straight B12 Methylcobalamin. It helps patients increase energy and helps promotes a healthy immune system. Our second level is B-12 with Amino acids, which helps break down the fat. Our third level of B-12 injections is a Super B-12. [...] Read More. |
How will B-12 injections help with my health?The overall benefits of B12 are promoting a healthy immune system and increasing your energy levels. Read More. |
What exactly is B-12 and how does it work?Vitamin B-12 is among the primary vitamin contributors inside your body. Its key role is to correctly maintain the functioning with the brain and the entire central nervous program. Read More. |
What happens if I gain weight after liposuction?If you gain weight after liposuction, you will gain it proportionally in areas that were treated. It is possible to gain weight again in the treated areas, but not to the same extent as prior to the procedure since a high percentage of the fat cells in that area have been permanently removed. Read More. |
How safe is having laser liposuction done?Laser liposuction is also safer than other procedures because our sophisticated tools reduce swelling and risk of infection. The procedure only requires local anesthesia, so you will be awake during the surgery and able to walk away shortly after. Read More. |
What can I expect after having the laser liposuction procedure done?Laser liposuction is so quick and painless that most of our patients are able to return to work within a day or two after the procedure. The best part of the laser liposuction procedure is that once the fat cells are removed they can never grow back, so the treated area will remain thin, leaving [...] Read More. |
What kinds of results can I expect after receiving laser liposuction?Once you’ve had an area liposuctioned, those fat cells are gone forever. Someone that is thin has the same number of fat cells as someone that is heavy and we are able to remove all of those. If any weight is gained back, it will be in areas that the fat cells were not removed. Read More. |
Which areas do men usually have done?Men generally have their abdomen, love handles/flanks, chin/neck and breast areas done. Read More. |
Which areas do women usually have done?Women generally have their abdominal area done along with sides or flanks. Lateral hips or saddlebags are the next most commonly treated area, followed by inner thighs and knees. Bra rolls in the back along with the front bra bulge known as the “teacup” is fairly common. Other areas commonly treated with laser liposuction include [...] Read More. |
Who are the best candidates to receive Laser Liposuction?Laser Liposuction is a safe, easy and minimally-invasive liposuction procedure to permanently remove fat. Dreambody is proud to offer the latest in liposuction technology! Read More. |
What is laser liposuction?Laser Liposuction is a safe, easy and minimally-invasive liposuction procedure to permanently remove fat. Dreambody is proud to offer the latest in liposuction technology! Read More. |
What form of liposuction does DreamBody provide?DreamBody Medical Centers offers the most advanced cold laser liposuction procedure available. At Dreambody Medical Centers, we have improved upon the common laser liposuction procedures. Through better liposuction equipment with the use of lasers, ultrasound suction, the MicroAire PAL™, improvements in Tumescent fluids and the use of smaller suction cannula, in-office liposuction is safer than [...] Read More. |
What other treatments work with IV Therapy for the best results?In conjunction with IV vitamin therapy we do offer a huge variety of physician grade supplements that go hand in hand with treatment. Read More. |
How long does an IV Therapy last?A vitamin IV at DreamBody generally takes about 45 minutes. Read More. |
How do I know which vitamins I will need?We customize each IV vitamin and mineral therapy according to your individual needs. Conditions helped with IV Nutrition include: Blood pressure, fatigue, depression, mental clarity, asthma, migraines, infections, fibromyalgia, and many others! Read More. |
What types of minerals will be in an IV Mineral Therapy treatment?Come relax and sit in a lazy boy recliner while getting our blend of IV nutrients. Our “Myers’ Cocktail” includes B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12), Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Glutathione, Selenium, and Zinc. Read More. |
What will IV Therapy do for me?IV Therapy at DreamBody Medical Center helps promote greater health and enhances the healing process in acute and chronic problems. Read More. |
What do your patients say about the diet?“Going into Dreambody for the HCG diet was such a great decision. I feel 100% different! I’m turning 65 in September, but I don’t feel it!” –P. K. Read More. |
What precautions should I take while doing the HCG program?Some precautions that DreamBody recommends you should take on HCG would be eliminating or only small amounts of exercise, as well as avoiding constipation by drinking lots of water. Read More. |
How much weight can I lose doing HCG?Normally, you can lose ½ a pound to 1 pound a day. Read More. |
Is only eating 500 calories a day really safe?Although you are only consuming 500 calories a day, your body is using thousands of calories a day in conjunction with the HCG hormone, leaving you full of energy and continually losing weight. Read More. |
Is HCG safe for both men and women?The hormone can be injected into both men and women and will have the same effects of speeding up metabolism and converting fat to calories. Men experience a slight elevation in their testosterone level; therefore they gain muscle and lose weight. Read More. |
Why should I do HCG instead of receiving liposuction?Most people that do our HCG program also receive liposuction services; the two work hand in hand together for maximum results. HCG is usually used to get rid of unwanted weight and liposuction is used to get rid of inches. Read More. |
Why would you recommend someone do HCG?HCG is a great diet for someone who wants to lose 20 pounds in a month or two. The patients that we usually see come in for HCG are men and women, of all ages. Read More. |
What is HCG?HCG or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a hormone produced in women during pregnancy. The hormone converts fat to calories for the baby to use, and speeds up the mother’s metabolism. Those who follow a fat-free diet of 500 calories per day and receive HCG injections will lose weight quickly; have high energy levels, faster metabolism [...] Read More. |
Can I use fillers in conjunction with Botox?Fillers go hand in hand with Botox. Doing an area such as below the nose with filler and above the nose with Botox can be done in the same day. Read More. |
How long do fillers last?Fillers tend to last a year depending on which filler is used. Read More. |
What types of fillers do you offer?Dreambody offers three different types of fillers to rejuvenate your skin and bring back that youthful volume. All of the products are made of hyaluronic acid, which binds with the water in your skin to add the fullness you need! • Juvederm is a smooth gel that is made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring [...] Read More. |
Which areas can I receive fillers?Below the nose is the most common area that a person receives fillers, as well as around the lips or in the lips as well. Read More. |
What are the benefits of receiving fillers?You see an instant result after receiving fillers. The area will pump up and lines will decrease right before your eyes. Read More. |
Who is the best candidate for fillers?The best candidate for fillers is someone with very deep lines who is not able to get injected with Botox. Read More. |
What are fillers?Fillers are simple injections that add fullness to the skin. As we age, our skin loses collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, which add the youthful volume and elasticity to our skin. Read More. |
What are the other types of treatments that I can have done to my skin?We also provide the latest in microdermabrasion treatments, chemical peels and micro peels to restore your skin and get that soft youthful glow back into your face! Read More. |
How often should I receive a facial?A medical grade peel or a facial can be done as often as four weeks. At DreamBody, we recommend patients to wait a couple months and really take care of their skin in between treatments. Read More. |
Why would getting a facial at a medical spa be better than one from a day spa?At a day spa, the peels offered are generally not as deep as the medical grade peel that we offer here at Dreambody. A day spa can offer a very low percentage of glycolic peel, but at Dreambody, we go deeper than that so only in a medical office can you get a peel this [...] Read More. |
What kind of facials do you offer?Dreambody has trained aestheticians that offer a range of customized facials. Read More. |
How do you know what type of facial is best for me?At DreamBody we offer multiple facials, so we will talk to you to find out which would be the best fit for your skins needs. Read More. |
Why do facials help my skin?Facials can help with hyper pigmented areas, old acne scars, deep lines, and an overall fresher looking appearance. Read More. |
Why should I receive a facial?Facials are a great way to rejuvenate and brighten your skin and are also an excellent way of dealing with facial dehydration, clogged pores, acne irritation or reactions to skin care products. Read More. |
Will I need recovery time with Botox?After receiving Botox, it is recommended that you do not lay flat on your face when sleeping so that the area does not droop. Exercise should be eliminated for the day so that the Botox is not metabolized quicker than needed. Read More. |
Will my face look stiff after Botox?Not true, Botox can be done in any amount that you want depending on the outcome wanted. At DreamBody, we believe that less Botox injected, is more. You may have to up the frequency of injections, but with a smaller dosage, you will see results and still have expression in your face. Read More. |
How does Botox work?One 10-minute treatment consists of a few tiny injections, and within days you will see noticeably smoother, wrinkle-free skin that can last up to four months. Dreambody offers this safe and easy way to get the beautiful, smooth skin you have always wanted! Read More. |
What areas of my face may I receive Botox?Botox has the most effective results when injected in a patients forehead, frown lines between the eyes and crows feet. Read More. |
Why should I receive Botox?Botox is a great way to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles and is safe for both men and women. It not only helps get rid of current wrinkles, but can help prevent them as well. Read More. |
What is Botox?BOTOX® cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines and wrinkles. Botox is a purified protein that is injected into the muscles to smooth and eliminate wrinkles and frown-lines. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read More. |
Is the HCG drug safe?Yes, that is why every physician, naturopath, chiropractor, and nurse practitioner is offering the diet, but unfortunately very few have actually taken the Simeon HCG Diet Course. The doctors at DreamBody have specialized in HCG and hormone programs for weight and optimal well being. Read More. |
Can men do the HCG diet?Absolutely, in fact they experience a slight elevation in their testosterone level; therefore they gain muscle and lose weight. Read More. |
Can I lose more than 35 pounds?Not with first round of the HCG program, weight loss is safely limited to 35 pounds. If more weight needs to be lost, you can repeat the diet again after a six week break from the first HCG diet program and lose up to 35 pounds again. Read More. |
Will the weight stay off?Yes, most patients experience a new normal weight. Read More. |
How does HCG work?HCG actually resets your “fat banking center” in your midbrain, an area of the brain that regulates several basic functions like temperature, thirst, hunger, and others. Read More. |
What are the contraindications for liposuction?Individuals with the following conditions are not good candidates for liposuction: Pregnant Diabetes Liver problems Blood disorders Kidney problems Heart problems Skin disorders Read More. |
What about Gynecomastia in men?Some men suffer from abnormally large breasts, a condition known as gynecomastia. DreamBody’s Advanced Liposuction Procedure is a great solution to this concern. It not only permanently removes the fat, but is so minimally invasive that many of our patients return to work the next day with outstanding results. Read More. |
How long will the bruising and swelling last?The duration of bruising and swelling after your procedure should be very minimal but varies between patients. Some patients have almost no swelling or bruising while others may experience some for up to a week. Read More. |
How long until I can exercise?Most patients can resume their routine exercising within a few days after the procedure. We recommend that patients start out by doing about 25% of their usual amount of exercise, then keep increasing the level as it is comfortable. If you run or enjoy vigorous aerobics, feel free to wear the compression garment we give [...] Read More. |
How long before I can go back to work?Many of our patients are able to return to work the next day, depending on the areas treated. All patients should be able to return to normal desk-type work within 1 to 2 days and although soreness and tenderness will limit the speed with which a patient can move about, patients should be reasonably comfortable [...] Read More. |
How much bruising or swelling will I have?Because DreamBody’s revolutionary technique causes far less tissue trauma and inflammation than traditional liposuction, bruising and swelling are minimized. DreamBody Specialists use only small insertion points, which do not require stitches. Therefore, our patients experience much less bruising and swelling than conventional liposuction techniques. Read More. |
Will the DreamBody advanced liposuction procedure leave scars on my body?The incisions made by our highly trained and experienced specialists are tiny and placed as inconspicuously as possible. Since there are no stitches there are usually no visible scars. The original incision marks on most patients are difficult to identify in 12 months and usually fade away with time. Read More. |
Will I be awake or under general anesthesia?You will be wide awake because our remarkable new techniques are so minimally invasive that they only require simple local numbing of the skin, NOT heavy anesthesia. This translates into far faster recovery, less downtime and most importantly, the safest possible means of performing liposuction. DreamBody even offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during the procedure [...] Read More. |
What happens if I gain weight after liposuction?If you gain weight after liposuction, you will gain it proportionally in areas that were treated. It is possible to gain weight again in the treated areas, but not to the same extent as prior to the procedure since a high percentage of the fat cells in that area have been permanently removed. Read More. |
Will I get fat in weird places after I have liposuction?No! It is a common, but false, myth that the fat removed by liposuction grows back in other places after the procedure. The number of fat cells your body possesses was determined by the time you went through puberty. Once you become an adult your body does not make any more fat cells. Read More. |
Does the Advanced DreamBody Liposuction Procedure produce permanent results?Yes! Our revolutionary procedure produces easily visible results IMMEDIATELY! Also, it safely and permanently removes fat. That’s right – forever! Fat cells that are removed by our unique procedure never grow back. Your DreamBody benefits will always be apparent. Read More. |
How experienced are DreamBody Doctors and the others working in the DreamBody team?All DreamBody physicians are board certified specializing in liposuction surgery. DreamBody physicians are highly-trained in this specialty and have performed countless liposuction procedures around the country. Moreover, we believe that a team approach gives patients the highest degree of attention and care. Each member of the DreamBody team is committed to this specialty and our [...] Read More. |
How much fat can the Advanced DreamBody Liposuction Procedure remove?DreamBody Specialists can safely remove up to 70% of the fat in a treated area. The percentage of fat removed depends on the amount of fat present, the fibrosity of the patient’s fat (some patients have harder fat than others), and the aesthetic goal to be achieved. A good way to estimate your final results [...] Read More. |
What areas of the body can be treated?With the unique and Advanced DreamBody Liposuction Procedure nearly any part of the body can be treated. The most popular area for men and women is the abdomen and “love handles.” This minimally invasive technique also allows the DreamBody Liposuction Specialists to treat the following areas with far faster recovery and almost no bruising. Waist [...] Read More. |
Are consultations free?Yes! DreamBody never charges for consultations for our Liposuction and HCG services. It is very important to thoroughly discuss your options before considering any type of body contouring. If you have any questions about our unique procedures or simply wish to meet with our DreamBody team for an evaluation, please call 1-866-660-1163 to schedule your [...] Read More. |
Are consultations required?Yes. It is very important for us to thoroughly explain our Advanced DreamBody Liposuction Procedure and HCG diet to you and discuss your goals and expectations. You will meet with a medical professional (NOT a salesperson like other places). Also, we never charge for consultations for these services. Read More. |
