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2140 Farrington Avenue
Hoolehua HI 96729

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Substance abuse treatment services
Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment
Type of Care: Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups: Adolescents

Effective Treatment Approaches

Medication and behavioral therapy, especially when combined, are important elements of an overall therapeutic process that often begins with detoxification, followed by treatment and relapse prevention. Easing withdrawal symptoms can be important in the initiation of treatment. Preventing relapse is necessary for maintaining its effects. However, episodes of relapse may require a return to prior treatment components. A continuum of care that includes a customized treatment regimen addressing all aspects of the life of a patient with addition, including medical and mental health services and follow up options like community or family-based recovery support systems, is crucial to the success of a patient in recovery because it helps the patient achieve and maintain a life free of drugs.

Hormonal Acne Treatments

In females, hormonal treatments can improve acne. The common combined oestrogen and progestogen methods of hormonal contraception have some effect, but the antiandrogen, Cyproterone, in combination with an oestrogen (Diane-35) is particularly effective at reducing androgenic hormone levels. Diane-35 is not available in the USA, but a newer oral contraceptive containing the progestin drospirenone is now available with fewer side effects than Diane-35 or Dianette. Diane-35 is effective where blood tests show abnormally high levels of androgens. Along with this, treatment with low dose spironolactone can have anti-androgenetic properties, especially in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Eyelid Complication

Eyelid complications related to patient dissatisfaction may be preventable before or correctable after surgery. To avoid aesthetic eyelid complications, it is important for a patient to understand the procedure and what kind of results to expect. Patients may complain of being unable to close their eyes completely. If the surgeon removes too much skin during the initial surgery, the surgeon may harvest tissue from the mouth to elevate the tissue on the inside of the eyelid. Alternatively, the doctor may decide to use skin from behind the ear, which closely resembles eyelid skin. Some patients end up unhappy with the results of eye surgery and require corrective cosmetic procedures as well as functional surgery. Revision surgery can be complex in nature. Tissue around the eyes and lids is extremely sensitive and surgery can cause several issues. On many occasions, eye surgery alters the shape of the eye: the rounded shape of the eye corners appears instead of the natural shape. In many cases, the natural shape of the eyes is also not symmetrical. Misshapen eyelids can cause irritation when blinking and often patients complain of dry eyes. Eyelid complications are the potential risks associated with eyelid surgery. The risk of eyelid complications is relatively rare, though when they do occur they can be quite injurious. There are a number of different types of blepharoplasty complications. Patients may be dissatisfied with the results because of unrealistic expectations, poor surgical choices by an inept surgeon who performed an under correction, or resulted in asymmetry. There are also significant medical complications associated with eyelid surgery. Eyelid complications may be associated with the actual surgery or be problems that develop during the recovery period.

Obstetrician

An obstetrician is a physician that specializes in caring for pregnant women through childbirth. Many obstetricians also train as gynecologists so they are able to give medical advice and treatment concerning a woman's reproductive system. Most students in residency study both gynecology and obstetrics and then decide on their career path. Often medical students find themselves drawn to this career due to the amazing occurrence of life through the birth of a baby. Obstetrician/gynecologist is a physician specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women and has particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system. This includes preventative care, prenatal care, detection of sexually transmitted diseases, Pap test screening, and family planning. An obstetrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the management of pregnancy, labor, and birth. They also receive specialized education in the health of the female reproductive system and surgical care. Much of their education focuses on the detection and management of obstetrical and gynecological problems. An obstetrician/gynecologist, commonly abbreviated as OB/GYN, can serve as a primary physician and often serve as consultants to other physicians. OB/GYNs can have private practices, work in hospital or clinic settings, and maintain teaching positions at university hospitals. OB/GYNs may also work public health and preventive medicine administrations. OB/GYNs have a broad base of knowledge and can vary their professional focus. Many develop unique practices, providing high-quality health care for women. OB/GYNs may choose to specialize in the following areas: An obstetrician closely monitors their patient's health during pregnancy and delivery. They diagnose fetus abnormalities or health issues of their patients and offer healthy living advice and treatment. They see their patients on a regular basis for health consultations, ultrasounds, and any of their patient's prenatal medical needs including forming a birth plan. The frequency of a patients check up often depends on risk factors and resources.