See All ExpertsJodi Sawyer, RN
Expert in Aesthetic Medicine
Jodi Sawyer has worked as a registered nurse for over 14 years and was one of the first RNs in Southern California to work with medical lasers. Her passion and expertise in Aesthetic Medicine has made Jodi the number one nurse injector of Restylane filler for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 in San Diego. Jodi is the owner of MedSpa xl, which offers skin rejuvenation without surgery through the use of the latest non-invasive, state of the art technology.
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Do you consume enough fiber each day? If you are like most Americans, then you probably consume about 10 to 15 grams of fiber a day. Unfortunately, this is just not enough. According to the ...
Now that summer is here, let’s talk about protecting your skin. With so many sunscreen and sunblock products on the market, it’s often hard to know which ones work best for you and your skin...
Many people suffer from different digestive problems like lactose intolerance. So, what exactly is lactose? It’s a sugar that is found in milk and other dairy products. When someone is lactose...
Many people think osteoporosis is a disease that’s exclusive to elderly women, but the truth is it can actually affect both women and men and can begin at any age. However, it is more common with...
Obesity has become epidemic. But childhood obesity has spiraled out of control. Over the past three decades, the childhood obesity rate has more than doubled for preschool children aged 2-5 and...
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), “the average adult in the United States takes in 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day, or a whopping 150 pounds a year, while teens pile in 34...
There are millions of Americans who have issues with hair loss. The fact is that it is normal to lose a certain amount of hair each day. However, when your hair loss becomes more frequent and...
Can drinking alcohol really speed up the aging process? Well, the truth is that yes, it can make you age faster by causing wrinkles. This includes premature wrinkles, loss of collagen, elasticity...
I think that I speak for the majority of women when I say, "We hate cellulite!" But 80% of us have it. Are we supposed to just sit back and love our cottage cheese thighs, bellies and butts? I,...
Every year, just before the holidays, I vow to plan ahead so that I won’t be so stressed out. But every year I end up waiting until the last minute to get things done. There’s just so much going...
Now that you’re 40, what should you do to take care of yourself?
This is a question that we should all ask ourselves once the big 4-0 becomes a reality. This is the time to...
Forty really is the new 30. Women in their 40s are looking and feeling better than ever! Life no longer starts going downhill the second we hit that magic number. Instead, we live in a time where...
Seasonal changes can wreak havoc on your skin. Our bodies – and therefore our skin – are constantly changing, even at the cellular level; add climate change into the mix it, and you’ll feel and...
Many of us have heard of – or even tried – the Brazilian blowout. But what exactly is this keratin-based hair-smoothing treatment anyway? And what’s all the hype about? To start, the Brazilian...
Dr. Oz recently aired a show on health scams, exposing a shocking discovery on over-the-counter supplements. Who knew that you could buy a product that may not even contain the ingredients...
Einstein once said that the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” This is especially true when it comes to dieting.
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If you’re like 80% of women around the world, you’ve got stretch marks – and you’re not exactly fond of them. So, what can you do?
To start, stretch marks, or striae,...
Last week we discussed why we accumulate more belly fat as we age. It is an unfortunate...
You’re not alone if you have hair that’s thinning and aging with more gray hairs than you can begin to count. Unfortunately, this is just one more side effect of getting old. We can talk about...
You’ve had a flat stomach all of your life, and you’ve pretty much always gained weight in your butt and thighs. So, why do you now have a belly that continues to grow as you age? Well, there are...
Chemical peels are wonderful alternatives to laser facials, which can be costly, and are a quick way to remove dead skin cells, fine lines, small scars, freckles, dark spots and/or skin...
How does an ablative laser differ from a non-ablative one? To recap my last blog, there is no downtime and no...
Can you laser-away the years? In an earlier blog, I told you about using lasers for hair removal. Now I want to talk...
When we get down to the nitty-gritty, who wants to be hairy scary? Not me and obviously not you; none of us do! The options for hair removal can be endless but finding the one that works...
As an RN that specializes in aesthetic medicine, I have a lot of patients who want to know what they can do to keep their skin looking young and refreshed.
To...
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