When your skin seems to glow from within, you can feel great about yourself no matter where you are. At Ego of Modesto and Lodi, California, our aesthetics experts give you the full benefits of our holistic approach to beauty and skin care. We combine cutting-edge cosmetic science with a...
Should you get Botox® or fillers? At Ego, we say why not both? Most don’t realize that these two popular cosmetic injectables actually work better when used together, so unfortunately, they aren’t getting the most out of their treatments. Here, our team of experts dives deeper into Botox and fillers...
There are few things better than looking down at your new bundle of joy and seeing them smile back up at you. It may even be enough to forget the pain of childbirth for a time. But at the end of the day, childbirth is brutal on the body, and...
In today’s world, stress can be a constant for many people. Whether it’s from a physical illness or from another source such as work or a relationship, if you’re under severe or long-term stress, you’re seeking solutions to help you feel better. At Ego, a beauty and wellness center with locations...
Extra fat under your chin affects people of all ages and sizes, even those with strict diet and exercise plans. These stubborn deposits are impossible to target with diet and exercise, but surgery requires money, commitment, and aftercare. If you’re looking for an easier way to ditch your double chin,...
Your body naturally produces hormones, the chemical messengers responsible for controlling much of your functions. When you have even the slightest imbalance in your hormone levels, you may experience symptoms serious enough to impact your quality of life. At Ego, with offices in Lodi and Modesto, California, our double board-certified...
It seems as though every celebrity and every company advertising a new cosmetic product is saying the same thing: collagen and elastin are the keys to younger-looking skin. They’re not wrong, but we don’t want you to take a marketing company’s word for it. We want you to have great...
Getting a tattoo is a great way to express yourself, remember milestones, and even honor the people you love most. But because the seasons of life are constantly changing, it’s not unusual to want to remove a tattoo, especially if it’s a painful daily reminder. You might think you’re stuck...
If you do an internet search for “anti-aging skin care,” you’re rewarded with more than 230 million results in the blink of an eye. To say there’s no shortage of products and services that promise to turn back the hands of time is an understatement. But how many can say...
At one time, that tattoo on your forearm seemed like a good idea. But as you get older and your tastes change, you may no longer be happy to show off that ink, choosing to hide it under long sleeves or makeup. If you’re ready to finally get rid of...
Most women want longer, fuller, or darker eyelashes. They turn to mascara and eyelash extensions, but that all too often ends in damage to their natural lashes or harm to their eyes. In fact, eyelash extensions can increase your risk for eye disorders. In a 2012 study, researchers found that...
When most of us think of hormones, we think of puberty and sexual health. Hormones do absolutely play major roles in each of these areas, but these specialized chemicals do a lot more than that. In fact, they play a role in many bodily functions, including metabolism and growth. Without...
Your joints and ligaments play a tremendous role in your ability to move normally and function well. When you have an injury in these areas, symptoms such as pain, swelling, and stiffness can wreak havoc on your life. If you’re one of the millions of people each year who know...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three Americans doesn’t get enough sleep, and that can quickly take a toll on your health. Even if you try to eat right, get the appropriate amount of sleep, and get plenty of exercise, research has shown that...
There is a lot of misinformation out there about women’s sexual health. Unfortunately, this can leave many women feeling unfulfilled or struggling on their own with sexual dysfunction — a problem that affects 30-50% of women at some point during their lifetime. Our compassionate team at Ego in Modesto, California,...
Around 80% of people will deal with back pain at some point. Part of the reason that this condition is so common is that back pain can stem from a wide range of causes, from arthritis to injury to joint dysfunction. Ultimately, though, if you’re living with back pain, you...
You were young and passionate about life, and a tattoo suited the moment perfectly. Now that the moment has passed, you’re thinking twice about the indelible mark on your skin. Luckily for you, gone are the days when you had to resort to painful surgery or dermabrasions to clear away...
From puberty to pregnancy to menopause, the female body constantly changes. This is especially true when it comes to your vaginal health. Age and the impact of childbirth are two of the biggest culprits behind embarrassing and frustrating vaginal changes. For many years, your only options to address these changes...
Some three-quarters of all adults in the U.S. are overweight, according to the CDC — and of that total, more than half are obese. Carrying excess weight is not just an issue of appearance either. It takes a hefty toll on both your physical and mental well-being. At Ego medical spa...
Because it’s a topic many women are hesitant to discuss, you might think you’re alone in experiencing painful sex either post-pregnancy or as you approach menopause. However, research reveals that sexual dysfunction is common, affecting 43% of women in the United States. If you regularly experience low sexual desire, difficulty...
The prevalence of ED may be greater than you first thought — more than 50% of men in the United States are affected at some point in their lives. The numbers appear to coincide with your age: 40% of men over 40 and 70% of men over the age of...
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if a double chin was a sign of beauty or a coveted characteristic that only the luckiest few people are born with? Maybe in an alternate universe, this doctrine holds true, but double chins are abundant here, and most people dream of a way to get...
Perhaps before celebrities made lip injections popular and drew more attention to this facial feature, you never really thought about how your own lips were getting thinner with each passing year. It happens to everyone — lips get thinner and lose volume with age, just like the rest of your...
Are you embarrassed by muffin tops, love handles, and other bulges that can make swimsuit season a misery? These areas of unsightly fat seem immune to diet and exercise. So how can you slim these spots? WarmSculpting™ with SculpSure® is a body contouring treatment that Ego medical spa offers to...