Dr. Darm Medical Weight Loss

Dr. Darm and Medical Weight Loss

At Aesthetic Medicine, our philosophy is to provide comprehensive treatment for weight loss, focusing on permanent lifestyle changes for the body and mind.

There are five major components of our program which create more success and differentiate it from other weight loss programs:

1. Meal Replacements
2. Behavior Modification Training
3. Medical Supervision: Physician, Registered Dietitian, and Medical Assistants
4. Exercise
5. Maintenance Program

Meal Replacements:

Benefits of meal replacements

• Decision free – client doesn’t have to make a lot of choices, plan meals, shop for food, etc.

• Gives client a break from current eating behaviors and relationship with food while learning new skills.

• On an average, more than 3 times as much weight is lost and maintained using meal replacements compared with traditional diets.

• Average weight loss on a “meal replacement only” program is 3lbs. per week. Such a weight loss can rapidly improve obesity related medical conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol and triglycerides.

• Meal replacements improve dietary compliance, decrease hunger, and allow optimal nutrition intake at a lower calorie value.

Behavior Modification Training:

• Weekly classes are designed to teach skills necessary to become an effective self-manager, instead of relying on willpower.

• Classes include such topics as: planning, environmental control, emotional eating, self-talk, building support, body image, portion control, physical activity, as well as healthy eating.

Medical Supervision:

• Our staff are professionals trained in the weight loss field: Dr. Jerry Darm MD – Medical Director, Nancie Fisher RD – Registered Dietitian, Marge Norman RD – Registered Dietitian, and Molly Webb MA – Medical Assistant.

• What is monitored? Medications, appetite suppression, body composition analysis, lab draws, blood pressure and EKG. We also coordinate your progress with you primary care physician.

Exercise:

• Exercise is one of the major predictors of successful weight loss and, even more importantly, weight maintenance.

• Our goal is to train clients to incorporate physical activity into any lifestyle, understand its importance, and learn to enjoy it!

Maintenance:

• Clients entering maintenance for one year and classes available to them for continued healthy behaviors for a lifetime.

Dr. Darm Weight Loss Program Overview

Low Calorie Diet (LCD)

• 5 or more nutritionally balanced meal replacements a day

• Weekly medical supervision during the first month and once a month thereafter

• Weekly class or dietitian/nutritionist visit (Additional cost for individual appointments)

• Weekly medical check-in

• Monthly lab work

• Monthly body composition analysis

Healthy Solutions (HS)

• 2 or more nutritionally balanced meal replacements, 2 entrees, 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day

• Weekly medical supervision during the first month and once a month thereafter

• Weekly class or dietitian/nutritionist visit (Additional coast for individuals appointments)

• Weekly medical check-in

• Quarterly lab work

• Monthly body composition analysis

During the first three weeks you will meet individually with the physician and a registered dietitian to establish you in the program. The fourth week you will be enrolled in the educational classes. During your weekly visits you will receive information from our registered dietitian to guide you toward permanent lifestyle changes, as well as physician supervision and monitoring of appetite control.

Sponsorships:
Dr. Darm is a proud partner of 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure'.
Dr. Darm is a proud sponsor of KEX Kids Funds.
Dr. Darm is a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society "Relay for Life".

Press Releases:
Dr. Darm's Press Release on the latest breakthrough device for non-surgical fat reduction.

What a Fabulous Stocking-Stuffer!
A New Look = New Savings for You, Only at Aesthetic Medicine
You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby And Yes, We Mean Botox!
OMG! It’s Almost Time to Bare Arms!
It’s the New Year - Are You Ready for a New You?
They’ve Been Busy at Aesthetic Medicine!
Get Ready for Your Class Reunion! (Or Just Look Your Best)
How’s Your Beach Body?
Don’t Be Shy - Lose Pounds & Inches with Dr. Darm & LipoLift
Are You Ready for Your Close-Up?

Dr. Darm Rosacea Treatment Testimonial

Dr. Darm Rosacea Laser Treatment Testimonial

Our center has performed over 10,000 rosacea treatments. We have now added a 1064 laser to our protocol which has dramatically increased the efficacy of treatment sessions. Once the unsightly spider veins and small red bumps are removed, flair-ups are dramatically reduced. Flushing is harder to completely eliminate but can be significantly reduced. The treatment itself helps to smooth the skin and repair some of the damage caused by rosacea. Significant clearing takes 3-7 treatments but improvement is seen with each treatment. Occasionally, more difficult cases can take 10-15 treatments to clear. The treatments currently used are relatively painless with little or no downtime.

Touch up treatment will need to be performed periodically to keep the rosacea under control. Appointments are usually scheduled 2-4 weeks apart until the desired results are achieved. Patients have traveled from all over the world to have treatments performed by Dr. Darm at Aesthetic Medicine because of his success.

Visit www.drdarm.com for more information or call 503 697 9777 for a free consultation.

Dr. Darm has practiced aesthetic medicine for the past 15 years, performing over 50,000 laser procedures. Previously, Dr. Darm was a board certified Emergency Medicine physician (ER doctor) with over 20 years experience. He graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. His medical training was obtained at OHSU.

Dr. Darm opened his private practice, Aesthetic Medicine, in 1995. Initially specializing in weight loss, he expanded to include hair removal and rosacea treatments in 1997. Since that time, new services have been added yearly to promote health, wellness and beauty. Dr. Darm has pioneered his own trademark procedure, LaserLift™ for the treatment of wrinkles, and LipoLift™ for the treatment of unwanted fat and cellulite. He is internationally recognized and sought out by patients from all over the world.

Dr. Darm Medical Weight Management

Dr. Darm Medical Weight Loss programs


Low Calorie Diet (LCD)

• 5 or more nutritionally balanced meal replacements a day

• Weekly medical supervision during the first month and once a month thereafter

• Weekly class or dietitian/nutritionist visit (Additional cost for individual appointments)

• Weekly medical check-in

• Monthly lab work

• Monthly body composition analysis

Healthy Solutions (HS)

• 2 or more nutritionally balanced meal replacements, 2 entrees, 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day

• Weekly medical supervision during the first month and once a month thereafter

• Weekly class or dietitian/nutritionist visit (Additional coast for individuals appointments)

• Weekly medical check-in

• Quarterly lab work

• Monthly body composition analysis

During the first three weeks you will meet individually with the physician and a dietitian/ nutritionist to establish you in the program. The fourth week you will be enrolled in the educational classes. During your weekly visits you will receive information from our dietitian/nutritionist to guide you toward permanent lifestyle changes, as well as physician supervision and monitoring of appetite control.

Visit www.drdarm.com for more information and call us at (503) 697 9777 for a free consultation.

Dr. Darm Laserlift: Alternative to Plastic Surgery

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Dr. Darm's Laserlift™ is our most popular treatment for fine lines, deep wrinkles, pore size, dark circles and overall skin texture. It has taken years to perfect this rejuvenating noninvasive procedure and thousands of patients have achieved a younger healthier appearance.

The face is first cleansed with the best possible skin care products and then a microdermabrasion is performed to prepare a fresh clean pallet for the laser treatments to follow. Then three different laser devices are used to gently stimulate and rejuvenate the skin and dermis with distinctive wavelengths. The lasers regenerate collagen, enhance skin tightening and give the skin a healthier younger appearance that can last for years.

As we age the skin, collagen, and elastin can be damaged by the sun, smoking, free radicals and loss of natural hormones. The LaserLift™ can help to reverse these changes and create a smoother skin texture, smaller pore size, reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. With minimal pain and no downtime it is our best alternative to plastic surgery. The LaserLift™ results in a natural look and makes our patients look years younger.

For more information visit www.drdarm.com or call 503 697 9777 for a free consultation.

Dr. Darm Announces Exilis Body Shaping, the latest Breaktrough Device for Non Surgical Fat Reduction

Dr. Darm Announces Exilis Body Shaping, the latest Breaktrough Device for Non Surgical Fat Reduction

Aesthetic Medicine announces a revolutionary new treatment, Exilis Body Shaping, that is now available for patients concerned about treating signs of aging and unwanted fat. Exilis is a new breakthrough technology that uses targeted RadioFrequency (RF) energy to delivery pain free therapy for the reduction of fatty deposits, skin tightening, and sun damage and/or wrinkles anywhere on the face and body.

Exilis is an FDA approved device that offers a non-surgical solution for fat reduction and tissue tightening anywhere on the body. The procedure uses controlled radio waves to heat a patient's skin and target fat cells. Exilis' thermal energy speeds up the metabolic activity of the fat cells causing them to shrink. The treatments also stimulate and strengthen the collagen network which can improve skin laxity and texture.

"The revolutionary technology used by the Exilis device is the wave of the future," said Dr. Jerry Darm. "It can measurably tighten skin without the need of painful surgery. We are thrilled to offer this cost-effective and non-invasive treatment."

Exilis is one of the first systems that actually delivers circumferential reduction. By combining Radio Frequency (RF) energy with cooling, it can treat all areas of the body where stubborn fatty deposits persist or tighter, firmer skin is desired. While the RF is heating the dermis, the system's digital thermometer provides real-time monitoring and constant feedback of the skin's temperature, thus ensuring a comfortable and safe treatment.

"Exilis is a significant technology advance in the aesthetic marketplace today," said Dr. Darm of Aesthetic Medicine, "Our team, and our patients, are extremely impressed with the outstanding results they are seeing from the Exilis treatments."

During each Exilis procedure a computer-controlled delivery device is guided over the treatment area. The therapy causes the collagen support tissues to remodel and tighten. Each treatment delivers gradual, yet measurable results. Most patients see best results from 2 - 4 treatments. While some patients have had mild redness and swelling, most diminished within a few minutes to an hour after completing the therapy.

About Aesthetic Medicine

Dr. Darm opened Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 1995. Initially specializing in weight loss, he expanded to include hair removal and rosacea treatments in 1997. Since that time, new services have been added yearly to promote health, wellness and beauty. Dr. Darm has pioneered his own trademark procedure, LaserLift™ for the treatment of wrinkles, and LipoLift™ for the treatment of unwanted fat and cellulite. He is internationally recognized and sought out by patients from all over the world. Dr. Darm graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. His medical training was obtained at OHSU.

For the original version on PRWeb visit: www.prweb.com/releases/prwebdr-darm/exilis/prweb8711275.htm

Visit www.drdarm.com for more information or call 503 697 9777 for a free consultation.

Dr. Darm is a proud sponsor of KEX Kids Funds

The KEX Kids Fund

What was your hardest subject in school? Math? Writing? Just think about how hard it would have been to tackle that subject if you couldn't even see the chalkboard, or hear the teacher.

It seems pretty simple. A child who can't see or hear can't succeed. And the experts tell us, experiencing success early in school is critical to succeeding....in life! That's why since 1987, the KEX Kids Fund has provided vision and hearing care - examinations, eyeglasses and hearing aids - to children whose families cannot otherwise provide them. We work with a network of care providers who offer their services at reduced costs, which means we're able to provide a pair of glasses for $125, a hearing aid for $800.

Our program is completely funded by donations from individuals, organizations and local businesses and operates with very little overhead.

Thousands of kids from 15 counties in Oregon and Southwest Washington have benefited. We hear frequently from them and their families. Their letters often tell of children who had never done well in school, but who immediately became excellent students simply because they were given glasses or hearing aids.

But it can't happen without your help. Costs continue to rise; the number of children in need continues to grow. You can help them by contributing what you can to the KEX Kids Fund. It might be the simplest writing or math problem you've ever had! And we'll do the rest - working with all of the schools to identify the kids in need, then connecting them with vision and hearing care professionals.

We think helping these kids succeed early in life might actually prevent much larger problems later on. Glasses and hearing aids might be all it takes. Like we said, it seems pretty simple.

Please visit the original article published on this site:
Source: http://www.1190kex.com/pages/kids_fund/index.php

Dr. Jerry Darm of Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, OR is a proud sponsor of KEX Kids Funds.

Dr. Darm has practiced aesthetic medicine for the past 15 years, performing over 50,000 laser procedures. Previously, Dr. Darm was a board certified Emergency Medicine physician (ER doctor) with over 20 years experience. He graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. His medical training was obtained at OHSU.

Dr. Darm opened his private practice, Aesthetic Medicine, in 1995. Initially specializing in weight loss, he expanded to include hair removal and rosacea treatments in 1997. Since that time, new services have been added yearly to promote health, wellness and beauty. Dr. Darm has pioneered his own trademark procedure, LaserLift™ for the treatment of wrinkles, and LipoLift™ for the treatment of unwanted fat and cellulite. He is internationally recognized and sought out by patients from all over the world.

Log on to www.drdarm.com for more information or call at 503 697 9777 to set an appointment.

Dr. Darm is a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society - Relay For Life 2011

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.

Relay began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, ran and walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Since then, Relay has grown from a single man’s passion to fight cancer into the world’s largest movement to end the disease. Each year, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States, along with additional communities in 20 other countries, gather to take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. Thanks to Relay participants, the American Cancer Society continues to save lives.

Source: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=34092

Dr. Darm of Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, OR is a proud sponsor of American Cancer Society - Relay For Life 2011 in Portland.

Dr. Darm has practiced aesthetic medicine for the past 15 years, performing over 50,000 laser procedures. Previously, Dr. Darm was a board certified Emergency Medicine physician (ER doctor) with over 20 years experience. He graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. His medical training was obtained at OHSU.

Dr. Darm opened his private practice, Aesthetic Medicine, in 1995. Initially specializing in weight loss, he expanded to include hair removal and rosacea treatments in 1997. Since that time, new services have been added yearly to promote health, wellness and beauty. Dr. Darm has pioneered his own trademark procedure, LaserLift™ for the treatment of wrinkles, and LipoLift™ for the treatment of unwanted fat and cellulite. He is internationally recognized and sought out by patients from all over the world.

Log on to www.drdarm.com for more information or call at 503 697 9777 to set an appointment.

Dr. Darm on Preventing Tanning and Sun Damage

This video news report from KOIN CBS 6:
Dr. Darm discusses sun damage, ways to protect your skin and how to correct problems through technology.

Skin problems such as acne, rosacea, sun damage, pigmentation, scarring, unwanted hair, and moles can be safely and effectively treated with lasers and aesthetic devices.

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Dr. Darm Lipolift III - Better Than Liposuction

Body contouring and shaping includes different techniques to help reshape and rejuvenate almost any area of the body. In the past, plastic surgery has been the only answer to these issues. Now, we are able to use non-invasive technology to achieve a reduction in size of certain body areas, increased tone in lax or redundant skin and a diminished appearance of cellulite.

Laser liposuction with the Lipolift III effectively treats areas of the body where there is unwanted fat, such as the abdomen, arms, flanks, thighs, neck, bra fat and chest.

The SlimLipo laser uses dual wavelengths of 924 nm and 975 nm to selectively target fat and gently "melt" it with less side effects and enhanced results.

Selective photothermolysis frees the lipids contained in the adipose tissue for easy aspiration. The result is less tissue trauma, significant fat removal and controlled tissue heating through laser-assisted lipolysis.

• Body sculpting through laser-assisted lipolysis.
• Faster healing - Smaller incisions and wavelength selectivity mean less bruising, pain, blood loss and swelling.
• Smoother skin with less contour deformities.
• Less downtime - Many can resume normal activities within days.

Dr. Darm of Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon pioneered his trademark procedure – the Lipolift – for the treatment of unwanted fat and cellulite. Lipolift III, known as the Laser Lipolysis (laser-assisted liposuction) offers a minimally invasive body sculpting solution that safely "melts" fat away with less pain, less downtime and consistent aesthetic results. The laser is slipped through a very small hole in the skin and passed back and forth while it slowly dissolves the fat and destroys the fat cells. The melted fat is then gently sucked out through a small cannula. Treatment areas include abdomen, flanks, back, arms, neck, and thighs.

The SlimLipo Body Sculpting Laser from Palomar is FDA cleared for laser-assisted lipolysis and it is the first system optimized specifically for this application.

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Dr. Darm on Studio 6: Medical Weight Loss

The Medical Weight Loss program at Dr. Darm's Aesthetic Medicine is helping his patients lose weight and KEEP IT OFF!

The process worked for local chef, John Paulk of Mezzaluna Catering and the result speaks for itself.

For more information log on to www.drdarm.com or call 503 697 9777 to set an appointment.