Dr. Cris Abad-Santos' Practice  
     
     
Patient Education

SUBOXONE TREATMENT

Procedure Description:
Sublingual buprenorphine tablets

What To Expect:
Office-Based Buprenorphine (Suboxone or Subutex) Treatment of Opioid Dependent Patients Initiation and maintenance of buprenorphine (Suboxone or Subutex) treatment for opioid dependent patients in a six-week period or longer depending on the patient's response to treatment.

Initial consultation (60 minutes) is $ 450.00 and the six subsequent weekly visits costs $ 150 per medication management visit.

Preprocedure:
Medical Clearance
Baseline Urine Drug Screen

Postprocedure:
Random Urine Drug Screen


GLUTATHIONE IV INFUSION

Procedure Description:
Intravenoue Glutathione Infusion

What To Expect:
Glutathione is a physiologic tripeptide - a chain of three amino cids - cysteine, glycine and glutamic acid, and irreversibly consumed in the detoxification of electrophilic metabolites and xenobiotics. It is a very efficient free radical scavenger and protects cells from the noxious effects of reactive oxygen compound. Glutathione injection is recommended at 1 vial 3 times a week or 2 vials 2 times a week. However, the dosage may be adjusted with the advice of a doctor.
BENEFITS:
1. Strong antioxidant to remove excess free radicals that will cause abnormal function of brain and organs.
2. Treats neurodegenerative symptoms such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, stroke, irritate bowel and chronic fatigue.
3. Reconstitutes the function of vitamin C and E especially taken along with Vitamin C injection.
4. Greatly reduces acne/blemish/pimple.
5. Long term treatment for smokers and drinkers.

It is an important chemical that acts as a powerful antioxidant.

Preprocedure:
Medical Clearance
Baseline Glutathione Blood Level

Postprocedure:
Glutathione blood level monitoring every 3 months


L-CARNITINE IV INFUSION

Procedure Description:
L-Carnitine IV Infusion

What To Expect:
L-CARNITINEL-carnitine is derived from the lysine and methionine amino acids. It is mainly synthesized in the liver and the kidneys, and must be transported for use to other tissues in the body. It is found in highest concentration in tissues that use fatty acids as the main dietary fuel, such as the skeletal and cardiac muscles.
BENEFITS:
1. Utilization of energy - Fatty acids are transported more into the cells for burning. Energy yield is higher and you can lose more weight by exercising.
2. Balanced Cholesterol level - the cholesterol level will be balanced up by increasing the HDL and lowering LDL.
3. Healthy Heart - Because the cholesterol level is well-controlled, the risk for arterioscleriosis will be minimized.
4. Muscle building - For people who work out in the gym, they will use L-carnitine for toning up the muscles.

Preprocedure:
Baseline L-Carnitine Blood Level

Postprocedure:
L-Carnitine blood level monitoring every 3 months


PLACENTA IV INFUSION

Procedure Description:
Laenec Placenta Extract

What To Expect:
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE FIRMER, PLUMPER SKIN!!!
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE BABY LIKE SKIN!!!
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE THAT EXTRA GLOW!!!
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE MORE ENERGY!!!
This extraordinary beauty and nutritional supplement will help you enjoy life, free from cruel aging symptoms, diseases, weaknesses, or physical limitations!
BENEFITS:
- Rejuvenation and Anti-aging
- Regenerated cells, tissues and organs
- Improvement in the immune system
- Younger more Vibrant looks
- Firmer Body
- Lightening of Facial pigmentation
- Refining of Facial pores
- Smoother skin
- Decrease risk of heart diseases and cancer
- Firms skin
- Smoothes away wrinkles
- Adds glow to dull skin

Preprocedure:
Medical Clearance


BOTOXCosmetic

Procedure Description:
BOTOX injections for frown lines

What To Expect:
Millions of men and women of all skin colors and ethnicities have realized the benefits of being treated with BOTOX Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A).
You can too! When administered by an experienced physician,you can still smile, frown, and look surprised without those line between your brows.


Dermal Fillers

Procedure Description:

What To Expect:
Restylane® is the smart and easy way to add volume and smoothness to your skin. Restylane is based on a hyaluronic acid gel that closely resembles the body's own hyaluronic acid. It is long lasting, but not permanent.

Preprocedure:
Topical anesthesia

Postprocedure:
Cold Compress
No downtime