Dr. Katrina Baker, Every Woman OB/GYN Helm Vision Center

she has extensive knowledge of the intricate anatomy of the head and neck region of the body. From this, she is able to analyze the face from a different perspective, a surgeon’s perspective.

Dr Campano did not just take a class to learn how to perform these procedures, rather she has been teaching these classes for people to learn how to inject Botox, fillers and how to do laser treatments. From these minimally invasive treatments, Dr Campano’s expertise extends to actually performing surgeries such as face and neck lifts, rhinoplasty, eyelifts, otoplasty, and more.

As a woman around the age of 50, she understands what it feels like to age. Both men and women alike enjoy her vibrant personality and her gentle touch. Dr. Campano’s philosophy is to try to look like yourself, only better. She tries to bring some of the San Francisco beauty aesthetic with her, which is natural beauty.

This natural look is what she tries to achieve with her patients. If you want to look like you have had “work” done, please go to Beverly Hills or to Orange

County. However, if you want to rejuvenate yourself and look the best you that you can be, please give Dr Campano a call for a free cosmetic consultation at 661-726-6277. All invasive procedures are performed by Dr. Campano herself and not by an assistant.

Enjoy an entire Month of Beauty with Dr. Campano thru the end of October. Specials include: Botox, $9/Unit and Coolsculpting plus amazing specials on Facial Fillers, Lasers and much more! Dr. Campano is located at 41301 12th St. W Ste A in Palmdale or check out the website at www.DrCampano.com. Call 661726-6277 to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Katrina Baker and her staff at Every

Woman OB/GYN offer general obstetrical and gynecological services, as well as specialty services, to include minimally invasive surgical procedures and menopausal treatment with bio-identical hormones.

Baker has won AV’s Best Obstetrician/Gynecologist three times and has nearly 15 years of specialized medical experience. Every Women OB/GYN has been in business for over fve years and understands the needs of women.

“We are daughters, mothers and sisters,” Baker said. “We are every woman!” With their all-female staff, they are dedicated to providing personalized and exceptional care to their patients. 44241 15th St. West, Suite 303, Lancaster 661.949.5850

Q: Dr. Helm, would you explain the difference between traditional cataract surgery and laser cataract surgery?

Dr. Helm: Traditional cataract surgery involves the use of metal or diamond blades to make incisions through the cornea to access the cataract. A puncture is then made in the front side of the capsule that surrounds the cataract and forceps are used to tear a circular opening through which an ultrasound probe is passed and used to break up the cataract. Generally, in experienced hands, this technique produces excellent results with standard lens implants. However, there are now more advanced lens implants such as the trifocal lens implant (PanOptix®) and astigmatism-correcting lens implants that perform best when they are perfectly centered in the eye. Laser-assisted cataract surgery allows the surgeon to eliminate the variability inherent with manual techniques and delivers a consistency that offers greater predictability regarding lens centration. The laser is used instead of a blade to make the incisions in the patient’s cornea, make a perfect circular opening to access the cataract and use laser pulses to soften the cataract and allow it to be more easily removed.

Q: Wow! That sounds a little complicated! What are the main advantages of the laser?

Dr. Helm: (Laughs) Yes, it can get a little technical! Basically, the advantages of using a laser with cataract surgery are that the laser gives us a level of precision, predictability and programmability that allows for greater customization of surgery. Each eye is different. The laser takes that into account and allows us to precisely tailor the best contoured incision for that particular eye.

Q: Is there anything special about this particular laser that Helm Vision Group has acquired?

Dr. Helm: This laser represents Swiss technology at its finest! Other lasers can be very finicky. This laser is very solidly built and is highly accurate. The most important difference however, is that unlike other laser platforms that are available for cataract surgery, the Ziemer FEMTO LDV Z8 uses the lowest pulse energy to do the job. That means that with less energy needed to perform, it causes less inflammation and makes the surgery a more gentle experience.

Q: Is there anything else that this laser can do?

Dr. Helm: Yes, this laser is incredibly versatile. We can also use it to do corneal transplant surgery. The laser can make complex incisions that result in a stronger bond between a donor cornea and the host cornea. Basically, anything type of corneal surgery that required a blade in the past can now be done more accurately and precisely with this laser. We are very excited to bring this technology to the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas.