Water Retention and Bloating Treatment in
La   Jolla, CA

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Targeted care to reduce fluid retention and restore balance.

Water retention and bloating can leave you feeling swollen, uncomfortable, and fatigued. These symptoms are often linked to hormonal imbalance, inflammation, metabolic changes, stress, or gut dysfunction. At PRFCT, we take a physician-led approach to identifying the underlying causes of fluid retention and bloating and creating personalized treatment plans that support hormonal balance, lymphatic flow, and overall wellness.

What Causes Water Retention and Bloating?

Water retention occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the body’s tissues. Bloating may occur alongside fluid retention or as a result of digestive or hormonal changes. Common contributors include:

  • Hormonal fluctuations related to menstrual cycles, perimenopause, or menopause
  • Inflammation triggered by stress, diet, or metabolic imbalance
  • Insulin resistance or metabolic dysfunction
  • Digestive issues and gut inflammation
  • Lifestyle factors such as high sodium intake, dehydration, or prolonged stress
Understanding the cause is essential, as treatment varies depending on whether symptoms are hormonal, metabolic, or inflammatory in origin.

PRFCT Water Retention and Bloating Treatments

Treatment plans are customized based on symptoms, laboratory findings, and overall health goals.

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Radiofrequency Microneedling (RFM)

Radiofrequency Microneedling utilizes needles similar to a traditional device, but in this case the needles are a delivery service for radiofrequency waves. If your goals have to do with more superficial concerns regular microneedling may do the job. If instead your goals are deeper in the skin Radiofrequency Microneedling will likely be the more effective option.

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Weight Optimization Consultation

Weight Optimization Consultation - $495 Achieve your weight management goals with tailored plans that may include GLP-1 treatments at PRFCT’s HER Wellness Clinic with Dr. Valerie Gafori. Personalized plans that are tailored to your needs will start with a holistic approach to your health, lifestyle, and overall well-being.

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HER Wellness Optimization

A 50-minute in-depth consultation which includes a comprehensive review of symptoms, health history, lifestyle, nutritional and current health issues. Dr. Gafori will conduct a physical exam and laboratory investigation as needed. Together, we will identify your best course of action to get you feeling your best within weeks, if not days.

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Testosterone Pellet Therapy

Testosterone pellet therapy helps to alleviate symptoms of low testosterone such as low libido, fatigue, and headache to name a few. Benefits are far reaching and can lead to an improved overall well-being and improvement in muscle mass as well. Pellets are slightly larger than a grain of rice, and are easily placed with only local anesthesia in the buttock area. Pellets release a steady, low dose of testosterone over several months mimicking the body’s natural hormone production.

What Results Can I Expect?

Many patients notice reduced bloating, improved comfort, and increased energy once underlying hormonal or metabolic imbalances are addressed. Results depend on the cause of fluid retention and may develop gradually as the body responds to treatment. Long-term improvement often requires a combination of medical support, nutritional adjustments, and lifestyle changes.

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