Wendy Walker Earns Menopause Society Certification

The Menopause Society recognizes the need to set essential standards for healthcare professionals, thereby assuring high-quality care for women at menopause and beyond.

Dr Jessica J Rueb receives the Bulkamid Center of Excellence

We are proud to announce that Dr. Jessica Rueb received the Bulkamid Center of Excellence last week. Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics has been recognized as a Bulkamid Center of Excellence by Axonics, Inc. for the second time!

Botox for Mental Well-Being: Anxiety & Depression Relief

Beyond its cosmetic benefits, Botox has been shown to have a positive impact on mental health, particularly in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Research suggests that facial expressions play a crucial role in emotional regulation, known as the facial feedback hypothesis. When we frown or carry tension in our facial muscles, our brain receives signals that reinforce negative emotions.

Dr. Jessica J. Rueb successfully completes requirements for subspecialty from American Board of Urology

Andrea Pezzella, M.D., URPS, FACOG, and her staff are pleased to congratulate Dr. Jessica Rueb on her successful completion of all the requirements from the American Board of Urology with the subspeciality certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPM-RS), also known as Urogynecology.

Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics performed its first Neuspera sacral neuromodulation procedure for overactive bladder

Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics performed its first Neuspera sacral neuromodulation procedure for overactive bladder, in their office on October 31...

RECIPE Study Newsletter

For more information about eCoin® as a treatment for Urge Urinary Incontinence, visit https://valenciatechnologies.com/

Seeking Volunteers for New Clinical Research

We are currently searching for participants to participate in Neuspera's SANS-UUI clinical study at our office, Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics. Neuspera's Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) System is a miniature wireless midfield powered implanted neurostimulation device for Urinary Urgency Incontinence (UUI).

Join Dr. Pezzella at Walk With A Doc - Columbia!

We are excited to start the first Columbia, SC chapter of Walk with a Doc. After years of recommending that their patients get out and exercise, they are happy to have found an organization that will let their shoes do the talking! You may even see some pre-med and medical students attending the walks as well – the more the merrier! Let’s get out there and get healthy!

Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics Welcomes Dr. Rueb

Jessica J. Rueb, MD, Board Certified Urologist and Fellowship Trained Urogynecologist joins Andrea Pezzella, MD, FPMRS, FACOG at Southern Urogynecology

Southern Urogynecology recognized as first implanter for the eCoin®

Dr. Andrea M. Pezzella and the Southern Urogynecology team is recognized as the first implanter for the eCoin® implants Post Approval Study.

Valencia Technologies gets FDA Approval of eCoin® Therapy

eCoin is a Tibial Neurostimulator for Urge Urinary Incontinence

Women's History Month Message

March 30, 2022

2021 AUGS Clinical Consensus Statement

AUGS 2021 Clinical Consensus Statement

Dr. Andrea Pezzella Conducts First Minimally Invasive Prolapse System in South Carolina

Local Urogynecologist is first in Carolinas with unique, new platform for women.

Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics Introduces Groundbreaking Technology, EmSculpt Neo® That Goes Beyond Circumferential Reduction

First-of-its-kind treatment creates new approach to body shaping.

Thermi Receives Notice of Complete and Satisfactory Closure of FDA’s “Vaginal Rejuvenation” Inquiry

Thermi®, an Almirall, S.A. company, today announced that it has received a notice of completion to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inquiry on products used in “vaginal rejuvenation” procedures. Thermi® received an “It has come to our attention” notice from the FDA on July 24, 2018 regarding specific claims about the company’s ThermiVa® device in the United States. .

Dr. Andrea Pezzella Named Fellow at AIAVS

Dr. Andrea Pezzella has recently completed her training under Dr. Red M. Alinsod at the Alinson Institute for Aesthetic Vulvovaginal Surgery, Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Pezzella is committed to new and innovative technology, refining her skills and improving her knowledge for the patients of Southern Urogynecology. Provide all emcompassing female pelvic and intimate health, she now can offer restorative vaginal rejuvenation surgery as well as the O-Shot® for increasing sensitivity and increasing support in the vagina tissues.

Boston Scientific Responds to Mesh Safety

Recently, there was a 60 Minutes report on the safety of mesh used to relieve the symptoms of pelvic floor prolapses and urinary incontinence. One of the manufacturers of mesh products, Boston Scientific, has released a statement addressing some of the questions raised in the report.

Mesh and the Court of Public Opinion

The American Urogynecologic Society has published an article recently about some of the recent media coverage around mesh injuries. In their article, they state that the media has been reporting on certain cases regarding pelvic floor repairs that have not gone as well as anticipated.

Dr. Jessica J. Rueb successfully completes requirements for subspecialty from American Board of Urology

Andrea Pezzella, M.D., URPS, FACOG, and her staff are pleased to congratulate Dr. Jessica Rueb on her successful completion of all the requirements from the American Board of Urology with the subspeciality certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPM-RS), also known as Urogynecology.

Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics performed its first Neuspera sacral neuromodulation procedure for overactive bladder

Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics performed its first Neuspera sacral neuromodulation procedure for overactive bladder, in their office on...

BlueWind Medical Introduces Revi for Urge Urinary Incontinence

BlueWind Revi™ was crafted with the patient and the physicians who treat UUI in mind. Our advanced battery-free implant allows for the device to be miniature in size without the need for replacement surgeries due to battery depletion, lead migration, or lead fracture.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

An estimated 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2023, according to the American Cancer Society. The good news is that we are seeing improved survival rates and advanced treatment options. Be sure you are taking control of your risk by taking ownership of your own health and changing any behaviors that heighten your risk. For more information and to learn about prevention strategies, click here and be sure to schedule your yearly mammogram .