The desire to live longer and healthier lives drives longevity medicine. This new practice seeks to extend people’s health spans—the time of life lived in peak health—by using evidence-based strategies to slow or even reverse aging and reduce age-related deterioration. Through therapies and consultations, our plastic surgeon teaches patients how longevity medicine can help them… Read More »
You might know your age chronologically, but that number does not necessarily reflect the health of your body. That is where biological age comes in. Biological age calculates the functionality of your cells, tissues, and organs in relation to your real years lived. If you are conscious of your health and potential longevity, understanding your… Read More »
Regenerative therapies are becoming popular because people want safe, evidence-based methods of boosting skin integrity, encouraging hair growth, and hastening recovery. Two therapies receiving attention are exosome therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Both use biological factors to initiate renewal, but they work differently and achieve different outcomes. At PHASE Plastic Surgery,… Read More »
Breast augmentation with silicone gel implants remains a very popular procedure, and implants continue to improve in quality and design. Surgical techniques are also getting better, and for these reasons, implants will last a very long time for most patients. In fact, all breast implants sold in the U.S. have a lifetime manufacturer’s replacement policy…. Read More »
If you have recently heard a lot about weight loss shots, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, you are not alone. These medications have become popular over the past year—and, like anything that is in demand, confusion and rumors abound. Some people think GLP-1 drugs are solely for diabetes. Others say they are dangerous or… Read More »
You may have heard about medications such as Wegovy or Zepbound and wondered if you are a good candidate for these GLP-1 weight loss medications. These medications are part of a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists and were originally used to treat type 2 diabetes. Now, they are also approved to help people who struggle… Read More »
Once found only in critical-care units, therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is now a headline service in advanced longevity clinics—and the excitement is well earned. By filtering out your oldest, most toxin-laden plasma, TPE quickly refreshes the biochemical landscape that touches every cell in your body. Imagine deleting a decade of computer temp files; the system… Read More »
“Biohacking” once evoked images of gadget-laden enthusiasts pursuing fringe experiments. Today, data-validated tools let mainstream adults nudge their biology toward healthy aging. So, what is biohacking longevity in a clinical setting? Biohacking longevity is the systematic use of diagnostics, targeted therapies, and lifestyle upgrades to slow or even reverse your biological aging. By merging quantitative… Read More »
Are there complications with therapeutic plasma exchange? Every medical treatment carries some degree of risk, and trust in your provider grows when those risks are explained openly. Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is generally well-tolerated, yet understanding possible difficulties equips you to make confident, well-informed choices. Our aim is to provide clear facts—not alarm you—so you… Read More »
Although the flagship GLP-1 brands Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have become household names, new benefits beyond diabetes and weight loss are still being discovered, and there’s a long pipeline of GLP-1 drugs in development. They all work essentially the same way—by mimicking peptides (small-chain proteins) naturally produced in the body to regulate glucose metabolism,… Read More »
