Botox® cosmetic, the leading brand of Botulinum toxin type A, is having an anniversary this month. It’s been 20 years since Botox® cosmetic was approved and Allergan wants to celebrate! The official date is April 15, so I guess that means tax day is tox day! Botox® has been around much longer (the molecule… Read More »
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Anti-aging supplements: what works
Do anti-aging supplements work? It’s a simple question with a complicated answer, but there’s increasing evidence that some of them do, and many do not. The problem is measuring the results, especially if you are a stickler about what anti-aging means. It certainly isn’t practical to use life span as an endpoint in clinical… Read More »
The surprising reason why breast implants might protect against breast cancer
It’s an open secret that having breast implants is associated with a lower risk of developing breast cancer. With all of the recent concern about the connection between textured breast implants and ALCL (a type of lymphoma that can develop in the scar capsule), it is surprising to many that overall, having breast implants seems… Read More »
2021 Top Ten stories in anti-aging longevity medicine
While headlines in biotech this year were dominated by the seemingly neverending pandemic, it’s also been a big year in anti-aging and longevity science. In no particular order, here is my top ten list of favorites: 1. Plant-derived photo-curable human collagen CollPlant Biotechnologies, a company developing technologies and products for tissue regeneration, published results of… Read More »
Gratitudology part 5: The anti-aging dividend of thankfulness
Gratitudology – my term for the scientific study of the benefits of gratitude – has become, in the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, kind of a big deal. When I first started writing about gratitude in 2014, I had to do some digging to find legitimate published studies on the topic. Now I find dozens or… Read More »
Eight tummy tuck variations: How to know what’s best for you
I’m updating the piece I wrote a while back on seven variations of tummy tucks to include mesh reinforcement of diastasis repair, which we have been doing more of lately. The reason for these variations is to allow the tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure to be customized to the patient’s needs. These options include a full… Read More »
Next generation anti-aging skin care is here!
We are thrilled to announce that Emepelle, for post-menopausal skin, and OS-01, scientifically documented to restore aging skin at a molecular level, are here now! Even better, my patients can order them at an exclusive price including free delivery. Both of these products are first in class, developed with state of the art biomedical science,… Read More »
Subfascial Breast Implant Placement: Still Fashionable After All These Years
In the ever-evolving landscape of cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation continues to be a top choice for women seeking enhanced aesthetics. Despite the increasing popularity of breast reductions, lifts, and implant removals, as well as the influence of body-shaping trends like Ozempic, breast augmentation remains one of the most sought-after procedures globally. According to the… Read More »
Move over, anti-aging: de-aging” is where it’s at
When did anti-aging become a sensitive subject? “For Skin-Care Brands, It’s Not Anti-Aging Anymore. It’s Pro-Aging” proclaimed a recent article on the beauty business. Apparently the smart companies are pivoting toward the 50+ consumer, just don’t call it anti-aging. Isabella Rossellini, released as the face of Lancôme when she turned 40, was brought back at age 63… Read More »
Introducing ERAS: A new era in recovery after surgery
ERAS, or Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, is a program to improve recuperation from surgery. ERAS has been proven to significantly decrease post-operative pain, reduce nausea, fatigue, and drowsiness, and to lower opioid use. A lot of the components of ERAS are things we have been doing for years, such as TAP block with Exparel, in itself… Read More »
