The goal of longevity medicine is to improve your health span rather than just add on years. In this space, treatments can mean everything from biological age testing to biotech-style interventions and skin-focused options you can document over time. Because programs vary widely, it helps to know the most common treatments and what a given… Read More »
What’s not to like about creatine? It’s a naturally occurring nutrient, your body needs it, and it appears safe for most people when taken as a supplement. Muscles use it as an energy source during exercise and recovery, and it is also taken up in the heart and brain. Creatine supports mitochondrial stability and antioxidant… Read More »
Part of my job as a Longevity Medicine specialist is to determine what works and what doesn’t, and right now the spotlight is on IV (intravenous) NAD+. From celebrity endorsements (Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Chelsea Handler have all publicly touted its benefits) to biohacker influencers (don’t get me started), it’s a molecule… Read More »
Whatever your longevity strategy, whether healthy practices like eating a balanced diet, exercising, and getting adequate sleep, or advanced treatments like plasma exchange, it is important to be able to measure your progress. This is done with tests known as aging biomarkers, which reflect how your body is aging biologically. Examples of aging biomarkers are… Read More »
Because Botox© and then BotoxCosmetic© were the only brands of injectable wrinkle relaxers available for years, the terms became synonymous with botulinum toxin type A. As more products have entered the market, many patients now ask, “Are there advantages to newer Botox© alternatives?” There are several options now, and while they are very similar, there… Read More »
People look into longevity medicine when they want practical, measurable tools to support health span, feeling younger, and looking younger. At PHASE Plastic Surgery, our program goes beyond the foundations of lifestyle, leveraging the biotech side of care. We focus on evidence-based interventions, such as therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) and microneedling, with clear checkpoints and… Read More »
Most of us think of age as just a number. But why do some people appear to age slowly and others seem to be older than their calendar age?. This is where epigenetic age comes in. Epigenetic age gives us a look at how old your body really is on the inside, what is called… Read More »
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs are receptor agonists that people commonly use for weight loss and diabetes management. If you have been hearing about GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, you may have many questions. One of the most frequent questions people ask before starting is: How much do GLP-1 drugs cost? We can… Read More »
Longevity medicine has officially gone mainstream. There is no shortage of notable stories this past year or so, even if some of them are unsettling, like the moment when Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were caught on a hot mic talking about organ transplantation to replace failing body parts. “The longer… Read More »
Terms like functional medicine and longevity medicine are often used interchangeably, but the approaches serve different purposes. Knowing the distinction helps you set realistic goals, pick the right kind of clinician, and understand what will be measured to track your progress. At PHASE Plastic Surgery, our plastic surgeon is ready to answer your questions and… Read More »
