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 »
GLP-1 medications – a class of drugs originally developed to treat diabetes and now used for weight management and longevity – help regulate appetite, gastric emptying, and post-meal glucose. When comparing popular GLP-1 medications, you may notice that they differ in mechanism, dosing schedule, delivery route, and tolerability. Understanding these differences prepares you for a… Read More »
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 »
