Shai Efrati, MD, the World’s Leading Research Scientist and Innovator in Hyperbaric Medicine, to Keynote at the Global Wellness Summit

Efrati’s clinic in Tel Aviv has produced an extraordinary body of research on how their unique protocol for hyperbaric oxygen therapy can actually reverse the biology of aging. Their ability to take brain and cell function back in time is making headlines and Aviv Clinics, which he co-founded, are now being rolled out worldwide.

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the most prestigious conference on the $4.4 trillion business of wellness, announced today that Shai Efrati, MD, the world’s foremost research scientist on hyperbaric oxygen therapy, will keynote at the conference being held at the Hilton Tel Aviv from October 31 to November 3. Efrati is a professor at Sackler School of Medicine and the Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University and director of the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center–the largest hyperbaric center in the world, treating over 350 patients a day.

Our new studies demonstrate something for the first time and it’s the ‘holy grail’ of wellness: We can actually reverse the biology of aging and take cellular and brain function back in time.

Dr. Shai Efrati, Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist

Efrati’s lab has created a unique approach for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) which consists of immersing people in a high-pressure, high-oxygen environment and then carefully regulating oxygen and pressure levels. This technique, which is called the hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox (HHP), ‘tricks’ the body into entering a regenerative state which unleashes a cascade of biological changes. These include the proliferation of stem cells, the generation of new blood vessels, and the repair of brain cells and tissue.

Eye-opening evidence:

Over the last decade, Efrati’s research team has authored dozens of high-quality clinical studies that show how this specific HBOT therapy revolving around the hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox has eye-opening impact on so many conditions. It can significantly boost brain function in stroke and traumatic brain injury patients, heal the wounds in the brain caused by PTSD, improve sexual function, and roll back the process of skin aging. This month, their randomized controlled trial found that the therapy incited brain healing and improved myriad symptoms in long Covid sufferers, an area where solutions have been elusive.

But it’s his recent research on healthy individuals that has such extraordinary implications for the wellness world. The therapy was recently shown to significantly improve (not just slow the loss of) cognitive function in healthy, older adults by generating new neurons and blood vessels in the brain–the first study to demonstrate that a brain can be made ‘younger’. Another recent study revealed that the treatment reversed two major processes associated with aging and its illnesses: the shortening of telomeres (the protective caps at the ends of every chromosome) and the accumulation of old, malfunctioning cells in the body. Participants’ telomeres were lengthened up to 38% while senescent cells saw a decrease of up to 37%.

“Our new studies demonstrate something for the first time and it’s the ‘holy grail’ of wellness: We can actually reverse the biology of aging and take cellular and brain function back in time. It’s analogous to the first time that man landed on the moon. After that first landing, everyone wanted to travel there, but even faster and more effectively. So, we’ll see young scientists rush to study aging and huge investment in this area”, said Efrati. “Aging isn’t a bad thing; it’s the functional decline that is. As the wellness world knows well, many more people seek solutions that can make them fully potent and active every single year of their life. The future is high-performance aging, and I’m excited to share my vision of that future–and the rising place of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the medical-wellness world–with the leaders that will gather at the Summit”.

Caution: This isn’t the ‘hyperbaric oxygen treatment’ at your corner spa:

Hyperbaric oxygen treatments are spawning at spas and wellness centers and with at-home products. But, as Efrati cautions, it’s not even the same approach: these offerings simply involve putting people in a sack, or pod, full of minimally pressurized, oxygenated air, when that’s not what makes HBOT effective. “The game-changing component is the hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox: the precise protocols we’ve optimized for oxygen and pressure levels, fluctuations, and durations that spark the regenerative process in the body, said Efrati. “This evidence-based therapy has to be performed in a medical facility by a trained physician. All these oxygen spas and pods can be dangerous: they miss the quality assurance of the air pump being inside, and they pose threats of oxygen toxicity and other health issues. They’re also not effective. The future is clearing up much confusion in the marketplace about what evidence-based hyperbaric oxygen therapy actually entails and achieves”.

Aviv Clinics: Rolling out this evidence-based treatment globally:

To make a more powerful global impact and to ‘walk faster’, Efrati co-founded AVIV Scientific, a research organization and network of global medical-wellness clinics focused on innovative applications of hyperbaric medicine using the HHP protocols, that can increase cognitive and physical performance in healthy aging adults. Clinics are open in Tel Aviv, at The Villages in central Florida, and most recently in Dubai–and are expected to come to New York and the UK soon. Aviv plans 50 clinics around the world within the next decade. Each clinic combines HBOT with personalized medicine, cognitive and fitness training, and nutrition coaching. Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the world’s largest hyperbaric research facility, the Sagol Center at Shamir Medical Center, each patient’s data and samples are sent to the center’s large research lab, where blood, DNA, telomeres, MRI results, etc. are analyzed. Since Sagol Center is doing so much research, positive findings can immediately be implemented at the clinics. For instance, with their new trial indicating that HBOT can help with long Covid damage to the brain, new programs were quickly rolled out.

“Every year we aim to bring the brightest stars in health and wellness to the stage, and Dr. Efrati is exactly the kind of innovator we seek: a dynamic thinker whose work will really shake up our future, whose solutions are grounded in evidence, and who understands that new connections between medicine and wellness lie ahead”, said Susie Ellis, GWS chair and CEO. “It’s an incredible opportunity for delegates to be immersed in his research on the future of aging at such an early, pivotal moment. What he’s doing is game-changing”.

Registration for the 2022 Summit is now open.

About the Global Wellness Summit

The Global Wellness Summit is the premier organization that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively shape the future of the $4.4 trillion global wellness economy. Its future-focused conference is held at a different global location each year and has traveled to the United States, Switzerland, Turkey, Bali, India, Morocco, Mexico, Austria, Italy and Singapore. GWS also hosts other virtual and in-person gatherings, including Wellness Master Classes, Wellness Sector Spotlights, Investor “Reverse Pitch” events and Global Wellness Symposiums. The organization’s annual Global Wellness Trends Report offers expert-based predictions on the future of wellness. The 2022 Summit will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel from October 31 to November 3. For more information: Global Wellness Summit 

Maggie Q’s ActivatedYou Essential Skin Food Prep Your Skin for Summertime from the Inside Out

With summer approaching, increased exposure to sunlight is inevitable – meaning extra precautions need to be taken for the health of our skin. ActivatedYou founder Maggie Q encourages you to properly prepare for summer by nourishing your skin to help avoid further damaging effects. Ultraviolet rays break up collagen, which makes up 80% of your skin, so Maggie recommends always applying clean or non-toxic SPF products and minimizing direct sun exposure for long periods of time.

To further support  the skin’s health, Maggie recommends taking collagen-supporting supplements like ActivatedYou Essential Skin Food, to help support  your skin texture from the inside out. ActivatedYou Essential Skin Food is a dietary supplement that encourages healthy collagen production for firmer, plumper-looking skin. Studies show that with the use of “anti-aging products or treatment, collagen production can be boosted, or its natural loss can be slowed down. Anti-aging treatments are also necessary to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkle, acne and it also helps in making the skin firm”.*

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The Most Important Advice for Plastic Surgery Patients is to Choose their Doctor Carefully, says Dr. J Plastic Surgery

The Beverly Hill-based plastic surgeon comments on a recent article that, while skin care tips are helpful and good aftercare is a must for recovering patients, the best and only way to ensure an outstanding recovery is to select an outstanding physician.

A February 1 article on Allure compiles suggestions from experts on skincare after a rhinoplasty (aka, a nose job). Tips in the article include being careful when washing the area around the nose, moisturizing regularly, and using sunscreen to protect skin from ultraviolet rays. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Payam Jarrah-Nejad, M.D., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S., known more informally to his patients and colleagues as Dr. J, says that a good plastic surgeon will monitor patients postoperative progress and provide them with all of the self-care information they need.

While it’s crucial to practice good self-care following any surgery, the most important step of all in a facial or body procedure is the selection of the best possible plastic surgeon for the job.

Dr. J notes that, while it’s crucial to practice good self-care following any surgery, the most important step of all in a facial or body procedure is the selection of the best possible plastic surgeon for the job before surgery. He adds that it’s essential that patients limit their search to board-certified plastic surgeons. This is because not all doctors who are legally allowed to perform rhinoplasties and other procedures have undergone the two years of additional training required to call themselves plastic surgeons, says Dr. J. Moreover, board certification proves that a surgeon’s knowledge and skills have met the rigorous standards of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He adds that it’s also essential to account for the aesthetic X-factor that separates merely competent plastic surgeons from those likely to produce superb results.

Dr. J, who is double-board certified in both plastic surgery and general surgery, adds that one way to see if a doctor has mastered the art, as well as the science, of plastic surgery is to examine their past outcomes. For example, Dr. J’s rhinoplasty results can be seen on his online gallery. The doctor notes that looking at before-and-after pictures can help a patient imagine the kind of outcomes that might be possible in their own case.

Returning to the topic of recovery following a rhinoplasty or other procedure, Dr. J says that he has worked hard over the years to developing highly advanced techniques for minimizing patient recovery times on all of his procedures. He adds that patients who want to benefit from a recovery that is both successful and more rapid can help ensure both is by insisting on a board-certified plastic surgeon with a proven track record of outstanding outcomes.

About Dr. Payam Jarrah-Nejad, Dr. J

Payam Jarrah-Nejad, MD, FICS, FACS is a double board certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon. Nicknamed Dr. J by his patients and staff, he holds certifications from both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. J is also an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons.

Dr. J first started his medical career during an internship he held in NYU. It was during this time that he also began working with hospitals around the New York area. It was in New Jersey that he completed his training and served as Chief Resident at Morristown Memorial Hospital.

Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jarrah-Nejad received a fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City to specialize in hand surgery. The fellowship was under the guidance of Dr. Charles P. Melone which was a big influence on the young doctor. It was during his training at Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center in Michigan that Dr. J found his true calling working with many well-known plastic surgeons.

Years later, practicing as a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. J still uses the same techniques he learned in his training in his frequent operation on the face and body. He is greatly admired by his staff and patients who happily contribute positive testimonials to his website.

Dr. J is known throughout the Los Angeles Area medical community as well as beyond it, for his record of outstanding outcomes and his engaging, patient-friendly personality. He has published a wide range of papers in many prestigious scientific and medical journals and has presented his research to local, regional and national symposia.

Finally, Dr. J has performed pro-bono surgery in several countries as part of humanitarian efforts helping children with congenital anomalies. He works side by side with charitable organizations devoted to providing needy children around the world with free plastic surgeries to repair such issues as cleft lips and palates.

Come into the beautiful world of Dr. J.

Elysium Health Announces Summary Judgment Decision in Case Against ChromaDex in New York – All of ChromaDex’s Claims Against Elysium Health Dismissed

Elysium Health, Inc., a leading life sciences company focused on aging research, is pleased to announce that United States District Court Judge Lewis Liman ordered dismissal of all of ChromaDex’s claims against Elysium Health in a summary judgment decision issued on February 11, 2022, in a false advertising case in the Southern District of New York. This is a significant victory for Elysium Health after also receiving favorable rulings in two other cases with ChromaDex, a patent infringement case in which the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware invalidated the Dartmouth College patents asserted by ChromaDex, and a nearly five-year litigation in the Central District of California that resulted in a jury rejecting ChromaDex’s trade secret and fiduciary duty claims, offsetting amounts owed by Elysium Health to ChromaDex for a prior order by $625,000 because of ChromaDex’s breach of a pricing agreement, and awarding Elysium Health $1.275 million in damages for ChromaDex’s fraudulent inducement.

What remains in the New York case are several claims, including one for which the judge has already found that ChromaDex made false statements about Elysium Health’s product Basis.

Elysium Health has maintained for years that ChromaDex’s legal accusations were without merit. We are satisfied with Judge Liman’s decision to dismiss the entirety of ChromaDex’s claims against Elysium in New York, and we plan to vigorously pursue all available remedies with respect to those claims that remain.

Eric Marcotulli, CEO Elysium Health

Elysium Health is gratified that the judge has thus far ruled in the company’s favor, and looks forward to a successful conclusion of this case.   

About Elysium Health^™

Elysium Health’s mission is to solve the biggest challenges in health with science, to help people lead healthier lives. Working directly with the world’s leading scientists and clinicians, Elysium Health™ is committed to translating critical advancements in aging research into health solutions people can access today. Learn more at Elysium Health.

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Elysium Health Announces the Launch of Signal™ for Metabolic Aging

A novel combination of NMN and SIRT3 activators to promote a healthy metabolism by replenishing critical metabolic factors lost with age and activating processes to support healthy mitochondrial function.

Elysium Health, Inc.™, a leading life sciences company developing clinically validated health products based on advancements in aging research, today announced the launch of Signal™, a novel combination of the most direct NAD+ precursor, NMN, and potent SIRT3 activators to promote a healthy metabolism by replenishing critical metabolic factors lost with age and activating processes to support healthy mitochondrial function. Over time, metabolism becomes less efficient as the number and activity of mitochondria in our cells declines. As a result, the creation and utilization of cellular energy, cellular renewal, and the ability of cells to respond to their changing environment are all impacted. Signal targets metabolic aging by supplying declining metabolites and acting to preserve and help generate new mitochondria. 

At Elysium Health, we recognize that aging is a multi-factor problem that requires a multi-factor solution. With each new product we get closer to addressing aging holistically, and to offering our customers the opportunity to truly personalize their Elysium Health regimen. There is preclinical evidence indicating that different NAD+ precursors may exhibit distinct tissue specificity, and clinical evidence demonstrating different activity between NAD+ precursors. While more research is needed to support these findings, it suggests that combining different NAD+ precursors, such as those found in Signal and Elysium Health’s flagship product Basis, may ensure that NAD+ levels are elevated across a broader range of tissues and, accordingly, offer unique benefits to our health.

Eric Marcotulli, CEO Elysium Health

NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a key metabolite, and its levels are closely monitored by the cell in order to tune and balance its metabolic reactions. During calorie restriction, NAD+ levels increase, triggering a specific network of metabolic reactions that have been shown to provide varied health benefits. As we age, levels of NAD+ decline. Signal includes the most direct NAD+ precursor, NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide), which is efficiently converted to NAD+ by cells.

NAD+ also serves as a coenzyme, or helper molecule, for hundreds of critical enzymes in the cell. This includes the sirtuin family of enzymes. In 2000, Elysium Health co-founder, chief scientist, and director of the Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at MIT Dr. Leonard Guarente used preclinical models to show that the beneficial effects of caloric restriction on lifespan and healthspan were mediated by sirtuins and NAD+. Since then, sirtuins have emerged as key regulators of the nutrient-sensitive metabolic regulatory circuit.

Signal is a novel, mitochondria-centric product formulated to counter aging-dependent declines in metabolism by promoting youthful energetics and metabolic efficiency.

Leonard Guarente, Ph.D., Elysium founder, chief scientist, and renowned aging researcher and professor

Three of the seven sirtuins reside in mitochondria. Of these, SIRT3 (sirtuin 3) is the most studied and plays an essential role in maintaining mitochondrial health and metabolic control—from glucose metabolism, ATP production, fatty acid oxidation, and ketone production during fasting, to amino acid cycling. It has even been implicated in nutrient sensing.

As with NAD+, levels of mitochondrial sirtuins also decline with age. Signal contains a proprietary SIRT3 activation complex that consists of two naturally occurring ingredients: honokiol, isolated from the bark of Magnolia Officinalis, and viniferin, derived from grapevines. The SIRT3 activation complex in Signal works synergistically with NMN to activate SIRT3 and to help maintain overall mitochondrial and metabolic health. 

“Mitochondria play a critical role in lifelong health due to their fundamental function creating energy in cells,” said Dr. Guarente. “The mitochondrial sirtuin, SIRT3, is normally activated by a calorie-restricted diet to foster greater energy production and damage protection in these cellular powerhouses. Signal contains natural compounds that activate SIRT3, as well as a unique NAD-booster, NMN, that maintains high activity of all sirtuins, including SIRT3.

In human studies, NMN has been shown to promote insulin sensitivity in muscle (Imai et al. 2021 Science) as well as increased VO₂ max and aerobic capacity (Liao et al. 2021 Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition). In aging animals, it has also been shown to improve blood flow and vascular health, and increase endurance (Das et al. 2018 Cell). This novel, mitochondria-centric product is formulated to counter aging-dependent declines in metabolism by promoting youthful energetics and metabolic efficiency.” 

The launch of Signal marks the fifth consumer product for Elysium Health since the brand launched in early 2015. The company is also set to debut a multi-functional, science-first skincare line under a new standalone brand in partnership with Elite World Group later this year. In addition to its consumer businesses, Elysium Health has developed an experimental therapeutic EH301, which showed promise in a pilot study and continues to be studied for the potential treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

About Elysium Health™

Elysium Health’s™ mission is to solve the biggest challenges in health with science, to help people lead healthier lives. Working directly with the world’s leading scientists and clinicians, Elysium Health™ is committed to translating critical advancements in aging research into health solutions people can access today.

Learn more at Elysium Health.

We Know Smoking Causes Cancer, But it is Also Harmful to Your Skin

Dermatologist Dr. Suzanne Friedler with Advanced Dermatology Provides Tips on the Skin Risks Associated with Smoking.

Smoking affects nearly every organ in the body and puts your overall health at risk. It damages your heart, your lungs, your bones, even your fertility. What does it do to the largest organ in the body – your skin?

Smoking is related to the development of several skin disorders and if you already have a skin condition, smoking will make it worse. And while it is true that everyone’s skin eventually shows the effects of age, smoking accelerates the development of wrinkles, sagging skin, puffiness under the eyes, uneven complexion, and thinning lips. Along with sun exposure, smoking is a primary culprit in premature aging of the skin.

Dr. Suzanne J. Friedler

Smoking causes premature aging in two key ways. First, the toxins in cigarette smoke destroy collagen and elastin, the fibrous components of skin that give it strength and elasticity. As these building blocks of the skin become progressively damaged, the skin sags and develops deep wrinkles.

The more you smoke, the sooner you’ll see these effects and the longer you smoke, the more pronounced they’ll be. Even exposure to secondhand smoke will cause this damage.

Dr. Suzanne J. Friedler

The second essential effect of smoking on the skin is to deprive it of oxygen and nutrients. Smoking causes narrowing of the blood vessels that deliver these elements that are essential to healthy skin. Their lack contributes to uneven complexion, poor skin tone and the development of a wide array of skin conditions.

Skin cancer: Smokers are at greater risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer. It is thought that tobacco suppresses the immune response that would prevent squamous cells from proliferating on the outermost layer of skin. Squamous cell carcinoma is easily treated when caught early but can metastasize if undetected and can potentially be life-threatening. Smoking is also the primary cause of several types of oral cancer.

Pigmentation: Smoking increases melanin in the skin leading to dark spots particularly on the face and hands. These spots can be caused by sun exposure but research suggests that smokers are more susceptible to them. Stained fingers and nails are also common in smokers.

Psoriasis: Smoking is a risk factor for this chronic inflammatory condition characterized by itchy, scaly patches, usually on the elbows, knees, scalp, hands, and feet. The culprit may be the nicotine in cigarettes which affects the immune system, inflammation, and skin cell growth, all of which contribute to the development of psoriasis.

Wound healing: Narrowing of the blood vessels caused by smoking constricts circulation making it harder for even minor cuts and scrapes to heal and contributing to scarring. Patients are advised to stop smoking before a surgical procedure to reduce the risk of impaired healing of an incision in the skin.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million American adults smoke. But more than 50 million Americans have quit smoking. “There are many reasons to quit smoking,” says Dr. Friedler. “Any skin condition you have that is related to smoking will be more manageable when you quit and further damage will be avoided. While not all the damage to your skin will be reversible, there are topical retinoids and vitamin C and E creams that can help and cosmetic procedures like laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels can improve the appearance of the outer layers of skin where damage is most visible. You can quit smoking. Ask your doctor which cessation strategy would be best for you”.

About Dr. Suzanne J. Friedler

Suzanne J. Friedler, M.D. F.A.A.D., is a board-certified fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, with expertise in many areas of medical and cosmetic dermatology. She has been with Advanced Dermatology PC since 2002.

Come into the beautiful world of Suzanne Friedler, MD.

Tragedy Following Illegal Surgery Underlines the Importance of Insisting on Board Certified Plastic Surgeons for Procedures, says Dr. J Plastic Surgery

The Beverly Hills-based double board-certified plastic surgeon comments on a recent article that plastic surgery has never been safer or more effective. On the other hand, using cut-rate providers with questionable credentials – or none at all – is a recipe for disaster.

A September 21 article on the Daily News details the arrest on murder charges of a mother-and-daughter team who illegally performed an illegal buttock augmentation procedure on a woman, with predictably tragic results. Police allege that neither woman had any medical training. Leading Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Payam Jarrah-Nejad, M.D., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S., known to colleagues and patients simply as Dr. J, says that this is a very extreme example of a serious misjudgment far too many prospective patients make.

Dr. J says that caution is a must when deciding to get plastic surgery. First and foremost, patients should only consider board-certified plastic surgeons. He adds that, while it is critical to stay very far away from shady providers who may not even be doctors, patients also need to know that simply having an MD may not make a physician fully qualified to perform plastic surgery. He adds that, on top of a regular medical degree and residency, young doctors must also obtain an additional two years of training to call themselves plastic surgeons. After that, they need to demonstrate their abilities by taking part in the rigorous board-certification process that establishes their skills in one of the most demanding of all medical specialties. Dr. J adds that patients should be aware that doctors who are not plastic surgeons are legally allowed to perform plastic surgeries. However, he adds, only board-certified plastic surgeons have the credentials to prove that they are capable of procedures that are consistently successful and as safe as possible.

The Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon notes that looking for a plastic surgeon is no time to shop based on price. He says that patients need to consider the fact that, whether they are considering a breast augmentation or rhinoplasty, they will likely be living with the outcome of their procedure for the rest of their lives. He adds that, even if an operation is performed safely but is disappointing or worse on the aesthetic level, saving a few dollars on a less qualified physician is a very poor bet. While botched or even just disappointing procedures can often be remediated through revision procedures, says Dr. J, the ultimate costs in terms of money, time, and heartache are vastly more than if the patient had just gone with an outstanding board-certified plastic surgeon in the first place.

About Dr. Payam Jarrah-Nejad, Dr. J

Payam Jarrah-Nejad, MD, FICS, FACS is a double board certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon. Nicknamed Dr. J by his patients and staff, he holds certifications from both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. J is also an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons.

Dr. J first started his medical career during an internship he held in NYU. It was during this time that he also began working with hospitals around the New York area. It was in New Jersey that he completed his training and served as Chief Resident at Morristown Memorial Hospital.

Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jarrah-Nejad received a fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City to specialize in hand surgery. The fellowship was under the guidance of Dr. Charles P. Melone which was a big influence on the young doctor. It was during his training at Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center in Michigan that Dr. J found his true calling working with many well-known plastic surgeons.

Years later, practicing as a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. J still uses the same techniques he learned in his training in his frequent operation on the face and body. He is greatly admired by his staff and patients who happily contribute positive testimonials to his website.

Dr. J is known throughout the Los Angeles Area medical community as well as beyond it, for his record of outstanding outcomes and his engaging, patient-friendly personality. He has published a wide range of papers in many prestigious scientific and medical journals and has presented his research to local, regional and national symposia.

Finally, Dr. J has performed pro-bono surgery in several countries as part of humanitarian efforts helping children with congenital anomalies. He works side by side with charitable organizations devoted to providing needy children around the world with free plastic surgeries to repair such issues as cleft lips and palates.

Come into the beautiful world of Dr. J.

Elysium Health Announces the Launch of Format Advanced Immune Support

The first and only complete immune product to uniquely combine a daily immunomodulatory supplement with an intermittent senolytic complex to combat immune aging and support a healthy immune system.

Elysium Health, Inc., a leading life sciences company developing clinically validated health products based on advancements in aging research, today announced the launch of Format™, the first and only immune product to uniquely pair a daily immunomodulatory supplement with an intermittent senolytic complex to combat the effects of immune aging and provide complete immune support.

Format’s daily immunomodulatory supplement combines micronutrients, which are critical at every stage of the immune response, with a Free Radical Protection Complex containing antioxidants including sulforaphane and elderberry and an Autophagy Activation Complex that includes bioavailable green tea phytosomes and chalcone flavonoids. 

At Elysium Health, we develop novel products with the world’s best scientists and institutions at the forefront of aging research to help people lead healthier lives. As a company focused on aging research, addressing age-related decline in immune function has been part of our product pipeline for several years. Format is the first and only product to address immune aging by uniquely combining a daily immune supplement to support healthy immune function with an intermittent senolytic complex to help the body manage senescent cells and combat inflammaging and immunosenescence.

Eric Marcotulli, CEO Elysium Health

The formulation of Format’s Senolytic Complex is based on leading institutional research in the field of cellular senescence and was developed under the advisement of an expert member of Elysium Health’s renowned Scientific Advisory Board. It contains a powerful blend of proven senolytic compounds, including quercetin and fisetin, to help the body manage senescent cells, support healthy immune function, and combat immunosenescence. 

Immunosenescence, which broadly describes age-related decline of the immune system, is a natural part of the aging process that occurs universally, even in healthy adults. One potential cause of this age-related decline is the accumulation of senescent cells—cells that stop dividing but remain metabolically active. The accumulation of senescent cells places a burden on the immune system, contributes to inflammation, and has been associated with numerous health concerns.

Format is unique in combining a daily immunomodulatory cocktail with intermittent, proven senolytic compounds to clear senescent cells. It is a safe way to provide multi-pronged immune support that is not available in any other health supplement. Indeed, a recent preclinical study by Yousefzadeh et al. published in Nature demonstrated that senescent hematopoietic cells can play a critical role in aging and health decline.

Dr. Leonard Guarente, Elysium Health chief scientist and director of the Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at MIT

Recent research has also shown that senescent immune cells have the ability to accelerate systemic aging. In people of any age, the immune system can be quickly compromised as a result of various lifestyle factors, including lack of sleep, a diet poor in fruits and vegetables and high in fat, anxiety and chronic stress, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption – according to the National Institutes of Health, drinking to excess on even a single occasion slows your body’s ability to ward off infections for up to 24 hours.

About Elysium Health™

Elysium Health’s mission is to solve the biggest challenges in health with science, to help people lead healthier lives. Working directly with the world’s leading scientists and clinicians, Elysium Health is committed to translating critical advancements in aging research into health solutions people can access today. Learn more at www.elysiumhealth.com.

Dermatologist Dr. Suzanne Friedler with Advanced Dermatology PC with tips on wide array of options for treating a double chin

You don’t have to live with a confidence-zapping double chin. A strong jawline can inspire confidence at any age, but double chins are a sad fact of aging and genetics for many. Fortunately, an expanding number of treatments can target this dreaded profile-buster, says Suzanne Friedler, MD, of Advanced Dermatology P.C.

Patients with double or saggy chins now have multiple effective options that empower them to strengthen their jawline and regain their confidence.

Influenced by a variety of factors that also include weight, anatomy and even the position of your airway, double chins usually show up as excess fat in that area – a condition known medically as submental fullness. And it’s very common: 68% of adults have a double chin they’re unhappy about, according to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

“Even if people aren’t overweight, they can still develop a double chin,” explains Dr. Friedler. “For many, it’s the first area of their body and face that shows deterioration, distorting their self-image. But a wide variety of treatments – both minimally invasive and surgical – can minimize these effects or completely eliminate double chins.”

Minimally invasive options. The number of non-surgical treatments targeting double chins has rapidly grown in recent years, Dr. Friedler points out. These include:

CoolSculpting Mini

How it works: A device that freezes fat cells, CoolSculpting Mini causes ice crystals to form that kill these cells, which are then broken down and reabsorbed into the body.
What to expect: The device is held under your chin by a strap for about 45 minutes, with some patients requiring more than one session for full results. The cold temperature may seem uncomfortable at first, but that feeling generally passes. Only fat cells are frozen and no other cells are harmed.
Results: Within 8 to 12 weeks after a treatment session, your body has broken down and reabsorbed excess chin fat, better defining your jawline.

Ultherapy

How it works: Ultrasound waves administered with a hand-held device lift and tighten the skin under the chin and neck. The heat energy causes the skin to contract while also stimulating the growth of collagen. It’s an especially good option for those whose sagging skin – vs. accumulated fat – has led to a double chin, Dr. Friedler notes.
What to expect: Ultherapy takes about one hour and results are very long lasting. The new collagen and elastin that the procedure produces are yours to keep.
Results: Clinical studies revealed that 90% of patients undergoing Ultherapy experienced significant changes in their appearance, reporting a tightened jawline.

Pixel CO2 Laser

How it works: Pixelated beams of light are focused on the face, jawline and neck resulting in tightening, wrinkle reduction and improved skin texture. Skin appears renewed and the treatment stimulates jaw-firming collagen production.
What to expect: Less aggressive than traditional CO2 lasers, Pixel results in much less patient downtime, Dr. Friedler says. It also carries a lower risk of discoloring the skin or producing prolonged redness.
Results: One Pixel CO2 laser session can visibly improve the angle of the jaw, lessening jowls and double chins.

Kybella

How it works: A chemical called deoxycholic acid, which the gallbladder uses to dissolve dietary fat, is injected into the skin beneath the chin, melting fat in the area that the body then reabsorbs.
What to expect: Between 2 and 6 treatments are needed over several weeks, depending on the amount of excess fat in the chin. The injections can be painful, and you may have a swollen neck for several days after each session.
Results: Many patients see about a 50% improvement in their double chin after 2 treatment sessions and 70% reduction in chin fat after 4 sessions. After 6 sessions, excess chin fat is eliminated, chiseling their jawline.

SmartLipo

How it works: This laser-assisted liposuction procedure removes fat in the chin by breaking down fat cells. The destroyed fat cells turn into liquid, which is suctioned out.
What to expect: A tiny tube called a cannula will be inserted through a small incision in the chin after it’s been numbed with a local anesthetic. SmartLipo is less invasive than traditional liposuction, with a quicker recovery time.
Results: For those who don’t gain weight after the procedure, chin-chiseling results should be long-lasting after just one treatment, Dr. Friedler says.

Surgical treatments

In addition to less-invasive techniques, plastic surgeons can also utilize surgery to eliminate a double chin. According to Dr. Friedler, these procedures include:

• Neck lift: Surgery known as cervicoplasty can remove extra skin in the neck, while platysmaplasty surgery can tighten neck muscles. One or both combined can improve the contour of the jaw, she says.
• Face lift: This more traditional surgery doesn’t just focus on the jaw, but – as the name suggests – the entire face. It does, however, remove fat and saggy skin around the chin and neck, eliminating a double chin. As with neck lift surgery, recovery involves swelling and bruising that will resolve over weeks.

Whether you choose minimally invasive or surgical treatment, Dr. Friedler says, the decision to tighten your jawline is firmly in your hands.

“Patients with double or saggy chins now have multiple effective options that empower them to strengthen their jawline and regain their confidence,” says Dr. Friedler.

About Dr. Suzanne J. Friedler

Suzanne J. Friedler, M.D. F.A.A.D., is a board-certified fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, with expertise in many areas of medical and cosmetic dermatology. She has been with Advanced Dermatology PC since 2002.

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