Save Face: Non-Surgical Solutions From a Plastic Surgeon – Dr. Rob Whitfield
Dave Asprey
8 feb 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Experience minimal downtime with the 'Zoom Lift' neck procedure
The Elevate procedure, nicknamed the 'Zoom Lift,' is a minimally invasive neck lift that uses internal sutures under the jawline to tighten the neck with less than a week of downtime.
Limit collagen intake to prevent tissue calcification
Consuming excessive amounts of collagen is not recommended as the hydroxyproline in it can drive up oxalate levels in your tissues, potentially leading to calcification.
Enjoy 20 minutes of sun exposure to boost collagen thickness
Contrary to popular belief, 20 minutes of unprotected sun exposure on your face can be healthy and increase collagen thickness; use micronized zinc for longer durations.
Eliminate eggs to reduce inflammation and resolve health issues
Despite being nutrient-dense, eggs are a common trigger for inflammation in many people, and removing them from your diet could resolve unexplained health issues.
Utilize your own fat for safer stem cell therapy
Using stem cells derived from your own fat is considered much safer than using umbilical cord cells from unknown donors, which can carry unforeseen consequences.
Avoid aggressive ablative lasers to prevent skin fragility
Aggressive ablative lasers are described as a 'controlled burn' on the face and are not recommended because they can create skin fragility over time.
Avoid facial threading to prevent uneven scarring
Facial threading is not recommended because it can create uneven scarring under the skin, which makes future advanced treatments more difficult to perform effectively.
Experience tighter skin with no-cut facelift procedure
The 'no-cut facelift' is a procedure that uses hollow microneedles to remove thousands of tiny skin cores, resulting in tighter skin without traditional surgical scars.
Prep skin with space bacteria for enhanced treatment outcomes
A serum called Aseonia, derived from Bacillus lysate bacteria found on the space station, is used before aggressive treatments to downregulate melanin production and reduce inflammation.
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