In this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee delves into the exciting developments in anti-aging and longevity medicine with Dr. Richard Baxter, a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Baxter shares his journey from traditional plastic surgery to aesthetics and ultimately to longevity medicine. The discussion covers groundbreaking treatments such as the use of growth hormone releasing peptides, metformin, and therapeutic plasma exchange. They also explore regenerative medicine techniques like PRP, exosomes, PDGF and delve into how measuring biological age through epigenetic markers is transforming the approach to aging. Listeners will gain insights into effective anti-aging strategies and learn about cutting-edge treatments that promise to extend healthspan and improve quality of life.

 

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Takeaways

• Regenerative medicine is a growing field in aesthetics, focusing on restoring tissue.

• Longevity medicine aims to extend healthspan, not just lifespan.

• Biological age can be measured through epigenetics and biomarkers.

• Interventions like metformin and peptides show promise in reversing aging.

• Lifestyle factors, including diet and exercise, play a crucial role in longevity.

• Intermittent fasting can mimic the effects of caloric restriction.

• Therapeutic plasma exchange has shown potential in reversing aging markers.

• Skin health reflects overall internal health and wellness.

• Staying educated about longevity treatments is essential for informed choices.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to MedSpa Mayhem

01:04 Meet Dr. Richard Baxter

02:21 The Evolution of Plastic Surgery

02:59 Innovations in Breast Surgery

04:26 Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures

05:26 Exploring Regenerative Medicine

12:17 Introduction to Longevity Medicine

13:29 Measuring and Reversing Aging

16:35 The Role of Metformin in Longevity

21:31 Peptides and Other Longevity Treatments

22:35 Patient Success Stories and Compliance Challenges

23:32 Prolonging Life vs. Prolonging Misery

26:15 Intermittent Fasting and Caloric Restriction

31:35 Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: A New Frontier

38:33 Final Thoughts and Advice on Longevity