HEALTH & WELLNESS
Instant Face-lIFt In less than
an hour wIth threads
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and hyaluronic acid, both of which
are vital for keeping the skin looking
plump and youthful. The threads are
naturally absorbed by the body after
about six months, however, the effect of
the treatment can last for years.
Which areas can be treated
with PDO Threads? The threads are
extremely versatile and can be used
all around the face and neck. They can
treat vertical and horizontal wrinkles on
the forehead, sagging brows, drooping
cheeks, pronounced nasolabial (nose to
mouth) and marionette (corner of mouth
to chin) folds, sagging jawline and neck
and folds and wrinkles on the chin. The
lower third of the face is challenging to
treat effectively with injectable fillers,
but now with PDO threads it’s possible
to create a lift that some patients see
instantly. Improvement is gradual, with the best results seen
over the next few months as the skin builds new collagen, and
results last for years.
What results can I expect from the Thread Lift?
The PDO threads will give the skin an immediate, natural
improvement in appearance. After about 10-14 days, the process
of natural body protein synthesis begins and continues over a
period of two years, keeping the texture of the skin smooth and
supple. You’ll look years younger, without surgery.
If you’re ready to learn more about Thread Lifting, come to
PureLife Medi-Spa’s “Gift of Lift” event on Thursday, September
21st, from 6-8 pm. Call 727-595-3400 to RSVP, or to schedule
your complimentary consultation. For more information, visit
www.purelifemedispa.com. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. G. Fitzgerald, Owner and Medical Director of
PureLife Medi-Spa, has been practicing family medicine for more than
22 years. Dr. Fitzgerald, MT (ASCP), is also a Medical Technologist,
and in 2013 was awarded a U.S. patent for colon cancer prevention.
For the next 20 years, more than
20,000 people a day will turn 65
in this country, and millions of
baby boomers don’t want to look
it! It’s inevitable that the signs of aging
will eventually emerge, no matter how
well we take care of ourselves. Over time,
the aging process causes a loss of fat
and collagen in our faces and drooping,
sagging skin can result. Losing facial fat
can make your face appear concave and
deflated, and can cause sunken cheeks
and temples. The loss of collagen in the
face means less elastic skin, causing
wrinkles, lines, and skin that has lost
is tautness.
When your skin is young and elastic, it
has the necessary support to naturally
wrap around the structure of your face.
When collagen is depleted, you end up
with crow’s feet, drooping brows, laugh lines, jowls, and thin
lips. The good news? You can restore a youthful appearance
with non-invasive aesthetic procedures such as dermal fillers,
wrinkle relaxers and now with a procedure known as the Thread
Lift. As the medical director of PureLife Medi-Spa, I am pleased
to introduce Thread Lifting to our extensive menu of services.
What is the Thread Lift? The Thread Lift is a procedure
that rejuvenates, regenerates and improves the structure of the
face in a similar way to a surgical face-lift, but without the need
for surgery. The Thread Lift uses specialized threads that are
introduced into the skin with a very fine needle to lift tissue
and muscle and improve skin texture.
How does it work? The threads used in the Thread Lift are
made of soluble PDO (polydioxanone), which is a material that
has been used in medicine for many years, mainly in surgery.
PDO sutures are used to perform cardiothoracic surgery (such
as open-heart surgery). It’s one of the safest materials to be
implanted in the body. Research has shown that PDO relaxes
muscles and tendons, and also stimulates the production of new
collagen in the skin. It also stimulates the synthesis of elastin
PureLife Medi-Spa Wellness & Skincare
12442 Indian Rocks Rd., Largo FL
727.595.3400
www.PureLifeMediSpa.com
Dr. Joseph Fitzgerald
Medical Director/Creator PureLife Medi-Spa
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