HEALTH & WELLNESS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. FITZ
& PURELIFE MEDI-SPA
88 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017
suture (a synthetic, absorbable surgical
suture composed of polydioxanone).
PDO sutures are used to perform
cardiothoracic surgery, such as openheart
surgery. PDO Thread Lift is one of
the safest materials to be implanted in the
body. The treatment boosts collagen and
the skin fully absorbs the PDO threads
within four to six months, resulting in
a more youthful appearance.
Sculptra Aesthetic. Sculptra is a
next-generation filler that works subtly
and gradually over time for a more
youthful-looking appearance. Unlike
hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, Sculptra
Aesthetic is a poly-L-lactic acid filler
that helps stimulate your skin’s own
natural collagen production. It helps
restore its inner structure and increase
facial volume that has been lost due to
aging. Results can last up to two years.
CoolSculpting. Undergoing this
procedure on my double chin was perhaps one of the most
rewarding experiences for me. For most of my adult life, my
“turkey wobbler” was always in the way. Dress shirts were
difficult to button; ties were uncomfortable; and overall, I just
didn’t love the way I looked with a double chin. Based on the
concept of cryolipolysis, CoolSculpting uses applicators with
suction to draw in fat, freeze it, and over the next three to four
months, those dead cells are eliminated by the lymphatic system.
Whether you want to lose fat under your chin, stomach, upper
arms, love handles, back, or thighs, if you can squeeze it, we
can freeze it, with no needles, surgery or downtime.
If you look in the mirror and are ready to enhance your looks
or eliminate fat for good, call PureLife Medi-Spa at 727-595-3400
to schedule a complimentary consultation. It’s never been easier
to look and feel your best without undergoing surgery. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. G. Joseph 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.
This time of year has me thinking a
lot about family and about being
grateful for many things as we
approach a new year. More than
10,000 people will turn 65 everyday for
the next 20 years, and most of them don’t
want to look it. I recently celebrated
my 55th birthday and the four-year
anniversary of the medical spa I own
with my beautiful wife, Elif. Time flies! It
seems like just yesterday that we opened
the doors at PureLife Medi-Spa in Largo.
A lot has changed since then, as we’ve
grown the practice to accommodate the
aesthetic needs of our patients, offering
first-class products and services with
real results. For four years in a row we
have been voted the Best in Tampa Bay.
Although PureLife is recognized as
Tampa Bay’s premier practice for nonsurgical
cosmetic transformations, our
mission is to promote a holistic approach
to wellness for our patients. That’s why I remind people to use
their birthdate as the day to schedule their annual physical,
blood work, and routine medical procedures recommended for
their age, such as colonoscopies, mammograms, prostate-specific
antigen blood (PSA) tests, etc. Rotate your tires!
I believe this is one of the most effective ways to be proactive
about your health, plus it’s the easiest reminder to take care of
yourself. I personally use my birthday to schedule my annual
medical appointments, and I also take full advantage of aesthetic
services to keep me looking youthful. While the best way to
take care of your body is to maintain a healthy diet with regular
exercise at least 30 minutes, three to four days per week, there
are some things these lifestyle habits can’t help improve.
Whether you’d like to lose a few inches, tighten sagging skin,
or eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, there are treatments on the
market today that offer results in less than one hour. Here are
a few of the services that I personally recommend if you are
ready to turn back the clock.
PDO Thread Lift. Give your face a lift in less than one hour
with this treatment. It’s perfect for diminishing nasolabial folds,
marionette lines, sagging jowls, neck and even lips. PDO Threads
are hypodermic needles preloaded with a PDO absorbable
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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Fitz Tropics Family Care
12464 Indian Rocks Rd., Largo FL
727.596.5446
www.fitztropicsfamilycare.com
By Dr. Joseph Fitzgerald