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fat just won’t go away. CoolSculpting is
the perfect procedure to address these
situations. My double chin disappeared
in three months and with no needles,
surgery or downtime and I couldn’t be
happier about my chiseled jawline. I am
now a male model. My wife hates this.
CoolSculpting is the gold standard in
body contouring. Many practices claim to
be number one in CoolSculpting, but I am
proud to say that PureLife is Tampa Bay’s
#1 CoolSculpting Center. Losing the love
handles, muffin tops and saddle bags
with a 35-minute treatment makes our
patients very happy. It will change your
life. Our senior CoolSculpting specialist,
Elizabeth Palascak, has performed close
to 5,000 procedures.
Do you have crepiness around your
eyes, cheeks, neck or chest?
Collagen is a protein that makes your
skin firm and elastic. The natural aging
process can diminish collagen. When
the skin has less collagen, it can lose its youthful appearance.
An exciting new technology, ThermiSmooth, is excellent for
fine lines and wrinkles. It uses radiofrequency energy and a
temperature-controlled hand piece to gently heat targeted tissues
below your skin. Patients often say if feels like a warm massage
and instantly experience an improved appearance. PureLife is
the only practice in the area with this state-of-the-art device as
well as an exciting new procedure for women.
Do you have concerns with lack of tightening after
childbirth? Do you suffer from bladder leakage or
incontinence? Do you have vaginal dryness?
Women don’t want to feel as though they’ve lost control
of their body – especially when it affects the intimate parts
of their life. ThermiVa is a quick, non-invasive, non-ablative
treatment that delivers physician controlled radiofrequency
energy using a thoughtfully designed hand piece to gently heat
tissue. Patients experience both internal and external tightening
and this procedure is effective to help those experiencing stress
incontinence, or leakage when they sneeze, cough or laugh.
We are delighted to offer this procedure to patients. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: G. Joseph Fitzgerald, DO, MT (ASCP), owner and
medical director of PureLife Medi-Spa, has been practicing family medicine
for more than 24 years. Dr. Fitzgerald is also a medical technologist, and
in 2013 was awarded a U.S. patent for colon cancer prevention.
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For almost 25 years, I have been
honored to treat my patients and
provide them with the best possible
medical care. In an ever-changing
field, the one thing that encourages
loyalty and respect is a medical practice’s
commitment to its patients. At PureLife
Medi-Spa, we are humbled to be
recognized as Tampa Bay’s Best Medi-
Spa for the sixth year in a row! This is
an award that must be earned. We are
grateful for this award, and for all of
the support we have received from our
patients and supporters since opening
our doors.
The secret to our success? Our
dedicated staff and commitment to our
patients. Our goal is to provide every
patient with a comprehensive program
to meet needs and expectations. More
importantly, we strive to treat every
patient as an extension of our family.
We know we are doing something right
when people consistently cast their votes for PureLife year after
year. The reason? Because we provide services with lasting results
that help people look and feel their best. Let’s take a look.
Are you often mistaken for looking angry, tired or old?
Let’s face it, aging is natural and it happens to everyone.
Everyday in the U.S., more than 10,000 people a day turn 65. Over
time, our metabolism slows, the elasticity of our skin decreases
and begins to wrinkle and sag, and we see the vibrance of our
youth disappear. How to choose to address these issues is entirely
up to you. People want to look as young as they feel, and it’s
never been easier than with today’s aesthetic treatments. Wrinkle
relaxers like Xeomin, America’s new favorite “Botox,” due to its
pure form of only one ingredient, is taking all the purists and
yogis by storm. Even the men are turning to aesthetics. Almost
40 percent of our clients are male – they want to feel younger, too.
From medical-grade skincare products and dermal fillers to
restore lost volume, to medically supervised weight loss programs
and PDO Threads, there are so many options. We can even use
stem cells derived from your own blood (platelet-rich fibrin
and platelet-rich plasma) to restore a youthful appearance.
A customized treatment plan addressing short-term and longterm
goals keeps our patients looking young and feeling fabulous.
Do you have stubborn fat areas that you just cannot lose?
I always stress to my patients the importance of proper nutrition
and exercise. But for some, no matter how hard they try, the
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