HEALTH & WELLNESS
REFLECTIONS ON A SPLENDID SIX YEARS
Keeping Tampa Bay Looking Marvelous
CoolSculpting for Spot Reducing Fat
CoolSculpting is currently the most
popular method on the market for noninvasive
fat reduction. The results from
fat freezing are changing the minds
of critics one sculpted body at a time.
Many patients who want to avoid the
operating room and still reduce fat bulges
are turning to CoolSculpting for spot
reduction of unsightly fat. The procedure
requires no needles or anesthesia with
little to no downtime. When you consider
that fat can be eliminated in as little as
35 minutes without undergoing a surgical
procedure, the results are unprecedented.
To date, more than seven million
CoolSculpting treatments have
been performed worldwide. People
everywhere are getting a better view of
themselves, thanks to the one-of-a-kind
CoolSculpting procedure. The procedure
can treat the abdomen, love handles,
inner and outer thighs, upper arms, back
fat and double chins. From freezing to
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results in 90-120 days, it’s never been easier to transform your
body.
PDO Threads for Instant Lift & a Collagen Boost
PDO Threads are one the most effective ways to lift loose skin
without surgery, and to regain that natural, beautiful V-Shape
of the face. As we age, gravity takes a toll on our bodies − most
notably in the face. You may notice it around the eyebrows,
areas around the eyes, cheeks, jowls and neck. The result is a
longer, more square-shaped and older-looking face as we lose
our youthful V-Shaped face.
FDA approved, PDO (polydioxanone) sutures are commonly
used to perform cardiac surgery. It’s the safest material that can be
used in the body. Your skin fully absorbs the PDO Threads within
four to six months without leaving any scar tissue. Commonly
called the “lunch time facelift” in Europe, the procedure takes a
short time, with results lasting 12 to 15 months.
I couldn’t be more proud of my exceptional staff and the
extensive menu of services at PureLife Medi-Spa. As we look
to the future and what’s to come in the next six years, I’m
excited to bring the latest state-of-the-art aesthetic innovations
to Tampa Bay. 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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As my staff at PureLife Medi-
Spa prepares for our six-year
anniversary celebration in
October, it’s obvious to me
that we’ve positively affected the lives
of thousands of Tampa Bay residents.
We aren’t just celebrating a birthday,
we are celebrating our family, growth
and success. We are celebrating 5,000
CoolSculpting treatments, a milestone
for our practice. We are celebrating six
years as Tampa Bay’s “Best Medi-Spa”
for six years in a row. We are celebrating
our many supporters and patients who
made our dream a reality. We are truly
grateful. Thank you from the bottom of
our hearts.
As we age, even maintaining a
healthy diet and lifestyle won’t stop
the wrinkles, fine lines and weight
gain. That’s a fact. PureLife Medi-Spa
services are one solution to achieving a
more youthful appearance and regaining
your confidence. The best part? PureLife’s
non-surgical cosmetic procedures are scientifically proven to be
safe and effective with virtually no downtime. And 40% of our
patients are men.
Platelet Rich Plasma & Platelet Rich Fibrin for Skin
Rejuvenation
A modern-day “fountain of youth,” these popular procedures
involve using growth factors derived from a patient’s own blood.
These powerful growth factors (a.k.a. “liquid gold”) have the
ability to stimulate collagen, improve skin tone, reduce wrinkles
and reverse sun damage when micro-needled into the skin.
As a concentrated source of blood plasma, PRP includes several
different growth factors and other cytokines that can promote
the regeneration process of soft tissues. The growth factors in
PRP activate your adult stem cells in and under your skin. This
stem cell activity results in the enhancement of skin quality and
elasticity, improved blood flow and blood supply, new collagen
and new tissue.
PRF is an injectable that uses a patient’s own blood to help
treat facial imperfections. PRF is the newest treatment when it
comes to blood concentration therapy. PRF is similar to PRP, but
it does so much more. This newest innovation in platelet therapy
helps build collagen in a matter of days. PRF uses a patient’s
blood to help get platelets, white blood cells, fibrin and stem cells.
It can also be combined with dermal fillers for enhanced results.
PureLife Medi-Spa Wellness & Skincare
12442 Indian Rocks Rd., Largo FL
727.595.3400
www.PureLifeMediSpa.com
Dr. Joseph Fitzgerald
Fitz Tropics Family Care
12464 Indian Rocks Rd., Largo FL
727.596.5446
www.fitztropicsfamilycare.com
By Dr. Joseph Fitzgerald