Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro® - There’s a lot of noise and confusion out there about the most talked-about medications since Viagra! I’ve been using the GLP-1/GIP agonists with patients as part of our Metabolic Repair program for a couple of...
If you're the kind of person that might spontaneously combust if your sex life got any hotter, you can stop reading now! For the rest of us, sexual and intimate wellness is an important subject, especially as we get older. But lately I'm seeing more younger people...
Acne! We thought it would be over after we got through those awkward teenage years, but not always! What’s to blame? Adults can develop acne, too, often for the first time ever! Several hormones have been linked to acne: the androgens testosterone,...
The fat transfer procedure is a unique treatment that allows patients to take unwanted fat from a particular area of the body and transfer it to another area to enhance volume and body contours. As you might expect, this treatment does require patients to have a...
The holidays bring lots of festivities and events, which can make it difficult to focus on your personal wellness. At OptimalSelf MD, we’re proud to offer a range of wellness products that can help you and your loved ones secure some much needed self care. Below,...
Today I learned of 2 people that died of SARS Covid-19 this past week. One died over Thanksgiving weekend. He was the father of one of my good friends from residency. He was in good health, but in his 70’s. The other was a cardiologist at a local hospital that...
IV nutrient therapy has been touted to be a quick cure-all for a variety of illnesses and conditions. From treating hangovers to eliminating the common cold, there is no shortage of claims that IV nutrient therapy works. Unfortunately, these treatments aren’t quite as...
The motivations for a tummy tuck procedure can vary, although most patients share the motivation of wanting to achieve a slimmer abdominal region. The results from your tummy tuck can be easily viewed in the mirror, but many patients also want the confirmation of a...
Sexual wellness is a vital part of overall health, and at OptimalSelf MD, we’re passionate about helping you achieve sexual wellness for healthy relationships and a more enjoyable life. Both men and women can benefit greatly from sexual wellness services, but few know...
Breast implants are not designed to last a lifetime. While they can last many years, often up to a decade or longer, there eventually comes a time where most implants need to be replaced. Plus, some types of implants are more vulnerable to damage or ruptures, which...