At DiFrancesco Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, a version of the same conversation comes up every week. A patient, often someone who has worked hard to lose significant weight or who is focused on refining body composition before or after a procedure, asks about AOD-9604. They have seen it mentioned alongside GLP-1 medications, growth hormone peptides, […]

For anyone tracking developments in longevity medicine, hormone optimization, or body composition, CJC-1295 has become an increasingly familiar name. At DiFrancesco Plastic Surgery, Dr. Lisa DiFrancesco monitors both the clinical evidence and the regulatory landscape surrounding peptide therapies closely. This guide covers what CJC-1295 actually is, what the published research shows, where the FDA stands […]

Discover how pharmaceutical-grade supplements (nutraceuticals) reduce bruising, swelling, and scarring in plastic surgery patient. Beyond the Scalpel: The Power of Nutraceuticals in Surgical Recovery When patients sit in my office for a consultation—whether it’s for a facelift, a tummy tuck, or breast augmentation—the focus is usually on the “before and after.” But as a surgeon, […]

So, you did it. You navigated the world of GLP-1s (shoutout to Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound), weathered the “Ozempic face” headlines, and hit a goal weight you once thought was a fever dream. But now, you’re facing a new reality: the “empty suit” of skin left behind. Moving forward with body contouring is the final […]

In the world of regenerative medicine, few compounds have generated as much “biohacking” buzz as BPC-157. Derived from a protein found in human gastric juice, this 15-amino-acid peptide is often whispered about in locker rooms and longevity clinics as a “miracle” for stubborn injuries. But what does the science actually say? Let’s break down the benefits, […]