The Principles and Practice of Antiaging Medicine for the Clinical Physician (River Publishers Series in Research and Business Chronicles: Biotechnology and Medicine) - Hardcover

This book takes a whole new perspective concerning the approach to treating aging process. Most doctors feel they have no other options but to operate on the physical processes that occur as we grow older. Now, for the first time, there is another scientific approach that impacts on the causes of aging and not just on the effects. The basic principles and practice of anti-aging medicine and age management clearly and succinctly explains the solid scientific research behind doctor Giampapa's revolutionary theories, revealing that a key number of bio chemical processes at the cellular level can be clinically manipulated to successfully improve the physical signs of aging even without surgery. Dr. Giampapa gives the clinical dermatologist and plastic surgeon the knowledge and tools to successfully incorporate anti-aging medicine into their practice. These tools not only improve the longevity of their cosmetic procedures but markedly enhance the quality of life and health that patients can experience. Throughout the book a new concept of aging is built around preserving DNA function and replication. Treatment concepts are centered around: Controlling blood sugar levels and glycation; Inhibiting cellular inflammation; Supplying the correct combination of antioxidants; Improving gene regulation and methylation; Following a simple diet guide and exercise plan; Regulating age-related hormonal declines; Improving DNA repair and decreasing DNA damage. Containing hundreds of scientific medical references as a valuable resource for future investigation and information, this book is an essential addition to the cosmetic physicians library.

Dr. Vincent C. Giampapa is a Board Certified Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon and Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is the Director of the Plastic Surgery Center Internationale and The Giampapa Institute for Anti-Aging Medical Therapy. Dr. Giampapa received his M.D. degree from Mt. Sinai Medical School in New York City, New York and continued his medical training in aesthetic plastic surgery. Upon becoming a certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Giampapa completed a year of microsurgery and hand fellowship at New York University Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Founding Member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and served as President of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. He was one of the first Board Certified anti-aging aesthetic plastic surgeons in the world. Over the past seven years, Dr. Giampapa has been featured in many radio and television programs, including Phil Donahue, Joan Rivers, Geraldo Rivers and the McLaughlin Report. He has also published numerous articles in both national and international plastic surgical journals as well as book chapters. He has been features in many articles in both national and international magazines concerning cosmetic surgery and new surgical techniques. Dr. Giampapa has served as Research Fellow for such other prestigious institutes as Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City and has been the Director of Microsurgery and Re-plantation Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. His writings have been published in numerous academic journals including the Annals of Plastic Surgery, the Journal of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery as well as the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. He has also served as a consultant for NASA in reference to the robotic arm of the space shuttle. His research has been published in technical journal formats as well as genetic engineering journals and other research publications. He has been awarded over a dozen patents from the United States Government for unique cell culture delivery techniques as well as new drug delivery systems, and surgical instrument designs. Dr. Giampapa is well known in the United States, Latin America and Europe where he lectures regularly. He is recognized as an innovator in new cosmetic and surgical techniques and surgical instrumentation.