Anti-Aging Program

Anti-Aging FAQs

What is a nutritional assessment?

It's a highly detailed report that evaluates your health status. It includes your lab work results which contain the concentrations of your body's key hormones and other chemicals. These concentrations allow your physician to determine if you are in the normal or 'optimal' range. A nutritional assessment can help predict and, in turn, help prevent future medical problems, and determine which organ systems may be responsible for how you feel. It discusses in detail your metabolic state and your physician will use it to determine what diet, menus and recipes work best with your blood type. It will also be used to determine which supplements and vitamins will be most beneficial for you.

Can I get a nutritional assessment without joining your anti-aging program?

Yes, nutritional assessments can be purchased separately.

Are anti-aging services covered by insurance?

Insurers are geared more toward treatment of disease than preventive medicine. However, some of the labs may be covered by insurance.

How long before I see results?

Some people feel results within days, but you should allow yourself 3-6 months to fully experience all the benefits of your anti-aging program.

Why do I need to see a physician before starting a program? Can't I just take vitamins?

Having a qualified physician ensures that you will receive the proper lab tests and a thorough nutritional assessment. The physician's analysis of your results will allow you to know, specifically, which vitamins, supplements and diet will be most beneficial for you.

Is this a lifelong program? Once I start do I have to continue forever?

This is something you should do for yourself for the rest of your life, but you don't have to. If you choose to discontinue your program you will not experience accelerated aging. Your body will simply begin to age again at its normal rate.

How do I choose an anti-aging physician?

In choosing an anti-aging physician there are a few questions you should ask yourself: How does the physician look? What is this physician's primary care experience? Is this physician a member of the A4M (American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine)? Does this physician have Preventive Medicine experience? How long has this physician been practicing anti-aging medicine? How patient-specific is this physician's anti-aging program? Is this physician conveniently located? Can I afford this physician's program? And can I develop a rapport with him/her?

What kind of anti-aging supplements do you prescribe?

As we age, we develop deficiencies in vitamins and minerals. A complete, balanced nutritional multi-vitamin, mineral and anti-oxidant complex is a major part of the treatment regime. What we prescribe is different than something you can pick up at a health food store, because it is tailored just for your needs.

How does anti-aging differ from wellness and holistic medicine?

For the most part, wellness and holistic medicine don't deal in conventional therapies. Anti-aging medicine, however, is a comprehensive practice of preventive medicine that incorporates specific components of holistic and wellness medicine, but goes beyond them with board-certified physicians utilizing specific high-tech testing procedures and medical treatments.

Can you reverse the aging-process? Can you make someone young again?

We can make you feel and function young again. We can restore muscle-loss, increase skin thickness, reduce total body fat and improve bone density. Patients have reported specific improvements in skin tightness and moisture, mental speed and clarity, enhanced sexual function, elevated mood and energy levels, improved aerobic capacity, greater immune function and increased wound healing capacity.

Who are your patients? Is this just for seniors and retirees? Who would benefit from this most? When is it too late?

It is for everyone. It's almost never too late. However, the sooner you begin, the more benefits you derive from an improved quality of life. The people who benefit most are those who are motivated to stay healthy in their later years.

What role does the patient's primary care provider play?

We are a consultant to the primary care provider. We're here to augment their practice.

How is your program different from other programs?

Ours is a medically supervised program. It is designed by a doctor who has post graduate training in preventive medicine. It is affordable and entirely customized for each patient. Very few anti-aging doctors have a Master's degree from Harvard and additional post-doctoral training in Preventive Medicine from Johns Hopkins, as well as being board certified in the full-spectrum medical specialty that is Family Practice. In short, our program encompasses all the aspects of the other programs and much more.

Human Growth Hormone

The Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has been called the “elixir of youth.”

HGH is naturally produced by the pituitary gland and is responsible for the body’s growth during childhood and cellular well-being throughout life. As we age the pituitary gland secretes less and less HGH. This decrease in HGH levels is one of the leading causes of degenerative diseases, as well as the daily aches and pains we develop with age.

Studies have shown a multitude of benefits:

• Increased bone density
• Increased muscle tissue
• Improved skin tone
• Hair growth
• Rejuvenation of heart, kidney, lung, and liver function
• Fewer wrinkles
• Reverse graying
• Increased oxygen intake
• Stronger immune system
• Improved emotional stability
• Increased energy levels
• Heightened mental alertness and memory skills
• Increased sexual potency
• An improved overall sense of well-being

Human Growth Hormone is not for everyone and only a doctor can determine which patients it is appropriate for. It is a prescription Hormone just like Testosterone, Estrogen and Progesterone. In older patients it can be very helpful for degenerative conditions. One of the draw backs of HGH is that it has to be given by injection. If you have further questions about this hormone or any other Anti-Aging therapy, please schedule an appointment.

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) FAQs

What is HGH?

HGH, the Human Growth Hormone, is naturally secreted by the pituitary gland, and is responsible for growth during childhood and cellular well-being throughout life. For more information on HGH and its benefits, click on our HGH page.

Is there a difference between injected and oral HGH?

Yes. While you can buy oral doses of HGH, taking HGH orally will cause it to break down in the stomach. HGH injections are currently the only effective way to maximize its benefits.

What is hormone modulation?

Hormone modulation is the science of optimizing hormones that are no longer being adequately produced by the body. Genetically speaking, nature brings us to the point of reproduction and nurturing, and after that stage our bodies begin to fail. In fact, much of aging can be seen as deficiencies in many of the substances that our bodies once produced in abundance. The goal of hormone management is to modulate our hormones to the levels at which our immune systems are the strongest, our metabolisms the most efficient and our ability to build muscle, not fat, is the greatest.

Is Growth Hormone safe? Will it make things "grow"?

Human Growth Hormone is safe in therapeutic doses. Among its many functions is that of repairing and regrowing tissue. When a person reaches maturity, Growth Hormone is important for cell revitalization and repair. Cells cannot repair, maintain and heal properly in its absence. While HGH is sometimes used to help stimulate height in children who are pituitary dwarfs, it does not make an adult grow taller. There has been absolutely no correlation between therapeutic doses of HGH, such as those given in our programs, and cancer of any kind. Quite the contrary. HGH has proven to be extremely helpful in strengthening the immune system, increasing mental acuity and focus, and preventing the onset of diseases usually associated with aging.

Skin Care & Cosmetic Treatments

When we look good we feel good!

Our self image can impact the quality of our everyday life.

AALI offers cosmetic treatments to improve the way you look and feel about yourself. Below you will find a brief description of the Anti-Aging and Longevity Institute’s Skin Care Line and Cosmetic treatments like Botox , Dysport and Restylane/Perlane fillers.

We also offer other dermatological services such as:

• Mole and skin tag removal
• Injection of spider veins

The Anti-Aging and Longevity skin care line includes:

Hair Thickening Shampoo

This shampoo will thicken the appearance of your hair and help you maintain a curl longer. It can be used by everyone. There are no side effects or conditions under which it cannot be used.

Microdermabrasion Scrub

This is an unusually gentle yet very effective facial scrub, it is made with the best ingredients to provide a very smooth exfoliation.

Daily Wear Moisturizer

This product is designed to moisturize your face and neck while protecting them from harmful UV rays from the sun. It has an SPF of 15. Use it twice a day.

Complexion blending cream

This product is designed for age spots and dark blotches and hyperpigmentation. It is prescription strength and so must be prescribed. It is highly effective in removing hyperpigmentation from the hands and feet as well.

Acne Treatment Kits

For people who suffer from Acne this kit is very effective. It consists of 4 seperate products, including a cleanser, toner, blemish remover and treatment product. It is a very cost effective way to treat, control, prevent and remove acne.

L-Hydra lotion

This lotion is for people with very dry skin, eczema and psoriasis.

Sunblock for UVA and UVB rays

We have 30 and 60 spf lotion. This creamy sunblock does not make you feel hot and sticky in the sun. It goes on smoothly and lasts a long time. There is no need to use a large amount, consequently one tube could last two to three years depending on how many area are being treated.

Beautox gel

What a wonderful product! People love it. This gel is used twice a day after your Stop Aging Skin Therapy and just like its name implies it keeps away the wrinkles! It plumps up your face making them much less obvious. Also making your Botulinum A and filler treatments last longer.

Stop Aging Skin Therapy ™ - Skin Serum with Vitamin C Ester.

We can never say enough about our ‘original solution’ and neither can the people who use it. It is the most powerful anti-oxidant serum available! We have many happy faces to prove it!

This skin drop therapy naturally enhances the texture and tone of the skin while providing anti-aging antioxidant protection:

• Full spectrum anti-oxidant for the skin
• Non-drying and moisturizing formula
• Improves the appearance and health of aging skin
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Stimulates cell renewal
• Maintains skin elasticity
• Boosts collagen production
• Lightens and evens skin tones
• Inhibits UV photo-aging

Stop Aging Skin Therapy ™ - Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Dr. Tuakli’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream contains Vitamin C Ester and CoQ10 which restores and rejuvenates your skin and has the following benefits:

• Reduces the appearance of fine lines
• Improves skin tone and texture
• Hydrates the skin
• Skin cell restoration

Obagi Skin Product Line

AALI sells the Obagi Nu-Derm Skin Care line of products that offer a flexible and easy-to-use regimen that works for all skin types and a wide range of clinical conditions.

Botox® Therapy

Botox TherapyBotox® injections or DYSPORT injections can help manage the wrinkling process. If you have noticeable wrinkling around the eyes and forehead, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Tuakli who will guide you through the process of Botulinum A injection treatment. This consultation will allow Dr. Tuakli to show you how Botulin treatment works and what kind of results to expect. You will see a noticeable reduction in wrinkles in selected areas. We can also determine if other factors like your hormone balance is affecting your appearance.

Restylane® and Juvederm® and Perlane Treatment

JuvedermRestylane®, Perlane and Juvederm® are cosmetic fillers that are injected to fill in those folds between the lips and cheeks, called nasolabial folds. You can also use them to make your face look fuller. These injections rejuvenate your skin and face. Dr. Tuakli is trained in Botox and Filler injections and insures a safe, private, and hygienic procedure that can make a significant difference in the way that you see yourself and how others see you. Together with a proactive and individually designed anti-aging program, your inner health and beauty will be optimized and allow patients to look and feel younger.

Vitamins

Anit-Aging LongAALI provides a wide range of high quality vitamins and supplements including: CoQ10, Pycnogenol, Acetyl Carnitine, Folic Acid, Coral Calcium, Brain Vitale, Cleanse, Multivitamin liquid or pills, Calcium liquid and Glucosamine, and many more!