How to Treat Crepey Skin & Improve Texture on the Body | Expert Solutions for Knees, Elbows, and More

Do you struggle with crepey skin, rough texture, or loose skin on your knees, elbows, arms, decolletage, or elsewhere on your body? You're not alone — and the good news is, we have a range of effective, non-surgical treatments to help.

In this video, we break down the top professional treatments for body skin rejuvenation, including:
✨ Skin-tightening devices
✨ Biostimulatory injectables (like Sculptra)
✨ Collagen-boosting lasers
✨ Customized skincare plans

Our expert providers explain how these treatments work, who they’re right for, and how to achieve smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin from head to toe.

👉 Whether you’re dealing with sun damage, aging, or skin laxity, we’re here to help you feel confident in your skin again.

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Facelift procedures are on the rise—and not just among older patients seeking to turn back the clock. More than ever, younger individuals in their 30s and 40s are choosing surgical facelifts to achieve a lifted, sculpted, and more youthful appearance.

Thanks to advancements in facelift techniques—like deep plane facelifts and mini facelifts—results have become more natural-looking and recovery times have shortened. However, this surge in popularity has also triggered a concerning trend: the overcommoditization of facelifts, similar to what we’ve seen in other areas of aesthetic medicine.

Unfortunately, we are already seeing some practitioners advertising and performing facelift surgery without the appropriate judgment, training, or expertise. Facelift surgery is a serious, complex procedure that demands both surgical skill and an artistic understanding of facial anatomy and aging.

As a cosmetic dermatologist, I emphasize that a facelift is never a "one-and-done" procedure. It requires careful planning, expert assessment, and a long-term commitment to maintaining skin health.

If you're considering a facelift, here’s my advice:
– Consult a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facial rejuvenation surgery.
– Make sure they evaluate your unique facial anatomy, skin quality, and aging patterns to determine the right type of facelift—or if you even need surgery yet.
– Understand the potential risks, recovery time, and realistic outcomes before moving forward.

In a world driven by filtered perfection and quick cosmetic fixes, it’s more important than ever to prioritize safety, expertise, and long-term results over hype.

Remember: check yourself before you wreck yourself when it comes to facial plastic surgery.

People always ask me, “Dr. Frank, what treatments do you receive at your office? What are all of your secrets?”

Every year, I get a Fraxel laser resurfacing treatment to improve the overall quality of the skin on my face and arms.

This year, I am adding two new treatments to my pro-aging journey. The MedLite, a Nd:YAG laser, will be used for select spot treatment of brown sunspots on my arms and face.

I also utilized targeted microneedling on the zygomatic fat pad, which is the area between the lower eyelid and the cheekbone, to decrease the fat pocket and improve crepey skin by delivering precise depth and heat.

Changing up my traditional treatments is part of the aging process, and combining both of these procedures will provide me with the rejuvenation that is right for me.

Watch this video to get an inside look at my treatments, and keep following along to see my final results.
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Ellacor is a next-generation micro-coring device that removes tiny, half-millimeter cores of skin to improve texture, tightness, and overall appearance.

The treatment takes approximately 15 minutes and, while it may look intense, the area is fully numbed with anesthesia for patient comfort.

Watch to see what to expect.

I discuss the concept of middle age dysphoria that I frequently encounter in my practice, where patients in their 40s, 50s, and 60s struggle with the aging process. I share two powerful quotes about aging and explain how the oversaturation of aesthetic treatments, filtered social media images, and celebrity culture create unrealistic expectations about looking young forever. I encourage my patients to focus on proven health fundamentals like sleep, stress management, and exercise rather than risky, untested treatments. I remind everyone that aging is a blessing and that we should approach each stage of life with gratitude, knowing that in twenty years, we'll wish we looked like we do today.

We’re performing a tumescent microliposuction procedure, focusing on treating stubborn areas resistant to diet and exercise. We approach the lower abdomen as a singular unit, making strategic decisions about which areas to treat to prevent future bulging. Flattening the belly can enhance overall body curves by working with the patient’s natural bone structure rather than against it.

I discuss the differences between skin-tightening devices like Ultherapy Prime, Xerf, and Sofwave, emphasizing that there's no single best treatment—only the best treatment for your specific needs. These devices work safely at different skin layers.

We’re excited to share PFRANKMD newest addition: the AURA 3D imaging system. This cutting-edge technology captures high-resolution 3D facial models to detect wrinkles, texture, pores, fine lines, sun damage, pigmentation, and redness. It also generates precise facial measurements and ratios to guide facial balancing treatments. We use it to track before-and-after results, monitor improvements from treatments like Fraxel and bio-stimulatory fillers, and measure changes from skin tightening procedures.

This helps our patients better understand their treatment options, visualize potential results, and track progress over time.

Bra fat and back laxity are common concerns, especially for middle-aged patients. While traditional back tuck procedures can require extended scars and significant downtime, there are now minimally invasive options that can achieve dramatic improvement.

Using microliposuction, we can precisely remove small pockets of fat that accumulate along the bra line and upper back. This technique is often combined with advanced energy-based technologies like BodyTite and VASER, which help tighten the skin while improving contour and definition.

The result is a smoother back profile, reduced bulging around the bra line, and improved skin firmness without the need for large surgical scars. Treatment is customized for each patient based on the degree of fat and skin laxity, often allowing meaningful improvement with a minimally invasive approach and a relatively quick recovery.

We welcome back Dr. Jake Deutsch, founder and director of Oakwood Precision Medicine and our go-to longevity expert, to break down what peptides actually are, how they work, and where science ends, and speculation begins.

Peptides and regenerative medicine are reshaping how we think about health, aging, aesthetics, and longevity, but as this space rapidly evolves, it is also filled with hype, confusion, and real risks when used without proper understanding or oversight.

Together, we discuss:
• What peptides are and how they are regulated
• The role of GLP-1 peptides in weight loss, metabolic health, and longevity
• The difference between strategic use and misuse, including concerns around muscle loss, bone health, and so-called “Ozempic face”
• The most talked-about peptides in longevity and aesthetics and how they are administered
• The risks of stacking and cycling and what proper monitoring should really look like
• Why the conversation is shifting from lifespan alone to vitality, quality of life, and optimized aging
• How beauty from the inside out is changing aesthetic medicine, from lifestyle and supplements to advanced regenerative tools
This is a grounded, science-forward conversation about using powerful tools responsibly, safely, and with intention for long-term health.

🎧 Listen now and rethink what pro-aging really means.

Hair loss treatment options can be confusing, especially when it comes to topical versus oral minoxidil. In this video, we break down the key differences between topical minoxidil and oral minoxidil, including how each works, potential risks, side effects, and who may or may not be a good candidate.

At PFRANKMD, an aesthetic and longevity healthcare brand founded by cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, we take a comprehensive, science-backed approach to hair loss. Hair thinning and shedding are often signs of underlying hormonal, metabolic, nutritional, or inflammatory imbalances. That’s why treatment should go beyond a one-size-fits-all medication.

You’ll learn:
• How topical minoxidil works for hair growth
• Why oral minoxidil is sometimes prescribed off-label
• Potential side effects of oral minoxidil, including cardiovascular concerns
• Who should avoid oral minoxidil
• Alternative hair loss treatments that support long-term scalp and hair health
• How blood work, hormone optimization, and regenerative therapies play a role in hair restoration

Our goal is to help patients achieve healthier hair while supporting whole-body health and longevity. If you are experiencing hair loss, thinning, or shedding, a personalized evaluation is key.

Learn more or book a consultation with our expert medical team at PFRANKMD in New York City.

We’re wrapping up the season with a special solo episode.

In this final episode, I break down the biggest shifts in aesthetic medicine in 2025 and what I believe is coming next in 2026, from injectable awakenings to surgical hype and the rise of regenerative medicine.

𝐖𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐝-𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:
✨ The rise of “filler fear” and why injectables still have a place when used responsibly
✨ The year of celebrity surgery and the deep plane facelift hype, plus why technique and timing matter
✨ Regenerative medicine and peptides, what’s promising, what’s over-marketed, and what needs more data
✨ Why the next 5 to 10 years will be the decade of maintenance, with lasers, resurfacing, and injectable-sparing technologies
✨ Why fat is poised to be the next major focus, and the resurgence of microfat and nanofat for regenerative results

To close, I share what I’m watching for 2026 and beyond as aesthetics continues moving toward smarter, safer, more natural pro-aging outcomes.

Thank you for listening all year. Your support is what makes this podcast possible. Here’s to a strong finish to 2025 and an even better 2026. 🥂

🎧 Listen to the full episode and catch up on the rest of the season wherever you get your podcasts.

For more on pro-aging, check out my book, The Pro-Aging Playbook.

EP 2: SPIRIT JUNKIE MEETS BEAUTY JUNKIE (ft. @gabbybernstein)

For my first guest on The Pro-Aging Podcast, I wouldn't want to share my episode 2 with anyone else. She transforms lives for a living!

Sick or healthy, we are all feeling really out of control these days. Gabby shares her powerful and positive ways to keep the focus on our personal growth during these challenging times.

Gabby was featured on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday as a “next-generation thought leader.” The Oprah Winfrey Network chose Gabby to be part of the “SuperSoul 100,” a dynamic group of trailblazers whose vision and life’s work are bringing a higher level of consciousness to the world. T he New York Times identified Gabby as “a new role model.” She co-hosted the Guinness World Records’ largest guided meditation with Deepak Chopra, and appears regularly as an expert on Today and Good Morning America among other publications. Gabby connects with her community through her books, her Miracle Membership, the Spirit Junkie app, social media, podcasts, masterclasses, digital workshops and e-courses, and live events. To learn more and experience it yourself, visit gabbybernstein.com .

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EP 3: THE POWER OF THE SMILE (ft. @doctorapa)

In this episode I speak with Dr. Michael Apa, celebrity cosmetic dentist. We discuss his broadening influence on international cosmetic dentistry and how he lives his life personally and professionally for optimum performance.

At the end we answer some rapid fire questions asked by our Instagram audience.

With offices in New York, Dubai, and Los Angeles, and a line of luxury oral care cosmetics, Dr. Apa is fulfilling his vision to bring the very best in aesthetic dentistry to a global clientele.

His work has created a counterculture in aesthetic dentistry that draws the highest echelon of talent from around the globe to join his team. In 2014, he founded Apa Beauty, a groundbreaking line of luxury oral care cosmetics, engineered to raise the bar for daily at-home care.

Leading with his passion for aesthetics and demanding the best at every turn for his patients, his innovative methods have transformed what is possible in aesthetics and successfully ushered dentistry into the luxury market. To learn more visit, https://www.apaaesthetic.com/.

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EP 4: Threads to Surgery (ft. @juliusfewmd)

Talking to plastic surgeon and good friend, Dr. Julius Few @juliusfewmd . He is one of the few plastic surgeons I know, (no pun intended) who has really put his academic feet in the expertise of a multi-disciplinary approach to beauty.

On this episode, we speak about what procedures he likes to do most, his philanthropic work, his wide spectrum of procedures, and a lot of thread lifting talk! We also talk historical issue on research of skin of color which is an area of his expertise.

Link in bio to listen to the rest of EPISODE 4 of The Pro-Aging Podcast ⬆️

#theproagingpodcast #proaging #podcast #plasticsurgeon #threadlifts #threadlifting #theproagingplaybook #cosmeticsecrets #bestversionofyou #pfrankmd
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EP 5: The Woman Behind Beautyblender (ft. Rea Ann Silva)

On this episode, I speak to one of the most influential innovators in modern-day beauty, Rea Ann Silva. We hear about Rea Ann's story, including having the Beautyblender in the Smithsonian, her background in makeup and her expertise working with skin of color, and what it looks like going through the motions of building one of the most successful beauty brands out there! We also get an exclusive of a new Beautyblender product launching!

Rea Ann Silva’s experience spans a 20-year journey as one of the most sought-after Hollywood makeup artists in the industry. As the creative force behind Beautyblender, she single-handedly changed the beauty game.

The Beautyblender concept came to Rea Ann while she was the Department Head of one of the first TV shows shot in hi- definition. Rea Ann handled the constant touch-ups with her hand-cut, edgeless sponges to mimic the seamless look of airbrushing. Soon, every celebrity that sat in Rea Ann’s chair wanted their own hand-cut sponge; thus creating the original edgeless sponge. Beautyblender quickly became the secret on set that had every pro talking.

Today, the category-creator holds countless beauty awards and is beloved by both makeup aficionados and newbies as the go-to tool for achieving a perfectly blended complexion. As Beautyblender expands, we continue to innovate easy-to- use products that require minimal efforts yet offer maximum results.

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EP 6: The Power of Transcendental Meditation (ft. Bob Roth)

Are you trying to figure out the secret to feeling beautiful, vital and calm, while finding your inner peace? Well this episode of The Pro-Aging Podcast is for you!

On this episode, I get to talk about one of my favorite topics: Transcendental Meditation. Not only do I get to speak about the topic, I get to interview one of the OG’S in the TM space, Mr. Bob Roth.

Bob Roth is one of the most experienced and sought-after meditation leaders in America. Over the past 45 years, Bob has taught Transcendental Meditation to many thousands of people As CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, Bob has helped bring Transcendental Meditation to more than one million students in underserved schools in 35 countries, to military veterans and their families who suffer from post-traumatic stress, and to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence.

We speak about what the David Lynch Foundation is doing during COVID times for everyone in need and what TM really is about. You have heard about this in my book, “The Pro-Aging Playbook,” and Bob has always been such a big part of my life when I started doing Transcendental Meditation 8 years ago.

I really want to use this information to help people become the best versions of themselves! Enjoy!

Follow this link to learn more about TM! learntm.org/drpauljarrodfrank

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EP 7: Dancing Queens (ft. Megan Roup)

You have all heard the song Dancing Queen by ABBA right? Well guess what? We have the dancing queen on episode 7 of The Pro-Aging Podcast, we have @meganroup! Megan is the founder of the dance cardio program, The Sculpt Society @thesculptsociety, which she created after her own struggles to find a fitness method that would help her reach her goals and still be fun. Most importantly she embraces “The Pro-Aging Lifestyle.” She teaches people how to move, have fun, engage dancing, and how to live their best lives.

Megan currently just announced she is pregnant and her Sculpt Society Community is joining the ride. We discuss the myths of pregnancy and fitness, her journey, body and skin changes with pregnancy and the treatments we can do post-pregnancy to help our momma’s get their groove back!

Link in bio to listen to the FULL EPISODE 7 of The Pro-Aging Podcast with Megan Roup ⬆️⬆️⬆️

#theproagingpodcast #proaging #podcast #meganroup #thesculptsociety #tss #dancecardio #pregnancy #postpregnancytreatments #pregnancyworkouts #melasma #diastisisrecti #pelvicfloor #emsculpt #emsculptneo #emsella #theproagingplaybook #cosmeticsecrets #bestversionofyou #pfrankmd

EP 8: Knives and Needles (ft. @drjacono) FULL INTERVIEW

Dr. Andrew Jacono joined me on The Pro-Aging Podcast to discuss his approach to The Deep Plane Facelift, how injectables and lasers play a roll in post-surgical management, lip lifts, and more!
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On the go? You can listen to the full episode of The Pro-Aging Podcast, “Knives and Needles”, on your favorite podcast app.

Join the journey, and enjoy the ride!

#theproagingpodcast #proaging #podcast #drjacono #plasticsurgeon #deepplanefacelift #smasfacelift #facelift #liplifts #dermatologist #cosmeticsecrets #bestversionofyou #pfrankmd
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SEASON 2, EP 1: Treating Skin of Color (ft. @drmichellehenry)

To kick off Season 2 of The Pro-Aging Podcast, I am talking to board-certified dermatologist, Harvard-trained Mohs surgeon, Dr. Michelle Henry. Dr. Henry specializes in treatments for skin of color, treating high-risk skin cancers, and performing aesthetic procedures.

All skin types are very different in how they age and must be treated differently when it comes to rejuvenation treatments in the dermatologic world.

On this episode, we discuss how we treat the full spectrum of skin types and skin colors, the skin’s anatomy, our approach, and the hot technologies we use when treating different skin tones. We even get to hear how Dr. Michelle Henry treats her own skin and her pro-aging secret that makes her skin, body, and mind glow!

Catch up on any episode of The Pro-Aging Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or any place you listen to your podcasts!

#theproagingpodcast #proaging #podcast #drmichellehenry #dermatologist #mohssurgeon #skinofcolor #pigmentation #hyperpigmentation #hypopigmentation #hypopigmentationsolution #treatingpigmentation #hairloss #cosmeticsecrets #bestversionofyou #pfrankmd
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