Understanding Aging Bursts: How Applied Scientific Interventions at La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center Joplin Can Help You Be the Best Version of Yourself at Any Age

At La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center, we believe longevity can be a healthy journey—one that can be approached with intention, science, and self-care. While most of us think of aging as a gradual, steady process, groundbreaking research suggests that aging actually happens in bursts at certain points in life. Understanding these “aging bursts” can guide proactive steps to maintain health, vitality, and confidence.

The treatments we offer are not only designed to enhance your appearance and well-being—they have been scientifically shown to slow, and even reverse, certain aspects of aging. This has been demonstrated in studies such as a HALO™ laser study conducted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Patrick Bitter, which revealed measurable improvements in skin health and markers of cellular aging over time.

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Aging Gracefully: Our Interventions That Make a Difference

Understanding aging bursts empowers La Boussole to be proactive. By focusing on scientific studies and FDA-approved treatments, combined with comprehensive health and wellness strategies, we can better support your body’s resilience.

We layer treatments over time, continuing foundational care while adding new interventions as your needs evolve. Dr. Hanley also continually studies the latest breakthroughs to ensure La Boussole offers the most advanced and effective treatments available.

1. Support Skin and Cellular Health

Mid-30s to 40s:
This is the prime time to establish your anti-aging foundation. Focus on treatments that enhance skin repair and stimulate collagen production, such as:

• Microneedling
• HydraFacials®
• Professional-grade skincare
• HALO™, laser therapies, and Tixel® skin resurfacing
• Botox® neurotoxins, biostimulators and dermal fillers

Add supportive therapies to boost cellular recovery, including:

• Antioxidant IV infusions
• NAD+ IV or IM therapy for cellular energy, repair, and longevity

40s and 50s:
Continue all the above treatments to maintain healthy, resilient skin, and add more advanced interventions to target emerging changes:

• Emsculpt NEO® for body contouring and muscle tone
• Emsella® Chair for pelvic floor health and vitality
• PrecisionWave™ therapy for improved circulation and tissue health
• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) to support skin, energy, and metabolism
• Hair Restoration treatments, if thinning becomes a concern
• Continued NAD+ IV or IM therapy to support energy and mitochondrial health

60s and Beyond:
Build upon the foundation you’ve created. Consistent skin maintenance, combined with regenerative therapies and nutritional support, will help preserve vitality:

• IV therapy and nutrient infusions (including NAD+ IV therapy) for hydration, energy, and immune health
• Regenerative treatments to enhance repair and recovery
• Continued laser, Tixel®, microneedling, Botox®, and filler maintenance to support collagen and skin density

The Science of Aging Bursts

Researchers have found that the human body does not age at a perfectly linear pace. Instead, our biology goes through periods of accelerated change—known as aging inflection points—where shifts in gene expression, protein levels, and metabolic pathways happen more rapidly.

2019 Proteomic Study: Three Aging Peaks
A 2019 study published in Nature Medicine analyzed blood samples from over 4,000 people aged 18 to 95. By examining the levels of thousands of blood proteins, scientists identified three average ages where molecular changes surged:

• Around 34 – Early changes in protein expression, signaling the beginning of subtle physiological shifts
• Around 60 – A stronger wave of changes tied to metabolism, immune function, and tissue repair
• Around 78 – A late-life burst marked by further declines in cellular repair and resilience

These “protein aging bursts” suggest that our bodies enter phases where age-related changes accelerate, influencing skin health, energy levels, and susceptibility to chronic conditions.

2024 Stanford Multi-Omics Study: Two Major Bursts
In 2024, a team at Stanford University published a multi-omics study in Nature Aging, analyzing genes, proteins, metabolites, and microbiome data from adults aged 25–75. This comprehensive approach revealed two primary aging bursts:

• Mid-40s (~44) – Changes linked to cardiovascular, skin, muscle, and metabolic pathways
• Early 60s (~60) – Shifts affecting carbohydrate metabolism, immune regulation, and organ health

Together, these studies challenge the idea of a smooth aging curve and highlight key windows where interventions can be most impactful.

References:

• Lehallier, B. et al. (2019). Undulating changes in human plasma proteome profiles across the lifespan. Nature Medicine.
• Wilmanski, T. et al. (2024). Multi-omics longitudinal study reveals aging bursts. Nature Aging.
• Bitter, P. (Year). Twice-Yearly HALO™ Laser Study on Skin Aging and Cellular Health. 

About La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center

Discovering your best self begins here. Voted Best Day Spa in Joplin, Southwest Missouri, and the Four State Area—and nationally recognized as a Top 10 Medical Spa—La Boussole is a physician-directed, tranquil destination for excellence in Medical Aesthetics, Anti-Aging Treatments, Weight Management, Health, and Wellness.

We offer a wide array of Med Spa services, including IV Infusion Therapy, Award-Winning Weight Management, Botox, Dermal Fillers, PRP Therapies, Body Sculpting and Contouring, Laser and Thermal-Mechanical Action Therapies, Non-Surgical Facelifts, Skin Resurfacing, Massage Therapy, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (B-HRT), Hair Restoration, Acupuncture, Facials, Peels, Waxing, Lashes, Brows, and more.

We pride ourselves on offering world-class services at Joplin-area pricing. Free consultations.