Plasma Exchange Toxin Therapy Launches in LA

The new Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) protocols in Beverly Hills are offered by MDLifespan, a medical technology company, in partnership with the performance health center Cenegenics. The physician-led procedures are supervised by Dr. Paul Savage, the founder and Chief Medical Officer of MDLifespan. This expansion into Los Angeles is a direct response to the city's ongoing environmental health issues, which include significant urban air pollution, exposure to particulate matter from wildfires, and contaminants like microplastics and PFAS in water systems. LA is known for having some of the highest levels of photochemical smog in the United States, a problem dating back to the 1940s. Therapeutic Plasma Exchange is an FDA-approved procedure historically used to treat autoimmune diseases like myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. The process acts like an "oil change for your body" by separating plasma from blood, discarding the plasma laden with toxins, and replacing it with a clean albumin-based solution. A 2025 study published in *Medical Hypotheses* by MDLifespan-affiliated researchers showed that 3-5 TPE sessions could significantly reduce levels of environmental toxins. The study found reductions of up to 71.5% in Bisphenol A (BPA), 68% in glyphosate, and 75.7% in a type of phthalate. This application of TPE for detoxification is part of a growing trend in regenerative and longevity medicine. Proponents claim it can reduce chronic inflammation, remove age-related plasma factors, and improve cellular health. The procedure is gaining traction among high-profile individuals seeking to optimize their health, with public figures like entrepreneur Bryan Johnson and former NFL star Troy Aikman having undergone the treatment. The cost for TPE sessions at various wellness clinics can range from approximately $2,600 to over $10,000 per session.