Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™

By Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS @beautybydrkay

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What's Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™ about?

The hot new location for all your beauty needs. Learn how to stay beautiful on the inside and out with advice from Kay Durairaj, MD, a top plastic surgeon from Los Angeles, California. This podcast will feature the inside scoop on trends in plastic surgery, botox, fillers, beauty, and wellness. Guest stars will include influencers, entrepreneurs, and other top plastic surgeons across the country. Stay tuned for Beauty Bytes, and follow us on Instagram @beautybydrkay.

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Self-Discovery, Transparency, Embracing Messiness - Join us as we explore Drybar co-founder and successful author Alli Webb's newest book, "The Messy Truth!" Alli sits down with me to share her personal journey as a businesswoman, mother, and partner. We tackle ...

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11.28.2023 578: Diving Into The "Messy Truth" with Business Mogul and Author Alli Webb Self-Discovery, Transparency, Embracing Messiness - Join us as we explore Drybar co-founder and successful author Alli Webb's newest book, "The Messy Truth!" Alli sits down with me to share her personal journey as a businesswoman, mother, and partner. We tackle ...
11.24.2023 577: No Hair Loss November: How to Grow Your Hair Follicles Red Light Therapy, PRP, Balanced Diet, Stem Cell Injections - Join us in this week's Five Minute Friday where we discuss the hair growth cycle and different methods we can use to avoid hair loss! Some of these methods include ...
11.21.2023 576: The Future of Regenerative Medicine with CEO Drew Taylor and Editorial Director Elycia Rubin Biobanking, Exosomes, Cryopreservation, Harvesting Stem Cells - Join us as we explore the future of regenerative medicine with CEO and founder of Acorn Biolabs Dr. Drew Taylor and Beauty Journalist, Editorial Director at Beautytap, and Contributor to The Hollywood Reporter, ...
11.18.2023 575: Turkey Neck November: How to Avoid Platysmal Bands, Crepey Skin, and Sagging On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I am talking all about the Turkey Neck! Thanks to Botox and fillers, our faces can now look younger than ever, but the neck is ...
11.14.2023 574: Decoding Complex Legalities in Aesthetics with ByrdAdatto Regulatory changes, malpractice, liability, defamation of character - Join us as we explore legalities in the field of aesthetics with seasoned attorneys and co-founders of the law firm ByrdAdatto, Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto! Michael and Brad share what prompted ...
11.08.2023 573: The Secret Behind Evolving Businesses in Aesthetics with Drew Fine Brand identity, consumerism, and good marketing strategy- With us today, is a true industry visionary, Drew Fine! Drew is the founder of Define and has been behind the scenes for so many executive leadership roles. In this episode, we'll take ...
11.03.2023 572: Hot Take with TikToker Bryan the Diamond Social media, digital insights, and authenticity- Join us as we explore the world of TikTok and its latest trends with TikToker Bryan the Diamond. Bryan shares with us his thoughts on the ever-evolving landscape of TikTok and gives us valuable ...
11.01.2023 571: Holographic Horizons: The Future of Technology with CEO David Nussbaum Groundbreaking technology, revolutionary changes, and limitless possibilities- Join us in our latest podcast episode featuring David Nussbaum, the dynamic CEO of Proto Hologram! David shares his inspiring journey, highlighting how Proto Inc. is pushing the boundaries of holographic technology and ...
10.28.2023 570: 10 Tricks to Avoid Spooky-Looking Hair & Skin In celebration of Halloween, I am giving you my top 10 tricks to avoid spooky-looking skin & hair! From double cleansing to brightening pads, stay tuned to hear more about what you can do to maintain your beauty this spooky ...
10.25.2023 569: Marketing Forecast in Aesthetics with Wendy Lewis Campaign strategies, industry insights, and digital marketing- In this episode of Beauty Bytes, we delve into the marketing aspects behind aesthetics with industry luminary Wendy Lewis, the founder of Wendy Lewis & Co. Ltd. Wendy and I touch upon emerging ...
10.21.2023 568: Not So Sweet Treat: The Effects of Sugar & Glycation on Skin Sugar, AGE's, and aging- With Halloween coming up, we're diving into the sweet but often overlooked topic of sugar and its impact on our skin! Explore the process of glycation, a chemical reaction that occurs when sugar molecules bind to ...
10.18.2023 567: Buy Back Your Time: Successful Business Tips & Insights with Dan Martell Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business challenges- learn to buy back your time in business with Dan Martell! In this episode, we sit down with Dan Martell, serial entrepreneur, investor, and mentor. He shares invaluable insights into the world of entrepreneurship, his ...
10.13.2023 566: All about Nodules: Decoding Nodules and Injections Nodules, Injections, and Beauty - Join us as we unravel the intricacies of tissue nodules and injections in aesthetics. From understanding the science behind tissue nodules to exploring the artistry of injections, we're delving deep into the techniques, innovations, and ...
10.10.2023 565: Anti-aging, Health, and Skin with Carolina Reis Oliveira Anti-aging, Reverse, and Skin - Join us as Carolina Reis Oliveira, the visionary Co-founder and CEO of OneSkin, dives deep into the future of skincare with Dr. Kay, discussing cutting-edge anti-aging and reverse aging technologies. Tune in for an illuminating ...
10.06.2023 563: Skin Deep: How Much Bacteria Are We Growing in our Makeup? Makeup, Bacteria, and Outbreaks - Delve into the intricate world of cosmetic chemistry, understanding how ingredients interact with your skin and the risks of bacterial contamination. Discover expert insights on safe makeup application post-injectables and learn about the hidden dangers ...
10.03.2023 562: Hair loss, Health, and Restoration: Expert guide to Hair Wellness with Dr. Bauman Hair loss, Health, and Restoration - Join Dr. Kay in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Alan J. Bauman, MD a world renowned hair transplant expert. Discover the latest in hair restoration, from PRP therapy to innovative treatments!
09.29.2023 561: Ice Baths, Therapy, and Health: Chilling Insights for Wellness Dietary changes, Exercise routines, and Mindfulness practices - People have been searching for new ways to promote longevity. But have you ever considered taking the plunge—literally? Cold plunges, also known as cold water immersion or cold baths, have gained popularity ...
09.26.2023 560: Aging Beautifully with a Healthy Smile with Dr. Vetsyman Aging, Smiles, and Health - Tune into Dr. Kay's latest podcast as she delves deep into the world of smiles and facial beauty with cosmetic dentist Victoria Veytsman, D.D.S. Together, they unravel the mystery of how smiles reveal the passage ...
09.22.2023 559: Turning Back Time: The Secrets Behind Anti-Aging Skincare Wrinkles, Aging, and Youthfulness - In the quest for youthful, radiant skin, a range of cutting-edge treatments and therapies has emerged to combat the signs of aging. From lymphatic massage, which aids in detoxification and reducing inflammation, to LED therapy ...
09.19.2023 558: Health Effects of Quantum Biology with Carrie Bennett Quantum Perspective, Transformation, and Healing - Join us for an enlightening conversation as Dr. Kay engages in a deep dive with Carrie Bennett on the transformative power of a Quantum Perspective, exploring the profound connection between health, nature's healing forces, ...
09.15.2023 557: Ageless Beauty: The Perfect Time for a Face Lift Wrinkles, Aging, and Youthfulness - In today's episode, we'll unravel the transformative secrets of the facelift. Discover how this remarkable cosmetic surgery can wind back the clock, helping you achieve a more youthful and radiant appearance. From the ideal age ...
09.13.2023 556: Effects on Hormones on the Skin: Navigating Hormonal Changes Period, Pregnancy, and Menopause - Ever faced the dreaded "period breakout" or wondered why your skin behaves differently during pregnancy or menopause? Our latest podcast dives deep into how hormones pull the strings of your skin's destiny. From the monthly ...
09.08.2023 555: Secrets of Phenol Peels: Expert Insights, Risks, and Rewards Expert Insights, Risks, and Rewards - Discover the transformative world of Phenol Peels! From their historic roots in the 1920s to the controversial reputation they hold today, learn about these deep-penetrating cosmetic procedures. Explore the process, understand what sets them ...
09.06.2023 554: Biotin for Hair Growth: Does it Work? Hair loss, Biotin, and Nutrients - Is Biotin as Good as Advertised for Your Hair Loss? In today’s podcast, we're diving deep into the world of biotin, a vitamin often hailed as the secret to luscious locks. We'll uncover the ...
09.01.2023 553: Exploring Snail Mucin in Skincare: Miracle Ingredient or Over-Hyped Trend? Slimy, Moisturizing, and Healing - Join us on a fascinating journey into the world of skincare as we unveil one of the industry's most intriguing ingredients: snail mucin. Often described as nature's hidden gem, snail mucin has taken the beauty ...
08.29.2023 552: Jet lag Journeys: Navigating Time Zones and Traveling Well Jet lag, Travel, and Thriving On the Go - Nothing ruins a trip like your body telling you it's time for bed. Dr. Kay shares essential tips and strategies to conquer jet lag during long-haul flights. Get ready to make ...
08.25.2023 551: Calorie Restriction: Why you should start now! Aging, Longevity, Lifespan, Calorie Reduction - Cut calories, lengthen life span? In this week’s deep dive, Dr.Kay explores the latest news that reveals the fascinating connection between calorie restriction and the art of graceful aging.
08.23.2023 550: Back-to-School: How Does it Affect Mothers? Parent conferences, getting school supplies, checking grades- going back to school can be a stressful period of time, particularly for moms! The amount of work that's added on to our already full loads as mothers is exponential. Listen to my ...
08.18.2023 549: Detailed Breakdown of Radiofrequency Microneedling Loss elasticity, excessive wrinkles, and sagging appearance-radiofrequency microneedling can widely benefit your aging skin concerns. Do devices matter for the treatment? What else do you need to keep in mind? On this week’s Five Minutes Friday, I’ll tell you all ...
08.15.2023 548: Skin Conversation with Heartlyn Rae Beauty tips, skincare recommendations, and my life journey-During this week, I became a part of the Excuse My Friend podcast hosted by Heartlyn Rae. I engaged in a fantastic conversation with these wonderful ladies, delving into topics of skincare tips, ...
08.12.2023 547: All about Semaglutides with Dr. Daniel Bellardo Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro-did you know these semaglutides can do more than help you lose weight? I’m here with one of my fave cardiologist Dr. Danielle Bellardo to discuss this new discovery. Not only do these medications help to manage ...
08.08.2023 545: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy with Michelle Bohbot Calmness, rejuvenation, and mental clarity-these are what you can expect after hyperbaric oxygen therapy! This treatment increases the amount of oxygen in your blood stream and cellular level and the air pressure is elevated to 2 to 3 times above ...
08.04.2023 546: Barbie Beauty Unequal pay, higher burdens of parenthood, and unbalanced labor distribution - women must skillfully juggle through these various obstacles. It’s time to recognize these lingering disparities and the differing societal expectations between men and women. Did you know that women ...
08.01.2023 544: How to Protect Yourself from Photodamage this Summer Harmful UV rays, oxidative-stress, and solar-damaged skin- these are all the things you want to try to avoid this summer. With the season getting hotter and the rays getting harsher, you may also want to consider tweaking your beauty regimen. ...
07.28.2023 543: Unveiling the Disparity: Barbie’s Journey to the Real World Unequal pay, higher burdens of parenthood, and unbalanced labor distribution - women must skillfully juggle through these various obstacles. It’s time to recognize these lingering disparities and the differing societal expectations between men and women. Did you know that women ...
07.26.2023 542: Sculptra: The Secret To Stimulating Your Own Collagen On this week’s podcast, I talk to you all about Sculptra! Sculptra, also known as poly-L-lactic acid is made from the same material that stitches come from! I love this injectable because of how effective it is at helping your ...
07.22.2023 541: What is Trap Tox? Muscle tension, neck pain, and shoulder discomfort- did you know that injecting tox into these areas can help relieve it? Discover what Trap Tox is and how it can help aid in relieving trapezius muscle tension. Tune into this Five ...
07.19.2023 540: Summer Secrets: Should You Stop Scrubbing? Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about the importance of exfoliating your skin. Exfoliating your skin has so many benefits both internally and externally. Everything from the absorption of your skincare, to the ...
07.15.2023 539: Sunburn Summer Secrets Peeling skin, redness, and pain - are you experiencing these symptoms after your relaxing summer vacay? You probably have sunburn! Sunburns develop as a result of being exposed to the ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun or artificial UV ...
07.11.2023 538: Topical Cysteamine: New Treatment for Hyperpigmentation Melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and lentigines - these skin hyperpigmentation conditions can be solved by an ingredient known as Cysteamine. As a safe and well-tolerated antioxidant, cysteamine can be used daily to fade dark patches. It’s a less intensive option for ...
07.07.2023 537: 4 Signs You May Have Tech Neck Dull pain, stiffness, and numbness- if you’re noticing any of these symptoms around your head and neck area, you may be at risk for tech neck! While this new age of technology brought us a more convenient way of communicating, ...
07.06.2023 536: Summer Secrets: Your Guide To All Things Sunscreen Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! As you prepare for your summer vacation, or stay-cation, it is important to learn the benefits of wearing sunscreen. UV rays can damage your skin cells DNA. With improper care, over time your skin may be ...
07.01.2023 535: Summer Skincare Guide: Top 5 Reasons You Need to Be Exfoliating Your Skin Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about the importance of exfoliating your skin. Exfoliating your skin has so many benefits both internally and externally. Everything from the absorption of your skincare, to the ...
06.27.2023 534: Hyperdilute Radiesse: Wrinkles, Volume Loss, & Sagging Skin Wrinkles, volume loss and sagging skin-these are some signs of aging that could be tackled by a hyperdilute Radiesse treatment. By diluting Radiesse and injecting it superficially, it could help to reduce skin thickness and texture. It’s also great for ...
06.23.2023 533: Skin Flooding: Unveiling the Truth of TikTok Skincare Trend Ceramides, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid - These are the ingredients that make skin flooding gives you a glowy, dewy complexion on the brisket of days. Is it a fraud of Beauty Tok or a lifesaver for dry skin? The logic ...
06.20.2023 532: My Transformative Journey Life lessons, social media, and self-reflection - It is important to slow down once in a while and contemplate your life. Learning from what you have experienced and spreading your knowledge to others are the best ways to elevate yourself. ...
06.16.2023 531: Scarring: Fading Scars with Microneedling + Boosting Collagen Production Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about scars and the ways to smoothen and soften their appearance. Laser resurfacing and microdermabrasion are the most effective in treating scars, as well as using resurfacing ...
06.13.2023 530: Hyperpigmentation, Hemosiderin Staining & How to Treat Them Dark Spots, pigmented skin, and a bruise-like appearance - are you concerned with these colored areas that affect the overall balance of your skin tone? Hyperpigmentation and Hemosiderin Staining are usually the culprits behind these color spots. What’s different about ...
06.12.2023 529: Neglecting Neck: Things To Start Today Botox, hyper diluted neck fillers, and neck lifts- maintaining the neck cannot be more stressed enough. Everyone ages, and with age comes volume loss and skin laxity. By neglecting the neck, you’re leaving even more room for unwanted textural changes ...
06.06.2023 528: The Rise of IV Hydration Dehydration, malnutrition and loss of blood-these are examples of symptoms that can be efficiently treated by Intravenous (IV) therapy. IV therapy involves the direct delivery of fluids into a vein. This technique aids in the treatment process by facilitating faster ...

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