The top of your skin looks great—but what about everything that’s going on underneath it?

That’s what makes U.SK (or Under Skin) different from other topical skincare products on the market. This is the first skincare line that is pharmaceutical-level skincare and works on an intracellular level. In other words, the product goes underneath your skin and affects your DNA, telomeres, mitochondria, and fibroblasts. 

In this episode, I talk with Wayne Lura, the man putting U.SK on the map in the United States. Even with his 20 years of experience in the aesthetics industry, this was the product that stood out to him. It’s a game-changer that’s backed by science, too. 

Take a listen to Episode 12 of Beauty Heroes to learn more about this luxurious, groundbreaking, game-changing product. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• What makes Under Skin special? (1:35)
• How many products are there in the Under Skin line? (12:36)
• What’s the difference between an elixir, serum, and a cream? (22:42)
• Where can people find Under Skin products? (44:37)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• What Wayne Lura’s role at Under Skin is. (6:17)
• What the 9 hallmarks of aging are. (8:09)
• How crushed diamonds attack deep wrinkles. (18:28)
• How to combat the second-skin effect. (24:18)
• How Under Skin helps fight the pollution that’s trying to get into your body. (41:29)

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Bonakdar

Connect with Wayne Lura

U.SK Under Skin

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The urinary incontinence in women is the unspoken problem that exists but no one has been talking about it. One in eight or nine female patients of all ages is affected by it, and in the middle age to the menopausal range, almost half of all women may have some type of incontinence symptoms.

That’s why, Dr. Alinsod has dedicated his research to find non-invasive treatments for urinary incontinence and has come up with different types of methods – which you will hear all about, today.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Red Alinsod, one of the pioneers of the aesthetic vulvovaginal surgery field. He is responsible for the current techniques in radiofrequency labiaplasty of the minora, the “Barbie” and Hybrid Look labiaplasty, invented the Medial Curvilinear Labia Majoraplasty, and the central and lateral clitoral hood reductions.

Take a listen to Episode 11 of Beauty Heroes, to learn more about urinary incontinence in women and how it’s dealt with, these days, and also, you will hear about vaginal dryness and what solutions Dr. Red has developed against it.

Some Questions I Ask:

• Your field has completely changed since you first started. How long have you been in practice, Red? (01:39)
• Would you say that your field has transitioned from basically surgical procedures to non-surgical options? (02:29)
• So let's talk about urinary incontinence. How common is it? (04:23)
• So, you're moving away from solo treatments to combination treatments, to get results faster? (15:42)
• What are you working on now? (25:45)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The treatment options before 2015 and the more recent options that have become available for urinary incontinence. (07:07)
• How Emsella – a high intensity focused electromagnetic waves – is a new option for stress incontinence. (09:40)
• How injecting platelet rich plasma or even platelet poor plasma can help with the overactive bladder and stress incontinence. (12:42)
• How ThermiVa helps with vaginal rejuvenation. (17:42)
• About the Kiss of Youth or DEP – Derma Electroporation. (27:15)
• What is O2Vasc and how it can help women. (34:19)

Resources:

• Connect with Dr. Bonakdar
• Connect with Dr. Alansod
• O2Vasc

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The beauty industry is changing. To keep up, aesthetic beauty companies need to start looking at the industry through a new lens. 

Meet Evolus: a groundbreaking company that approaches aesthetics from a new angle, focused on bringing beauty to the healthcare industry. 

In this episode, I talk with David Moatazedi, the CEO and President of Evolus. This company is disrupting the status quo, especially with its new treatment: Jeuveau, an injectable used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows in adults for a period of time. 

Take a listen to episode 10 of Beauty Heroes to learn more about the products disrupting the aesthetic industry as we know it. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• Can you tell us about your professional history and how you got involved in aesthetics? (1:42)
• How many Jeuveau injectors are there in the US? (9:47)
• How did you choose your models? (13:37)
• What’s next for Evolus? (24:25)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How Jeuveau is disrupting the beauty industry. (2:55)
• How the aesthetic market has changed over time. (11:10)
• What the millennial mindset is. (12:31)
• How to navigate the initial conversations with consumers about starting aesthetic medicine. (21:23)

Resources: 

Connect with Dr. Bonakdar

Evolus

Jeuveau

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Why do people even get Botox in the first place? 

It’s not about freezing faces or making you look like someone else. It’s about reshaping and relaxing negative expressions, helping all people truly feel beautiful. 

That’s why Carrie Strom is an ambassador of aesthetic and a purveyor of confidence—and the Senior Vice President of Allergan itself. She personally works to fight against the stigma around aesthetic beauty treatments, and instead help it appeal to a modernized market flush with all age ranges and focused on empowering that individual. 

In this episode, I talk with Carrie Strom about all that Allergan has to offer. She shares her insights about how many products really are out there, how to decide which one to use, and what the future holds for Allergan overall. 

Take a listen to Episode 09 of Beauty Heroes to learn more about the new aesthetic products that are hitting the market around the world. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• How did you get started in the aesthetic market? (2:35)
• What goal do millennials have in mind when getting Botox at such a young age? (7:42)
• How many JUVEDERM products do you have in the JUVEDERM family of fillers in the US? (12:52)
• Are there more JUVEDERM products than what we have in the US presently? (16:36)
• What should people consider when deciding on what products to use? (22:21)
• What new consumer ventures is Allergan working on? (29:48)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How the purpose and reputation around Botox have changed since 2002. (5:45)
• Why millennials and Gen Z are already choosing to aesthetically augment their features. (7:49)
• What 3 indications Botox is used for. (10:07)
• How Botox helps with excessive sweating. (11:53)
• What the future of the market looks like for JUVEDERM. (19:29)
• How social media has helped raise awareness about new aesthetic products. (25:14)

Resources: 

Connect with Dr. Bonakdar

Allergan

Botox

JUVEDERM

The SPOTLYTE

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One of the biggest reasons why people avoid aesthetic therapies and treatments is the fear of getting “botched Botox.” The potential swelling, the discomfort, the self-consciousness that comes with it is enough to send anyone in the other direction. 

That’s why, for Ario Khoshbin and his team at Prollenium Medical Technologies, safety is their number one concern when developing products and training physicians to use them. The Prollenium product line is the safest on the market – it produces better results, has fewest adverse events, and it’s long-lasting. 

In this episode, I talk with Ario Koshbin about his incredible journey to founding Prollenium Medical Technologies, and the incredible success he’s experienced since then. He also shares insights into how he made sure that all the Prollenium products exceed exceptional safety standards, are used properly by well-trained physicians, and help each and every patient look and feel their best. 

Take a listen to Episode 08 of Beauty Heroes to learn more about everything Prollenium Medical Technologies has to offer. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• Did you make your own lab? (25:06)
• Why is the process so slow to get global products available in the US? (34:46)
• What are the aesthetic differences in consumers across different countries? (37:38)
• What is your definition of beauty? (41:10)
• How are you educating your injectors? (46:37)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• What drove Ario to start Prollenium Medical Technologies. (8:48)
• What experiences inspired Revanesse. (17:23)
• How Ario and his team found a lab to work in. (25:12)
• What makes Revanesse the safest product on the market. (31:33)
• How feeling confident in yourself helps bring success and happiness in life. (42:35)
• How Ario works to provide physicians the best training, ensuring the best results for patients. (47:28)

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Bonakdar

Prollenium Medical Technologies

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Ever wonder what being a vampire feels and looks like? 

There’s a treatment that could allow you to experience eternal youth with a super-human ability to heal yourself. 

In this episode, I talk with Warren Seiler, a board-certified cosmetic laser surgeon with extensive training on using the Vampire Facelift and Vampire Facial. These treatments essentially use lasers, injectables, and platelet-rich plasma in cosmetic medicine to reverse aging and heal your body. 

Take a listen to Episode 07 of Beauty Heroes to learn more about how this facial will help you feel immortal. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• What is PRP? (2:04)
• Where does the name “Vampire” come from? (6:08)
• Is PRP treatment safe? (8:08)
• How long does it take for patients to see results? (16:05)
• How has your practice changed since you first started? (31:51)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How PRP therapy works alongside other treatments. (3:26)
• What a Vampire Facelift is. (10:24)
• How often people get Vampire Facials with PRP injections. (13:00)
• What areas are good to do PRP injections on. (20:00)
• Who comes in to get these Vampire treatments. (35:07)

Resources: 

Connect with Dr. Bonakdar

Seiler Skin

Seiler Skin Aesthetic Institute

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When you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror, who do you see? 

Does the fitness of your mind align with the age showing on your skin? 

In this episode, I talk with MaryAnn Guerra, Co-Founder and CEO of Aesthetic Biomedical, and we’re going to be talking about a new skincare product called SoME. Essentially, SoME is a skincare product that is customized to match your platelet-rich plasma, and it fights wrinkles and signs of aging on your face. 

This isn’t a product for a specific individual. It’s for anyone who’s looking to fight the wrinkles that are – or could be- showing up on his or her face. It focuses on offsetting the effects of aging and therefore makes you start to look younger. 

Take a listen to Episode 06 of Beauty Heroes to learn more about this skincare product that will help you feel better and get back your natural glow. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• What is your skincare produce SoME all about? (1:34)
• How did you come up with the idea for SoME? (3:03)
• How is the PRP prepared for either in-office use or at home? (8:54)
• How did you get Paula Abdul to be the spokesperson of SoME? (18:44)
• Can you wear makeup over SoME? (23:20)
• What do you think beauty is? (31:35)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How using a personalized skincare product fights the effects of aging. (2:21)
• What MaryAnn believes the higher purpose of aesthetic medicine is. (7:33)
• Why SoME must be kept in a refrigerator. (14:53)
• When you should start using SoME. (24:06)
• What the future of SoME and general skincare looks like. (28:24)

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Bonakdar

SoME Skincare 

Physician Finder for SoME

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Do you have any extra fat on your body that you just can’t seem to shed? What about a double chin? 

The double chin is the bane of so many people’s existence. This area of fat spares no age, gender, race, or anything. It affects such a wide range of people. In fact, two out of three aesthetically-oriented adults are bothered by their double chin. 

What if there was a treatment to permanently destroy the fat that creates a double chin? 

In this episode, I talk with Sachin Shridarani, a plastic surgeon and founder of Luxurergy Clinic in NYC. He shares all about Kybella, which is the only FDA-approved injectable that destroys fat permanently. 

Take a listen to Episode 05 of Beauty Heroes to learn more about this non-invasive aesthetic treatment that will help you look and feel your best. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• How did you become the spokesperson for Kybella? (4:25)
• How does Kybella work? (12:04)
• How expensive is it to treat a double chin with Kybella? (21:48)
• What parts of the body can Kybella treat? (22:50)
• What is your definition of beauty? (28:20)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• What causes a double chin. (6:07)
• Why patients are satisfied with their Kybella treatment. (10:16)
• What to expect when getting the Kybella injection. (14:57)
• The 5 things you can do to minimize swelling and other side effects. (21:23)
• Why raising the bar in the quality of aesthetic medicine is vital. (31:11)

Resources:

Luxurgery

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Allergan is always exploring exciting new technologies. Primarily, they look for non-invasive techniques that allow patients to come in and go back to their normal lifestyle nearly immediately.

CoolTone is one of their products, and it’s an electromagnetic device that is cleared for strengthening, toning, and firming of the muscles of the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. This device does not replace going to the gym, but it can definitely be an addition to your workout.

On today’s episode, Brad and I have an interesting talk about the new device that he and his team have worked on, called, “CoolTone”. He explains to us what it is, how it works, and the benefits of using it.

Brad Hauser has been Vice President, R&D and General Manager for CoolSculpting at Allergan since ZELTIQ was acquired in April 2017. He joined the CoolSculpting team in 2013, as Vice President of Product and Clinical Strategy, and later became Senior Vice President of Research and Development. Previous to ZELTIQ, he has held multiple roles in the aesthetic industry, including Executive Vice President of Commercial Operations for Cutera, Director of Research and Development at Medicis and Managing Director of Product and Clinical Marketing at Solta Medical. Mr. Hauser received his Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology from Stanford University.

So, listen to Episode 04 of Beauty Heroes, to learn about a brand new body contouring device that has just been launched on the market.

Questions I ask:

• You've been in the non-invasive body contouring space for many years. Can you tell me how you got started in this field and what your background is? (01:43)
• Does it do anything to the skin and the fat layer? (04:28)
• You mentioned this is good for the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. What about other body parts? Is CoolTone looking at any other applications? (04:59)
• Does it hurt or is it just something that you haven't experienced before? (06:36)
• Do you find a difference between exercisers and non-exercisers with CoolTone results? (09:43)
• What is next for the Allergan Body Contouring division?

In this episode, you will learn:

• About CoolTone – what it is and how it works. (03:20)
• The results of the studies done on CoolTone. (07:08)
• The functional benefits of CoolTone, besides the aesthetics effects. (08:12)
• What the maintenance protocol consists of. (10:51)
• Why CoolTone is different than other similar devices available on the market. (12:26)

Connect with Dr. Bonakdar

Connect with Brad:

• LinkedIn
• Allergan Website

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If we think about typical self-care products available in stores, we only think of water and fillers. And it’s not like they’re not doing what they say they do, but all those fillers burden our body, just like the food these days fills us up with tons of chemicals.

Leilah’s purpose is to make sure that we use good beauty products. She is educating the retail stores to bring on better products, and she’s also educating the public to stop using things that aren’t necessarily good for them and to use products that are cleaner and more effective.

On today’s episode, Leilah and I are talking about authentic, natural, eco-friendly beauty brands that are less known by people, but they innovate the beauty space.

Leilah Mundt is the founder of Crème Collective, a beauty brand development agency born out of her personal desire for beauty products that were more authentic, more exciting and better performing than the brands we find at most stores. Prior to starting the company, she has worked for 15 years in beauty sales, accumulating knowledge of the industry, every step of the way.

Her goal is for Crème Collective to facilitate magical connections between gorgeous beauty brands and the people looking for them.

So, don’t miss Episode 03 of Beauty Heroes, to find out what brands is she promoting, where you can find them, and how each brand has something unique that benefits your beauty.

Questions I ask:

• What is Crème Collective and how did you decide to go into business? (01:33)
• How many years have you been in business? (10:52)
• Tell me about your first brand that you really had a home run with. (17:41)
• If someone is doing ingestible skincare, are they also using skincare on their actual skin? (21:35)
• Where do you see the skincare business going in the future? (30:49)

In this episode, you will learn:

• What Eco Certification requires and what it actually means. (06:33)
• How Leilah came up with the Crème Collective name for her business. (11:02)
• The two things that Leilah struggled with, at the beginning of her business. (14:14)
• About Leilah’s partnership with Goop. (22:23)
• About Lady Suite – a brand developed by Leila and her partner, Therese. (26:02)

Connect with Leilah:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook

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