Beauty in Progress

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In this episode, I want to go over 5 of the big reasons people choose to have rhinoplasties and what makes them successful. I’ll go into detail about why people want these changes and what procedures are required to achieve them, as well as some of the pros and cons of some of these procedures and the long-term results you can expect.

Highlights:

• Changing trends with dorsal hump reductions, and techniques for achieving the desired new look.
• The different sections of the nose which can show width issues, how it can be fixed, and factors which can lead to collapse later in life.
• How nose crookedness can develop and why it isn’t usually possible to get a perfectly straight nose.
• The different options for fixing nostril width, which can be done in combination with or separately from a rhinoplasty.
• The numerous nasal issues which can cause difficulty breathing, and why I generally address this even if the patient came in for appearance.
• Disruptions of breathing in sleep, such as breathing through only one side of your nose, sleep apnea, or snoring, and what can and can’t be done with rhinoplasty.

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• How do you find out if you have a deviated septum?
• What inferior turbinates are and why they’re important for breathing.
• How a nasal valve collapse could be affecting your airways without you even realizing it.
• Why it’s important to address the airway even during a cosmetic rhinoplasty.
• Not all plastic surgeons are equal: why you should seek a specialized facial plastic surgeon for your rhinoplasty or septoplasty.
• Why you shouldn’t actually breathe through your nose the whole time when you’re exercising.

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I’m back after a short hiatus due to a “zoom boom” in the industry, and for a few episodes, instead of chatting with a guest, I’m going to take some time to discuss cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine so that prospective patients can learn a little bit about it. In this episode, I’m dispelling the myths of facial fillers and answering some common questions that I receive about them.

 Highlights:

• How fillers can stack up over time, eventually looking like “too much work.”
• Why patients sometimes ask for more filler even when it isn’t necessary.
• Why I sometimes tell patients that surgery or fillers are not a great option at that time.
• The areas of the face that typically decrease in volume and are great places for fillers.
• What causes filler migration, and how common is this?
• Can fillers or Botox prevent the aging process?

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If it's natural, it's better! Today's guest is Pekela Riley, hair care consultant, master stylist, and founder of Salon PK and Pure + True Texture. Pekela had a difficult childhood, but she never let that stop her from going on her way. Her mother inspired her to overcome obstacles and challenge her creativity, so while she was studying nursing she switched to cosmetology school. Six months after starting cosmetology, she went full-time to a salon to pursue her career as a professional stylist. Working with passion and determination paid off, because today she is recognized around the world as one of the pioneering stylists of the natural hair movement, and her Salon PK became a recognized styling house included in Elle magazine as one of the "100 best hair salons of the US." With a unique vision, she is truly an elite expert and one of the beauty industry's most innovative talents always staying on trend and looking for the next cutting edge.

Highlights 

• Pekela tells what Pure + Texture philosophy is and how it started.
• She explains why we can have a bad hair day, but there is no bad hair.
• Her inspiration to get in the beauty industry; a mother who inspired her to challenge her creativity.
• Changes in the world of beauty with the pandemic; expanding the scope of beauty and even in service.
• She says how she tracks the last trends to surprise her clients.
• She believes that with the looks she achieves she can show a hidden part of a person.
• The protective style that integrates extensions to allow the hair to rest.

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Should the plastic surgeon question the wishes of the patients? Today's guest is Dr. Jonathan Sykes. One of the most respected board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States, specializing in facelifts, rhinoplasty, and eyelid procedures, he will answer this question. Dr. Sykes has been in practice since 1986 and has performed more than 20,000 aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries. He is a truly dedicated and ethical physician, who has been a true educator and influencer in the field of surgery on the board of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and also as a past president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His incredible academic track record includes national teaching positions, international conference presentations, as well as an extensive list of over 100 published articles specializing in all aesthetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery.

Highlights 

• Dr. Sykes tells how he perceives the change in concepts of beauty in the last decades.
• Patients expectations generated by social media how he deals with the way people learn on it.
• The ethical dilemma of rejecting a procedure that a patient requests knowing that he or she is going to request it elsewhere and can fall into the wrong hands.
• He talks about the importance of educating patients, explaining the procedures, and clarifying the why when he refuses to work with someone.
• Communication as the key to great results; listening carefully to the patient and connecting with them to generate a bond of trust.
• Why he doesn’t do cheek implants and lip implants anymore.

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Did you know that diagnosing in dark skin can be very different compared to fair skin? Today's guest is Dr. DiAnne Davis, MD, a board certified cosmetic dermatologist who specializes in non-invasive facial rejuvenation, skin of color, hair loss, and cosmetic dermatologic surgery. During her residency, Dr. Davis was influential in coordinating the first Skin of Color Symposium, helping to promote awareness of the unique characteristics of colored skin from a medical and cosmetic dermatological point of view, due to the lack of medical training when it comes to dark skin. Suffering from acne in adulthood, she has a unique empathy with her patients, which is why she takes a collaborative approach, seeking to make them feel their best to improve their quality of life. She is the author of several magazine articles and textbook chapters, and has presented some of her work at local and regional dermatology meetings.

Highlights 

• Dr. Davis tells us about the lack of medical training regarding dark skin, and how diagnosing skin of color can be very different compared to fair skin.
• Common problems that arise with patients with dark skin; excess hair growth, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and acne scars.
• Dr. Davis says why Laser 1064 nanometer wavelength is the most reliable laser for her treatments.
• Platelet-rich plasma as the best hair restoration technique for dark skin patients.
• The difference between PRP and PRF.
• Her experience with stem cells.
• Dr. Davis says what treatment she uses for dark circles; blepharoplasty, a type of surgery that repairs droopy eyelids and may involve removing excess skin, muscle and fat. 

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Your skin says a lot about your overall health. Today's guest is Dr. Trevor Cates, a nationally-recognized naturopathic physician, author of the Amazon best-selling book Clean Skin From Within, and founder of The Spa Dr., a natural skin care line. She has been a physician for 20 years, but began to focus on the skin 10 years ago, when she realized that the skin is an external reflection of internal health. Her interest in natural medicine began in her childhood, when a holistic physician was the only one who could help her with allergies and eczema. At an early age she realized how connected the body is. Dr. Cates received her medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine and was the first woman to be licensed as a naturopathic physician in the state of California. 

Highlights 

• How Dr. Cates got started in skincare and hasn't always had glowing skin.
• The skin as our magic mirror.
• Determine your skin type; Amber, Olivia, Heath, Emmett, and Sage.
• Trevor's favorite skin nourishing animal protein: Astaxanthin.
• The benefits of honey for the skin.
• Differences between Europe and the USA in regulation around personal care products and toxic ingredients. 
• Foods and elements that can make your skin worse.
• Products that Dr. Cates recommends for reducing redness.

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Let’s redefine beauty standards! Today's guest is Jessica DeFIno, a pro-skin and anti-product beauty reporter covering supportive and sustainable skincare based on science and spirituality. With a degree in songwriting from Berklee College of Music, she brings a unique perspective to her writing with the lyrical qualities of storytelling, fluency, and connection to the audience. Her work in the beauty industry started because she had a problem with it. Through her research on sustainable skin products, she seeks to find what is truly healthy to leave behind bad products that position themselves as empowering. Her work has been featured in the world's leading media outlets, including the NY Times, Vogue, Allure, The Cut, and more.

Highlights 

• Jessica explains why she gives the middle finger to the entire beauty industry.
• Marketing lies in the beauty industry and why paying more doesn't mean having the best skincare product.
• What is Manuka Honey and how did she get it after having dermatitis.
• Jojoba as an exfoliator; helps with the inherent peeling process of the skin.
• Oily and dry skin and how to take care of them.
• Biggest tip for acne; take a break from treatments to identify the problem and resolve it.
• Probiotics and maintenance of the microbiome; how we kill so much of our beneficial good bacteria by overdoing it with skin care often.
• What's the deal with companies like Goop that positioned themselves as high-end luxury practices that could actually be done for free and that come from ancient indigenous cultures around the world?

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There are people who do not miss opportunities because they are go-getters! Today’s guest is Bianca Bee, a beauty blogger, entrepreneur, and author, best known for her own talk show "The Bianca Bee Show" and for her book "The 20's Chronicles." Originally from Detroit, she moved to Los Angeles at the age of 17 to attend film school. As she studied, her eager desire made her begin to blaze her own path, working for E! News, Oprah Winfrey Network, TMZ, and many others. With this experience gained, she began to present her own show as an executive producer and host. The following year she published her first book recounting her journey and how, at the age of 20, she found balance between her personal life, university, and work. At 28, she's already appeared on The Steve Harvey Show, and collaborated with brands like Galore, Rolling Out, and Ipsy—and she doesn't seem to want to slow down.

Highlights 

• Bianca tells how she believes media and beauty go hand in hand.
• The concept behind her cosmetic brand BFF (Beauty Friends Forever).
• She says why she started her own talk show at age 19.
• Her experience working on Oprah Winfrey Network, TMZ, and E! News.
• The BFF Kit; a three-part online course to help you grow your Instagram and brand.
• Bianca explains how she was encouraged to write, and how she feels after having written two books.
• Her most important challenges; being a girly girl in media and typically being the only black girl on certain shows.

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Don't miss this amazing conversation with two experts from the plastic surgery world! Today's guest is Dr. Joubin Gabbay, M.D., a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in the art of cosmetic plastic surgery. Dr. Gabbay graduated with honors from the University of California, San Diego, with a full education in molecular biology and theoretical and practical arts and received his medical education at the Medical College of Virginia. After medical school, he received training in general and plastic surgery in Los Angeles. He has done a study on stem cells derived from fat in plastic surgery that was successful and widely recognized in the field. His professionalism and dedication make him an ideal plastic surgeon, with exceptional results.

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• Dr. Joubin Gabbay tells of his artistic training in architecture and his interest in structure, function and aesthetics, but in surgery direction.
• He talks about the importance of connecting with patients and being transparent; learning what they want, letting them know what will be done in their body.
• He tells how his studies on adipose derived stem cells began.
• Dr. Gabbay says the key is to use creativity in the field to get great results, because not all patients want the same thing.
• His opinion on global beauty trends that are happening right now.
• He explains how social media benefited his work.

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