Demystify Beauty with McKenzie Westmore and Dr. Paul Nassif

On today's episode, Dr. Nassif and McKenzie bring on Kirbie Johnson, a beauty journalist and podcast host, to discuss her career, her thoughts on the evolution of intimacy coordination in the industry, and more. Don't miss this fun and info-packed episode!

Kirbie is a beauty journalist, having covered the industry for over 10 years. Her work includes celebrity interviews, brand launches, industry trends, self-empowerment, ingredient breakdowns and personal reviews.

She’s been featured as an expert and personality on The Today Show, The Doctors, The BBC and Freeform. As a host, she has produced over 500 segments in the digital video space.

Kirbie was POPSUGAR’s On-Camera Host, Senior Beauty Reporter and Producer and grew the beauty video vertical. She contributes to publications such as Allure, Elle, Glamour, The Hollywood Reporter, and InStyle.

She also co-hosts, produces and edits Gloss Angeles, a beauty podcast.

Kirbie has worked to produce sponsored content for clients and as an influencer, including brands like COVERGIRL, Fresh Beauty, Neutrogena, Neostrata, Aveeno, Kosas, OGX and more.

Kirbie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbiejohnson

Gloss Angeles: https://www.glossangelespod.com/episodes-blog

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Rocky, Star Trek, and the CIA - what do they have in common? Michael Westmore's makeup artistry. Today we have McKenzie's father on to talk about the family's legacy, how McKenzie got to where she is, and more!

Michael Westmore is an American makeup artist, makeup supervisor, prosthetics creator, prosthetics designer, and special effects designer. With an extensive career in the film industry, Michael Westmore has contributed his makeup artistry to numerous notable films. Some of his film credits include "Rocky" (1976), "Blade Runner" (1982), "Raging Bull" (1980), and the "Star Trek" film series, where he served as the makeup supervisor and designer for films like "Star Trek: Generations" (1994), "Star Trek: First Contact" (1996), "Star Trek: Insurrection" (1998), and "Star Trek: Nemesis" (2002).

He has also authored books like "The Art of Theatrical Makeup for Stage and Screen" (1973) and contributed chapters on cosmetics to medical books related to plastic surgery and burn victim treatment. With his rich family legacy and his outstanding contributions to the world of makeup artistry, Michael Westmore has solidified his place as a respected figure in the film and television industry.

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Can you trust what you read? Today we're joined by beauty journalist Katie Becker to discuss the ins and outs of a reputable beauty publication, what are the principles taught in journalism school, and how can a consumer tell when they're reading something truthful or not? We talk about how she has seen the role of a beauty editor change over her 15 years working in the industry, compared to when she entered journalism school 20 years ago, as well as the effects of TikTok on prospective patients from Dr. Nassif and McKenzie's points of view.

Katie Becker is a beauty editor and consultant with more than 15 years of experience in the print and digital magazine world, and a large network through the prestige, mass, and indie markets. She was most recently Beauty & Health Director at ELLE and has held positions at W, Coveteur, and Harper's Bazaar. Her writing appears in Allure, Vogue.com, VanityFair.com, The Zoe Report, WSJ, Town & Country, Marie Claire, and Sunday Times Style.

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On today's episode of Demystify Beauty, we're joined by Laura Fischer MSN, FNP-C to talk fillers! As filler becomes more accessible through "chains" and cheaper clinics, patients needs to be aware of the risks like blindness and illness, as well as the wonderful things about filler when done correctly. We'll tell you why going to a plastic surgeon or NP trained under a surgeon like Laura is sometimes the best route to go for injections.

Laura is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and has been working in the aesthetic field for six years. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Purdue University, and her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Indianapolis. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Laura worked in Cardiac ICU as a Registered Nurse. Laura enjoys helping her patients feel comfortable and spending time to answer any questions they may have. She has always had a passion for skincare, wellness and anti-aging. Her favorite treatments include injectable fillers, Broadband Light and microneedling with PRP.

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In this week's episode of Demystify Beauty, Botched co-host Dr. Terry Dubrow joins McKenzie and Dr. Nassif to talk about his specialty: breast augmentation surgery. He answers questions about capsular contracture, the surprising failure rate for breast surgeries, and advocates for keeping surgeries simple.

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In this week's episode of Demystify Beauty, McKenzie and Dr. Nassif dive deep into a topic that affects millions of men worldwide: hair loss and the options for restoration, if you intend to restore at all (spoiler: you DEFINITELY don't need to).

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In this thought-provoking episode of Demystify Beauty, Dr. Saniea F. Majid, M.D., FACS, FASMBS - a licensed and board certified surgical and non-surgical weight loss expert - comes on to shine a light on the why the widely-discussed Ozempic is not for everyone.

Through a candid discussion, Dr. Majid emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment plans, lifestyle modifications, and ongoing medical supervision as pieces of the puzzle of weight management strategy. Tune in to this episode to explore the nuanced perspectives surrounding Ozempic.

Dr. Majid's website: https://weightlossandwellnesscenter.com/meet-dr-majid/

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Welcome to Demystify Beauty! Today we're joined by Emily Simpson (Real Housewives of Orange County) to address the societal pressures that often drive individuals to seek alterations, her own journey, and the influence of media and social platforms on us. Emily's unfiltered perspective provides listeners with a fresh and honest take on how we perceive beauty.

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Welcome to Demystify Beauty! On today's episode, we have the founders of Evolve Anti-Aging and Wellness Center (evolveantiaging.com) to discuss the methodologies at their clinic, how hormone replacement can help anyone regardless of sex, and how to figure out what kind of treatment will make you feel your best.

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Welcome back to Demystify Beauty! Today we're dissecting a couple of recent trends - buccal fat removal, and the reversal of Brazilian butt lifts. What's drawing people to these procedures? What are the drawbacks? Let's demystify it all.

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