This week, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx Medical Spa, gets candid about the unexpected hazards of a career in aesthetics—because who knew years of injecting gallons of Botox could leave you with “injector hand”?

She’s joined by Amber Johnson, founder of Facial Lounge, to deep dive into what’s hot and what’s not in the aesthetics industry and rate those too-good-to-be-true at-home devices that have taken over TikTok. Spoiler alert: not all that glitters is gold.

They tackle the highs and lows of IPL and CO2 lasers (pro tip: pain-free isn’t always better!) and watch laser nightmares that left one women with no pigmentation. 

This episode is the perfect blend of laughs, lessons, and luxe beauty tips!

In this heartwarming and eye-opening episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx Medical Spa, shares the story behind her true passion: philanthropy. Erin opens up about the foundation she started many years ago to support orphans and homeless children in Mexico and discusses the upcoming Christmas event to bring joy and hope to these kids.

Joining Erin is her long-time best friend and mother of five, Marilyn Russell. Together, they swap heartfelt stories about their shared love for giving back and brainstorm ways to make this holiday season extra special for the orphans.

But it’s not all serious! Erin and Marilyn dive into some of the wildest trends in the world of aesthetics. From Marilyn's take on the latest lip filler obsessions to their jaw-dropping reactions to scary surgical trends like eye color-changing procedures and the bizarre practice of breast cupping, no topic is off-limits in this lively conversation.

This episode is a mix of meaningful inspiration, candid opinions, and a dose of fun as these two best friends explore the many facets of beauty and humanity.

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In this episode, host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, is joined by Amber, owner of Facial Lounge, to reveal the shocking dangers of fake beauty products and treatments. From counterfeit Botox and sketchy makeup to fraudulent chemotherapy, they delve into real-life horror stories, including a woman who went to a Medspa for a routine fat-loss treatment only to contract a flesh-eating disease from bunk injections. Erin and Amber also react to viral TikTok disasters, like botched filler and DIY dermaplaning gone wrong. Tune in to learn how to protect yourself in the world of beauty where "too good to be true" can have serious consequences. 

Calling all moms juggling carpools, sports bags, and endless snack duty! This episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, is joined by her bestie, Marilyn Russell—a supermom of five boys and queen of the hockey rink! Together, they dive into the real struggle of finding balance amidst family chaos and share their secrets to feeling fabulous along the way. Erin spills her top 3 beauty hacks that are fast, affordable, and mom-approved, while Marilyn opens up about how DermFx helps her glow even when life feels like a nonstop rollercoaster. And to keep things interesting, the duo reacts to some jaw-dropping (and dangerous!) DIY beauty trends that will make you cringe. Don't miss out on this fun, feel-good reminder that it's okay to put yourself first. 🎧

In this episode, we’re throwing it back to Botox in the 90’s and when people wanted to harvest fat from family members to use as fillers. We’ll also dive into some wild TikTok nightmares that will have you gasping and cringing. Get ready for a fun mix of beauty history, bizarre treatments, and reactions you won’t want to miss!