Did you know that your skin's health is a direct reflection of your overall well-being? In this week’s episode, Dr. Mina and Dr. Cory Goldberg explore the powerful connection between skin health and lifestyle choices, emphasizing how diet, sun protection, and habits impact the way our skin looks and ages. They touch on how the beauty industry is shifting towards a more natural and preventive approach to skincare, and why achieving a balanced, healthy complexion goes beyond just external treatments.

Key Takeaways:

- Skin health is a reflection of overall health.

- The presence of senescent cells in the skin can harm overall health.

- Sun exposure increases harmful senescent cells in the skin.

- Oxidative stress from the sun is a major cause of skin damage.

- A plant-based diet can improve skin quality and reduce oxidative stress.

- Sugar intake contributes to skin aging and health issues.

- The beauty industry often focuses on fixing problems rather than prevention.

- Natural beauty is about balance and not striving for perfection.

- Over-treatment in aesthetics can lead to unnatural appearances.

- Trends in plastic surgery are shifting towards more natural results.

In This Episode:

(03:01) Introduction and Perspectives on Skin Health

(08:05) The Impact of Skin on Our Health

(14:11) Preventive Measures That One Can Take

(18:19) Sugar and Skin Aging

(23:16) Setting Realistic Expectations

(28:03) Trends in Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Treatments

Dr. Cory Goldberg completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Toronto which included the Surgeon Scientist Program, earning him a Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering with a thesis on stem cells. He subsequently completed a Pediatric Craniofacial Fellowship at the University of Southern California and is Dual Board Certified in Plastic Surgery in both Canada and the United States. His private plastic surgery practice is in Toronto, Canada and he volunteers with Operation Smile doing cleft lip and palate surgery around the world including missions to Cambodia,

Egypt, Honduras. and Bolivia. He earned an Executive MBA in International Business from Cornell and Queen’s schools of business and Co-founded HealthSpan Digital in 2023.

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The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice.