More Than a Pretty Face

This week, Dr. Azi interviews Dr. Ben Talei, the founder of the Beverly Hills Center for Plastic and Laser Surgery.  Dr. Talei is not only an esteemed plastic surgeon, but a true humanitarian with an incredibly generous philanthropic heart. This episode is a must listen for any medical student studying facial plastics or cosmetics.

In this episode, Dr. Shirazi & Dr. Talei talk about:

• The AuraLyft procedure, a deep plane face lift Dr. Talei developed that is making headlines
• The modified upper lip lift, a formerly controversial procedure that Dr. Talei has improved and brought back into the realm of cosmetic possibility
• Dr. Talei’s holistic approach to facial optimization
• The Reality Pill, Dr. Talei’s new podcast about when it's time to call “BS!”
• Some of Dr. Talei's favorite hobbies outside of plastic surgery, such as cooking and podcasting and how hobbies help make him a more well-rounded surgeon. 

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @skinbydrazi, on YouTube and on TikTok @skinbydrazi.

Shop skincare at AziMDSkincare.com and learn more about the practice at LaJollaLaserDerm.com.

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

In this Episode, Dr. Azi interviews Dr. Anna Guanche, cosmetic dermatologist and founder of Bella Skin Institute. Dr. Guanche is a true innovator in her field: she has developed the GuancheLift, a revolutionary injection treatment that is a far less invasive alternative to the traditional facelift. They also talk about

• Dr. Guanche’s path to becoming a dermatologist
• What it’s like to treat celebrity patients at her busy practice in Calabasas, CA
• The benefits of Dr. Guanche’s Miracle Cream, the new topical solution she developed as a cure-all spot treatment for acne
• Some exclusive tips from Dr. Guanche’s new book, Seven Days to Sexy, where she reveals unique celebrity tricks on how to look your absolute best in just 7 days.

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @skinbydrazi, on YouTube and on TikTok @skinbydrazi.

Shop skincare at AziMDSkincare.com and learn more about the practice at LaJollaLaserDerm.com.

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

It’s busier than ever in the office, and Dr. Azi and Lacie are back to answer your questions about cosmetic dermatology and skincare. Lacie shares her magic hack to prevent stretch marks on her pregnant belly, and Dr Shirazi discusses how Zoom could be the reason people are being more critical of their skin, causing an influx of patients to the office.

In this episode, Dr. Azi and Lacie dive into the biggest issues that brides-to-be are dealing with in the time of coronavirus.  They answer questions from Instagram like:

• How far in advance of weddings and events should you begin a skincare or cosmetic treatment plan?
• How can you get pimples to disappear in 24-48 hours, in time for a big date or event? Dr. Azi and Lacie talk about the magic pimple shot, pimple erasers, and zit rollers.
• What should you do if you’re sweating for the wedding? Dr. Azi explains her own skincare routine & what to focus on in your pre-wedding workouts.

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @skinbydrazi, on YouTube and on TikTok @skinbydrazi.

Shop skincare at AziMDSkincare.com and learn more about the practice at LaJollaLaserDerm.com.

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

In this quick episode, Dr. Azi gets real about how to get your life on track when you’re feeling down or stuck in a rut.  She speaks from her own experience, sharing a never before told story about moving from corporate medicine into private practice, and imparts some useful advice about:

• How to approach change as a way to re-evaluate the ways you are reaching your goals
• The importance of self-reflection in order to grow
• Letting go of fear and the thought of failure

Follow Dr. Azi on Instagram @skinbydrazi, on YouTube and on TikTok @skinbydrazi.

Shop skincare at AziMDSkincare.com and learn more about the practice at LaJollaLaserDerm.com.

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

What’s the hottest new social media platform? TikTok! Dr. Shirazi and Lacie banter about Dr. Azi’s new TikTok fame and how it relates to the way we use technology and social media to learn about cosmetic procedures. In todays show, Dr. Azi and Lacie also discuss:

• The secret cause of melasma
• What a virtual consultation with Dr. Azi is like
• The new protocols in Dr. Azi’s office to keep patients safe from COVID-19
• How Dr. Azi stays transparent with her clients by posting real, unedited before & after photos
• Dr. Azi’s opinion about Facetune and photo editing for photos of her work
• Why jaw contouring has been such a huge trend on Instagram in 2020

Plus- Lacie reveals her baby’s gender! For more on Dr. Azi, follow her on Instagram @skinbydrazi, @lajollamedspa & @azimdskincare, on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/SkinByDrAzi and on TikTok @skinbydrazi. Shop skincare and learn more about the practice at www.LaJollaLaserDerm.com. The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. © Azadeh Shirazi, MD, FAAD.

Quarantine may be slowly ending, but our skin is still showing signs of stress. Today Lacie & Dr. Azi do a mini-mythbuster to set us straight on some common breakout misconceptions and talk all about mask-ne, the newest struggle of quarantine life.

In this episode, we cover:

• How stress & anxiety can affect your skin 
• How cortisol can affect your skin
• The differences between retinol, retinoid, and retinA
• Best practices for starting a retinol routine
• The best treatments for resolving acne scars
• Plus the results of a young patient who completed scar treatment with Dr. Azi

If you have questions you want Dr. Shirazi to answer on the podcast, send her a DM on Instagram @skinbydrazi, @lajollamedspa or @azimdskincare! To learn more, check her out on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/SkinByDrAzi and on TikTok @skinbydrazi.

Shop skincare and learn more about the practice at www.LaJollaLaserDerm.com.

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

Today Dr. Shirazi interviews Dr. Amir Karam, a board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Named the Best Cosmetic Surgeon in San Diego seven times, Dr. Karam developed the novel surgical procedure Vertical Restore™ & has patients fly in from around the world to see him. Dr. Amir and Dr. Azi discuss: 

• Karam’s path in medicine and how it started at an early age from watching his mom during her health journey 
• Taking a path to being a heart surgeon and how the future of his career was changed in one afternoon 
• Balancing creativity and technical skills 
• The effects of the pandemic in his practice 
• How virtual consultations are changing the face of aesthetic medicine and how Zoom is driving patients to his practice 
• History of aging facial plastics & deep plane facelifts 
• The anatomy of the Vertical Restore™ & how Dr. Karam developed this novel surgical method for the most natural restorative facial rejuvenation
• When to start thinking about the first facelift 
• The criteria to begin seeing a patient or candidate for a facelift
• What is giving the cosmetic industry a bad rap
• Lessons learned from 2020 thus far and what we’re looking forward to for the balance of the year

For more on Dr. Amir you can follow him on Instagram @dramirkaram, on YouTube at DrAmirKaram, on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sandiegofacialplastics or online at www.drkaram.com If you have questions you want Dr. Shirazi to answer on the podcast, send her a DM on Instagram @skinbydrazi! To learn more, check her out on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/dermmd1 and on TikTok @skinbydrazi. Shop skincare and learn more about the practice at www.LaJollaLaserDerm.com.

Now that we're post-quarantine, people are coming out of the woodwork ready to look their best after eating everything in sight for the last 3 months! So today, we're talking all about how to get your Post-Quarantine Body looking and feeling great.

In today’s show, Dr. Azi & Lacie discuss:

• What can cause having red bumps on the back of the arms
• Keratosis Pilaris: what it is and what you can do to help your skin
• Different products you can use to treat back acne and body breakouts
• Non Surgical Butt Augmentations, what they are, the risks, downtimes & rewards!
• The benefits of Sculptra Butt Lift vs. Brazilian Butt Lift
• Acanthosis nigricans: possible symptoms on your skin and body and how to fix them

If you have questions you want Dr. Shirazi to answer on the podcast, send her a DM on Instagram @skinbydrazi, @lajollamedspa or @azimdskincare! To learn more, check her out on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/SkinByDrAzi and on TikTok @skinbydrazi.

Shop skincare and learn more about the practice at www.LaJollaLaserDerm.com.

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

You’ll be amazed by Lacie’s BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, impressive how nature can give us surprises! Also, Dr. Azi & Lacie talk about motherhood and answer questions from listeners about HORMONES, skin, and related issues. In this episode, we cover:

• Endometriosis: what it is, what the symptoms are & how Lacie has been dealing with her condition
• Breakouts & hormonal acne
• Birth control for controlling hormonal acne, plus advice for women in their 30s seeking to control hormonal acne without birth control
• Birth-control risks and guidelines
• Spironolactone use for hormonal acne
• The risks of taking spironolactone while pregnant
• Pregnancy safe products & resources
• Options for dealing with loose skin after losing baby weight

If you have questions you want Dr. Shirazi to answer on the podcast, send her a DM on Instagram @skinbydrazi, @lajollamedspa or @azimdskincare! To learn more, check her out on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/SkinByDrAzi and on TikTok @skinbydrazi. Shop skincare and learn more about the practice at www.LaJollaLaserDerm.com. The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. © Azadeh Shirazi, MD, FAAD.

We’re joined today by an incredible woman, a colleague of mine here in San Diego. She’s a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, who relocated from New York to La Jolla, where she now has her own practice. A mother, a meticulous practitioner and a philanthropist, Dr. Malone shares about her take on finding “balance” as a business owner, surgeon, mother and wife.

• Moving from New York City to San Diego and opening up her own practice
• How to find success as a facial plastic surgeon
• What trends she’s seeing from patients and if that’s similar or different from the east coast
• Supplements with surgery and the holistic practices Dr. Malone incorporates into optimal healing for her cosmetic surgery patients
• When is the right time for a facelift, different types of facelifts, including an explanation of a deep plane facelift
• Starting a practice and being a mom, dealing with feelings of overwhelm, taking inspiration from Jeff Bezos and his approach to work/life balance
• Philanthropy as a cornerstone of her practice, the experience of working with "Healing the Children" and traveling on international medical missions

For more on Dr. Melanie Malone, you can follow her on Intsagram @melaniemaloneMD or visit her website at www.malonemd.com.

To submit your questions to Dr. Azi, email [email protected].

Follow Dr. Azi on Instagram @skinbydrazi, @lajollamedspa & @azi.mdskin, on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/SkinByDrAzi and on TikTok @skinbydrazi.

Shop skincare and learn more about the practice at www.LaJollaLaserDerm.com.

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