More Than a Pretty Face

In this episode of More Than a Pretty Face, Dr. Azi sits down with Physician Associate Eleni Litras to break down everything you need to know about natural rejuvenation—from what really happens to your collagen in your mid-20s to the most effective in-office and at-home ways to restore and maintain youthful skin. They dive into skincare myths, diet tips, and the latest biostimulators and laser treatments for long-term skin health.

Timeline of what was discussed:

00:00 Introduction

02:21 Beauty or Blemish

06:19 What happens to collagen in our mid-20s

08:36 At-home ways to boost collagen production

14:20 Natural rejuvenation: In-office treatment options

21:08 Laser resurfacing explained

25:38 Biostimulators: What they are & how they work

27:27 How diet affects your skin

______________________________________________________________

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email [email protected].

Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://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.

Dr. Azi and Nurse Lacie are back with an episode that gets to the root of one of the most talked-about topics in beauty: hair loss. From hormonal imbalances to genetic causes and the latest treatment options, they're breaking down the science behind why we lose hair—and what we can do about it.

Together, they answer your most asked questions: How do you know if you're really losing hair? What treatments actually work? Can you support your hair growth with the right ingredients? And what's the deal with PRP, Spironolactone, and Dutasteride?

Whether you're dealing with shedding, thinning, or patchy spots, this episode of More Than a Pretty Face is packed with the facts (and a few rapid-fire fun moments, too).

Timeline of what was discussed:

00:00 Introduction

02:25 Beauty & Blemish

08:05 The Most Common Type of Hair Loss

12:57 Ways to Test If You're Going Through Hair Loss

15:39 What Are Some Treatment Options?

21:23 PRP Treatment & Dutasteride Injections

23:51 Taking Spironolactone for Hair Loss

24:29 The Science Behind Hair Growth Cycles

29:48 New Hair Loss Research & Innovations

31:32 Alopecia Areata: What You Should Know

34:23 Rapid Fire Questions

______________________________________________________________

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email [email protected].

Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://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.

In this episode, Dr. Azadeh Shirazi sits down with Dr. Joubin Gabbay, Clinical Chief of Plastic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills, to explore the intersection of longevity and regenerative medicine in Aesthetics. They dive into the future of facial rejuvenation with expert insights on human-derived tissue injections like AlloCclae vs traditional fillers, NanoFat, Sculptra, facial implants, buccal fat removal, and more. If you're curious about what's next in aesthetic medicine—from collagen stimulation to regenerative facial rejuvenation—this one's for you.

Timeline of what was discussed:

00:00 Introduction

02:09 Human-Derived Tissue Injection vs Traditional Fillers

04:28 Renuva: a substitute for fat grafting?

05:57 Human-Derived Fat Injection vs Natural Fat

07:49 Can you use Renuva on the face?

08:47 Good candidates for Renuva & AlloCclae

10:11 Does AlloCclae behave similarly to natural fat?

11:36 Dr. Joubin's opinion on Fillers

13:30 Nanofat Explained

15:54 Fat for Breast Augmentation

17:34 Dr. Joubin's Favorite Treatments

18:58 Buccal Fat Reduction

20:13 Facial Implants

21:37 CaHa vs Sculptra

______________________________________________________________

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email [email protected].

Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://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.

Dr. Azi and Nurse Lacie are answering your listener questions! From using nipple cream as lip balm (spoiler: not their fav), to the best sleep position to prevent wrinkles, they're tackling it all. Plus, post-weight loss beauty tips to help you look and feel youthful, why your lip filler might not be lasting, and how to plump your lips without injections. Real questions, expert answers, and no gatekeeping—just honest skincare talk.

Timeline of what was discussed:

00:00 Introduction

01:48 Beauty & Blemish

07:27 Can You Use Nipple Cream as Lip Balm?

11:53 The Best Way to Sleep to Prevent Wrinkles

16:41 Post-Weight Loss Beauty Tips to Look & Feel Youthful

22:12 Is My Lip Filler Going Away? Why Doesn't It Last?

25:27 How to Plump Lips Without Filler

______________________________________________________________

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email [email protected].

Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://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.

Dr. Azi and Nurse Lacie are laser-focused on the eyes in this episode! From Botox for fine lines to peptides for smoother skin, they break down the best treatments for stubborn eye wrinkles, loose skin, and under-eye fat pads. Plus, they reveal expert tips for reducing dark circles and hollowness so you can wake up looking refreshed. Tune in for the ultimate guide to youthful, brighter eyes!

Timeline of what was discussed:

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Beauty & Blemish

10:15 Botox for Eye Wrinkles

13:57 Peptides for the Eyes

15:00 Treating Stubborn Eye Wrinkles

18:10 Loose Skin Around the Eyes

24:52 Dark Circles & Hollowness

29:43 Under-Eye Fat Pads

___________________________________________________________________

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email [email protected].

Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://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.

In this episode, we're spilling all the tea on the wildest skincare trends of 2025! From beef tallow moisturizers and goat milk cleansers to salmon sperm serums (yes, really), we're covering the weird, the effective, and the unexpected. Plus, we break down the science behind exosomes, Sculptra, Radiesse, fermented skincare, and custom treatments. Get ready to rethink your beauty routine.

Timeline of what was discussed:

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Beauty & Blemish

04:51 Beef Tallow as Skincare

9:55 Goat Milk Skincare

11:57 Salmon Sperm Skincare

14:38 Exosomes

16:17 Sculptra

17:18 Radiesse for Collagen Stimulation

19:32 Customized Treatments

20:11 Fermented Skincare

24:55 Skincare Trends

___________________________________________________________________

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email [email protected].

Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://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.

Is natural beauty really natural? In this episode, we deep dive into the world of aesthetics, particularly using natural skin rejuvenation using biostimulation—what works, what doesn't, and how to enhance your look without going overboard. We're breaking down fillers (getting them and dissolving them), skincare treatments like microneedling, Exosomes, PRP, and PRF, plus the latest in laser therapies. Whether you're into at-home skincare or in-office treatments, this episode spills it all. Tune in for the ultimate guide to a fresh, natural glow!

Timeline of what was discussed:

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Beauty or Blemish

11:46 Natural Approach to Beauty & Aesthetics

13:28 Getting Filler

16:08 Dissolving Filler + Filler Migration

21:07 Audio Announcement

21:28 Popular Natural Beauty Procedures or Treatments

22:22 At-Home Skincare

25:21 Microneedling

27:34 Exosomes + Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

29:02 Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)

30:15 Broadband Light Therapy (BBL)

32:26 Laser Resurfacing

35:55 Sculptra

39:31 Exilis + Vaginal Rejuvenation

___________________________________________________________________

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email [email protected].

Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://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.

Is filler really the enemy, or is the media just shifting the narrative? Lately, there's been a surge in claims that plastic surgery is the 'better' option, leaving people in their 30s questioning whether they should skip injectables and go straight for a facelift. But let's be real—surgery is a big step. In this episode, Dr. Azi and Nurse Lacie break down the facts, debunk the fear-mongering, and help you understand the best approach for your skin and aging goals.

Here's a timeline of what we cover:

1:30 Lacie learns about tucking

5:50 Dr. Azi's third child has a skin condition

7:50 Dr. Azi's daughter starts a non-profit

9:43 Why is everyone getting facelifts?

14:00 The art of fillers and how to go undetected

17:20 When you should get under-eye filler

18:45 The best way to stay youthful longer

___________________________________________________________________ Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email [email protected].

Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://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.

The More Than a Pretty Face Podcast is back! Dr. Azi returns with science-backed longevity tips, drawing from over 15 years of clinical experience and personal insights. Don't miss her expert advice on aging gracefully and living your healthiest prettiest life! From the power of regular exercise to boost skin and brain health, to the benefits of embracing discomfort she reveals simple strategies for staying youthful. She also highlights effective in-office treatments for better skin, plus skincare essentials you should be wearing every day. Dr. Azi cautions against trendy treatments, advocating for methods with more scientific data to back them. Tune in for expert advice on how to age gracefully!

Timeline of what was discussed:

(0:45) Where has Dr. Azi been?

(3:57) Tip #1: Movement is medicine

(6:45) Tip #2: Discomfort is absolutely necessary

(8:00) Tip #3: In-office treatments that truly reverse biological skin aging

(11:20) Tip #4: Skincare and at-home treatments

(15:45) Tip #5: Longevity medications and supplements?

(25:00) Dr Azi spills her routine and habits

___________________________________________________________________

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email [email protected].

Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://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.

An episode so nice we had to publish it twice!

Nurse Lacie returns with Dr. Azi to explore the latest skincare trends and techniques, from achieving glassy skin to understanding buzzwords like buttery, dolphin, and milky skin. They cover the benefits of customized microneedling, PRP treatments, and why DIY skincare can be risky, though they offer safe DIY tips. Plus, learn about sculpting with Volux, compare PRP with radio frequency, and find out if at-home microneedling is safe.

Timeline of what was discussed:

(2:23) Customized microneedling for glassy skin

(6:19) What is buttery skin?

(7:10) What is dolphin skin?

(8:07) What is milky skin?

(8:57) Using Volux to sculpt the face

(9:57) Why DIY skincare is not a good idea

(12:19) Safe DIY skincare

(13:42) Achieving glassy skin with microneedling

(15:39) What is platelet rich plasma (PRP)?

(19:39) The difference between PRP and radio frequency

(24:03) Is at-home microneedling safe?

(31:38) Slay or Nay

----------------------------------------------------------------

*Please note that codes in this episode have expired.

Share your skincare story with us here!

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email [email protected].

Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://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.