More Than a Pretty Face

This week, Dr. Azi and Nurse Lacie wrap up the year by diving into 2023's hottest beauty trends. They share insights on must-have products, caution against beauty pitfalls, and tackle questions about non-surgical nose jobs, managing eczema, and understanding the risks tied to breast implants.

Timeline of what was discussed:

(2:42) 5 Most Popular Beauty Trends of 2023

(12:22) Dr. Azi Reveals What Santa Brought Her

(16:59) Non-Surgical Nose Job

(20:50) How to Treat Eczema

(24:28) Can Bee Pollen Cause Your Breasts to Grow?

(29:07) Top 3 Must-Have Anti-Aging Gifts

(36:00) What to Buy or What Not to Buy

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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 and Nurse Lacie chat about Vera Wang's secret to staying "forever young." While also discussing the dreaded "pillow face" and what to do if you've gone a bit overboard with filler. Dr. Azi shares quick and easy hacks for turning back the clock on aging hands, along with addressing complications from treatments and offering insights on how to fix them.

Timeline of what was discussed:

(1:03) Vera Wang's Anti-aging Secret

(5:17) Patients Following TikTok Trends

(14:23) How to Prevent Pillow Face

(19:55) How to Treat Pillow Face

(20:00) Treating Aging Hands

(25:00) How to Fix Complications From Treatments

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

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

Dr. Mary Claire Haver joins Dr. Azi for an in-depth conversation on menopause, from symptoms occurring in your 30s to its onset in your 50s. She discusses the treatments and their effects on women going through these hormonal changes.

Timeline of what was discussed:

Menopause starting in your 30s (4:10)

Symptoms of menopause (5:40)

When to address hormone changes (8:20)

Bioidentical hormones (11:19)

Effects on hair loss (14:00)

Is it PCOS or perimenopause? (18:20)

Treatments for PCOS (20:43)

Ozempic pregnancies (21:39)

Is estrogen good or bad? (23:33)

Benefits of progesterone (28:36)

The best estrogen therapy (31:00)

What is the Galveston Diet? (36:21)

Diet options if you can't take hormones (43:45)

Slay or Nay (48:22)

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Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, author, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women's health. She is also the creator of The Galveston Diet which helps women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition.

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

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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 and Nurse Lacie explore the key elements of anti-aging and regeneration, from professional injections to skincare products and more. Discover the science behind aging, the best procedures, and the products that really work. Tune in to unlock the secrets to the fountain of youth!

Timeline of what was discussed:

The importance of seeing a professional for injections (4:15)

How to find a reputable injector (6:50)

How aging works (7:25)

What is regenerative medicine? (10:04)

Ways to regenerate collagen (11:08)

Difference between PRP and PRF (12:30)

How exosomes help with aging (13:39)

What are stem cells? (15:15)

Jeff Bezos's secret to anti-aging (16:16)

Side effects of HGH for aging (16:55)

Celebrities aging in reverse (18:32)

Importance of estrogen for aging (19:30)

How exercise can make you more youthful (21:09)

Procedures to regenerate skin (24:00)

Skincare products for anti-aging at home (29:50)

The KEY product for anti-aging (31:30)

The best procedure for the best price (33:00)

How to get your hair to grow (38:09)

Save or Splurge: Skin treatments (45:42)

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

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In this week's episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Mary Alice Mina, who joins Dr. Azi for an enlightening discussion on the concept of pro-aging. They also delve into the world of sun damage, offering valuable insights on protection, prevention, and effective treatments. Plus, don't miss their in-depth exploration of those pesky lumps and bumps known as cysts and lipomas.

Timeline of what was discussed:

Dr. Mina shares what pro-aging is (2:58)

The importance of protecting your skin from the sun (5:23)

Can sun damage be reversed? (7:57)

Skin cancer prevention and treatments (9:07)

A supplement that acts as a sunscreen (11:34)

Cysts and lipomas: What are they? (17:58)

Cysts and lipomas: Treatment (20:19)

Neck treatments (25:38)

The top 3 skincare ingredients to pro-age (29:07)

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Dr. Mary Alice Mina is a Harvard-trained dermatologist at Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery. She is a dermatologic surgeon, wife, mom, and skin enthusiast! She's also the host of her podcast The Skin Real where her mission is to help educate people with real skin care, beauty, and cosmetic guidance and advice curated by true skin experts.

Listen to Dr. Mina's Podcast The Skin Real on your favorite streaming platform.

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

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

Join us on this episode as we dive into the world of skincare and cosmetic treatments with special guest Dr. Chris Tomassian. From men's wedding prep and skincare to the secrets behind laser treatments and their diverse applications, we'll explore it all in under 30 minutes! Tune in for expert insights and beauty tips to help you slay your skincare game.

Timeline of what was discussed:

Men's wedding prep and skincare (3:54)

Laser treatments and their uses (6:52)

The importance of having a cosmetic consultation (8:32)

Cosmetic treatments for acne scars (10:23)

Cosmetic treatments for the neck (14:02)

Cosmetic treatments for hyperpigmentation (18:14)

Slay or Nay at-home treatments (23:41)

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Dr. Chris Tomassian is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and owner of The Dermatology Collective. He specializes in both cosmetic and medical dermatology and strives to provide results that are natural and youthful.

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

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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 talk all about the effects of eating dairy and sugar, skincare supplements, and NAD infusions while Leyla Milani joins in to discuss more on supplements and obtaining healthy, glowing hair!

Timeline of what was discussed:

Nutrition affecting your skin (1:27)

Beauty and Blemish (1:43)

Mushrooms as adaptogens (3:03)

Should we stop eating dairy and sugar? (15:09)

Face-mapping (17:39)

Skincare supplements (23:43)

NAD Infusions (25:15)

Leyla Milani talks about HAIRtamin (27:18)

HAIRtamin Deep Condition & Repair Mask (29:42)

More on Supplements (32:51)

Benefits of Tumeric (33:54)

Collagen (39:05)

Hair Myths (45:24)

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

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Shop Leyla Milani's HAIRtamin https://hairtamin.com/ and follow her @leylamilani on Instagram.

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's estie bestie, Selena, returns for part two! In this episode, they go in-depth on double cleansing and how to treat those pesky little bumps called closed comedones.

Timeline of what was discussed:

How to get rid of closed comedones (00:45)

How long does it take to remove closed comedones? (2:19)

Should you use oil if you have acne-prone skin? (3:13)

How to treat milia (4:01)

What is double cleansing and how to properly do it (6:24)

Other double cleansing options (7:24)

When you should double cleanse (8:52)

Slay or Nay skincare edition (10:35)

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Dr. Azi sits down with her estie bestie, Selena, who has worked with Dr. Azi for over four years. They discuss everything from facials to chemical peels to treating more than just the skin.

Timeline of what was discussed:

Dr. Azi's secret to minimizing jet lag (3:55)

Dr. Azi's patient drops a huge bomb (5:15)

Treating the whole patient, not just their skin (8:55)

Selena's patient makes a huge beauty blunder (10:25)

Should you exfoliate before treatments? (11:40)

Selena's patient has a trend fail (12:35)

The Do's and Don'ts of waxing and chemical peels (15:52)

Are chemical peels safe for darker skin tones? (18:17)

What to expect from a chemical peel (20:54)

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Dr. Azi welcomes special guest and colleague, Dr. Doris Day, a board-certified dermatologist to deep dive into the skin's microbiome and the connection between our gut, what we eat, and the skin.

Timeline of what was discussed:

• Dr. Day attends the World Congress of Dermatology (1:00)
• Chronic skin conditions presenting themselves in different ways (5:36)
• What is the skin microbiome? (6:09)
• Your gut's connection to your skin. (10:38)
• How eating better can make your skin look better (16:20)
• The different types and causes of acne (17:45)
• Stress effects on the skin (21:37)
• How to care for the skin's microbiome (22:47)
• Slay or Nay (27:17)

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Dr. Doris Day is a board-certified dermatologist that specializes in laser, cosmetic, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology. She is a medical educator and a highly respected and sought-after media personality.

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Follow Dr. Day on Instagram: @drdorisday

Visit Dr. Day's Website: dorisdaymd.com

Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @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