Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™

568: Not So Sweet Treat: The Effects of Sugar & Glycation on Skin

10.21.2023 - By Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS @beautybydrkayPlay

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Sugar, AGE's, and aging- With Halloween coming up, we're diving into the sweet but often overlooked topic of sugar and its impact on our skin! Explore the process of glycation, a chemical reaction that occurs when sugar molecules bind to proteins in our body, including collagen and elastin. Tune in to uncover the hidden dangers of sugar and what it can do to your skin.

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