The Beholder

In this episode, oculofacial plastic surgeon and the owner of Raleigh Eye and Face, Dr. Pradeep Mettu, shares insights on what, exactly, a blepharoplasty is, how to choose a surgeon, procedure details, recovery tips, and the importance of specialized training and certification. Then! At the end of the episode, esthetician Santana Ridgell shares her experience getting a lower blepharoplasty with Dr. Mettu.

Welcome to The Beholder. In this intro episode, Deenie shares what happened on the night of February 7, 2024, that changed her life forever. Join her as she shares her personal journey through grief, beauty, and self-discovery, exploring how loss can reshape our relationship with beauty and life. Through a beauty editor lens, she discusses the importance of nuance in beauty culture, the impact of grief on choices, and why creating a judgment-free space for authentic conversations feels like the most important thing in the world right now.