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The Dark Side of Fillers, Botox, and Anesthesia and How Beauty Controls Our Perception - With Dr. Cameron Chesnut


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Cosmetic procedures like fillers and Botox have become increasingly popular in recent years. Today, we’re going to explore the world of cosmetic treatments and how they work. You’re going to learn about some common misconceptions and the little-known risks and side effects.

Today’s guest, Dr. Cameron Chesnut, is a world-renowned facial plastic surgeon. He works with patients all over the world, focusing on minimally invasive procedures, regenerative recovery, and a holistic approach. On this episode of The Model Health Show, Dr. Chesnut is pulling back the curtain on the most common cosmetic treatments that are gaining popularity today. 

You’re going to discover the impact that anesthesia can have on cognitive health and sleep, and why surgical recovery is a major stressor to your mitochondria and metabolism. We’re also going to discuss modern healing modalities like red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, and much more. Listen in and enjoy the show!

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • What filler is made of and how it works. (3:51)
  • The truth about how long filler actually lasts in the body. (5:24)
  • How Botox interacts with muscles and skin. (9:12)
  • What the phenomenon of perception drift is. (12:38)
  • The different types of anesthesia and how they work. (21:14)
  • How anesthesia can impact your sleep. (30:18)
  • Different healing modalities that can be used pre- and post-operation. (32:40)
  • What plastic surgery actually is. (40:32) 
  • Why surgery is a test of metabolic flexibility and mitochondrial health. (50:55)
  • Dr. Chesnut’s pre-surgery routine. (57:39)
  • How making changes to your appearance can affect communication. (1:02:10)
  • The top things you can do to look and feel your best. (1:10:35)
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