The past 5 years have brought many changes to the world of aesthetic medicine. We've seen several trends pick up steam in 2024 which we could see continuing to grow in 2025. In this episode we will explain WHAT will grow in popularity, WHY it will, what TREATMENTS fall under these trends, and HOW to find the BEST providers to receive these treatments from!

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

ZO Pads: https://perfectdoserx.com/products/complexion-renewal-pads

Tonic: https://perfectdoserx.com/products/tonic

Bakuchiol: https://perfectdoserx.com/products/bakuchoil-serum

Plated: https://perfectdoserx.com/products/plated-skin-science-intense-serum-15-ml

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:52 Personal Update

02:20 The Last 5 Years of Aesthetic Trends

03:52 Trend #1: The Natural Look

05:31 Filler Can't Fix Everything

07:27 Combining Treatments

11:42 Trend #2: Skin Minimalism

13:05 Trend #3: Less Lashes

14:11 Trend #4: Skin Fitness

16:02 Skin Fitness: Plated

16:45 Skin Fitness: Bakuchiol

18:07 Skin Fitness: Toners - Spray or Pads

19:16 Skin Fitness: Vitamin C

20:45 In-Office Treatments for Skin Fitness

20:55 Monthly Facials

21:30 Chemical Peels

22:25 Lasers, Microneedling, RF Microneedling

24:43 Trend #5: Hair Restoration (Exosomes and Stem Cells)

26:40 Alma TED

28:01 My #1 Pick for 2025!

28:11 Trend #5: Biostimulators

30:37 Finding an Experienced Injector

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Welcome to the Perfect Dose Podcast*

Led by Dr. Kristen Herzog, DNP, FNP-BC, founder of Perfect Dose and national expert in facial balancing with filler, Sculptra, and PDO threads, the Perfect Dose Podcast offers a blend of advanced techniques and personalized care. Dr. Herzog, a national speaker and trainer for Galderma and Allergan, combines her expertise in medical aesthetics with a passion for helping people look and feel their best.

On this podcast you'll discover Dr. Kristen Herzog’s result-driven treatments, expert advice on facial aesthetics, and insights into the world of cosmetic injectables. Whether you're interested in enhancing your natural beauty, learning more about the science behind the treatments, or exploring Perfect Dose's skincare line, Perfect Dose RX, this show provides a comprehensive guide to achieving your desired look.

Subscribe today to join a community committed to boosting confidence and achieving balanced, beautiful results through expert care and advanced medical aesthetics.

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☑️ Visit The Perfect Dose in Scottsdale. We empower confidence through personalized experiences and results driven treatment plans. Our highly trained providers offer a holistic approach to create a treatment plan customized to YOU. Our commitment extends to a thriving team, fostering innovation and excellence. Visit https://www.theperfectdose.net/ to book your treatment today!

The term "facial balancing" is being searched on Google more than ever! Facial balancing is a general term used to describe the personalized process of bringing harmony to one's face through a variety of different treatments - only where it's needed.

At Perfect Dose in Scottsdale, we use Botox, biostimulators, lasers, fillers, and more to make you look beautiful and natural.

Perkins and Sandel: The "Perfect" Lip: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert-Gotkin/publication/233332464_Six_Steps_to_the_Perfect_Lip/links/553a31ad0cf245bdd76253bf/Six-Steps-to-the-Perfect-Lip.pdf?origin=publication_detail&_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6Il9kaXJlY3QiLCJwYWdlIjoicHVibGljYXRpb25Eb3dubG9hZCIsInByZXZpb3VzUGFnZSI6Il9kaXJlY3QifX0

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:00 Recent Celeb Transformation

02:42 The Golden Ratio

03:17 Different Ethnicity, Different Ratio

03:36 Areas Included in Facial Balancing

04:01 Perfect Lips for White, Asian, and Black Women

07:15 A Perfectly Symmetrical Face?

07:39 Chins: Women vs. Men

08:45 Ricketts Line

10:17 The "Perfect" Lip (My Preferred Method)

12:42 How Many Syringes Does It Take?

15:12 Injecting Lips!

16:32 Facial Balancing Before & After

17:04 4 Way That We Age

19:14 Low Budget? Do This…

19:54 Biostimulators

21:30 Skin Tightening

23:20 1-Year Facial Balancing Treatment Plan

24:55 Recap

Don't forget to follow Dr. Herzog on Instagram @the_perfectdose for more skincare tips!

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theperfectdose

Welcome to the Perfect Dose Podcast*

Led by Dr. Kristen Herzog, DNP, FNP-BC, founder of Perfect Dose and national expert in facial balancing with filler, Sculptra, and PDO threads, the Perfect Dose Podcast offers a blend of advanced techniques and personalized care. Dr. Herzog, a national speaker and trainer for Galderma and Allergan, combines her expertise in medical aesthetics with a passion for helping people look and feel their best.

On this podcast you'll discover Dr. Kristen Herzog’s result-driven treatments, expert advice on facial aesthetics, and insights into the world of cosmetic injectables. Whether you're interested in enhancing your natural beauty, learning more about the science behind the treatments, or exploring Perfect Dose's skincare line, Perfect Dose RX, this show provides a comprehensive guide to achieving your desired look.

Subscribe today to join a community committed to boosting confidence and achieving balanced, beautiful results through expert care and advanced medical aesthetics.

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📲 Follow Dr. Kristen Herzog on social media :

Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/the_perfectdose/

Tiktok ▶️ https://tiktok.com/@theperfectdose

Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/perfectdoseaesthetics

☑️ Visit The Perfect Dose in Scottsdale. We empower

confidence through personalized experiences and results driven treatment plans.

Our highly trained providers offer a holistic approach to create a treatment

plan customized to YOU. Our commitment extends to a thriving team, fostering

innovation and excellence.

Visit https://www.theperfectdose.net/ to book your treatment today!

The science behind red light therapy suggests that it's one of the best at home treatments to pair with other treatments. This "supercharge" add-on is now available in the form of a convenient, rechargeable, comfortable, and ergonomic face mask tailored to your needs.

Acne? You got it. Redness? Yep. Fine lines? That too.

Visit our location in Scottsdale or shop online to pickup your face mask today!

Use our code for 20% off an Omnilux mask! "PDPODCAST" on https://perfectdoserx.com/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:28 What is Red Light Therapy?

02:17 What Does Red Light Do?

04:12 When Should I Use Red Light?

07:37 Pairing Red Light and Topicals

08:44 The Red Light Mask I Recommend

10:55 How Often to Use Red Light

12:15 Neck and Chest

12:35 Who Should NOT Get Red Light Therapy

13:32 Outro

Don't forget to follow Dr. Herzog on Instagram @the_perfectdose for more skincare tips!

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☑️ Subscribe to Kristen Herzog here:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theperfectdose

Welcome to the Perfect Dose Podcast*

Led by Dr. Kristen Herzog, DNP, FNP-BC, founder of Perfect Dose and national expert in facial balancing with filler, Sculptra, and PDO threads, the Perfect Dose Podcast offers a blend of advanced techniques and personalized care. Dr. Herzog, a national speaker and trainer for Galderma and Allergan, combines her expertise in medical aesthetics with a passion for helping people look and feel their best.

On this podcast you'll discover Dr. Kristen Herzog’s result-driven treatments, expert advice on facial aesthetics, and insights into the world of cosmetic injectables. Whether you're interested in enhancing your natural beauty, learning more about the science behind the treatments, or exploring Perfect Dose's skincare line, Perfect Dose RX, this show provides a comprehensive guide to achieving your desired look.

Subscribe today to join a community committed to boosting confidence and achieving balanced, beautiful results through expert care and advanced medical aesthetics.

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📲 Follow Dr. Kristen Herzog on social media :

Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/the_perfectdose/

Tiktok ▶️ https://tiktok.com/@theperfectdose

Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/perfectdoseaesthetics

☑️ Visit The Perfect Dose in Scottsdale. We empower

confidence through personalized experiences and results driven treatment plans.

Our highly trained providers offer a holistic approach to create a treatment

plan customized to YOU. Our commitment extends to a thriving team, fostering

innovation and excellence. Visit https://www.theperfectdose.net/ to book your treatment today!

Have you seen these trends online?

Just because something has spread through the internet does NOT mean it's good for you or backed by science. Today we break down two trends that have been all over TikTok and other platforms: Topically using beef tallow and face tape! Subscribe to the Dr. Kristen Herzog's channel to get the facts on all emerging beauty trends!

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:42 Beef Tallow

04:51 Face Tape

08:24 Sleep Wrinkles

09:46 Redlight Therapy

10:16 Botox is Preventative

10:58 Dr. Kristen Herzog's Transformation

11:23 Recap

12:03 Outro

Don't forget to follow Dr. Herzog on Instagram @the_perfectdose for more skincare tips!

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theperfectdose

Welcome to the Perfect Dose Podcast! Led by Dr. Kristen Herzog, DNP, FNP-BC, founder of Perfect Dose and national expert in facial balancing with filler, Sculptra, and PDO threads, the Perfect Dose Podcast offers a blend of advanced techniques and personalized care. Dr. Herzog, a national speaker and trainer for Galderma and Allergan, combines her expertise in medical aesthetics with a passion for helping people look and feel their best.

On this podcast you'll discover Dr. Kristen Herzog’s result-driven treatments, expert advice on facial aesthetics, and insights into the world of cosmetic injectables. Whether you're interested in enhancing your natural beauty, learning more about the science behind the treatments, or exploring Perfect Dose's skincare line, Perfect Dose RX, this show provides a comprehensive guide to achieving your desired look.

Subscribe today to join a community committed to boosting confidence and achieving balanced, beautiful results through expert care and advanced medical aesthetics.

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📲 Follow Dr. Kristen Herzog on social media :

Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/the_perfectdose/

Tiktok ▶️ https://tiktok.com/@theperfectdose

Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/perfectdoseaesthetics

☑️ Visit The Perfect Dose in Scottsdale. We empower confidence through personalized experiences and results driven treatment plans.

Our highly trained providers offer a holistic approach to create a treatment plan customized to YOU. Our commitment extends to a thriving team, fostering innovation and excellence.

Visit https://www.theperfectdose.net/ to book your treatment today!

If you're looking to get aesthetic treatments, but you're also losing weight, this one's for you!

Depending on the amount of weight you're planning to lose, it's important to factor in the changes that this will make to your face, neck, and chin! Although Dr. Kristen Herzog suggests that filler waits until after a large weight loss journey, there are a number of treatments you can do in the meantime that not only help you maintain youthfulness, but also assist your body in adjusting to the weight loss.

Products mentioned in this episode:

Firm and Tone by SkinMedica - https://perfectdoserx.com/products/firm-and-tone

TNS Advanced Serum by SkinMedica - https://perfectdoserx.com/products/tns-advanced-serum

AlphaRet Body by Skinbetter - https://perfectdoserx.com/products/alpharet-body-overnight-cream

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:32 What Happens to Your Face When You Lose Weight

06:00 Skin Elasticity

06:38 What You Can Do About It

08:47 Skin Tightening Treatments

11:24 Addressing Laser Treatment Concerns

13:26 When to Start Skin Tightening

13:49 How Many Skin Tightening Treatments Do You Need?

14:50 Body Treatments

17:46 Biostimulators

18:59 Before and After of Weight Loss Patient

20:47 Hyperdilute Radiesse

22:41 Why I Change My Techniques

23:14 Wholistic Aesthetics and Weight Loss

23:44 At Home Treatments

27:02 Join Dr. Kristen Herzog's Patreon!

🖥 Check out our services and special offers at linktr.ee/the_perfectdose

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Some people would rather not get filler and that's ok! Filler is just one of the many tools that aesthetic injectors use to bring facial balancing and youthfulness to their patients. In today's episode we will cover the various treatments that are NOT filler, the down time, the recommended combinations, and treatment plan options.

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Products mentioned in today's episode:

Lip Balm: https://perfectdoserx.com/products/an-balm-radiant-hydra-balm

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:11 Non-filler Treatment Overview

03:39 PRP, PFP, and Easy Gels

08:32 Improving the Quality of your PRP/PRF Treatments

09:50 Lasers!

13:06 RF Microneedling

15:32 Lasers for Wrinkles and Pores

16:38 Choosing a Laser Treatment

18:55 Biostimulators

20:47 Prevention in your 20's, 30's, and over 40

21:27 Recap - Options That Aren't Filler

22:16 Lip Treatments?

22:50 Outro

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Fillers and biostimulators have fundamental differences in their makeup and as a result are used for specific purposes. However, at Perfect Dose, Dr. Kristen Herzog often likes to use both to provide a wholistic approach to facial balancing. Listen to this weeks podcast to learn about the different types of fillers, how long they last, comparing them to biostimulators like Sculptra, and designing a treatment plan that uses both tools where needed!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:46 Natural vs.Fillers

04:48 All Procedures Are Optional!

05:16 What AreFillers?

07:41 Volume Loss

09:17 Areas to Treat

10:17 Filler Rheology

13:02 How Long Does Filler Last?

19:17 Biostimulators

22:45 Using Both

25:01 Sculptra for Prevention

26:44 The Purpose of These Procedures

27:39 Getting a Treatment Plan

29:34 Treatment Costs

30:32 Choosing a Treatment

31:23 Outro

🖥 Check out our services and special offers at linktr.ee/the_perfectdose

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theperfectdose

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* Welcome to the Official YouTube Channel of Kristen Herzog*

Led by Dr. Kristen Herzog, DNP, FNP-BC, founder of Perfect Dose and national expert in facial balancing with filler, Sculptra, and PDO threads, this channel offers a blend of advanced techniques and personalized care. Dr. Herzog, a national speaker and trainer for Galderma and Allergan, combines her expertise in medical aesthetics with a passion for helping people look and feel their best.

On this channel, you'll discover Dr. Kristen Herzog’s result-driven treatments, expert advice on facial aesthetics, and insights into the world of cosmetic injectables. Whether you're interested in enhancing your natural beauty, learning more about the science behind the treatments, or exploring Perfect Dose's skincare line, Perfect Dose RX, this channel provides a comprehensive guide to achieving your desired look.

Subscribe to join a community committed to boosting confidence and achieving balanced, beautiful results through expert care and advanced medical aesthetics.

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📲 Follow Dr. Kristen Herzog on social media :

Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/the_perfectdose/

Tiktok ▶️ https://tiktok.com/@theperfectdose

Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/perfectdoseaesthetics

☑️ Visit The Perfect Dose in Scottsdale. We empower confidence through personalized experiences and results driven treatment plans. Our highly trained providers offer a holistic approach to create a treatment plan customized to YOU. Our commitment extends to a thriving team, fostering innovation and excellence.

Visit https://www.theperfectdose.net/ to book your treatment today!

Do you struggle with your undereye?

Maybe you've never tested your undereye elasticity or volume.

Well, we have some easy tests to get you started!

On this episode of the Perfect Dose Podcast, Dr. Kristen Herzog explores the various treatments

for undereye darkness, hollowing, sagging, and more. Be it genetic, lifestyle,

or age, Dr. Herzog will point you in the right direction. Check out the products featured in this episode below.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:42 Personal Update: Injector Season

02:45 Dark Circles - What and Why?

03:50 The Pinch Test

05:01 Treating Pigmentation

05:58 Treating Thin Skin

07:06 EyeMax by SkinBetter

07:18 PRF Easy Gel

09:57 Dark Circles from Allergies

10:23 Fine Lines and Wrinkles

12:36 The Jelly Roll

13:39 Botox Under The Eye

15:24 The Snap Test

16:06 Morpheus

17:34 Surgical Options

18:36 At Home Treatment

20:42 Hollowing Underneath Your Eyes

25:29 Recap

26:29 Outro

Product Mentioned:

EyeMax AlphaRet: https://perfectdoserx.com/products/eyemax-alpharet-overnight-cream-50ml

TNS (Skin Medica): https://perfectdoserx.com/products/tns-advanced-serum

Plated Skin Science Intense Serum : https://perfectdoserx.com/products/plated-skin-science-intense-serum-15-ml

Growth Factor Eye Serum: https://perfectdoserx.com/products/growth-factor-eye-serum

In today's podcast episode "Navigating Neurotoxins in My Nontoxic Era", Dr. Kristen Herzog explains the makeup, use cases, side effects, and history of Botox - one of the most widely used, studied, and trusted injectables in the aesthetics industry. She also provides alternatives and other services that compliment Botox injections. A handful of specific products get shout outs in this episode, so check the product links below for more information!

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:41 What is Botox?

03:33 What Botox Does

04:42 The Black Box Warning

05:28 The History of Botox

08:31 Measuring Botox

11:18 Risks of Unlicensed Providers

12:13 Verifying a Nurses Licenses

12:32 Verifying a Nurses Work

13:16 Verifying the Botox Product Itself

13:54 Common Side Effects

15:12 Alternatives to Botox?

16:24 Skin Care Products to Use

18:45 In-Office Treatments

21:19 Recap

23:14 Outro

Product Links:

Alpharet Intensive Cream: https://perfectdoserx.com/products/alpharet-intensive-cream-50ml

Bakuchiol Serum: https://perfectdoserx.com/products/bakuchoil-serum

TNS (Skin Medica): https://perfectdoserx.com/products/tns-advanced-serum

Plated Skin Science Intense Serum : https://perfectdoserx.com/products/plated-skin-science-intense-serum-15-ml

Dr. Kristen Herzog sits down with Annie Bruno, owner of Skin Charm in Scottsdale,

Arizona, to uncover a treasure trove of wisdom for the aspiring injector! Annie

is a Certified Aesthetics Nursing Specialist (CANS), RN, and a national trainer

for Allergan Medical Institute. Annie takes us through her journey as a

business owner to shed light on the rewards, pitfalls, and struggles of working

in injectables.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:28 How Annie Bruno Started Injecting

02:41 The Benefits of Being an Esthetician First

05:35 Owning a New Business During COVID

08:23 Injector Training and Education

11:45 Getting Certified and Immediately Injecting?

12:28 Investing in Your Skills Before Opening A Business

14:57 Why Cheap Injections are a Red Flag

18:31 How to Build a Clientele

21:38 Different Injectors With Different Vibes

22:49 Annie's Thoughts on Social Media

24:11 Client Acquisition Cont.

26:19 Misconceptions with Injectables

29:52 Misconceptions with Owning a Business

32:08 Choosing a Path - 9 to 5 vs. Starting a Business

38:39 Annie's First Piece of Advice to the Aspiring Injector

41:28 Kristen's "Bread and Butter" of Injecting

43:38 How the Industry is Evolving

44:22 Additional Resources for Injectors

45:20 Favorite Products and Areas to Inject

47:37 Chin Injections vs. Implants

49:37 What an Injection Newbie Should Start With

53:11 Starting with Skincare

54:10 The One Skincare Product Annie Would Pick

56:22 Closing Summary

Annie's Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/nurseannabelle/

Annie's Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/NurseAnnabelle

Skin Charm's Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/skin.charm/

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