November 04, 2024

The Truth Behind Fillers & Botox: What You Need to Know About Safety, Longevity, and Results - Dr. Cameron Chesnut, MD

1 hour 13 minutes

Ep. 147 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with Dr. Cameron Chesnut, a plastic surgeon with a passion for blending functional medicine and progressive thinking in his practice. We dive into his unique approach to patient care, focusing on everything from nutrition and peak performance during medical school to the latest in regenerative medicine, including stem cells and red light therapy. Dr. Chesnut shares insights into popular procedures like CO2 laser treatments, fillers, and lymphatic drainage massages, while also emphasizing the importance of educating patients and turning down unnecessary surgeries. We explore the balance between aesthetics and wellness, and what true health means in this evolving field.

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Topics Discussed

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:48 - Growing up as a creative and athletic kid

00:04:43 - Nutrition in medical school

00:05:59 - Sleep deprivation

00:08:00 - Remaining at peak performance

00:12:17 - Dr. Cameron’s process with his patients

00:16:01 - Protocol before operating and anesthesia

00:17:53 - Procedure length

00:19:48 - Understanding the use and legality of stem cells

00:22:22 - How stem cells actually work

00:24:57 - Red Light Therapy

00:27:07- Skin Rejuvenation

00:28:29 - CO2 Laser

00:33:04 - Nonsurgical options and fillers

00:39:43 - Migrating filler and filler misconceptions

00:43:45 - Lymphatic drainage massages and Sculptra

00:47:40 - Upper “bleph”

00:50:16 - Turning down patients

00:51:42 - Dangers of before and after pics

00:57:33 - Most common procedure

00:59:09 - Fat transfers

01:05:02 - Working with celebrities and the importance of educating patients

01:08:44 - What wellness means to Dr. Cameron Chesnut

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