180: Five Minute Friday: The Truth About Microneedling
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! On this week's Five Minute Friday, we dive the controversial topic of microneedling. This treatment has been in been around for several years and with newer technology, devices, and concepts, it can be hard to know which form of microneedling is truly safe. Listen along as I discuss the guidelines, the legal complications, medical risks, and the benefits of micronee...
7m Nov 02, 2019
7m
178: Navigating the Modern Dating World with Matchmaker and Founder of Three Day Rule, Talia Goldstein
Hi Beauties! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I am joined by the brilliant Talia Goldstein, the founder of matchmaking service Three Day Rule! Dating can be a long and complicated journey, however, Talia and her team of matchmakers make it easier to find a compatible partner. It’s about figuring out what type of person can balance you instead of...
22m Oct 29, 2019
22m
179: Five Minute Friday: My Top 10 Foods for Healthy Skin
Happy Friday, beauties!  On this week’s Five Minute Friday, I give you my top 10 foods for healthy, glowing skin. With Halloween just days away and the holidays lingering before us, it's important to know which foods are your friends. I discuss the importance of healthy fats, vitamin c, and antioxidants. In this episode, I chat about the one healthy food found in harsh skincare products. These ...
7m Oct 26, 2019
7m
177: Naturopathic Medicine, Cordyceps, & Age Hacking with Tyler Jean | @functional.foods
Happy Tuesday, beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I'm thrilled to be joined by wellness enthusiast and aspiring naturopathic doctor, Tyler Jean! Tyler is the brains behind popular Instagram account, @functional.foods (https://www.instagram.com/functional.foods/) and I knew podcasting with him was a must from the moment I came across his ...
33m Oct 23, 2019
33m
176: Five Minute Friday: Vaping and Skin Health Debunked
Happy Friday, beauties! There is a lot to discuss on the topic of vaping and e-cigarettes, but today I am tackling the effect vaping has on your skin. Products like JUUL have been making headlines and there's still little known the ingredients that are responsible for some of the deadly reactions that have been occuring across the globe. We've long known that tobacco products can take a negativ...
6m Oct 19, 2019
6m
175: Body Image Disorder, Bullying, and Cosplay with @KikiCarnage
Happy Tuesday, beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I'm joined by alternative model, Kiki Carnage (https://www.instagram.com/kikicarnage/?hl=en) ! This episode has been a long time coming and if you've saw the buzz my recent post about J.Lo caused, I go over exactly what my message was behind it. Kiki and I talk about the way social media ...
21m Oct 16, 2019
21m
174: Five Minute Friday: The 10 Reasons Vitamin C Should Be A Part of Your Skincare Routine
Happy Friday, beauties! The KD Skincare Brighten & Tighten Vitamin C Serum is the #1 best selling product on my website and it is for good reason! This week's Five Minute Friday goes over the top 10 reasons you should be using a vitamin c Serum in your skincare routine. In recent years vitamin c has become one of the most popular ingredients in skincare for its natural brightening properties an...
9m Oct 12, 2019
9m
173: Med School, Acne, & Mental Health with Founder & CEO of Latinx En Medicina!
Happy Tuesday, beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I'm joined by influencer Leslie Gonzalez (@lesliexgp (https://www.instagram.com/lesliexgp/) ) at my office! I treated Leslie to a ThermiSmooth treatment with my aesthetician, Jane! You may recognize Leslie from one of my recent Instagram posts. She has seen remarkable results using the KD ...
22m Oct 09, 2019
22m
172: Five Minute Friday: The Secret Behind PRP Hair Treatments
Happy Friday! This week's Five Minute Friday is for anyone who is noticing a lot of hair loss/thinning. I give you my top recommendations and the key reason why it is important to start treatment sooner than later. I help patients-women and men- to regrow their hair. I evaluate patients with blood tests, a scalp/hair examination, and hormone/thyroid/vitamin level testing. There are many things ...
9m Oct 05, 2019
9m
171: PA School, Finding a Balance, & the Story Behind Medelita Scrubs with Founder, Lara Francisco
Happy Tuesday, beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I'm honored to have Founder of Medelita Scrubs, Lara Francisco join me! If you've watched my stories on Instagram or ever wondered where my custom lab coat is from, you can bet it's by Medelita! I had such a fun time getting to know Lara, the story behind Medelita Scrubs, and learning how ...
25m Oct 02, 2019
25m
170: Bonus Episode: The Story Behind ViPeel with President & CEO, Marya Khalil!
Happy Friday, Beauties!  On this week’s episode, Marya Khalil (http://instagram.com/maryakhalil) , President and CEO of VI Aesthetics (https://viaesthetics.com) , gives us the history behind one of the in-deman chemical peels on the market, ViPeel (https://www.instagram.com/vipeel/) ! Marya was the very first person to have tried this peel and I loved hearing the story behind what started it al...
26m Sep 28, 2019
26m
169: Crystal Healing, CBD, and Luxury Manicures with High-Vibration founder, Mazz Hanna!
Happy Tuesday, beauties! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I had the pleasure to speak to Mazz Hanna, celebrity manicurist and founder of Mazz Hanna High-Vibration Luxury Skincare. We talk all about the healing powers of crystals and how she was able to combine it with her talent of manicurist. Her Crystal Healing Manicure stole the spotlight in ...
26m Sep 25, 2019
26m
168: Five Minute Friday: Your Guide to a Smoother Neck
Happy Friday, Beauties! It’s time for another Five Minute Friday! On this week's episode, we discuss the importance of the neck and tips for treating the area. The neck area is often overlooked when it comes to skincare routines, yet it is the most important part of our facial features. Many of us have impeccable skincare regimens and take great care of our face; but what about the neck? In ord...
13m Sep 21, 2019
13m
167: Fertility, Acupuncture, Chrissy Teigen, and Intimacy with Fertility Expert, Denise Wiesner!
Happy Tuesday, Beauty Byters! On this week’s episode of Beauty Byters with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I had the pleasure to speak with Fertility expert and author of “Conceiving with Love: A Whole-Body Approach to Creating Intimacy, Reigniting Passion, and Increasing Fertility”, Denise Wiesner. For many couples, conceiving can be very difficult, causing stress and frustration within...
17m Sep 18, 2019
17m
166: Five Minute Friday: A Natural Approach to Injectables
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters!  The buzz over Injectables seem to have surfaced predominantly within recent years and commonly serve as the go-to beauty hack for many women and men alike. On this week’s Five Minute Friday, I discuss the importance of facial aesthetics and some of the most innovative techniques  that injectors are incorporating to achieve some of the best, natural looking results ...
8m Sep 14, 2019
8m
165: Sunset Bloom, Breast Scars, & Beauty at All Ages with Generation Skin Co-Founders, Gina Franklin & MarCee Reimbold
Hi Beauty Byters! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I am excited to introduce you to Gina Franklin, CEO and Co-Founder of Generation Skin and MarCee Reimbold, Co-founder and CFO of Generation Skin. Gina tells us all about the experience that changed her life and led her to create Sunset Bloom, a universal breast scar rejuvenation patch that helps...
13m Sep 12, 2019
13m
164: Five Minute Friday: How to Avoid Bad Lip Filler
Happy Friday, beauties! For those of you that have seen lip filler gone wrong or even experienced it yourself, this episode goes into depth on the different ways that injection techniques can affect the outcome of this procedure. I chat with you all about lip lifts, the cupids bow, and the philtrum. Great outcomes with injectables are heavily reliant on the injector, the technique they use, and...
8m Sep 07, 2019
8m
163: Parenting in the Digital Age, Sensitive Skin, & Non-Surgical BBLs with Sharzad Kiadeh
Happy Tuesday, Beauty Byters! On this week's episode, I chat with my friend Sharzad Kiadeh! If you recognize her voice, you might recognize Sharzad from the popular Youtube channel, Mixed Makeup (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28FD2v19VZFryIjpvGIFLw) . We talk about parenting in the digital age, limit screentime, and sensitive skin. Sharzad is known for trying some of the most controversial ...
32m Sep 04, 2019
32m
162: Five Minute Friday: What is a Hip Dip?
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters!  On this week’s Five Minute Friday, we talk all about the “hip dip”! The small indentation that some of us have on our hips has been affectionately named the “hip dip”. You may have noticed this name come up in some of my posts on Instagram and this week’s episode covers everything you need to know about this unique irregularity. I tell you how to determine whether ...
8m Aug 31, 2019
8m
161: Influencers, & Skincare Routines with Former President of Dermstore, Cathy Beaupain
Happy Tuesday, beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I'm excited to have my friend Cathy Beaupin! As the former President of Dermstore and the mastermind behind their partnership with Target, Cathy is a force to be reckoned with. We discuss Asian skin tones, pigmentation, and the one vegetable that Cathy is exploring because of its brighten...
16m Aug 28, 2019
16m
160: Five Minute Friday: The Perils of Pigmentation
Happy Friday, beauties! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I chat with you all about pigmentation and some of the struggles that come with it. As someone who has personally struggled with signs of pigmentation and a physician that has seen countless patients struggling with a condition like melasma, I know a thing or two about the different treatments that work and the ones you want to avoid. I...
11m Aug 23, 2019
11m
159: Melasma, Hyperpigmentation, & Skincare Secrets with Rachel Roff | @urbanskinfounder
Happy Tuesday, beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, we talk skincare, skin tone, and skin texture to bring awareness to different skin conditions! Founder of the skincare line, Urban Skin Rx (http://urbanskinrx.com) , Rachel Roff joins me on the podcast to talk all about melasma, pigmentation, and the different ways you can treat these con...
23m Aug 20, 2019
23m
158: Five Minute Friday: The ABCDE's of Skin Cancer
Happy Friday, beauties! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I do a quick dive into the facts of skin cancer. As back to school season begins, many of us are plagued with the after-effects of long days at the beach or sunbathing in the South of France. As a facial plastic surgeon, sun protection of the utmost importance to me. I discuss some of the major warning signs that can help you catch skin...
7m Aug 17, 2019
7m
157: Law of Attraction, Manifestation, Dalmatians, & Envisioning Success with Kimberly Wenya
Welcome back, beauties! Today I’m joined by the beautiful Kimberley Wenya, a mindset and manifestation coach all the way from Australia. In this podcast, we’ll discuss the meaning behind vibrations, manifestations, and signs from the universe. While I am a big believer in medicine and science, I can see that the universe works in its own ways sometimes. Kimberley and I take a look at the best w...
27m Aug 13, 2019
27m
156: Five Minute Friday: Facelift vs. Filler with Dr. Lara Devgan
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! On this week’s Five Minute Friday, I’m joined by the fabulous Dr. Devgan, who practices cosmetic surgery in New York City. We’re going to cover everything you need to know when considering whether to get a facelift or fillers. There comes a point where you might want to consider whether fillers alone will suffice! Dr. Devgan and I will share our tips on how to decid...
9m Aug 10, 2019
9m
155: Aging, Finding Your Purpose, and Success at Any Age with AGEIST's David Stewart
Happy Tuesday, beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I'm excited to have the founder of AGEIST, David Stewart. At 56 years old David started this publication which aims to show the positive side to aging. AGEIST highlights individuals over 50 that are doing amazing things in the world and I absolutely love this message! On this episode, we ...
21m Aug 07, 2019
21m
154: Five Minute Friday: Lip Filler Chronicles with Alex Dry, Bryan Mendez, and Sophia Cerrito
Happy Friday, beauties! I often get questions about lip filler, the side effects, and what to do when it goes wrong. On this week's Five Minute Friday, I'm joined by celebrity makeup artist, Bryan Mendez, and influencers, Alex Dry, and Sophia Cerrito. These three beauties happen to be friends and bumped into each other at my office! One of my favorite things about social media is the way that i...
14m Aug 03, 2019
14m
153: First-Time Filler, What it Means to be an Influencer, and Stigmas in the Beauty Industry with Candy Washington
In this episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I chat with the amazing influencer Candy Washington! Candy is an independent, passionate girl boss who graduated from Georgetown University and went on to create The Billionaire Blogger Society! She gives tips and counseling to other influencers and has written her own book, Sugar Pills: 10 Days to Awaken Your Inner Pow...
19m Jul 31, 2019
19m
152: Five Minute Friday: The Best Ways to Get Rid of Jowls
Happy Friday, beauties! On this week’s Five Minute Friday, I talk to you all about the jowls. One of the first signs of aging can be credited to the jowls. This is an area of fat on both side of the chin that can begin to droop or sag as we begin to age. In my practice, I’ve come up with some fabulous, innovative ways to minimize the appearance of aging that is caused by jowling. On this episod...
10m Jul 27, 2019
10m
151: The Top Teen Skincare Questions Answered!
Hi, beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I'm joined by my daughter Meena! In this episode we do a question & answer centered all around some of the top questions asked about teen skincare. The teenage years can be a hard time for boy and girls alike with acne taking often taking a toll on their confidence. We discuss things like Meena's sk...
26m Jul 24, 2019
26m
150: Five Minute Friday: A Few Facts About Facial Fillers
Happy Friday, beauties!  On this weeks Five Minute Friday, we cover everything you need to know about facial fillers. Aging can greatly diminish facial volume over the years. Aside from surgical facelifts, one of the best ways to restore your youth is with fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, Voluma, Radiesse, and Sculptra! This podcast covers some of the ways that these products work and why it i...
8m Jul 20, 2019
8m
149: Five Minute Friday: The Truth About Thread Lifts
Hi, beauties and Happy Friday! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I give you my opinion on thread lifts. This procedure has been around for quite some time now but there is still limited information in terms of its benefits and overall longevity. I reveal what ingredient Sculptra and threads have in common and when it makes more sense to opt for a facelift. If you're looking for ways to turn ba...
5m Jul 13, 2019
5m
148: Office Gossip: Botox Brow Lifts, Filler Fear, Beauty Standards, & Raising Daughters !
Hi, beauties! On this week's episode, I'm joined by my practice manager, Carla and fabulous new medical assistant, Carmen! I'm so excited for Carmen's first podcast and it has already been a long time coming. We chat about raising kids, Botox brow lifts, filler fears and fantasies, and more! Carmen is a mother of triplets with an energy that instantly fills a room and this podcast will without ...
23m Jul 10, 2019
23m
147: Five Minute Friday: Surviving Internship with Dr. Shima Radjabian
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I chat with one of my best friends from USC Med School, Dr. Shima Radjabian! Before marriage and kids, we survived years of rigorous training and internships. In this episode, we share some of our tips & tricks for surviving internships right after med school! As a physician of nearly twenty years, I've had the pleasure of sharing ...
10m Jul 05, 2019
10m
146: Gender Diversity, Female Empowerment, & Mindfulness with Anna Wood | @BrainsOverBlonde
Hi beauties!  On this episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I am so excited to introduce you to total girl boss and “female empoweress”, Anna Wood. If you haven’t heard of Brains Over Blonde yet, I encourage you to check out her blog here (http://brainsoverblonde.com) ! Anna is huge on self-love and wellness and in this podcast we chat all about gender diversity, m...
45m Jul 03, 2019
45m
145: Five Minute Friday: Your Guide to Chemical and Mineral Based Sunscreens!
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters!  As you prepare for your summer vacation, or stay-cation, it is important to learn the benefits of wearing sunscreen. UV rays can damage your skin cells DNA. With improper care, over time your skin may be susceptible to wrinkles, discoloration, and skin cancer. In this podcast I talk to you all about the importance of sunscreen, the difference between chemical and p...
9m Jun 29, 2019
9m
144: Long Lasting Toxins, DAXI, & Success with Dan Browne, CEO of Revance
Hi Beauty Byters! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I am so excited to introduce you all to CEO and Co-Founder of Revance, Dan Browne. Revance has created some buzz recently due in part to their innovative product  DAXI (name is subject to change). In this podcast, Dan tells me a little bit about DAXI, the science behind it, and where it stands a...
32m Jun 26, 2019
32m
143: Five Minute Friday: The New Tox on the Block
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters!  On this week’s Five Minute Friday, I talk to you all about the newest toxin on the block, Jeuveau. I pride myself in carrying some of the newest, innovative products in my practice to ensure that every patient has options when it comes to taking preventative measures against aging! On this episode, we compare Botox to Jeuveau and discuss exactly where it came from....
7m Jun 22, 2019
7m
142: Birth Control, Acne, and Hormones with Candace Burch!
Today I’m talking to Candace Burch of Your Hormone Balance. Candace and I reveal all the scoop about how hormones affect birth control, acne, and more. We discuss hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone and how their levels change in our body as we age! Candace joined me in the fall of 2018 for a Lunch & Learn at my office to educate patients on hormones and how they can affect d...
22m Jun 20, 2019
22m
141: Five Minute Friday: 3 Things to Try Before Accutane
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I tell you everything you need to know about Accutane and acne skincare. Accutane has become an increasingly popular treatment for acne recently. But it is a strong prescription drug medication that has many side effects and risks. While it is effective at targeting acne, it's worthwhile to explore other, less extreme options first...
10m Jun 15, 2019
10m
140: The Future of Injectables with Merz Executives Jeff Castillo and Christina Meyer
Happy Tuesday, Beauty Byters! On this week’s episode of Beauty Byters with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I introduce you to two very special guests! Last week I had the pleasure of podcasting with Jeff Castillo, Merz’s VP of Injectables and Head of US Injectables Marketing, Christina Meyer! I’ve known Jeff and Christina for quite some time now and I was thrilled to invite them on the p...
36m Jun 12, 2019
36m
139: Five Minute Friday: How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks!
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I tell you everything you need to know about stretch marks. Everyone experiences stretch marks at some point in their life whether it's due to weight loss/gain, puberty or pregnancy. I share with you the best advice for preventing and getting rid of stretch marks! Listen in to hear me talk about the best skin care ingredients for s...
8m Jun 07, 2019
8m
138: Putting an End to Self-Care Stigma!
Happy Tuesday Beauties! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I talk with my marketing director Josh en route to Merz Aesthetic's Beauty x Feminism conference. I was so honored to be chosen to speak on their panel and participate in the #LaterHaters campaign. Listen in to hear about why I love empowering women by helping them gain confidence in their...
10m Jun 05, 2019
10m
137: Five Minute Friday: The Top Trends for Youthful Eyes!
Happy Friday, beauties! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I talk to you all about some of the hottest anti-aging tips & tricks when it comes to the eyes! The eyes are the windows to the soul and I'm here to tell you some of the best ways to take care of them. I discuss some of the most popular surgical and non-surgical ways that patients are targetting signs of aging. This episode covers bleph...
8m Jun 01, 2019
8m
136: How to be a Master Injector with Nurse Lisa!
Happy Tuesday Beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I talk with Nurse Lisa about what it means to be a master injector. I'm currently working on creating my second Mastery of Aesthetics course that will take place this September! I love teaching other injectors my tips and tricks to get the best results. Remember that it's not the type of t...
16m May 29, 2019
16m
135: Five Minute Friday: How to Beat Acne!
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I talk about the best ways to deal with acne. Everyone gets acne at some point in their lives, so it's important to know how to best deal with it! The earlier you know about great skincare, the easier your acne is to treat. I list some of the best ways to combat acne and what ingredients you want to look for in skincare products. T...
10m May 25, 2019
10m
Performance Beauty, Neurotoxins, & Wellness with Evolus CEO, David Moatazedi
Happy Tuesday Beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I chat with David Moatazedi, the CEO and President of Evolus, the recently launched aesthetics focused injectable company. Moatazedi first started out as an intern for Allergan, rose in the ranks to become the Vice President of Allergan, and is now the CEO of Evolus. Today he talks to us ...
24m May 21, 2019
24m
134: Five Minute Friday: Female Empowerment and Social Media with Carmen!
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I chat with my new staff member Carmen about motherhood, raising daughters in the age of social media, and becoming a confident woman inside and out. Carmen has triplets and I have twins and we talk about the challenges of raising multiple kids at once during our first pregnancies! We also talk about the effect of Instagram on cos...
10m May 18, 2019
10m
133: All the Tea on Filler, Trolls, and Preventative Aging for Men with @BotoxJosh
Happy Tuesday, beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I chat with Nurse Injector Josh Davis aka @botoxjosh on Instagram! Botox Josh is known for his funny posts about Botox and his Tea Time, which he's turning into a podcast! In this episode, we talk about filler for men, defeating stigma about treatments for men, and our favorite fillers! ...
53m May 15, 2019
53m
131: Five Minute Friday: Mother's Day Medicine with Dr. Amal Obaid
Happy Friday, beauties! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I chat in the office with dear friend and colleague and medical director of trauma services at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA, Dr. Amal Obaid! This month has been all about moms that rule the world and I can't wait for you to listen to this episode. We talk about some of the ways we balance life as a mother and physician, breastfe...
11m May 11, 2019
11m