199: The Secrets of Scientology, Hollywood & more with Youtuber, Steven Mango
Hello, Beauty Byters and cheers to 100 episodes of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon!™️ I can't thank you enough for listening to my podcast and making this hobby of mine such a success. The support and love I've received from the Beauty Byters since the podcast premiered in 2018 have truly kept the momentum going. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes in 2020! On this wee...
28m Jan 14, 2020
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198: Five Minute Friday: What Filler Should You Use on Your Face?
Happy Friday Beauties! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I'm debunking everything you've been told about fillers. Being in this industry for nearly twenty years, I'm frequently asked through DMs, emails, and friends for filler recommendations and which ones are appropriate for specific areas of the face. Not only is every filler manufactured differently, but many of them are also made to targe...
8m Jan 10, 2020
8m
196: The Science Behind the Anti-Aging and Healing Device Known as NanoVi™ With Rowena Gates
Hi Beauties!     This week on Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, serial entrepreneur Rowena Gates joins me to discuss cellular regeneration, touching on the innovative ways that modern technology can be used to promote healthy cell regeneration.   Rowena and her partner, Hans Eng are the founders of the Eng3 Corporation, the company behind NanoVi™, a device that has been p...
16m Jan 07, 2020
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197: Five Minute Friday: Intermittent Fasting
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! On this week’s Five Minute Friday, I tell you everything you need to know about my tips for intermittent fasting: an awesome way to start your New Year! I lost seven pounds through a simple routine, and it has plenty of great effects along the way. It improves insulin resistance and cholesterol levels, inflammation, and reduced stress overall. Learn more on our blo...
8m Jan 04, 2020
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195: Eyelash Extensions, Eyelash Lift and Ulta Beauty Deal with CEO of SugarLash, Courtney Buhler
Happy New Years Beauty Byters!  On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™, beautiful Edmonton mother and entrepreneur, Courtney Buhler joins me via FaceTime.  Courtney started in the eyelash extension business as a 19-year-old single mom, offering eyelash extension services at her own apartment. She eventually opened her salon called Lash Affair that had...
13m Dec 31, 2019
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194: Five Minute Friday: The Skincare Resolutions That Aren't On Your List
Happy Friday Beauties! New year. New skincare routine. On this week’s Five Minute Friday, I’m talking all things skincare and how it’s maybe time to update yours! As a facial plastic surgeon with nearly twenty years of experience under my belt, I’ve learned the importance of the active ingredients that comprise the products in your day to day regimen. Today I share with you some of the reasons ...
7m Dec 28, 2019
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193: The Right Time for Botox, Top Model Skin Concerns, and Insecurities with model, Miranda Harrison
Merry Christmas, Beauty Byters! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™, beautiful model, singer-songwriter, photographer extraordinaire,  Miranda Harrison joins me in my office! Miranda was born and raised in West Virginia and is a multi-talented singer-songwriter, actress, and pageant winner currently residing in Los Angeles. In addition to her many ...
24m Dec 24, 2019
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192: Five Minute Friday: My Favorite Tips for Beauty Sleep
Happy Friday, beauties! On this week's Five Minute Friday as the holiday season nears, I give you some of my favorite tips and tricks for beauty sleep. Some of us have a year's worth to catch up on! It's important to use silk sheets and pillow cases, and even incorporate a well-balanced diet of antioxidant-packed fruits for great, rejuvenating rest. If you're someone that struggles getting a go...
7m Dec 21, 2019
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191: The Hollywood Filter
About Jessica Hall Radio/TV Personality/Blogger Founder of Sleepless Mom (https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsleeplessmom.com%2F&e=ATOOMPe2dmGDjmhbNEIrhSgZt4pHeVkLVIGaZuvNxyZ8PLB-tp_QJ1SqiGM5r5RiWC2bMd-Jwbgz6Gy8) Part owner of BB Lifestyle (https://bblifestyle.com/) Investor in Sugar Taco (https://sugartaco.com/) restaurant (plant-based Mexican food) About Mel Lamprey Producer (including ...
29m Dec 18, 2019
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191: Boobs, Podcasts, and Preventative Maintenance with The Hollywood Filter
About Jessica Hall Radio/TV Personality/Blogger Founder of Sleepless Mom (https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsleeplessmom.com%2F&e=ATOOMPe2dmGDjmhbNEIrhSgZt4pHeVkLVIGaZuvNxyZ8PLB-tp_QJ1SqiGM5r5RiWC2bMd-Jwbgz6Gy8) Part owner of BB Lifestyle (https://bblifestyle.com/) Investor in Sugar Taco (https://sugartaco.com/) restaurant (plant-based Mexican food) About Mel Lamprey Producer (including ...
29m Dec 18, 2019
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190: Five Minute Friday: The Best Tips for Dry Winter Skin
Happy Friday, beauties! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I give you some of my best tips for dry winter skin. Even in Southern California, it isn't uncommon to experience dry skin in the colder months. Cold weather often causes symptoms like itchiness, redness, bumps, and rough patches. I love incorporating moisturizing creams and serums along with scrubs and gentle cleansers to combat these ...
6m Dec 14, 2019
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189: Regenerative Medicine, PRP, & Pregnancy During Residency with Dr. Pamel Mehta
Hello, beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I'm joined via FaceTime by board certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Pamela Mehta! Based out of San Jose, California, Dr. Mehta specializes in orthopedic conditions like arthritis and using innovative treatment methods to treat sports related injuries. In this episode, we discuss some of the ways P...
21m Dec 11, 2019
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188: Five Minute Friday: Setting Realistic Goals with Injectables
Happy Friday, beauties! On this week's Five Minute Friday, we chat about setting realistic expectations to attain your beauty goals. Quite often do patients come into my practice with unrealistic goals or seeking results that require a gradual process. Part of my responsibility as an injector is to ensure that my patients make informed decisions by creating a beauty plan with them and determini...
8m Dec 07, 2019
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187: Five Minute Friday: The 12 Days of Maintenance
Happy Thanksgiving, Beauties! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I give you my 12 key steps to preventative aging. Many of my patients visit me around the holidays looking for quick fixes that will help them look their best before Christmas. While we are fortunate to have treatments that can provide us with gorgeous results in the nick of time, preventative maintenance will always be key. In th...
8m Nov 29, 2019
8m
186: Xeomin, Marketing, & Stigmas with Merz North America CEO, Bob Rhatigan
Happy Tuesday, beauties! On this week's episode, I introduce you to CEO of Merz North America, Bob Rhatigan! I had the pleasure of podcasting with Bob a couple weeks ago at the Merz Aesthetics Expert Summit where I was on a panel discussing the future of aesthetics. Merz is the maker of some of my favorite products like Belotero, Radiesse, and Xeomin. If you're following me on Instagram, you ma...
31m Nov 27, 2019
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184: Anti-aging Secrets with Health Coach and Lifestyle Blogger , Darnell Cox
On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I’m chatting with Darnell Cox, an anti-aging queen! Darnell is a health coach, certified holistic nutritionist, and lifestyle blogger. We discuss how to maintain a healthy, youthful lifestyle as you age. Our health and beauty routines are drastically different from when we are in our 20s compared to when we are i...
37m Nov 19, 2019
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185: Five Minute Friday: The Benefits of Incorporating Peptides into Your Skincare Routine
Happy Friday Beauty Byters! This Five Minute Friday episode is all about peptides. A peptide is a compound composed of amino acids, and in skincare it helps reinforce proteins that naturally occur in the skin, rejuvenating and maintaining it. You need to incorporate this amazing ingredient into your skincare routines. Peptides improve your skin’s firmness, elasticity, and dissipates redness. Pe...
7m Nov 16, 2019
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183: Beauty Standards, Orthorexia and The Power of Ketones with Chalene Johnson
Happy Tuesday Beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, we have a very special #BossBabe joining us! Entrepreneur and fitness guru, Chalene Johnson joins us for a very interesting and uplifting podcast! Together we debunk the natural beauty influencers and celebrities seek claim to, discuss Orthorexia, deliberately explain Chalene's famous  1-3...
28m Nov 13, 2019
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182: Five Minute Friday: The Reasons Why Retin-A is Important
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I cover an ingredient that has become a key component in every beauty guru's skincare arsenal, Retin-A! As a derivative of Vitamin A, Retin-A naturally promotes cell-turnover and can target fine lines, wrinkles, and breakouts. If you haven't incorporated retinol into your skincare regimen yet, it isn't too late to start! Adding pro...
9m Nov 09, 2019
9m
181: Trends, Influencers, and Being a Girl Boss with Simply Inc. Founder Sarah Boyd!
This week on Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, girl boss Sarah Boyd joins me to discuss branding, trend forecasts, and entrepreneurship. Sarah is the founder and creative force behind SIMPLY Inc., an agency that specializes in events and brand collaborations. With more than 13 years of experience in the field, Sarah gives insight into how to expand a successful business w...
22m Nov 06, 2019
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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
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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