Healthy Skin or Wrinkle-Free Skin: How Will You Age? with Dr. Anthony Youn
Jun 10, 2024
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Dr. Anthony Youn, America's holistic plastic surgeon, shares skincare tips on Botox, fillers, and lifestyle, advocating for saunas, red light therapy, diet, and fasting to maintain youthful skin. He debunks aging myths, highlights gut health, collagen, and hormone therapy benefits, and emphasizes natural rejuvenation over plastic surgery makeovers. The discussion includes protein balance, autophagy, and smart skincare for optimal skin health.
Aging is influenced by daily routines, Botox, fillers, diet, fasting, and lifestyle factors.
Botox reduces wrinkles by blocking nerve impulses with a low-risk safety profile.
Holistic approaches using nutrients, fasting, and diet can improve skin health and collagen support.
Deep dives
The Impact of Aging on Skin and Holistic Skincare Approach
Aging skin reflects internal vitality, with many feeling younger internally than what mirrors show externally. The desire to look and feel confident drives interest in skincare approaches. Dr. Yoon explores holistic skincare, focusing on daily routines, Botox, fillers, lifestyle factors like diet, fasting, and supplements, and the effectiveness of treatments like red light therapy. He emphasizes the importance of adopting a positive approach towards aging, highlighting the benefits of getting older and enjoying the process.
The Controversy and Effectiveness of Botox and Fillers
Botox, America's most popular cosmetic treatment, is explained as a powerful toxin blocking nerve impulses to reduce wrinkles temporarily. Dr. Yoon clarifies Botox's safety record with anecdotal studies supporting its low-risk profile. Fillers, using hyaluronic acid, plump and enhance facial features but carry more risks like intravascular injection. Misuse of these treatments, especially among the younger population, raises concerns about emotional expression and unpredictability.
Natural Strategies for Skin Health and Anti-Aging
For a holistic skin rejuvenation approach, Dr. Yoon examines aging factors like nutrient depletion, chronic inflammation, oxidation, collagen reduction, and cellular waste build-up. Emphasizing collagen's role in skin health, strategies include incorporating high-protein foods, vitamin C supplements, and bone broth for collagen support. The benefits of fasting and an anti-inflammatory diet in improving skin health are highlighted, demonstrating visible skin improvements in a short timeframe.
Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy Discussion
When discussing menopause, the podcast explores the chaotic cultural landscape around this topic. The impact of menopause on women's medical care and the emergence of questionable practices like 'menopause makeovers' in plastic surgery are highlighted. In contrast, the importance of personalized approaches like the keto- autophagy diet is emphasized to address symptoms and promote well-being during menopause.
Skincare Recommendations and Anti-Aging Strategies
The conversation shifts towards skincare and anti-aging strategies. Suggestions include morning routines with hydrating cleansers, vitamin C serums, and peptide creams. For evening skincare, oil-based cleansers, retinol or bacuchiol products, and moisturizers are recommended. The importance of sunscreen, especially with safe ingredients, and the potential benefits of red light therapy and exosomes for skin rejuvenation are also discussed.
Explore the secrets of aging skin care with Dr. Anthony Youn, America's holistic plastic surgeon. Known for his engaging TikTok advice and bestselling books, Dr. Youn shares expert insights on daily routines, the pros and cons of Botox and fillers, and lifestyle factors that influence skin health. Discover the benefits of infrared saunas, red light therapy, diet, and fasting in maintaining youthful skin. This episode is packed with practical tips and debunks common myths, making it a must-listen for anyone serious about achieving a healthy, glowing complexion.
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Known as America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon®, Anthony Youn, M.D. F.A.C.S is a nationally-recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. Recognized as a leader in his field, he is the author of the best-selling books “The Age Fix," "In Stitches," and “Playing God.” His public television special, The Age Fix with Dr. Anthony Youn, has been viewed by millions. Dr. Youn also hosts the popular podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show. He is the most followed plastic surgeon on social media, with over 5 million subscribers on his YouTube Channel and 8 million followers on TikTok. His new book, “Younger for Life” is a national bestseller and a complete holistic guide to turning back the clock using the process of Autojuvenation®.