Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™

Injector Life, Patient Relations, Business Tools, Private Equity - Join us in this week's podcast as we sit down with successful aesthetic practitioner and founder of Destination Aesthetics, Shawna Chrisman! We discuss the challenges and rewards of being a woman in aesthetics while also navigating the demands of career and personal life. Shawna shares her journey of building Destination Aesthetics, reflecting on humble beginnings and the grind that goes into building a Top 5 Allergan account. Between the complexities of managing staff to implementing effective systems and procedures, there are many hurdles and roadblocks to overcome when starting your own practice, but it is definitely possible through hard work and perseverance! Tune in to learn about the pursuit of happiness, decision-making, and advocating for authenticity in both your personal and professional life!

Probiotics, Leaky Gut, Cancer Prevention, Environmental Footprints - Join us in this week's Five Minute Friday where we dive into plant-based diets and why we should jump on the bandwagon! This diet can easily be achieved by changing your eating habits to focus on more greens and fiber based foods. We'll be exploring the benefits of a plant-based diet, along with how it can help you with your health goals. From reduced inflammation to improved digestion, greens can definitely satiate you! If you're looking to maintain weight or even shed a few pounds, incorporating more plants into your diet is the way to go. Tune in to discover how small changes to your eating habits can lead to big improvements in your health and well-being!

Facial Scanning, Skin Analysis, Education Empowerment - Join us in this week's podcast where we sit down with the Chief Growth Officer and President of the Americas at Perfect Corp, Wayne Liu! As a leading company in AI technology, he shares how their software can scan your face in eight seconds and use data points to analyze major skin concerns. This is a perfect real-time simulation for patients to see and assess problem areas. We talk about the benefits of AI in the beauty tech industry, along with education empowerment and the importance of providing patients with a way to identify real results. Tune in to learn about Perfect Corp's AI beauty technology and its push towards patient satisfaction!

Chemical Peels, Hyperpigmentation, Spring Skincare Hacks - Join us in this week's Five Minute Friday where we talk about chemical peels, one of my favorite spring cleaning hacks for your skin! Chemical Peels have a variety of benefits. They can help diminish wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne, scarring, sunspots, and other conditions that leave your skin looking dull. In my practice, we offer a few different kinds of chemical peels to address your specific skin concerns, along with some take home kits as well! Tune in as we spill all of the secrets on chemical peels and find out how you can keep your skin looking bright, tight, and beautiful!

Biohacking, Longevity, Mental Clarity - Join us in this week's episode where we chat with the founder and owners of Oxynergy2, Michele and Cloé Bohbot! We discuss the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, from improved circulation to wound healing and increased energy, there are so many reasons to begin this amazing biohacking treatment! Michele and Cloe share the differences between hard shell and soft chambers, the protocols they follow at their facility, along with all of the other services they provide at Oxynergy2! Tune in to learn more about hyperbaric oxygen therapy and find out how you can change your lifespan!

Circadian Rhythm, Boosted Productivity, Routine - Join us in this week's Five Minute Friday where we dive into sleep syncing and all of its benefits! From increased cognitive function to better skin health, there are so many positves that come with creating a steady sleeping routine. We discuss the importance of training yourself to wake up and go to bed at the same time, along with getting some much needed sunshine in the mornings. We also touch on some of the negative aspects associated with a lack of sleep. Tune in to find out how you can begin sleep syncing!  

Love Advice, Dating Apps, Celebrity News - Join us in this week's episode where we have a candid conversation with YouTube personality and author, Shallon Lester! We discuss how to get what we deserve as women and ask for the things we truly want out of life. Between setting high standards to dating app tips, Shallon gives us all of the insights on how to stand out in the digital dating space! We also touch on communication, specifically on special days such as Valentine's Day, and what we need from our partners to feel secure. Tune in to learn about how to become more confident, get love advice, and indulge in some celebrity gossip!

Beauty Standards, Aging, Insecurities, Mental Health - In this week's Five Minute Friday, we catch up with 2x Grammy nominee and podcast host Jenna Andrews! We discuss the pressures of being a woman and the unattainable beauty standards that come with it. From the importance of keeping up with physical maintenance to insecurities that stem from society and media, we are able to acknowledge that perfection is not realistic for the everyday woman. Tune in to find out how to embrace your beauty and give yourself permission to be real and age gracefully! 

Microbes, Prebiotics, Skin Barrier, Gut Health - Join us in this week's podcast where we sit down with microbiome expert, Kiran Krishnan! We learn about the ins and outs of the microbiome, specifically how it's a key communicator between our brain, skin, and gut! Between the top five foods you should eat to skincare ingredients that will improve our skin's barrier, there are so many factors that play a role in maintaining a balanced microbiome. Tune in to find out how to improve your microbiome and achieve optimal health! 

Anatomy, Attractiveness, Individuality, Beauty Standards - Join us in this week's Five Minute Friday where we explore the intricate anatomy of attraction, the differences between men and women's facial features, and what truly enhances our beauty. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we also delve into what draws us to the opposite sex. Tune in to learn about the psychological, biological, and sociocultural aspects of attraction just in time for the most romantic day of the year!