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

Patient care, pitfalls, & mistakes- I’m here today with guest injector Larry Blevins, also known on Instagram as @captaincosmetic, who has had almost 20 years of practice and experience. We’ll be talking about ways to improve your practices and how to build a better clinic. We’ll also be exploring the significance of making mistakes, how to handle employees, and what we can do overall to further enhance your practice’s work environment. Stay tuned to find out!

Irritation, dryness, and hygral fatigue- these are some examples of the type of problems you may face while washing your hair. To obtain maximum hair health, the latest trends in the beauty industry are recommending a practice known as hair cycling! This involves using a set of hair care products based on a specific routine to maintain the cleanliness and health of both your hair and scalp. Tune in to this podcast to learn more about the secrets behind hair cycling!

Cancer prevention, weight loss, and an overall healthy lifestyle - you can achieve this by simply changing your eating habits. Afterall, you are what you eat! In this episode, I’ll be exploring the benefits that a plant-based diet can offer and how it can help you achieve your health goals. From reducing inflammation to improving digestion, I will break down the concept of plant-based eating and share tips for incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet. Tune in to discover how small changes to your eating habits can lead to big improvements in your health and well-being.

Kale, strawberries, and spinach- these are some of the most popular examples of fruits and vegetables that have a high ORAC potential, otherwise referred to as the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. In this week’s podcast, I’ll be breaking down this concept and explaining how high ORAC foods benefit our skin and collagen production. With that said, my newest greens powder, Beauty Greens, contains a blend of 20 unique plant-based ingredients that are high in ORAC potential. It’s designed to increase energy and support the immune system & gut. Tune in to this week’s podcast to learn more!

Unique, distinct, and uncopyable- these are Ildi Arlette’s secrets to bringing a business and its brand to the next level. As a business consultant and trusted adviser to over 350 medical aesthetic clinics, Ildi shares her story on how to strategically develop YOUR brand and craft YOUR personal story in your practice. Tune into this podcast where we sit down to discuss all the tips you need to know and the challenges you might be facing as a female entrepreneur in the aesthetics industry!

Skin hydration, elasticity, and firmness- it’s so important to keep these factors in mind when you’re doing your skincare. Luckily, there are so many innovative cosmetic treatments nowadays that can help. With so many, however, how do you know which procedure will improve your skin health the best? Dive into my newest podcast to find out!

Diversity, culture, & inclusivity- I’m here with special guest and CEO of LeMeilleur Beauty, Shannon King, to talk about the lack of diversity in aesthetics. As an injector, it’s important to showcase people from different backgrounds. That's precisely why, in this podcast, we’ll be discussing the difficulties that people of color face in the industry,  how to market inclusivity, and what we can do to improve representation in your practice.

Health, wellness, & cultural stability- could living in a Blue Zone region be the secret to a long, happy life? Some studies have shown that these populations are living beyond 100 thanks to their dietary guidelines, and social standards. Tune into this week's podcast to find out what these habits are and how we can begin incorporating them into our lifestyle in hopes of reaching a similar longevity. 

Imbalanced hormones, hot flashes, and estrogen-depleted skin- these are some of the most significant and noticeable symptoms of menopause. And while menopause marks a significant milestone for every woman, a majority of them don’t actually know how to manage it. Stay tuned in this podcast to find out what you can do to prepare yourself for this next chapter in your life.

Appetite suppressants, laxatives, and weight loss shots- is Ozempic going out of style? According to one article from The Atlantic, it will be. Although originally designed for diabetic patients, many celebrities and influencers alike have been using this injection to rapidly lose weight. While Ozempic was all the rage for a period of time, it wasn’t perfect. In this podcast, I’ll go over why Ozempic might no longer be trending, and what that may mean for future weight loss medications!