KestyMD Esthetics

What is Broadband Light (BBL) and how is it different from a Laser? In this episode of KestyMD Esthetics, Dr. Kat Kesty, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-Trained Laser Surgeon breaks down everything you need to know about BBL and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). Dr. Kesty explains how BBL and IPL work, the difference between these light-based treatments and traditional lasers, what s...

What exactly is a laser facial and what can it actually do for your skin? In this episode of KestyMD Esthetics, Dr. Kat Kesty , Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-Trained Laser Surgeon, breaks down everything you need to know about laser facials, including how they work, what concerns they can treat, how often you need them, and what kind of results you can expect. Dr. Kesty discu...

Do you have lines around your mouth even though you've never smoked? In this episode, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-Trained Laser surgeon Dr. Kat Kesty breaks down everything you need to know about lip lines (also called smoker's lines) — what really causes them, and every treatment option available to get rid of them. Dr. Kesty answers: - What causes lip lines or smo...

What does truly personalized aesthetic care look like, and why does it matter who is leading your treatment? In this episode of KestyMD Esthetics, Dr. Chelsea Kesty sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Scott R. Miller, founder and medical director of Miller Cosmetic Surgery in La Jolla, California, to discuss what patients should look for when choosing an aesthetic provider and why p...

Considering fully ablative Laser resurfacing or wondering what recovery is really like after a full-face ablative Laser treatment? In this episode of KestyMD Esthetics, Dr. Kat Kesty breaks down everything you need to know about fully ablative laser recovery, laser resurfacing aftercare, healing time, skincare, and results. Fully ablative laser resurfacing can dramatically improve wrinkles, fine l...

In this episode, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-Trained Laser Surgeon Dr. Kat Kesty breaks down everything you need to know about Fraxel Dual laser treatment — one of the most studied and published lasers in aesthetic medicine, with over 150 clinical studies backing its results. Dr. Kesty explains how the Fraxel Dual's two wavelengths (1550 and 1927) work together to treat mel...

Thinking about CO2 laser resurfacing but not sure where to start? In this episode, double board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kat Kesty of St. Petersburg Skin and Laser breaks down everything you need to know about CO2 Laser skin resurfacing — from how it works to what recovery really looks like. Whether you're dealing with sun damage, acne scars, fine lines, or uneven texture, this episode gives yo...

If you’ve ever wondered how to get rid of brown spots , you’re not alone. The truth is, not all brown spots are the same, and there is no one “best” laser for everyone. In this episode, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Chelsea Kesty breaks down the most common types of brown spots, including sun spots (solar lentigines), freckles, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, seborrheic ke...

Welcome back to KestyMD Esthetics! One of the biggest questions patients ask is:"Do I need Lasers, filler, Botox, or surgery?" In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Kesty sits down with Double Board-Certified Oculoplastic and Cosmetic Facial Surgeon Dr. Soheila Rostami to break down exactly how facial aging happens and which treatments actually address the problem. Rather than chasing trends or r...

Does Botox travel to your brain? Can Botox cause dementia? These headlines have sparked a lot of questions — but what does the actual science say? In this episode of KestyMD Esthetics, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Chelsea Kesty breaks down the research behind the viral claims surrounding Botox and the brain. Rather than focusing on headlines, we dive into the published studies, the bio...

Aging isn't just about wrinkles, and that's one of the biggest misconceptions in Cosmetic Dermatology. In this episode of the KestyMD Esthetics Podcast, Dr. Chelsea Kesty , Double Board-Certified Dermatologist, explains why wrinkles are actually the last visible sign of the aging process. Long before lines appear, your skin, fat, muscle, bone, and collagen are already changing in ways that...

Thinking about a Laser Blepharoplasty or wondering if eyelid surgery is right for you? In this episode of KestyMD Esthetics , Double Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Chelsea Kesty answers the most frequently asked questions about upper and lower Blepharoplasty, recovery, results, candidacy, and non-surgical alternatives. Whether you're researching treatment options for droopy eyelids, under-e...

In this episode of KestyMD Esthetics, Dr. Chelsea Kesty sits down with her patient Gina to discuss her Fully Ablative CO2 Laser resurfacing journey from start to finish, including consultation, treatment day, recovery, and her results 6 months later. CO2 laser resurfacing is one of the most powerful skin rejuvenation treatments in dermatology, but it is also one of the most commonly misunderstood....

If you’ve been searching for real solutions to crepey skin, you’ve likely come across Dilute or Hyperdilute Radiesse, but does it actually tighten skin, or just improve texture? In this week’s episode, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Kat Kesty breaks down everything you need to know about this increasingly popular collagen-stimulating treatment. She answers: What exactly is dilute or hype...

Ever wondered how to get a more defined jawline and smoother neck without surgery? In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Kesty, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and co-founder of St. Petersburg Skin and Laser, breaks down everything you need to know about the Nefertiti Neck Lift. In just 11 minutes, you'll learn:  ✔️ What a Nefertiti Neck Lift is and how it works ✔️ How Botox in the neck and jaw cr...

In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Kesty of St. Petersburg Skin and Laser breaks down the key differences between two of the most popular biostimulatory dermal fillers , Radiesse and Sculptra. While “dermal filler” is often used as an umbrella term, there are actually several FDA-approved injectable options made of different gel-like substances, each designed to improve facial volume, contour, and signs...

Do laser treatments hurt? It’s one of the most common questions patients ask before booking a cosmetic dermatology procedure, and in this episode, Dr. Kat Kesty, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship Trained Laser Surgeon, breaks down exactly what to expect. Dr. Kesty answers:- Do laser treatments hurt?- What do laser treatments actually feel like?- Which laser treatments hurt the mo...

Meet Dr. Chelsea Kesty , a Double Board-Certified Dermatologist at St. Petersburg Skin & Laser known for her holistic, patient-centered approach to skin health and aesthetics. In this video, Dr. Kesty introduces herself and shares her background, from her medical training and academic work to what inspired her path into dermatology. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that every patient des...

Thinking about a facelift? In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Kesty, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and co-founder of St. Petersburg Skin and Laser, explains why facelift surgery is not the full story when it comes to facial rejuvenation and anti-aging. She answers: Do facelifts improve skin quality? Do facelifts reduce your risk of skin cancer or pre-cancers? Are facelifts permanent? Can Lasers r...

In this episode, Dr. Kat Kesty and Dr. Chelsea Kesty, Double Board-Certified Dermatologists and founders of St. Petersburg Skin and Laser in Florida, break down everything you need to know about stacking laser treatments and how combination laser therapy can dramatically improve skin rejuvenation results. If you’ve ever wondered whether you need one laser treatment or a customized combination of C...

What is CO2 laser resurfacing and is it really worth it? In this episode, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Laser expert Dr. Kat Kesty answers the most common questions about CO2 laser treatments for acne scars, wrinkles, crepey skin, and overall skin rejuvenation. She breaks down the difference between fractional and fully ablative CO2, what recovery actually looks like, how long redness l...

Discover the benefits of Laser Blepharoplasty (Laser eyelid surgery), a precise, minimally invasive procedure designed to rejuvenate aging eyes with less downtime and faster recovery. In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Kesty explains how genetics, sun damage, and lifestyle factors accelerate eyelid aging and shares a simple at-home test to help determine if you’re a candidate for eyelid surgery. Learn w...

Dr. Kat Kesty is a Double Board-Certified Dermatologist, Fellowship-Trained Laser Surgeon, and founder of St. Petersburg Skin and Laser. She is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes while advancing the field of cosmetic dermatology. Her specialized training in Laser surgery places her among the most highly qualified practitioners in the United States. In this episode, she shares her...

Discover what Dermatologists do to maintain healthy, youthful skin, without falling for hype or gimmicks. In this video, we break down the science backed skincare routines experts trust, including why sunscreen and retinol are essential for long term skin health. You’ll also learn which treatments dermatologists actually get themselves, like Botox, fillers, and Lasers, and why resurfacing Lasers c...

Most cosmetic treatments promise big results, but which ones actually deliver? Dr. Chelsea Kesty breaks down the procedures that are truly worth your investment for long-term skin rejuvenation and the ones that fall short. From fully ablative Lasers like CO2 and erbium, the gold standard for collagen renewal, to low-downtime treatments that still make a real difference, this episode is your eviden...