Aesthetics Unscripted

Filler fatigue, filler migration, Sculptra, discount injector risks & Mesolyft - physician assistant Masha Amelina of Visage Sculpture joins host Kim for a straight-talking conversation on ethical injecting. Masha brings 20+ years of PA experience to the table and a philosophy that includes talking patients out of procedures when the timing or trend isn't right. She breaks down the key di...

Aesthetics Unscripted: Theresa Pinson on Safe Injectables, Filler Rheology, TikTok Trends & ‘Ozempic Face’ Solutions Host Kim interviews Theresa Pinson, founder and CEO of Virtual Skin Spa, which operates two New York med spa locations (Jericho and Upper East Side). Theresa shares her path from early work at a Fifth Avenue clinic focused on Botox and fillers, to running a statewide wellness pr...

DIY Injectables Are Trending—Here's Why That's a Problem Elaine Suderio — DNP, FNP, board-certified nurse practitioner, national device trainer, and founder of New York Aesthetics Consulting and Training — breaks down the clinical and aesthetic topics most providers won't touch. She covers ketamine therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain, HRT misconceptions from the...

Kim DePaola opens up about her SomaCell results after 6 facial treatments — no pain, no downtime, real tightening and glow. Here's her story. In this episode of Aesthetics Unscripted, host Kim sits down with Kim DePaola — former med spa owner and reality TV personality — to talk through her SomaCell journey six months after completing an initial series of six facial treatments, plus her plans...

Summer Skincare & Sun Protection | SPF, UPF Clothing & Simple Routine Tweaks Summer is the season your skin needs the most protection — and the season most people get it wrong. Host Kim and NYC Aesthetician Monica cover everything you need to know about protecting and caring for your skin through the warmer months. They address the growing social media backlash against sunscreen head-on —...

The salmon sperm injection trend is everywhere — but the evidence isn't keeping up with the hype. In this episode of Aesthetics Unscripted , Kim and special guest Co-Host Will Love take a thorough, evidence-based look at PDRN — the ingredient behind the viral salmon sperm skincare trend — and ask the question most providers aren't asking: does it actually work? They break down a retracte...

The salmon sperm trend is everywhere. But is what's being sold — and injected — actually from salmon? In this clip from Aesthetics Unscripted , the team digs into the PDRN market and raises serious concerns about product authenticity. From Vamp Advanced being positioned as the holy grail of PDRN to reports of suppliers selling cod sperm in place of salmon PDRN, the conversation gets straight...

AU Espanol Lo Barato Sale Caro No todos los spas son iguales — y el precio muchas veces lo dice todo. En este episodio de Aesthetics Unscripted , las esteticistas de ITX Monica y Melenie explican por qué algunos faciales cuestan más: mejores productos, estándares de higiene más altos, certificaciones, y un ambiente verdaderamente limpio y seguro. También comparten una experiencia personal de lo qu...

When your skin is your career, you don't settle for anything that doesn't deliver. Model Angelina Harron joins host Kim Laudati for a straight-talking testimonial on what SomaCell actually did to her skin after six weekly sessions and a maintenance follow-up. Angelina walks through every change she noticed — from immediate softness and glow to improved tone, elasticity, and hydration, al...

Media personality Will Love — Top 40 radio veteran, podcaster, and entertainment editor — joins Kim Laudati for one of the most personal and wide-ranging conversations Aesthetics Unscripted has had yet. Will shares how a Page Six invite introduced him to SomaCell and why it changed everything he thought he knew about skin tightening. He compares it directly to his experiences with RF microneedling...

Cheap skincare isn't always a deal — and expensive doesn't always mean better. Kim Laudati and Angel break down how to actually spend your money wisely when it comes to your skin. Cut through the noise around social media skincare products, miracle creams, and influencer-driven recommendations — and make the case for something that costs nothing: education. So if your bathroom shelf is f...

IPL, BBL, and Fraxel explained — what they actually are, how they differ, and why the wrong treatment can burn you. Host Kim Laudati and Angel Morton break it all down in 8 minutes. BBL is not a separate technology — it's a rebrand of IPL, the same intense pulsed light platform used to target redness, rosacea, brown spots, melasma, and hyperpigmentation. And despite how widely it's used,...

Considering laser hair reduction? This video addresses a common question about preparation for the procedure, focusing on the essential step of shaving. Learn how proper grooming, including hair removal, impacts the effectiveness of your treatment. Our experts share valuable skin care insights to ensure you're ready for your medical aesthetics appointment.

The most viral at-home skincare hacks — what's harmless, what's risky, and what's just flat-out wrong. They break down the egg white, honey, coffee and toilet paper mask, the truth about DIY scrubs on your face versus your body, why refined sugar accelerates aging and inflammation, and why at-home microneedling is one of the most dangerous trends circulating right now — from needle...

What really goes on behind the treatment room door — and how do you know you're in safe hands? In Part 2 of Episode 2 of Aesthetics Unscripted, host Kim Laudati, co-host Angel Morton, and ITX aestheticians Monica and Melanie get into the conversations the industry rarely has out loud. They open up about the pressure aestheticians face to maintain "perfect" skin as their own professi...

Meet the team behind IT Intelligent Treatment — aestheticians Monica and Melanie join host Kim Laudati and co-host Angel Morton to pull back the curtain on what real medical aesthetics looks like from the inside. In this episode, Monica shares her unexpected path from social work and mental health into aesthetics, and Melanie reveals how her own skincare struggles led her to ITX — where she's...

To Cut or Not to Cut: When Plastic Surgery Makes Sense (and When to Try Alternatives First) Host Kim Laudati and her team discuss why patients consider cosmetic surgery, citing common concerns like loose skin, “turkey neck,” and life events, as well as emotional factors and social media-driven instant gratification. They stress that surgery can be appropriate for those seeking drastic change, but...

Getting ready for Valentine’s Day? We share smart, safe Valentine’s Day skin prep tips with a mix of at-home skincare and professional treatments so you can glow without irritation, downtime, or last-minute regret.

In this episode, we break down where the term laser season actually comes from, why it’s associated with winter months, and how it’s often used as social media clickbait. We also discuss key differences in laser treatments, plus important laser do’s and don’ts so you understand when laser treatments make sense and when they don’t. Education over hype. Facts over trends.

Why do these people look so amazing? Hear real, unfiltered experiences with SomaCell - the no-pain, no-downtime treatment delivering visible, cumulative results. SomaCell is for everyone. All adult ages. All skin tones. No sun withdrawal. No needles. No downtime. Real people. Real results. Real conversations.

In this episode, Dr. Yuri Choi, Acting Medical Director and provider at IT Intelligent Treatment, shares her journey from conventional medicine into aesthetics and why she believes true results start far deeper than the surface of the skin. Dr. Choi is passionate about a full diagnostic approach, focusing on longevity, internal health, and individualized assessment rather than quick fixes or trend...