The Doctor Youn Show

Every year the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the premiere organization of cosmetic plastic surgeons, meets for an annual meeting to share new ideas, teach cutting edge techniques, and collaborate on the future of cosmetic medicine.  Having just returned from the meeting, I’m going to share with you some of the hottest topics in cosmetic plastic surgery today.  These topics includ...

It’s estimated that over 20 million American women suffer from some form of thinning hair or hair loss.  It’s especially common in women over 65, with a whopping 50% affected by this condition.  We all know that there are a plethora of interventions to treat the symptoms of hair loss, but these treatments don’t necessarily get to the root cause, which is often hormonal. On this episode of The Holi...

Do you have loose skin of your tummy, neck, or arms that you’d like to tighten, but don’t want to undergo extensive surgery to get the results you’re looking for? I can’t tell you how many people I see in consultation who want to tighten loose skin but don’t want the lengthy scars and invasive surgery of an arm lift, tummy tuck, or a breast lift. So is it possible to tighten skin dramatically with...

What you eat can have a profound effect on your appearance and how you heal from surgery.  On this episode, I’m joined by a board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in anti-aging and restorative medicine.  In his practice, he has successfully combined plastic surgery with holistic nutrition.  We’ll tackle the question, “What should I eat to look younger and heal faster?”   Should you consider nu...

Have you heard of energy healing?  This is one of the most fascinating emerging treatments in holistic health today.  It involves altering the body’s energy fields to reduce chronic pain, improve anxiety, lessen tension and stress, and enhance a person’s overall health.  So how does it work and why does it work? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I get to the bottom of this.  I’...

One of my good friends calls the skin our “Magic Mirror.”  It often shows us what is going on under the surface before other parts of our body reveal them to us.  On this episode of the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’ll reveal to you six not-so-hidden signs that everyone must be on the lookout for.  How can a dimple on the breast be a sign of breast cancer?  Why does a crease in the earlobe sign...

The microbiome is one of the hottest topics in health and medicine today.  We’re learning that the microbiome has profound impacts on not only the health of our gut, but also our weight, how our brain functions, and even the appearance of our skin.  My guest this week is one of the pioneers in exploring the gut-brain-skin axis, and how the trillions of bacteria inside our gut and on our skin impac...

Are you one of the millions of women who suffer from symptoms caused from hormone imbalance, such as digestive issues, weight gain, anxiety, and mood swings?  Have you seen your physician, had your labs tested, and been told that everything is normal?  Yet you don’t feel normal. My guest this week suffered from terrible migraines, acne, weight gain, digestive problems, and fatigue and was told by...

Do you wonder how certain celebrities get their incredibly shapely curves?  Well, although some of them look like they’ve just spent a ton of time in the gym, that’s usually not the case.  Many of them have actually undergone surgery with my guest this week.  He is one of Beverly Hills’ most popular plastic surgeons, and his results speak for themselves.  On this episode, he’ll reveal how he perfo...

Did you know that upwards of 70% or more of the risk of autoimmune disease, mental health issues, cancer, and, in fact, most chronic diseases is determined by diet, toxin exposure, and activity level? And, because of this, dramatically changing your diet and your exposure to environmental toxins can create incredible improvements in chronic diseases? Well, my guest this episode is what many doctor...

Each year breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery for women across the country.  It’s also quite possibly the most controversial.  Although breast augmentation has a 97% “worth it” rating on Realself.com, there are many patients and health care practitioners who are concerned about their safety.  Is breast implant illness a real thing, and if so, how should it be treated?  What ab...

In this episode, Dr. Youn reveals eight surprising foods and drinks that you might think are good for you but actually aren’t.  Some of these (like soy milk and microwave popcorn) are considered ‘healthy’ foods by most, and others are ingested way too frequently (artificial sweeteners and flavored carbonated water).  Dr. Youn explains why these eight foods are actually bad for your health and appe...

Our skin is whispering (and sometimes screaming) at us all day, every day.  As the largest organ of the body, it tells us all about our underlying physical and psychological condition.  On this episode we tackle several important topics in holistic skin care and holistic dermatology, including how the food we eat affects the aging and health of our skin (and which foods are good and bad for it!),...

New York City is one of the country’s hot beds for plastic surgery.  To be a successful plastic surgeon in New York City you have to be an outstanding doctor.  As Frank Sinatra once sang, “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere.”  On this episode of the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by one of New York City’s finest cosmetic plastic surgeons.  We reveal the most exciting treatmen...

What are the differences between anti-aging recommendations from a naturopathic skin care expert and a holistic Plastic Surgeon? A lot. This is part one of a fun and fascinating two-part series on the Top Tips to Slow Down Aging. In this episode, I’m joined by the country’s leading naturopathic skin expert to reveal her top tips, including which foods slow down aging and speed it up, how to reduce...

Do you believe the primary cause of crooked teeth, cavities, malocclusion, and poor dentition is genetics?  If so, then you’re like most of the general public and many dentists.  My guest this week, however, disagrees.  He’s a functional dentist and has written a new book, The Dental Diet, which reveals the true root cause of poor teeth.  So in this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, we...

LED therapy?  Bubbling masks?  Infrared sauna sessions?  These are just a few of the trendiest treatments in skin care today.  In this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, Dr. Youn breaks down seven of the hottest anti-aging products and treatments you probably haven’t even heard of, revealing what they are, how they work, and whether they are worth a try for you.  If you like to stay “in...

We all want to look as young as we feel, but only a select number of us are lucky enough to be treated by the top cosmetic doctors in the country.  On this episode, I’m bringing one of the Big Apple’s most famous and popular cosmetic dermatologists to you.  I am going to pick her brain to give you some of the hottest tips for turning back the clock.  We’ll reveal her top three skin care ingredient...

Have you heard of the Ketogenic Diet?  It’s a diet trend that is sweeping the country, and thousands are using this diet to lose weight and even improve the function of their brain.  So just what is the ketogenic diet and how does it work to help people drop pounds?  Who is it best for?  And what is the difference between the ketogenic diet and the Atkins diet?  On this episode of the Holistic Pla...

Did you know that a plant-based diet can reduce and even reverse some of the world’s most deadly diseases?  Studies show that going vegan or vegetarian can reverse heart disease, improve diabetes, lower your blood pressure, and even reduce the risk of cancer! So what are the studies supporting this, and why isn’t your doctor recommending this to you?  In this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surger...

Juvaderm.  Restylane.  Sculptra.  Facial fillers like these are the second most popular cosmetic treatment in the United States.  Do you want plumper lips, fuller cheeks, smoother wrinkles, and youthful temples?  If so, then these minimally invasive treatments just might be your easiest and best options.   On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery show, I’m joined by a prominent, board-certi...

Are you stuck in a pattern of binge eating followed by guilt? Do you have a constant obsession about food? Maybe you find yourself going from diet to diet, with your weight yo-yo’ing up and down? If this describes you, you are not alone. Here is a startling statistic: 98% of all diets fail. And one of the big reasons why this is the case is because of emotional eating- eating excessive amounts of...

What do I see in my holistic plastic surgery crystal ball for 2018? In this episode, I give you my predictions for the upcoming year. What will be the hottest trends in skin care? What foods will we focus on for brighter, more youthful skin? And which anti-aging procedures and treatments will become the newest belles of the Botox ball?   This fun and informative episode will give you the skinny on...

Are you using essential oils? If not, then I bet many of your friends are. Essential oils have become a very popular and all-natural way for people to improve their health, reduce their stress, sleep more soundly, be more alert, and reduce exposure to harmful household toxins. Sounds awesome, right? Well, there is a lot more to using essential oils than you may think.  So in this episode, we are g...

More and more men are undergoing plastic surgery procedures to turn back the clock and get the chiseled bodies they’ve always wanted. But you can’t just do the same procedures in men that you do in women. In today’s episode, I’m joined by the country’s leader in male plastic surgery. We discuss the most cutting edge cosmetic procedures to create a six pack, enlarge the biceps, triceps, and calves,...