The Doctor Youn Show

Are you one of the millions of Americans who want to lose weight but just can’t take those pounds off? Maybe you’ve tried multiple fad diets and nothing seems to work? Did you know that the answer to losing weight isn’t counting calories or working out more? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, we’re going to tackle the subject of weight loss and the impact that our food sensitivi...

A good plastic surgeon has several tricks up his or her sleeve to give the patient the best result possible.  These tricks can range from little surgical or minimally-invasive tweaks to helping patients predict what their results will be after getting something done. On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by one of Chicago’s top plastic surgeons.  He’s going to reveal to...

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 popular episode which originally aired in Episode 76, we tackle several important topics in holistic skincare and holistic dermatology, including how the food we eat affects the aging and health of our skin...

What is naturopathic medicine and how can it benefit you? For decades, conventional physicians and health care providers have dismissed naturopathic doctors and the work that they do.  But how much do medical practitioners and the general public really know about the benefits of naturopathic medicine?  Not very much. So on this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’ve asked one of the na...

There are definitely several hot button topics in plastic surgery today.  These controversial issues divide plastic surgeons from each other and even pit patient against doctor. On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I dive deep into the hottest controversies in plastic surgery.  Having just returned from the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, where the deba...

Plastic surgery is continually advancing, with new treatments and technologies being introduced seemingly every week.  On this episode of the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I begin a two-episode series covering the hottest topics from the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  Having just returned from it (the biggest plastic surgery conference in the United States), I’m read...

Heart disease kills more Americans each year than any other medical condition.  Every year approximately 610,000 Americans die from heart disease and 735,000 people have heart attacks.   The statistics are scary, but there are some simple steps that you can take to prevent you or a loved one from suffering the consequences of heart disease.   This week I’m joined by my good friend, America’s Healt...

Thinning hair affects millions of Americans, both men and women.  Rogaine, Propecia, hair transplants, PRP, laser treatments – there are so many options to treat thinning hair, but how do you pick which one to do? On this episode of the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by the nation’s top expert in treating thinning hair.  He’s made it his life mission to help millions of people to get th...

Women’s hormones are a very complex topic.  Although they impact your sleep, your body shape, your energy levels, and even how your brain functions, traditional medicine hasn’t always been the best at helping women to balance their hormones effectively. Have you been told by a doctor that your hormone levels are fine, even though you decidedly don’t feel fine?  You may wonder why it is over the la...

In this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I share with you the story of a patient whom I’ll never forget. In plastic surgery, we meet a plethora of people.  Most of them are kind, happy, and great patients.  I am so blessed to treat them. And then there are the others.  This story is about one of them.   Prepare to be shocked.  This story will leave you in disbelief, shaking your head...

Although physicians treat thousands of patients over their careers, there are always a handful of them whom a doctor remembers forever.  In this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m sharing three of these patient stories from my new book, “Playing God: The Evolution of a Modern Surgeon.” The stories on this podcast will touch you, warm your heart, make you chuckle, and remind you that...

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 impa...

How should your workouts change as you get older? There are a plethora of different exercise options today, from HIIT to Barre to Pilates to Zumba. But how are you to know which is the best one for your body right now? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by fitness expert Debra Atkinson.  She’s helped 150,000 women to stay healthy, vibrant, and fit in the second half o...

On this episode of the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’ll be answering your questions!  I recently asked our 2700+ members of my True Beauty is Holistic Facebook group what questions they’d like answered in-depth on this podcast.  On this episode, I give you the answers to your frequently asked questions! So we’ll discuss such varied topics as solutions for stretch marks, how to reverse thinning...

What are your best options if you don’t have access to, or can’t afford to see, a plastic surgeon or dermatologist? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by one of New York City’s premiere beauty magazine editors, and we are going to answer this question and many more.  There are a plethora of at-home beauty treatments available.  But which ones work, and which are a was...

Beverly Hills is the epicenter of beauty and plastic surgery.   It’s no surprise that, per capita, there are more plastic surgeons here than in any other part of the country.  In fact, there are some medical office buildings in Beverly Hills that house more plastic surgeons than in the entire towns of Oklahoma City or Omaha.  This is why many of the new plastic surgery treatments and products get...

Illegal silicone buttock injections performed in hotel rooms.  Cosmetic clinics owned by ex-felons.  Doctors masquerading as plastic surgeons.  Physicians performing procedures way outside their expertise…with disastrous consequences. There is an underbelly of plastic surgery that is quite ugly and dangerous.  It seems every week there is a new tragic story of someone dying from a cosmetic procedu...

Breast cancer is the number one most common cancer (other than skin cancer) in women in the United States.  Approximately 1 in 9 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.  And it seems that women are being diagnosed at an earlier and earlier age. Although the development of breast cancer can have certain strong genetic components, you have more control over your chances of whet...

Did you know that there are a plethora of non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments to improve how things look, feel, and function down under? Rejuvenation of the private parts, otherwise known as vaginal rejuvenation, is the fastest-growing segment of cosmetic surgery today. These procedures are super effective to enhance a woman’s sexual experience, improve the appearance of the area, and e...

Nutritional supplements are a controversial topic in medicine.  Many doctors believe there is no benefit to taking supplements, and you’re paying money to basically make expensive pee.  Many holistic health practitioners disagree.  So what does science say? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m getting to the bottom of anti-aging nutritional supplements.  Do they work?  Will th...

Your microbiome is the key to your gut health... and the health of so much more.  Studies are showing that the trillions of bacteria that compose our microbiomes are key players in the health of not only our GI tract, but also the appearance of our skin and even the function of our brains.  But what should you do to optimize the health of your microbiome? On this episode of the Holistic Plastic Su...

Not all cosmetic procedures are worthwhile.  Some of them are great all-around, whereas others really aren’t worth your time or money.  But how is someone to know which treatments to consider? In this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by one of San Francisco’s most popular cosmetic plastic surgeons.  She is going to give us the five cosmetic treatments which she puts at the...

CBD is one of the most trending topics in holistic health today.  Many alternative and mainstream practitioners are recommending it for a variety of uses, such as reducing pain, lessening anxiety, and improving sleep.  But exactly what is CBD and how does it work? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by an expert in using CBD and cannabis to improve your health.  We’ll...

Plastic surgery is a rapidly changing field, so what was yesterday’s darling new treatment could be today’s old news.  That’s why it’s important for plastic surgeons to attend meetings like the annual Aesthetic Meeting.  This is where the top plastic surgeons and cosmetic companies get together every year to teach, learn, and reveal the newest treatments, technologies and techniques.  This week’s...

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 ingredien...