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

Hi Beauties! Remember when breakfast was the most important meal of the day? Or so we thought. In fact, new research shows there may be benefits from skipping your avocado toast in the morning. In this week's Five Minute Friday, I will be discussing the increasingly popular Intermittent Fasting diet; its benefits, and my personal experience. Intermittent fasting has shown effective results for wei...

 Summer trends, outfit inspiration, and fashion advice!  Hey Beauties, on this week's Five Minute Friday, we have guest speaker Jazmin Whitley! Jazmin is my personal stylist who always keeps my outfits looking trendy and fashionable. Today, we're going to be going over the latest summer trends, how to style your outfits, how to dress to look younger, and some of the hottest fashion pieces to wear...

Hey Beauties, In this week’s episode, I am talking about the amazing benefits of…mushrooms! There are a variety of different types of mushrooms that are used for a multitude of benefits.  Purposes from anxiety, clearing up skin, and boosting your beauty! I dive into the 4 types of mushrooms, Cordyceps, Reishi, Tremella, and Chaga, and the variety of benefits they provide both internally and extern...

Hello, Beauties! Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon! Today, I am talking all about lip filler migration. In recent years, Lip filler migration has become a huge concern among patients and injectors. Lips have been over-filled repeatedly to fit unrealistic beauty standards, and now the negative side effects are more apparent than ever. If you...

 On this week’s podcast, I give you the top 5 benefits of doing a chemical peel. Chemical peels are a safe, reliable, and effective way to transform your skin and have you glowing when you walk out of quarantine. From increasing the cell turnover rate to improving texture and tone, a facial peel will have you feeling baby fresh. It’s shocking how smooth, soft, and luminescent your skin will become...

Hi Beauties! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I am excited to introduce Dr. David Karli. He attended medical school at the University of Maryland and completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. Karli has been an Interventional Pain Specialist for just over 22 years with his own practice in Vail, Colo...

Sleeping with makeup, washing your hair too much, and picking at your acne. Hey beauties, on this week's Five Minute Friday, I chat about different bad beauty habits that could leave you more prone to acne, oily skin, and any deterioration in your beauty and health. We are all guilty of committing at least one of these discussed habits and that is why we need to train ourselves to shift away from...

Combatting against aging, boosting hair growth, and improving your quality of living. How can you experience all of that? Hey Beauties! On this week’’s Podcast, we are here with Drew Taylor, the Ceo and Co-Founder of Acorn Biolabs that specializes in regenerative medicine! Regenerative medicine is geared towards preserving or freezing your younger stem cells and saving it for the future use! This...

Cellulite, crepey skin, and stubborn fat, can all be treated with injections! Hey beauties, on this week’s Five Minute Friday, we chat about the Top Three Treatments to try for a summer body. Summer is a time to be free and have fun without worry! If you struggle with textured skin, cellulite, or dimples, I recommend Radiesse to help smooth out your skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Kyb...

Human trafficking, trauma, depression, how do you move forward from this experience? Hey Beauties! On this week’s podcast, we are here with Margo Graff! She is an amazing action actress and is trained in stunts and martial arts. She shares her story as a victim of human trafficking and how micro-dosing has helped her move forward in life! Micro-dosing is when you intake small amounts of mushrooms...

Anti-aging, anti-cancer, and immune system support, what supplements does your body need? Hey Beauties, on this week’s Five Minute Friday, we chat about my secret supplements and regimen to boost your health and maintain vitality.  Adding a teaspoon of turmeric to your water can slow down the aging process. Supplements that are rich in antioxidants are great for blocking the effects of ultra viole...

Uncomfortable high heels and walking barefoot often. How do you stay stylish while being comfortable? Hey Beauties! On this week's podcast, we are here with Haley Pavone, the founder and CEO of Pashion Footwear! As an entrepreneur, she was inspired by how often people have to walk barefoot or bring extra change of shoes to Las Vegas or special occasions. She created beautiful shoes that can interc...

Injections, botox, collagen production, and why preventative maintenance is important! Hey Beauties, on this weeks’s Five Minute Friday, we chat about different injections you should try to keep you looking youthful this Summer! Preventative maintenance is very important because collagen production drops by 25-50% around perimenopause. The injectables you’re doing or not doing can influence how th...

Sunlight, UV rays, and all about the light diet! Hey beauties, on this week’s podcast, we are here with Matt Maruca, the founder of Ra Optics, an eyewear brand that controls light to help you feel more energized during the day and relaxed during the night. We chat about the harmful effects many people fear about the sun such as sun burns, skin cancer, and eye injuries. You’d be surprised to learn...

Vaginal dryness, insomnia, irregular periods, how are you treating your menopause symptoms? Hey Beauties, on this week’s Five Minute Friday, we chat about different supplements and herbs you can rely on to treat your menopausal symptoms! Some of these include ginseng, dong quad, flax seeds, and many more! Hormonal replacement therapy is also a great option to alleviate any menopausal symptoms! Be...

Erectile dysfunction, orgasm dysfunction, dryness. Are you experiencing any of these issue and don’t know how to resolve them? Hey Beauties! On this week’s podcast, we are here with Dr. Joelle Lieman who is an injection trainer, a sexual wellness doctor, and a obstetrician-gynecologist in Boston! We chat about sexual wellness and the different ways we can enhance the health of your body through O-...

Acne, hyperpigmentaiton, stretch marks, varicose veins, do you know how to treat those pregnancy skin conditions? Hey Beauties! On this week's Five Minute Friday, we chat about different pregnancy skin conditions and how to treat them. Being pregnant will cause a strain on your body, leaving you with hormonal-related, pre-existing, or pregnancy-specific skin conditions. These skin conditions do re...

Weight loss, burning fat, staying healthy, introducing Wegovy. It's time for a 12 week follow up with Wegovy! Hey Beauties, on this week’s podcast, we are here with Dr. Danielle Belardo, a cardiologist with the Institute of Plant-Based Medicine in Newport. We chat about a new FDA-approved medication, Wegovy, that is used for weight loss. This medication has taken over obesity medicines because it...

Skin cancer, melanoma, sunburn, how to prevent them all? Hey Beauties, on this week’s Five Minute Friday, we discuss the things you do that can lead to skin cancer to celebrate Melanoma Monday, the first Monday in May to raise awareness about skin cancer.  Many people are diagnosed with skin cancer due to excessive exposure to UV radiation. Skin cancer like melanoma is deadly when it occurs becaus...

Raising a child by providing motherly love, affection, and understanding. Hey Beauties, on this week's podcast, I share with you my tips and tricks on how to be a mother and raise amazing children. As a mother of 4, the process was not easy.  Moms always put themselves last and they prioritize their kids and partner first. Don't neglect yourself because when you're happy, your family will also be...

Caffeine & Skin Exfoliation, cellulite-reducing, brightening under-eyes, what can't caffeine do? Hey Beauties, on this week's Five Minute Friday, we chat about how caffeine acts as part of our beauty regimen. Caffeine comes in coffee and tea, but did you know that it's also an ingredient in skincare products? Caffeine skincare products can brighten our under-eyes and reduce the appearance of c...

Experiencing hair loss, stress, or alopecia? Wondering what you should do? Hey Beauties, on this week's podcast, we chat about how to cope with stress and the effects that it has on our hair growth. When noticing any significant hair loss, it's essential to make changes such as switching to professional-grade hair products that contain vitamins, biotin, zinc, and collagen. Take care of your own we...

Bridal beauty countdown, botox, peels, injectables, which comes first?  Hey Beauties, on this week's Five Minute Friday, I chat with you about a beauty regimen before your grand wedding! Planning for a wedding is not easy, so it's essential to self-indulge in your self-care! Set up appointments with your aesthetic injector to get lip fillers, botox, or Kybella. Treat yourself to facials such as a...

Medspa ownership is complex, challenging, and filled with potential liabilities.  Hey Beauties, on this week’s podcast, I am chatting with Alex Thiersch, the CEO of the American Med Spa Association! We discuss the importance of social media marketing and its importance to aesthetic practices. Dr. Kay discusses her passion for using her platform, Modern Aesthetic Theory and Artistry, TikTok, and In...

Micro-blading, brow botox, or brow lifts, what's best?  Hey Beauties! On this week's Five Minute Friday, we are diving into the art of micro-blading and how it enhances your beauty!  The beauty of your eyebrows depends upon your brow shape, brow arch, and even brow position. An eyebrow artist must have a clear vision of what shape, shape position, and the pigment is the best for you. Would you eve...