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

Hi Beauties! In this weeks episode of 5 Minute Friday, I will be talking about the most powerful anti-aging weapon that we have...Antioxidants!! They offer up numerous health benefits but are best-known for their ability to nurture cells and fight against potentially harmful diseases. Fueling the body with antioxidants helps to hinder the process that activates free radicals that develops these ha...

Hi Beauties! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I am excited to be featured on The Red Light Therapy Report with Dr. Michael Belkowski, founder of Biolight, to discuss the sun, skin health and various biohacking methods. Michael has his own physical therapy practice in Montana where he specializes in a variety of treatments. Similar to his specialty...

Hello, beauties! In this 5-min Friday, I’m here to talk to you about hyperpigmentation. I have personally suffered from hyperpigmentation and melasma so I am so excited to tell you all about the causes, different levels, and how to treat it. Did you know that the redness you see on your face might not always be from a bad sunburn? Yes, they could occur from UV rays, but in other cases, it may be a...

Hello, beauties! In this 5-min Friday, I’m here to talk to you all about the jawline! Me and my patients are obsessed with jawline filler for that definition and contour. This is one of my most popular procedures and I am able to give beautiful angles and silhouettes using filler and my technique. So tune in to learn more about what type of filler, the do’s and don’ts, and what to look for for a s...

Hello, beauties! In this 5-min Friday, I'm talking live all the way from Italy! I was here lecturing at the AMWC anti-aging world conference speaking about the topic of overfilled faces and decided to get some R&R. I am very inspired seeing Milan and french woman and their approach to beauty. It’s simple, natural, and elegant. When traveling I also like to minimize and simplify my beauty routi...

Hi, Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. In this episode, I speak with Johanna Leia! She is a boss babe, supermom, and athletic advisor for her son signed to UCLA! Johanna gives us a sneak peek at navigating and holding her own in a male-dominated field. Tune in to hear how she beats stereotypes, deals with negative stigmas, all whil...

Hello, beauties! In this 5-min Friday, I'm talking live all the way from Monaco! I’m here at the AMWC anti-aging world conference speaking about the topic of overfilled faces. Control- alt-delete how to reset the overfilled face! I’m so excited to share this, as injectors we learned with HA gel fillers which are soft, reversible, and movable which is great for starting out. BUT, I believe we have...

Hello Beauties, Going into the dry fall season our eyes might look tired from the summer sun and as we spend more time indoors and more time looking at our screens the under eyes may need some love and rejuvenation. My top tips include: getting more sleep, trying out a humidifier, using makeup as a coverup, cooling down the area, lowering our device time, changing what we consume in our diet, and...

Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I talk a little bit about Infrared light technology. Infrared light treatments have many benefits including detox, weight loss, and relaxation. It is important to know how to use infrared light technology and the safety precautions we should use to achieve the best results. One...

Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I am honored to have featured guest, and internationally renowned cardiologist, Dr. Danielle Belardo! Listen in to catch a sneak peek as she talks about weight loss and a new wonder FDA approved weight loss medication Wegovy! We discuss how to loose weight, being boss babes, an...

Hello, Beauties! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am here with our lovely guest and life coach, Rachel King! She is a motivational speaker and life coach and in this episode, we discuss life hacks on dealing with negative people and how to make sure they don’t erode your confidence! Including: setting a solid foundation of confidence, knowing who you are, and more! To find out the rest of my a...

Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I speak with biologist Sarah Turner all the way from London! She is a company advisor for the company ADURO and today she gives us the sneak peek on the ADURO LED Light Therapy Mask. We talk about the benefits of light therapy and photo-bio-modulation on the skin for both healt...

Hi loves, welcome to this week's Five Minute Friday! Chemical peels can revitalize your skin and give you a fresh start. There are 3 types of chemical peels, each created to give a different finish and effect. There's superficial, medium-depth, and deep peels. Can you guess which are the most penetrative or light? No need, I'll tell you right now! When your skin is in need of a peel, exfoliation,...

Hi Beauties,   Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I am honored to have featured guest, Dr. Mobin Master. Listen in to catch a sneak peek into his groundbreaking study published in PRS Journal “Hyaluronic Acid Filler Longevity and Localization, Using MRI to Tell Us How Long Filler Lasts”. We discuss filler longevity, localiza...

In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about the top 10 ways to care for your décolleté. We pay a lot of attention to our faces but we often forget about our chest areas! In the summer months we expose our décolleté to the sun through beach days, car windows, and not extending our sunscreen down our necks and chests. The décolleté is very delicate and is prone to sign of aging and scarrin...

Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about the skin barrier and how it helps to defend against harmful toxins, external irritants, and unwanted bacteria from penetrating through. Damage to the skin barrier causes breakouts and sensitive reactions, which is why it is so important to use the right products to protect it. Want to find out how the skin barrier is...

Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I speak with Soma Ayurvedic founder, Arjun Sampath. Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems, developed thousands of years ago in India. It’s based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and sp...

Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, we discuss masseter botox to help TMJ. For anyone suffering from temporomandibular joint pain, also known as TMJ pain, Botox may be a great way to temporarily eliminate tension in the jaw. Similar to the way Botox works in areas like the forehead and glabella lines, it blocks communication between the nerves and muscles that reside in...

Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I am honored to have featured guest, Dr. Daniel Amen. Listen in to learn everything you need to know about brain health and optimizing your brain function. We discuss Dr. Amen's advice on the best foods for your brain, the best sleep habits, and more. Dr. Amen is a double board...

Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about the importance of sleep! Sleep is so important for your body's healing process. Skin and collagen rebuild during the night, so it is crucial to apply your nighttime products and allow yourself enough time for restorative sleep. Turning off electronics an hour or two before sleeping, and even using a better pillow are...

Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! In this week's Five Minute Friday, I will be discussing everything about body contouring and Sculptra. My signature Sculptra butt injections have become one of the most popular procedures in my office! I’m one of the only physicians in Los Angeles who offers this procedure, and patients visit me from all over the country to receive it. I get so many questions about how...

Hi 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. Lip filler migration has become a huge concern in more recent years among patients and injectors. Lips have been over-filled time and time again to fit unrealistic beauty standards, and now the negative side effects are more apparent than ever...

Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about eyebrows and eyelashes. Well-groomed eyebrows and long lashes bring out your faces best features, and in today's podcast I am telling you the best look for your face shape.  Want to find out my tips for growing out your lashes, then tune in to today's podcast! If you have a question or something you’d like covered on...

Hi Beauties! Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon! It's summer vacation and school's not in session, making this the perfect time to create a TikTok account and start your independent business. Your age does not matter! Today, I am joined by TikTok Marketing Genius, Wave Wyld, where we discuss strategies in order to help you grow your business...

Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about the importance of restful, restorative sleep. Skin and collagen rebuild during the night, so it is crucial to apply your nighttime products in the correct order and seclude them in a dense moisturizer. Turning off electronics an hour or two before sleeping, closing drapes, and using a satin pillow case are all ways t...