Skintuition

Can a weekly semaglutide injection be the answer to weight loss? Board certified internist and endocrinologist Dr. Mariam Manoukian joins the podcast to answer the biggest questions surrounding using this natural hormone to improve deficiencies in satiety, such as: Is semaglutide safe long-term? What are the side effects? Will insurance cover the cost? Is it true it helps other addictions? Obesity...

Fed up with brown spots from sun damage or melasma from pregnancy? Hyperpigmentation can be a huge distraction in your life. The good news is there are treatments, but there is no single easy cure. We dive into the most effective ways to prevent and treat hyperpigmentation. The first step is prevention, which means taking sun protection seriously, from sunscreens to UV protective hats. Using produ...

“Ab machines” like Emsculpt use electromagnetic wave energy to build muscle. It’s like doing 20,000 super maximum muscle contractions in just 30 minutes, and the muscle reacts by building bulk and definition. The machines are currently FDA cleared for the buttocks and the abdomen, specifically for the strengthening, toning and firming of these areas. Emsculpt Neo adds radiofrequency which heats up...

Microneedling devices have tiny needles just millimeters in length, and when they puncture the the skin, they create microscopic injury. The inflammatory reaction results in a rejuvenated appearance. When combined with radiofrequency, or “RF,” the heat can tighten skin and even reduce fat. Microneedling RF can improve texture, acne, diminish surgery scars, reduce fine lines, hyperpigmentation, str...

The results of having filler injected depend less on the fillers themselves and more on the person doing them. Quality injections require finesse, artistry, and a knowledge of anatomy to avoid serious complications. Fillers can be used to enhance features like lips, chin, cheeks, and even the nose, and they can be used to mask aging changes. You can think of the face as hills and valleys, and fill...

Neuromodulators to relax the facial muscles, which decreases the lines and wrinkles. Different neurotoxins include: Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, Xeomin, which all last 3-4 months, and the new Daxxify, which lasts 6 months. Daxxify is great if you know you like the result, but if the injection is new, you might start with one of the shorter acting neurotoxins. In addition to cosmetic uses, neuromodulat...

Freezing your fat. Does it work? Is it safe? Why did supermodel Linda Evangelista release photos after her treatment? Get the skinny on CoolSculpting and why temperatures are rising. As two plastic surgeons, Drs. Heather Furnas and Josh Korman lay aside their scalpels and explore the nonsurgical world to bring you what’s new, what’s safe, and what to look for when you’re ready to hit “refresh.” Le...