The Aesthetic Doctor

Please join us today for our Expert Mentor series by The Aesthetic Doctor Podcast. Dr. Borger is joined by Dr. Julia Milman, the founder and owner of Dr. Julia Milman’s Aesthetic Medicine, a boutique practice located in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. With over a decade of experience and a team of six, Dr. Milman has taken a refreshingly unique approach to building her practice—no adver...

Please join us for this exciting and timely episode of the Aesthetic Doctor that is all about Quality, Safety and Expertise in Aesthetics. Dr. Borger and expert guest Raquel Merlini share some of the things to look for, red flags to avoid and why it is of utmost importance that you find a well trained injector who puts your outcomes and wellbeing first.   Raquel Merlini is a Registered Nurse and C...

When most people hear “Botox,” they think of smoothing forehead lines or softening crow’s feet. And while Botox is famous for its age-defying effects, its benefits go far beyond the beauty buzz.   At the Aesthetic Doctor Podcast, we love educating our listeners!  Learn about the full spectrum of what this powerhouse treatment can do — from medical miracles to subtle enhancements that elevate your...

Join Dr. Borger on her past life regression journey she took at the Miraval and learn what this incredible  experience taught her for this life.  Past life regressions are a type of spiritual or metaphysical practice where a person is guided—typically by a trained facilitator or hypnotherapist—into a deeply relaxed, trance-like state to access memories or experiences that are believed to be from p...

In this episode Dr. Borger revisits the often talked about issue of setting boundaries and maintaining boundaries with her own mix of humor, warmth and honesty.  She explains why boundaries are our responsibility as well as why setting and reinforcing boundaries is an ongoing task and why those closest to us are the hardest people to keep boundaries with. Come on this journey of boundaries with us...

In this personal episode Dr. Borger shares about her own tendency to overcommit to things, as well as the reasons behind why she overcommits, and why people tend to overcommit.   Do you feel like you cannot say no? Do you let FOMO rule your life? Do you feel just such a zest for life you want to do it all? Join Dr. Borger for this honest and refreshing episode about one of her achilles heels while...

Join us as we discover all the secrets and the brand story behind the hottest new scrub brand on the market, Soleya Scrubs, from its co-founder, ER doctor and entrepreneur Dr. Anthony Guynes.   What makes Soleya Scrubs so special?   What are Dr. Guynes’ biggest lessons from his founding story and his entrepreneurial journey so far? Discover why I fell in love with this scrub brand and why you shou...

Join Dr. Borger for this timely episode on the Biostimulator Sculptra by Galderma.  What is Sculptra?  How does it work?  What is the science behind its biostimulation and who is the ideal candidate for Sculptra? Dr. Borger will answer these questions and more, giving a comprehensive overview of Sculptra, an injectable treatment made from poly-L-lactic acid, or PLLA. She also reveals why Sculptra...

How do some people seem to manage to do it all with ease? What makes a multi passionate entrepreneur truly mulitpassionate and how does one balance it all?   These are just some of the questions that Drs. Borger and Eckstrom will discuss in this special and intimate conversation between two multi passionate entrepreneurs - entrepreneurs that seem to thrive in running multiple businesses and ventur...

Join us today as we dive into the life, growth and success story of female entrepreneur Kate Moshika of Moshika Beauty.  Kate shares her inspiring journey from social media influencer to brand founder, including her struggles along the way.  Discover what lead her to develop Moshika beauty, to include its celebrated hypoallergenic lash kits.     Kate Moshika, the founder and CEO of Moshika Beauty....

How do you achieve exponential growth in business and life? What is the mindset behind exponential growth? The Aesthetic Doctor Podcast is proud to Welcome Dr. Jessica Mendelsohn who has truly created exponential growth in her business and life over the last 5 years. Join us as Dr. Mendelsohn shares her journey from employed physician to DPC and medspa owner of New South Family Medicine and MedSpa...

Sleep is one of the most important elements of a person’s wellbeing and health, yet a lot of people have difficulty getting enough or good sleep. Sound familiar?   Join Dr. Borger and sleep physician Dr. Afolabi-Brown as they dive deep into the science of sleep, and ways to maximize both yours and your child’s sleep.   Dr. Brown also shares the inspiration behind and key takeaways from her bestsel...

The holidays are supposed to be the most joyful time and in reality often bring a mix of emotions—stress, anxiety, loneliness, and family dynamics that can feel overwhelming. This workshop provides a supportive space to explore and acknowledge these real feelings, giving participants tools to manage holiday challenges with greater resilience. You will learn how to embrace the season with intention...

Our guest for this episode is the incredible Dr. Laura Suttin, author of “The Purposeful MD - Creating the Life you love without guilt”.  Join us as Dr. Suttin shares what lead her down her path from Family physician to author and coach, as well as what you can do to live your most purposeful and happy life.    Laura Suttin is a Board Certified family physician, an ICF-trained and certified coach,...

Join us for this honest and vulnerable episode of The Aesthetic Doctor podcast as we are joined by Lacey Mleczek, who recently attended Dr. Borger’s team retreat at the Miraval. Lacey shares about all the hesitations and worries she had before the retreat and how she confronted and overcame them.  She also shares what she took away from Dr. Borger’s retreat and why she wishes every woman could exp...

In this timely and cutting edge episode, Dr. Borger discusses current trends in aesthetic medicine and what she thinks the future of the aesthetic industry looks like. Listen as she shares about the hottest procedures, growth in the aesthetic market, and what procedures she thinks will continue to gain popularity into 2025 and beyond.    Dr. Judith Borger Links:  www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.ins...

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Borger delves into escape fantasies - the desire to leave current our reality behind. Dr. Borger normalizes the experience for women, and shares some of her own struggles with suicidal ideation, burnout, anxiety and depression, as escape fantasies can be signs of the above. She offers strategies to include counseling, psychiatry, coaching, self-care and mindful...

Have you ever wondered what skincare ingredients are actually the best to use and backed by science?  Dr. Borger has all the answers for you in this episode as she shares her list of the top 8 skincare ingredients you should be using. Join her as she discusses which skincare ingredients have the best research, what skin conditions each ingredient is used for, what their mechanism of action is and...

In this personal episode, Dr. Borger delves deep into her experience with professional and personal development retreats.  She shares what lead her to attend retreats in the first place, and how they have helped her transform and get clarity.   Dr. Borger introduces the Women’s Empowerment and Leadership retreat she will host at the Miraval Arizona in April 2025, and what attendees can expect from...

Dr. Borger is joined today by board certified dermatologist and Psoriasis expert Dr. Julie Letsinger.  Dr. Letsinger is a practicing dermatologist at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto, CA, and the past associate director of the UCSF Psoriasis treatment center. She has authored articles and presented nationally on a wide range of dermatology topics. In addition, she is a certified life...

Please join Drs Borger and Spassova as they dive into the exciting and magical world of energetics and discuss feminine and masculine energetics, the divine feminine, and energetic embodiment. Learn what it means to lead with the divine feminine in our masculine world and what you can do to get in touch with your intuition, and start embodying your truest self authentically.  Ralitza Spassova is a...

In this entertaining and thought provoking episode, Dr. Borger tells about her recent travel woes that led to unexpected new friends, and explores the concept of coming from a place of yes. A place of yes refers to openness to possibilities, opportunities, friendships, and signs and synchronicities from divine places (including the universe, and God), while maintaining safety and boundary integrit...

Please join us for a fascinating episode on Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation with special guest Dr. Anifat Balogun. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation is a skin condition characterized by the darkening of the skin following an inflammatory injury. Listen as Drs. Borger and Balogun dive into the intricacies of this common condition, and explore triggers, causes and current treatments. Anifat Bal...

Join us today for an exciting behind the scenes look at the aesthetic industry with expert mentor, aesthetic medicine physician, business owner, podcaster and author Dr. Kate Dee. Drs Borger and Dee delve deep into Dr. Dee’s New book, “Medspa Mayhem”, and expose of the aesthetic industry based on Dr. Dee’s decade of experience.  Learn about the why behind the book, the good, bad and the ugly of th...

In this cutting edge episode, Dr. Borger educates about the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Classification, which categorizes human skin color and its response to UV light and radiation. Dr. Borger discusses the importance of providers understanding how different skin types and skin colors react differently to certain treatments, such as chemical peels, laser and energy based treatments, in order to deliver...