The Doctor Youn Show

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...

Do collagen supplements make your skin look younger?  Does fat removed by liposuction come back elsewhere?  Should breast implants be switched out every ten years?  If you shave your hair, does it grow back thicker? There are so many widely held beliefs disseminated by so-called experts that it’s hard to know what’s true and what isn’t.  On this episode, I’m going to test your knowledge by present...

Essential oils are some of the hottest topics in holistic health today.  They’re being used to improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and even help balance hormones.  But did you know that you can use the power of essential oils to shed unwanted pounds? My guest this week is an expert in using essential oils for improving your health.  He has discovered a fascinating, new way to harness their power to red...

HIIT.  Cross Training.  Marathon running.  Tri Training.  Good, old-fashioned aerobics. As we get older, how do we know that how we’re exercising is optimal for our bodies?  In the 80’s it was all about aerobics classes.  Today, more and more people are talking about short, high-intensity interval workouts.  But what is best for you? In this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined...

The health of our bodies shows on our skin.  Rashes, eczema, and even wrinkles can all be caused by health issues going on elsewhere, especially our gut.  This gut-skin axis is one of the hottest topics in holistic skin health today. So what diet is best for improving the health of your skin?  Should you eat gluten-free?  What about dairy?  How much protein should you eat each day?  And what does...

Cosmetic surgery is the Wild West of Medicine. It seems every day I read a new story about popular cosmetic procedures that we used to believe were safe and effective, only to realize that they have complications we hadn’t known about.  There are also cosmetic treatments being touted as the newest, best thing, but in reality, just don’t work. So, for this podcast, I’ve compiled a list of seven pop...

Did you know that you can reshape your nose without having surgery?  Or that you can get rid of a banana roll of the thighs using simple injections?  Or have you heard that Sculptra injections are a reasonable alternative to fat transfer to the buttocks? These are just a few of the minimally-invasive cosmetic treatments that are super popular today.  These injectable options are taking the place o...

Interested in learning a simple, natural way to instantly reduce stress?  How about getting rid of brain fog and energizing your brain?  On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m once again joined by hormone and essential oil expert Dr. Mariza Snyder.  She’ll give us her go-to essential oil recipes to naturally improve your health and the function of your brain. We also discuss the...

It’s estimated that over 20 million American women suffer from some form of thinning hair or hair loss. It’s especially common in women over 65, with a whopping 50% affected by this condition. We all know that there are a plethora of interventions to treat the symptoms of hair loss, but these treatments don’t necessarily get to the root cause, which is often hormonal. On this episode of The Holist...

Plastic surgery is the wild west of medicine. It’s no surprise that there is a super popular television program called “Botched.”  So how do you avoid becoming a victim of a bad doctor performing procedures he or she shouldn’t be doing? On this week’s podcast, I’m joined by The Beauty Broker, Melinda Farina.  She is the nation’s premiere plastic surgery consultant, acting as an advisor for men and...

What you eat determines how quickly you age. You’ve heard me say it many times.  The quality of the food on your plate has a huge impact on the quality of your skin.  And now studies are showing a true gut-skin connection, where the health of one shows up in the other. So which foods should you eat to look younger?  And which foods should you avoid? On this episode, I’m joined by one of the nation...

We’ve all heard that the eyes are the windows to the soul. But it’s also the area that bothers us most when we age. There are so many things about our eyes that can get us self-conscious – from droopy skin to wrinkles to bags.  In this podcast, I’m going to tackle all of the issues we have with our eyes.  I’ll go over the best eyelid creams to reduce wrinkles, dark circles, and puffiness, the best...

What is your personality color? According to the People Code, we all have one personality color that we identify with and that determines how and why we act the way we do. So, are you blue, red, white, or yellow? On this episode I’m joined by two holistic women’s hormone experts, Dr. Nat Kringoudis and Dr. Mariza Snyder. We reveal how to determine what personality color you are and discuss Dr. Nat...

Have you tried intermittent fasting? It seems like everyone is doing it, from Beyonce to Nicole Kidman to Halle Berry to Jennifer Lopez.  This new approach to eating limits the hours in which you eat, resulting in significant improvements in weight loss, health, and even aging. So what is the best way to practice intermittent fasting?  And who benefits the most? In this podcast episode, I’m joined...

How long does it take to turn an unpleasant event into something that will make you more confident? Can you believe just ninety seconds? We all have experienced pain, disappointment, and sadness in our lives. So how can you take these singular, powerful moments and make them into confidence-building milestones? My guest this week is a psychologist who teaches her clients exactly how to do this.  S...