The Doctor Youn Show

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...

Breast Implant Illness (BII) is a controversial and hot topic in plastic surgery today. Although the FDA lifted the moratorium on silicone breast implants in 2006, declaring them safe, there is a rapidly growing movement of women who believe their breast implants are making them sick.  Headaches, brain fog, muscle aches, arthritis, hair loss – the list of symptoms attributed to breast implants is...

Are you one of the millions of women who have difficulty losing stubborn pounds?  Or many you often feel fatigued even after getting a lot of rest? If so, then the cause could be hormonal, and resetting your hormones just might be the answer that you’re looking for.  But what if you don’t want to see a doctor and be put on pills? On this episode, I’m once again joined by my good friend, Dr. Mariza...

We’ve been taught that we have little control over our metabolism.  There are those lucky ones of us who have a fast metabolism and appear to be able to eat almost anything and never gain weight.  And there are the rest of us with slower metabolisms who seem to gain pounds from just looking at food. So what can you do to change your metabolism?  Is your metabolism and the speed at which you burn f...

Not every plastic surgeon practices holistic plastic surgery.  But my guest this week does. Dr. Alexes Hazen is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has made huge changes to her life and how she treats patients.  Although she is an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at NYULangone Health Center, she encourages her patients to take a more holistic viewpoint in how they take care of themselves....

What is the first thing you notice about someone? For me, it’s their teeth!  The health of our mouth shows in many different ways, including in the condition of our gums, the color of our teeth, and the beauty of our smiles.  But did you know that some of the most popular treatments may not be what’s best for our teeth? We are bombarded with different whitening options: toothpastes, trays, Zoom, v...

Skin care is confusing.   If you’re like millions of Americans, walking through the aisles at Sephora or checking out your local department store’s beauty counters can be overwhelming.  It seems there’s a new cream each day that promises to smooth this, lift that, and tighten everything else. On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I cut through all the marketing and bogus claims.  I...

“Let Food Be Thy Medicine.” -- Hippocrates. “Eat Real Food.  Not Too Much.  Mostly Plants.” – Michael Pollan, “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” On this week’s episode, I’m once again joined by functional medicine doc Dr. Mariza Snyder for a fun and informal discussion about several hot topics in health today.  We discuss a recent study that revealed a connection between eating organic food and lower rates...

Ever wondered what it’s REALLY like to be a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills?  In this episode, I’m joined by one of Hollywood’s top plastic surgeons for the past 40+ years, Dr. Richard Ellenbogen. He’s seen it all and done it all. And he’s revealing it all in this podcast. We discuss what plastic surgery was like in the 1980’s and 1990’s, cosmetic procedures you must avoid, 3-dimensional facial r...

Jowls, drooping skin, and a sagging neck – these happen to everyone eventually. So, what can you do about it?  There are so many options for lifting the face today, including lasers, threadlifts, minifacelifts, FaceTite, and real facelifts. So how do you choose which is the best option for you?  On this episode I’m joined by one of the country’s leading experts in facelift surgery.  We’ll discuss...

Do you wonder what new cosmetic and anti-aging options we could have in the near future? Here in the United States, we are often the last people to gain access to new cosmetic treatments.  It’s not uncommon for doctors and patients in Europe, Asia, and South America to have the latest technological advancement years before it hits our shores. So in this episode, I’m joined by an expert in cosmetic...

Each year hundreds of thousands of people have their lines erased, their cheeks inflated, and their lips plumped using injectable fillers.  It is the number two most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States.   But with all the different fillers that are available, how can you ensure that you get a natural-looking result?  Hollywood is full of “pillow faces,” with some celebrities looking li...