The Doctor Youn Show

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...

Have you ever wondered why holistic health experts recommend eating organic foods? A California court recently ruled in favor of a man who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that is believed to be the result of excessive exposure to Roundup, a chemical herbicide made by Monsanto that is used to spray non-organic crops.  This is the first major court case to shine a light on the potential he...

Are you one of the over 80 millions Americans who suffers from hair loss? You may have noticed that your hair is thinning as you get older, and especially after menopause. Or maybe you have a parent who lost his or her hair and you’d like to prevent the same thing from happening to you? If this applies to you, then you’re in luck. You can prevent and reverse hair loss, and you don’t necessarily ne...

Electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) are all around us. They emanate from our cell phones, our tablets, and even as dirty electricity leaking from our homes.  Over the past ten years, our exposure to EMF’s has increased exponentially, with no reduction in sight. So just what are the dangers of all this exposure to EMFs?  On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I interview an expert in...

There is more to treating skin than applying the right cream. We’re learning that the health of our skin and how quickly it ages is impacted by a wide spectrum of factors, including diet, stress, and more.  Therefore, focusing on a holistic approach is the ideal path to youthful and healthy skin. My guest this week is a board-certified integrative dermatologist who has championed this.  She has cr...

Have you heard of the Fasting Mimicking Diet?   This new five day diet utilizes very carefully chosen foods in a limited calorie fashion to make your body believe it is fasting.  The Fasting Mimicking Diet has been scientifically supported to help aid longevity, fight disease, reduce weight, and even potentially fight cancer. On this podcast episode, I’m joined by my good friend, functional medici...

Nearly 70% of the homes in the United States receives fluoridated water.  We’re told that it helps prevent tooth decay.  But is it really necessary, and is it possible that fluoride is actually bad for us? My guest this week is on a mission to educate people on the potential impacts that fluoridated water has on our skin.  As a former intelligence analyst for the FBI, she’s spent years researching...

Do you want to look younger without going under the knife?  Who doesn’t? On today’s episode, I’m joined by a board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon who provides his patients the entire spectrum of treatment options, from skin care to lasers to injections to surgery.  We’re going to get to the bottom of what treatments you should consider having done, and in what order, so you can make the best o...

Weakness. Fatigue. Chronic pain. Thinning hair. Frequent headaches. Brain fog. Rashes. Chronic cough.  All of these could be symptoms of mold toxicity. It’s believed that approximately 25% of buildings in the United States have some sort of water damage.  This water damage can lead to issues with mold that could be affecting your health and the health of your family.  On this episode of The Holist...

“I eat well and take care of myself.  I wish my husband would do the same.”   This is something that I hear almost every day in my office.  Why does it seem that women are more likely to eat healthy food, exercise regularly, and take vitamins and supplements, whereas men seem to neglect their health?   On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by an expert in men’s holistic...

“I hate my neck.”  It’s one of the most common complaints I get from men and women over 50.  So what can you do about it? In this podcast episode, I cover all the bases for rejuvenating the neck.  From skin care to lasers to injections to surgery, I’ll give you the straight scoop on all the best ways to turn back the clock for this often-neglected body part.  I’ll give you some cool tips to age-ha...

Let’s face it. Any plastic surgery is scary.  But having plastic surgery on your face just might be the scariest surgeries of them all. How do you know if the operation and doctor you’ve chosen are truly what’s best for you? And how do you avoid getting botched? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, I’m joined by one of the young leaders in cosmetic facial surgery in Hollywood. He’...

Chronic illness is on the rise throughout the United States.  Although we’re living longer, our longevity is artificially supported by prescription medications and invasive procedures.  So how can we holistically prevent and heal chronic disease and live longer, healthier, and better lives? My guest this week says it all comes down to inflammation.  Inflammation is the main trigger that ignites ch...

Non-invasive cosmetic treatments are exploding in popularity.  It seems every week there is a new device that offers a more effective way to tighten this, lift that, and even give you bigger muscles.  On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, we’re going to introduce you to the newest technology in cosmetic medicine.  Have you heard of Geneveve, Votiva, Emsella, Emsculpt, or the Big D...

This episode a huge milestone.  Most podcasts never get to 100 episodes, and if they do, then they’re limping along by then.  The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show has reached 100 episodes and continues to grow and gain listeners.  It’s by far the most listened-to plastic surgery podcast in the United States. So on this episode, we’re giving you the ten best pieces of advice from the first 100 shows. ...