Hi Beauties! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I am talking all about the Turkey Neck! Thanks to Botox and fillers, our faces can now look younger than ever, but the neck is a different story. The neck is such an under-appreciated part of the body, and you need to look after it as much as you look after your face. Keep listening as I explain why the neck is so important, along with treatments you can receive to prevent it from sagging. Have a ques...
Nov 10, 2021•11 min
Hi Beauties! On this week's episode of Five Minute Friday, I will be giving you guys tips and tricks to survive No Shave November! As the months are getting colder, some of you might opt-in to participate for #noshavenovember. Whether that means you ladies aren’t shaving your legs and armpits, or you gentlemen aren’t shaving your beards and mustaches, the bottom line is, you cannot forget to moisturize. Keep listening to hear my top 5 ways to give your skin some love during these colder months! ...
Nov 05, 2021•12 min
Hi Beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I am pleased to be joined with a professional marketing expert, Jennifer Kem! All the way from the Bay Area, she stopped by my office and recorded a podcast last minute! Jennifer just released her book titled “Master Brand Method” in order to assist experts in marketing their brand. She gives us all the tips and tricks on marketing the three brands: Personal, Offer, and Company brands, as well as social media mark...
Nov 02, 2021•28 min
Hi Beauties! Happy Halloween! In celebration of Halloween, on this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, I am giving you my Top 10 Ways for Your Skin & Hair to Not Get Spooky! Everything begins with you! Things such as removing make-up after putting on your costume, moisturizing day and night, avoiding direct heat exposure, simplifying your skin-care, etc. All of these tips will be beneficial for you in the long run so I hope you follow them and use my products such as the Brightening Pads and ...
Oct 29, 2021•18 min
Hi Beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I am excited to introduce Dr. David Karli. He attended medical school at the University of Maryland and completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. Karli has been an Interventional Pain Specialist for just over 22 years with his own practice in Vail, Colorado. Today we are talking all about “Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy” (PRP), the use of a patient's ow...
Oct 26, 2021•35 min
Hi Beauties! It is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in this weeks episode of "5 Minute Friday", I will be talking about how to can do self breast examinations to see if you have any signs of cancer! 1 in 3 women are affected by breast cancer so the earlier you catch it, the higher chance you have at healing from it! I advise you to please take time out of your day, once a month, same time every month and give yourself an examination! I also discuss the changes that the breasts go through as we ...
Oct 22, 2021•13 min
Hi Beauties! Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. In this episode, I speak with Becky G! She is an actress and a pop sensation with her career most notably taking off in 2014 with her hit song "Shower". We discuss topics about self-care and how important it is to take time off for yourself, her music & acting career and how she realized her passion and love for people over the course of the pandemic, her podcast, her Hispanic heritage, a...
Oct 19, 2021•20 min
Hi Beauties! In this weeks episode of 5 Minute Friday, I will be talking about the most powerful anti-aging weapon that we have...Antioxidants!! They offer up numerous health benefits but are best-known for their ability to nurture cells and fight against potentially harmful diseases. Fueling the body with antioxidants helps to hinder the process that activates free radicals that develops these harmful diseases. I love informing my Beauty Bytes with information! Have a question or something you’...
Oct 15, 2021•9 min
Hi Beauties! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I am excited to be featured on The Red Light Therapy Report with Dr. Michael Belkowski, founder of Biolight, to discuss the sun, skin health and various biohacking methods. Michael has his own physical therapy practice in Montana where he specializes in a variety of treatments. Similar to his specialty of Dry Needling, he came across Red Light Therapy which focuses on reducing inflammation and improvi...
Oct 13, 2021•43 min
Hello, beauties! In this 5-min Friday, I’m here to talk to you about hyperpigmentation. I have personally suffered from hyperpigmentation and melasma so I am so excited to tell you all about the causes, different levels, and how to treat it. Did you know that the redness you see on your face might not always be from a bad sunburn? Yes, they could occur from UV rays, but in other cases, it may be a hormonal or a genetic matter. Tune in to learn more about what hyperpigmentation means, how to iden...
Oct 08, 2021•15 min
Hello, beauties! In this 5-min Friday, I’m here to talk to you all about the jawline! Me and my patients are obsessed with jawline filler for that definition and contour. This is one of my most popular procedures and I am able to give beautiful angles and silhouettes using filler and my technique. So tune in to learn more about what type of filler, the do’s and don’ts, and what to look for for a snatched jawline! Follow my Instagram accounts @beautybydrkay and @kdskin and visit my website to sho...
Oct 01, 2021•8 min
Hello, beauties! In this 5-min Friday, I'm talking live all the way from Italy! I was here lecturing at the AMWC anti-aging world conference speaking about the topic of overfilled faces and decided to get some R&R. I am very inspired seeing Milan and french woman and their approach to beauty. It’s simple, natural, and elegant. When traveling I also like to minimize and simplify my beauty routine, so tune in to hear my travel tips and tricks! Follow my Instagram accounts @beautybydrkay and @k...
Sep 24, 2021•7 min
Hi, Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. In this episode, I speak with Johanna Leia! She is a boss babe, supermom, and athletic advisor for her son signed to UCLA! Johanna gives us a sneak peek at navigating and holding her own in a male-dominated field. Tune in to hear how she beats stereotypes, deals with negative stigmas, all while maintaining her beauty and femininity. Click to check out my Instagram! Click here to check out my...
Sep 21, 2021•16 min
Hello, beauties! In this 5-min Friday, I'm talking live all the way from Monaco! I’m here at the AMWC anti-aging world conference speaking about the topic of overfilled faces. Control- alt-delete how to reset the overfilled face! I’m so excited to share this, as injectors we learned with HA gel fillers which are soft, reversible, and movable which is great for starting out. BUT, I believe we have become a little too dependent on these gel fillers. Tune in to find out why this can lead to poor re...
Sep 17, 2021•12 min
Hello Beauties, Going into the dry fall season our eyes might look tired from the summer sun and as we spend more time indoors and more time looking at our screens the under eyes may need some love and rejuvenation. My top tips include: getting more sleep, trying out a humidifier, using makeup as a coverup, cooling down the area, lowering our device time, changing what we consume in our diet, and upgrading the skin care we use! Check out my instagram @beautybydrkay & @KDskin Try my Illuminat...
Sep 15, 2021•15 min
Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I talk a little bit about Infrared light technology. Infrared light treatments have many benefits including detox, weight loss, and relaxation. It is important to know how to use infrared light technology and the safety precautions we should use to achieve the best results. One of my favorite detoxes involves my infrared blanket. Tune in to hear more! If you have a question o...
Sep 10, 2021•7 min
Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I am honored to have featured guest, and internationally renowned cardiologist, Dr. Danielle Belardo! Listen in to catch a sneak peek as she talks about weight loss and a new wonder FDA approved weight loss medication Wegovy! We discuss how to loose weight, being boss babes, and how motivation and fad diets aren’t it. Dr. Danielle Belardo is a cardiologist with the Institute ...
Sep 07, 2021•19 min
Hello, Beauties! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am here with our lovely guest and life coach, Rachel King! She is a motivational speaker and life coach and in this episode, we discuss life hacks on dealing with negative people and how to make sure they don’t erode your confidence! Including: setting a solid foundation of confidence, knowing who you are, and more! To find out the rest of my and Rachel King’s tips tune in to the podcast to listen! If you have a question or something you’d li...
Sep 03, 2021•7 min
Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I speak with biologist Sarah Turner all the way from London! She is a company advisor for the company ADURO and today she gives us the sneak peek on the ADURO LED Light Therapy Mask. We talk about the benefits of light therapy and photo-bio-modulation on the skin for both health and cosmetic benefits! Using different wavelengths of light to affect different receptors in the b...
Aug 31, 2021•29 min
Hi loves, welcome to this week's Five Minute Friday!Chemical peels can revitalize your skin and give you a fresh start.There are 3 types of chemical peels, each created to give a different finish and effect. There's superficial, medium-depth, and deep peels. Can you guess which are the most penetrative or light? No need, I'll tell you right now! When your skin is in need of a peel, exfoliation, or pamper session, come see me! Our office staff and services are here to provide you with your dream ...
Aug 28, 2021•6 min
Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I am honored to have featured guest, Dr. Mobin Master. Listen in to catch a sneak peek into his groundbreaking study published in PRS Journal “Hyaluronic Acid Filler Longevity and Localization, Using MRI to Tell Us How Long Filler Lasts”. We discuss filler longevity, localization, using ultrasound, and using MRI to study migration and durability. Tune in to hear more and see ...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr
In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about the top 10 ways to care for your décolleté. We pay a lot of attention to our faces but we often forget about our chest areas! In the summer months we expose our décolleté to the sun through beach days, car windows, and not extending our sunscreen down our necks and chests. The décolleté is very delicate and is prone to sign of aging and scarring. To find out the rest of my secrets tune in to the podcast to listen! If you have a question or so...
Aug 20, 2021•9 min
Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about the skin barrier and how it helps to defend against harmful toxins, external irritants, and unwanted bacteria from penetrating through. Damage to the skin barrier causes breakouts and sensitive reactions, which is why it is so important to use the right products to protect it. Want to find out how the skin barrier is damaged, and how to reverse that damage, then in tune in to today's podcast! If you have a question...
Aug 13, 2021•11 min
Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I speak with Soma Ayurvedic founder, Arjun Sampath. Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems, developed thousands of years ago in India. It’s based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Ayurveda takes advantage of plants, flowers, and natural remedies to heal the body and prevent...
Aug 11, 2021•23 min
Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, we discuss masseter botox to help TMJ. For anyone suffering from temporomandibular joint pain, also known as TMJ pain, Botox may be a great way to temporarily eliminate tension in the jaw. Similar to the way Botox works in areas like the forehead and glabella lines, it blocks communication between the nerves and muscles that reside in the temporomandibular joints. Botox alleviates tension within the jaw preventing muscles from engagi...
Aug 07, 2021•14 min
Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I am honored to have featured guest, Dr. Daniel Amen. Listen in to learn everything you need to know about brain health and optimizing your brain function. We discuss Dr. Amen's advice on the best foods for your brain, the best sleep habits, and more. Dr. Amen is a double board-certified psychiatrist, brain disorder specialist, and twelve-time NY Times best-selling author. As...
Aug 04, 2021•37 min
Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about the importance of sleep! Sleep is so important for your body's healing process. Skin and collagen rebuild during the night, so it is crucial to apply your nighttime products and allow yourself enough time for restorative sleep. Turning off electronics an hour or two before sleeping, and even using a better pillow are all ways to ensure a great night's rest. I like using my Sleep and Glow pillow to ensure I get the ...
Jul 31, 2021•12 min
Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! In this week's Five Minute Friday, I will be discussing everything about body contouring and Sculptra. My signature Sculptra butt injections have become one of the most popular procedures in my office! I’m one of the only physicians in Los Angeles who offers this procedure, and patients visit me from all over the country to receive it. I get so many questions about how Sculptra butt injections work - how many vials you need, how many treatments are necessary, etc. Li...
Jul 24, 2021•12 min
Hi Beauties! Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon! Today, I am talking all about lip filler migration. Lip filler migration has become a huge concern in more recent years among patients and injectors. Lips have been over-filled time and time again to fit unrealistic beauty standards, and now the negative side effects are more apparent than ever. If you have a question or something you'd like covered on the podcast, send me a DM or email info@...
Jul 21, 2021•20 min
Happy Friday Beauty Byters! In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am talking about eyebrows and eyelashes. Well-groomed eyebrows and long lashes bring out your faces best features, and in today's podcast I am telling you the best look for your face shape. Want to find out my tips for growing out your lashes, then tune in to today's podcast! If you have a question or something you’d like covered on the podcast, send me a DM or email [email protected] and I’d be happy to respond! Click Here to...
Jul 17, 2021•11 min