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Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™

Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS @beautybydrkaywww.beautybydrkay.com
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The hot new location for all your beauty needs. Learn how to stay beautiful on the inside and out with advice from Kay Durairaj, MD, a top plastic surgeon from Los Angeles, California. This podcast will feature the inside scoop on trends in plastic surgery, botox, fillers, beauty, and wellness. Guest stars will include influencers, entrepreneurs, and other top plastic surgeons across the country. Stay tuned for Beauty Bytes, and follow us on Instagram @beautybydrkay.

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Episodes

468: Overfilled Faces, Filler Complications & How to Manage Them with Dr. Mobin Master

Happy Diwali! In today’s podcast, we are going to be diving into the innovative field of aesthetic radiology with our special guest speaker Dr. Mobin Master, who is an Australian-based radiologist/injector. Dr. Mobin has showcased diagnostic imaging tools as both a guide for injections and a map for pre-existing fillers. His use of MRI and ultrasound technology has successfully identified the causes of facial puffiness, filler distribution, and lymphatic obstruction. If you’d like to learn more ...

Oct 25, 202243 min

467: Kale: A Superfood for your Skin

Leafy greens, plant-based diets, and products- Vegetables might not sound appetizing, but the many health benefits they offer for both your body and your skin are too good to pass up. Considered the “king of greens”, kale is one such veggie that is loaded with vitamins, antioxidants & phytonutrients. In today’s episode of Beauty Bytes, I’ll be talking about what kale can do for you and how you can incorporate it into your skincare routine. Remember that what you put in your body is just as i...

Oct 22, 202211 min

466: Galderma MAP 6.0: What’s Trending in the World of Aesthetics

From Sculptra to Botox, I’m coming live from Brazil for Galderma’s MAP 6.0 conference meeting with a group of experts to discuss what’s new and what’s trending in the world of aesthetics. As facial artists, we’re constantly searching for new ways to bring more beauty and art to our profession and practice. We achieve this by learning and teaching one another the many different ways we can create beauty in our patients faster, easier, and safer. If you too want to learn with us, you’ll want to st...

Oct 19, 20229 min

465: Canada's New Alcohol Guidelines & What It Could Mean For Women

A can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of tequila- if you're a woman living in Canada who loves indulging in any of these drinks, you might want to hear this. Canada's old alcohol guidelines are in the process of being replaced by new ones. These new guidelines encompass 2 new years of research and more than 5,000 peer-reviewed studies. Their main keynotes? Listen to my podcast today to find out.

Oct 15, 202211 min

464:Layering Your Skincare: The Do's and The Don'ts

Hi, Beauties! On this Five-Minute Friday, I am discussing how to layer your skincare products and ingredients NOT mix! We do so much work to try and find the best products and ingredients for our skin type but are you using them in the correct order? Listen to find out!

Oct 08, 20229 min

463: Jawline Filler, We're Giving you all the Angles

Hello, beauties! On this podcast, we are bringing back to a 5 minute Friday. I’m here to talk to you all about the jawline! my patients and I 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!

Oct 05, 20228 min

462: How to Prevent Post-Summer Sun Spots & Pigmentation

Dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone- these skin concerns are very common but not usually noticeable until summer comes to a halt. We can thank the weather’s recent high UV index for this, but there are other causes that could explain why dark spots could appear. Now that autumn is here though, it’s the perfect time to look after any pigmentation that may have formed. In this podcast, I’ll discuss the main reasons why dark spots occur and the many things you can do to protect and ...

Oct 01, 202213 min

461: Regrowth with Revian Growth

Hair loss and pattern baldness are just some of the major common hair concerns that come with aging, genetics, or even just everyday stress. I’m here today with our special guest John Oakley, who is the executive chairman of Revian Red and CFO of its parent company. Revian utilizes medical-grade LED and red light technology to help provide an all-natural hair loss solution. In this podcast, John and I address the main issues for hair loss, the importance of checking with your dermatologist for e...

Sep 28, 202225 min

460: Gua Sha or Nah?

Gua Sha or Nah? Happy Friday Beauties! On this week’s Five-Minute Friday, I will be discussing your favorite skincare tool the Gua Sha! This product has been trending all over social media and I am here to tell you if it is worth the hype. What benefits does a Gua Sha actually provide to the face and why has it become so popular? Listen to find out!

Sep 24, 202211 min

459: Alternatives to Retinol

Hi, Beauties! This time we are discussing one of my favorite products, Retinol! We know the magical abilities Retinol has of turning back the clock by erasing and preventing fine lines and wrinkles. But let’s be real, sometimes Retinol can be a little harsh on our skin! I am here to bring you up to speed on some less irritating alternatives to Retinols when to use them, and some of the pros and cons. Listen for more!

Sep 22, 202213 min

458: Facetaping: Hollywood's Best Kept Secret, Helpful or Harmful?

Hello Beauties! On this Five Minute Friday, I will be discussing the latest internet phenomenon, facial taping! Yes, you read right, FACIAL TAPING. Facial taping is one of Hollywood's best-kept secrets. Actors are most known for using facial taping, but it is causing more harm than good? Is taping your face up really helping the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles or is the tape irritating your skin? Listen to find out! Find me on Instagram here ! Shop my fabulous skincare line here !...

Sep 10, 20229 min

457: Plastic Surgery Secrets with Fitness, lifestyle, Entrepreneur Chalene Johnson

Hey Beauties, On this week's podcast, I got invited to be a guest on Chalene Johnson's podcast. We dive into the advice and tips on everything plastic surgery, facial injections, hair loss, and skin care! Including: at what age one might start to consider botox or facial fillers, the order in which to apply skin care products, the best procedures, products to help with hair loss, and what to look for in a doctor/practitioner when you decide to have any type of cosmetic procedure and so much more...

Sep 07, 202255 min

456: Skin Cycling: How You Can Next Level Your Boring Skincare Routine

Skin texture, hyperpigmentation, and breakouts- It’s essential to have a solid a skincare routine that helps maintain these common dermal issues. Thanks to TikTok and Dr. Whitney Bowe, dermatologist, and founder of Bowe Beauty, skin cycling has shed some light on how rotating your skincare routine can be an effective way of addressing everyday skin problems while still preserving your skin’s natural barrier. In this Five Minute Friday, I’ll go into more detail about why you don’t need to go over...

Sep 03, 20228 min

455: Cosmetic Chemistry with Stephen Ko

Hello Beauties! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I get a chance to talk to cosmetic chemist and blogger, Stephen Alan Ko! We became Instagram friends some time ago and I was immediately drawn to the way that he was paving the way for fellow skincare influencers. As someone with my own skincare line, I always enjoy getting to chat with chemists about the innovative products and ingredients that are showing up on store shelves today! Stephen tells ...

Aug 31, 202222 min

454: Glutathione: Top 10 Benefits for Health, Beauty and Longevity

Free radicals, the immune system, and everyday diseases are important to look out for and be wary of. Hey Beauties, on this week five minute Friday, I’ll go over just how significant glutathione is for your body and 10 natural ways you can maintain its levels. Glutathione is one of the body’s most important antioxidants and is helpful in many body functions like breaking down free radicals, regenerating vitamin C or E, and allowing for a properly functioning immune system. Listen in to find out ...

Aug 27, 202213 min

453: BBL's: Fashionable or Fatal ?

Perky-looking butts, accentuated curves, and many other butt shapes you can achieve from BBLs Trends come and they go, but what if what’s hot right now has the chance of causing irreversible damage or worse- death? Hi beauties, in this weekly podcast, I’ll be discussing the rise and fall of the infamous Brazilian Butt lift procedure, or what most people call it- BBL. Inspired by the Kardashian’s notably recent change in opting for a more slim and toned toosh, I’ll also go over the adverse health...

Aug 24, 202211 min

452: Cryotherapy: Freezing Away Inflammation

Hey Beauties! In this Five-Minute Friday I will be talking about the benefits of Cryotherapy. Cryotherapy has been around forever but has recently become more prevalent in the skincare community. Cryotherapy uses cold temperatures to heal and improve the body. Today I will go over Cryotherapy in its many forms and how you can implement Cryotherapy at home. Have you ever seen someone in an ice bath and wondered why? Listen to find out why this is great for athletes and anyone who wants to improve...

Aug 20, 202210 min

451: Treating Hyperpigmentation: The do's and don'ts

As a natural part of the aging process, our skin starts to darken, become irregular, and leathery. Hyperpigmentation, a stubborn skin condition that creates dark patches or spots on the skin, leads to uneven skin tone. In this podcast, I talk about the causes and effects of hyperpigmentation, and the amazing benefits of my Botanical Brightener that targets stubborn dark spots. It contains: Hydroquinone Glycolic Acid Kojic Acid Licorice Extract Hyaluronic Acid These ingredients are also paired wi...

Aug 17, 202212 min

450: Dynamic Duos: Sometimes Two Are Better Than One

Vitamin C & Niacinamide, Retinol & Hyaluronic Acid, Salicylic Acid & Vitamin C, Sometimes two are better than one. Hey Beauties, On this week's five-minute Friday we talk about different dynamic duos to help improve the beauty of your skin. Everyone has different types of skin ranging from dry skin, oily skin, or acne-prone skin. When finding the right product, figuring out your skin needs is essential. If you want to brighten your skin tone, opting for a product with Vitamin C is gr...

Aug 13, 202212 min

449: Inside the Mind of Edrice Simmons, Senior Vice President of Allergan Aesthetics

Woman Empowerment, Lifestyle and how to become a Lady Boss. Hey Beauties, on this week's podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing none other than Allergan Aesthetics Senior Vice President of US Brands, Edrice Simmons. Simmons started her career at Eli Lily; an Internation pharmaceutical company worth $24 billion. Simmons has received countless awards, multiple performance-based promotions, and exceptional contributions throughout her time at Eli Lilly. Simmons then moved on to AbbVie as a Se...

Aug 10, 202238 min

448: Funky Fermented Skincare

Hey Beauties, on this week's Five Minute Friday, I am going to be going over fermented foods, skincare, and how you can implement it into your everyday routine! Fermented skincare first originated in Korea and made its way over to the United States. Everyone knows fermented foods such as kimchi or kombucha, but not many know that the same process exists for skincare products, and it may actually work better for your skin! Listen in to find out more about fermented skincare and the benefits that ...

Aug 05, 20228 min

447: Microbiomes and How They Contribute to Our Health, Beauty, and Skin

Hey Beauties, humans have evolved to live with microbes for millions of years. Today, I am going to be going over what exactly the microbiome is, how to improve your microbiome, and why it's important to take care of it! Microbiomes play very important roles in our lives as taking care of it greatly impacts our health and body. Listen to find out more! I love informing my Beauty Bytes with information! Have a question or something you’d like covered on the podcast? Send me a DM or email info@bea...

Aug 03, 202211 min

446: The Life Changing Path of Intermittent Fasting

Hi Beauties! Remember when breakfast was the most important meal of the day? Or so we thought. In fact, new research shows there may be benefits from skipping your avocado toast in the morning. In this week's Five Minute Friday, I will be discussing the increasingly popular Intermittent Fasting diet; its benefits, and my personal experience. Intermittent fasting has shown effective results for weight loss, benefits include improving insulin resistance, lowering cholesterol, and reducing inflamma...

Jul 30, 202211 min

445: Summer Fashion Trends and Looking Younger!

Summer trends, outfit inspiration, and fashion advice! Hey Beauties, on this week's Five Minute Friday, we have guest speaker Jazmin Whitley! Jazmin is my personal stylist who always keeps my outfits looking trendy and fashionable. Today, we're going to be going over the latest summer trends, how to style your outfits, how to dress to look younger, and some of the hottest fashion pieces to wear on a night out. Do you sometimes not know what to wear? Listen in to find out our tips and advice! Cli...

Jul 16, 202210 min

444: Trendy Beauty Booster- Mushrooms

Hey Beauties, In this week’s episode, I am talking about the amazing benefits of…mushrooms! There are a variety of different types of mushrooms that are used for a multitude of benefits. Purposes from anxiety, clearing up skin, and boosting your beauty! I dive into the 4 types of mushrooms, Cordyceps, Reishi, Tremella, and Chaga, and the variety of benefits they provide both internally and externally. From providing oxygen to your body, boosting your immune strength, detoxifying your body, and p...

Jul 13, 20226 min

443: Lip Filler Migration: Should You Dissolve it with Hylenex?

Hello, 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. In recent years, Lip filler migration has become a huge concern among patients and injectors. Lips have been over-filled repeatedly to fit unrealistic beauty standards, and now the negative side effects are more apparent than ever. If you have filler migration, we discuss options on how to dissolve it with an enzyme called Hylenex and st...

Jul 06, 202220 min

442: Peels for Pigmentation

On this week’s podcast, I give you the top 5 benefits of doing a chemical peel. Chemical peels are a safe, reliable, and effective way to transform your skin and have you glowing when you walk out of quarantine. From increasing the cell turnover rate to improving texture and tone, a facial peel will have you feeling baby fresh. It’s shocking how smooth, soft, and luminescent your skin will become after just one chemical peel! This simple beauty hack will leave your face feeling lighter, brighter...

Jun 29, 20229 min

441: PLATELET-RICH PLASMA POPULARITY IN AESTHETICS WITH DAVID KARLI

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...

Jun 25, 202235 min

440: Bad Beauty

Sleeping with makeup, washing your hair too much, and picking at your acne. Hey beauties, on this week's Five Minute Friday, I chat about different bad beauty habits that could leave you more prone to acne, oily skin, and any deterioration in your beauty and health. We are all guilty of committing at least one of these discussed habits and that is why we need to train ourselves to shift away from those habits! It takes three weeks to formulate a habit into your daily behaviors. Do you have a bad...

Jun 17, 202215 min

439: Cell Preservation to Combat Against Aging with Drew Taylor

Combatting against aging, boosting hair growth, and improving your quality of living. How can you experience all of that? Hey Beauties! On this week’’s Podcast, we are here with Drew Taylor, the Ceo and Co-Founder of Acorn Biolabs that specializes in regenerative medicine! Regenerative medicine is geared towards preserving or freezing your younger stem cells and saving it for the future use! This technology leaves room for many potentials that can provide us with a better appearance, health, and...

Jun 14, 202222 min
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