You are what you eat, my mother always told me. And if you listen to Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus of the Cleveland Clinic, you'll be great. On tonight's show, I spend the whole first half of the show with my ex co-host, Mike Roizen, discussing topics from diet to longevity, to his take on the Covid pandemic. When you listen to Mike, you'll wonder why we are still in this mess - he has the answers! We also discuss my favorite topics - rhinoplasty and other co...
Nov 07, 2020•28 min•Season 16Ep. 40
On tonight's show, I have Dr. Ed Zuckerberg as my guest. As a dentist, he was instrumental in stimulating his son Mark to start Facebook, but Dr. Z is a brilliant practitioner in his own right. Dr. Zuckerberg discussed the safety of dentistry during the COVID epidemic. You won't want to miss this show! Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify...
Oct 24, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 33
Great show tonight! So many of my patients are confused - should they have a peel or a laser? And which level of peel is right for them? We hammer through the pros and cons of lasers and peels on tonight's show. And, my special guest today was Dr. George Fielding, Professor of Surgery and Director of Surgical Weight Loss at NYU. Great day for Dr. Fielding to be on because one of his well known lap band patients, Chris Christie, was released from the hospital today after a week of COVID. And...
Oct 11, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 30
Most of plastic surgery is wonderful. Procedures have been developed that help people look normal. NORMAL. That's the goal in both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. But every now and then a real wacky procedure comes around - like muscle stripping for big calves, or adding implants to make breasts larger during the same procedure where they are being made smaller (yes, I said that correctly). Or placing the eyebrows half way up the forehead...or making lips that look like sausages. On...
Sep 20, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 28
Tonight we discussed one of my favorite procedures - eyelid lifting surgery, called blepharoplasty surgery. In this local anesthesia procedures, upper and lower lid skin is removed, along with a small amount of fat, to improve the appearance of the eyelids. A great procedure that really rejuvenates the face. We also had a special guest, Beverly Hills Dermatologist Dr. Vicki Rapaport, spoke about a new problem called "maskne" - acne under the mask that is used during the COVID19 epidemi...
Sep 13, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 28
Skin care companies are constantly searching or ingredients that will motivate you to purchase something new...and expensive. So, have you heard about Red deer antler stem cells in skin care? Listen to tonight's show as I blow this one out of the water. It's the poster child for why you need to be careful with skin care.... Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify...
Aug 22, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 30
The decision to have cosmetic surgery is a big one. Choose your plastic surgeon wisely, and then prepare for your consultation. The consultation is an hour long "interview" - you interview your doctor and he/she interviews you. You decide which procedure is best for you and whether that doctor is the right person to do the procedure. On tonight's show, we discuss what should be discussed in a consultation. And my special guest was Dr. Ira Jacobson, the chief of hepatology at NYU. ...
Aug 16, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 25
COVID19 is a terrible scourge. But it has allowed many people to have cosmetic surgery because so many people are telecommuting - performing their jobs from home. And so many procedures now can be performed with just a day or two lost from work - as long as no one sees you. And with masks, even procedures that cause bruising of the face can be hidden. Those are some of the reasons cosmetic surgery is so popular now. We also discussed the chemical in hair dye and henna dye - it's not as safe...
Aug 09, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 25
You're wearing a mask anyway, so why not take advantage of it. Procedures that normally would keep you in hiding can be performed now and you'll not lose any time. Wrinkle filler, lasers, peels and dermabrasion, lip augmentations and rhinoplasties are all procedures that cause bruising or wounding and require at least a few days in hiding. Not any more! On tonight's show, we discussed the procedures that are well suited for this unusual (and hopefully temporary) era. Made in Spain...
Aug 02, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 29
Tonight, we completed our discussion of the most common plastic surgery procedures. Breast augmentations, liposuction, eyelid lifts, rhinoplasties, and others are discussed tonight. We also discussed the new botulinum toxin which will be sold by the Revance company. A new study showed that this new "Botox-like" drug works for 6, as opposed to 4 months. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts ...
Jul 25, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 28
Each year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the largest plastic surgery organization in the world, asks its members the number of procedures they did last year. The list is out, and once again, breast augmentation leads the surgical procedures, but Botox dwarfs every surgical procedure with over 7 million injections last year. Tune in to hear the full list...and more.... Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Appl...
Jul 19, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 27
Most cosmetic surgical procedures are performed solely for cosmetic benefit. But there are two procedures that also have medical benefit. On tonight's show, we discussed breast reductions and tummy tucks. Breast reductions relieve back and neck pain and decrease yeast infections. Tummy tucks strengthen the abdominal muscles and decrease back pain and improve posture. Listen to tonight's show where we discuss these two procedures. And as a bonus, the world famous Jeffra Bogart called in...
Jul 12, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 28
Some plastic surgeons do strange things. Like the one who is doing "drive through Botox" in his own garage. Makes no sense - from an infectious disease, epidemiological, medical, social, or economic standpoint. So why would he do this? Could it be to get publicity? Is your car an appropriate place for a medical procedure? Is the lighting optimal? Is it clean? On tonight's show we discussed this ridiculous procedure, as well as why you should be wearing a mask during the coronaviru...
Jun 27, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 25
PRP - or platelet rich plasma is one of those mythological procedures in cosmetic surgery. Sometimes called the Vampire facial, this procedure takes your own blood, removes cells, and reinjects it into your face or scalp. It's supposed to grow hair, but a recent study showed that dirt cheap minoxidil was actually better than this multithousand dollar procedure in growing hair. Listen to tonight's show as I discuss this and other procedures in cosmetic surgery. Made in Spain Whether you...
Jun 21, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 20
Ulthera uses high intensity sound energy to rejuvenate the skin. It does that by literally burning the tissues under the skin. This shrinks the tissue and generates new collagen. It can raise the brow and jowls and tighten the skin of the neck. We discuss who is the right candidate for Ulthera. We also discussed the nonsurgical rhinoplasty- what it can and can not do. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts &...
Jun 14, 2020•56 min•Season 16Ep. 20
When I perform cosmetic rhinoplasties (nasal reshaping surgery), I rarely touch the septum. Most patients have a slightly deviated septum (the cartilage between the nostrils) but unless the septum is obstructing the nose or tilting it significantly to the side, it should not be operated on. That's because the septum is the structural support of the nose and it can collapse if it is operated on. So many septums are operated on just to get the patient insurance coverage. That's wrong at ...
Mar 01, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 12
Liposuction is the most popular cosmetic procedure amongst the 25 to 65 year old population. 268,000 people had it last year. The procedure is very safe and very effective - as long as you are healthy and your surgeon knows what he or she is doing... Today, we talk all about this wonderful body altering procedure. We also discussed celiac disease and the myths of gluten with my guest from RWJBarnabus Health. Tune in. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired b...
Feb 16, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 6
Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport are the three common botulinum drugs - they paralyze muscles and reduce wrinkles. But on average they last only 4 months. So my patients usually come in every 4 months for Botox. But there's a new drug on the horizon. This drug has great data that shows it lasts 6 months. Justlast week, the FDA began its 10 month review process. All indications are that this new one, as yet unnamed, will be sold before the end of this year. Tune in to hear about the next generatio...
Feb 10, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 6
Botox is the most popular procedure in all of plastic surgery. With over 6 and a half million people having Botox last year, it is incredibly safe and incredibly effective. On today's show, we discuss everything about Botox, from the injection technique, to its benefits, and its excellent safety profile. Tune in! Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify...
Feb 02, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 5
As we age, our ears lose their youthful beauty. Yes, they did have youthful beauty - by the time you are 60, your ears elongate, grow, lose volume, or wrinkle. You don't need to hide them anymore! Nonsurgical treatments like lasers and fillers and repair of elongated earring holes or torn ears can allow you to show off those beautiful earrings once again. Listen to tonight's show as we discuss ear cosmetic surgery. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller in...
Jan 26, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 4
Pregnancy does a number on your belly. Your skin stretches and your rectus muscles drift off to your sides. This causes your tummy to fall forward and it contributes to back pain and poor posture. A tummy tuck is a great procedure that can reverse these changes, restoring your shape to pre-pregnancy, albeit with a few scars. On tonight's show, we talk about how I do this operation and how it is usually performed as an outpatient. Listen in! Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the ...
Jan 19, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 2
On tonight's show, we answered the question - laser or peel? We also discussed the enormous number of facelift procedures. Which one is best? Tune in to find out. We also discussed why soap is one of the most injurious substances you can put on your face. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify...
Jan 19, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 3
Plastic surgery has so many great procedures - some of them are costly and some are less expensive. Today, we discussed the biggest bang for your buck procedures in plastic surgery - the procedures that are smaller in scope and not overly expensive. Listen in as I discuss the 5 top procedures that will not break the budget but will make a big difference. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify...
Jan 05, 2020•57 min•Season 16Ep. 1
Wrinkle filler has revolutionized facial rejuvenation. It's not just for filling wrinkles - filler is used to make lips, earlobes, noses, chins, and cheeks larger. It evens out asymmetries. It fills neck and chest wrinkles. And of course, it rejuvenates lips. But bad jobs are numerous and there are even 50 cases of blindness from wrinkle fillers. On this show, I help you understand the nuances of this wonderful substance. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller ...
Dec 29, 2019•57 min•Season 15Ep. 52
There are many many stupid procedures that are performed by plastic surgeons. Abdominal etching is one of those. In this procedure, the fat of the belly is shaped to resemble the 6-pack muscles of a person who has spent many hours doing sit ups. While the operation may look good today, just wait a few years and see how the belly looks when each little "6-pack" fills up with fat and looks like a little breast. On tonight's show, we discuss this and other silly procedures, including...
Dec 08, 2019•57 min•Season 15Ep. 49
Breast reductions are so common - they are both cosmetic and medically advised procedures. You'll look and feel better after this surgery. But one of the risks of this procedure is the actual loss of your nipples. That can happen when the surgeon cuts the blood supply to the nipples beyond what they can tolerate. On today's special Sunday show, we discussed how to stay safe with breast reductions. We also spoke to Dr. Michael Marano, chief of the RWJBH Burn Center, about how to not get...
Dec 02, 2019•57 min•Season 15Ep. 49
Yelp might be a great way to find a plumber or restaurant, but is it the best way to find a plastic surgeon? Two Nevada plastic surgeons might say "no" since one is suing the other for creating false negative reviews. This case exposed the weakness of online reviews. We also discussed lower eyelid lifts and other methods of improving the appearance of the lower eyelids. Finally we discussed how I artistically inject filler on this special Sunday morning show. Made in Spain Whether you’...
Nov 19, 2019•57 min•Season 15Ep. 40
CBD oil is just another of a long list of hyped up ingredients that are supposed to do wonders for the skin. It turns out that there is absolutely no scientific evidence that CBD helps wrinkles or in any way rejuvenates the skin. But that doesn't stop dozens of companies from creating products that contain CBD. Tonight, we discussed CBD oil and skin. We also discussed breast implants, wrinkle filler, and fake Yelp reviews. Listen in! Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, ...
Nov 10, 2019•57 min
As we age, the risks of surgery increase but the benefits do not increase. So at some point, it just doesn't make sense to risk your health to help you look better. While surgery might not be appropriate, older people may still benefit from wrinkle fillers and other noninvasive procedures. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify...
Oct 28, 2019•57 min•Season 15Ep. 41
Rogaine has been used for hair loss in men and women. A new study showed that this drug is quite effective in regrowing hair. Tonight we discussed this as well as how Botox is now used to help oily skin. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify...
Oct 27, 2019•57 min•Season 15Ep. 45
