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

Hello beauties! In this week's episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, Summer and Talar join me for some office gossip! I love when I get to chat with my staff about their favorite beauty items and trends. Dry skin is hands down one of the worst parts about winter and we're here to help you with some of our favorite skincare tips, tricks and products. We talk about eczema, accutane, serums vs. creams, and more. Talar and Summer tell me about some of their favorite...

Happy Friday, beauties! On this week’s Five Minute Friday, I cover everything you need to know about acne scarring! Acne scars can have a huge impact on someone’s self confidence. In this episode I talk about some of the different treatments that work to effectively treat and resurface the skin. The technology that is available in today’s day and age allows us to heal the skin in new and innovative ways with minimal amounts of downtime. Extensive downtime no longer has to be a concern when...

Happy Tuesday, Beauty Byters! I am so thrilled to introduce you to my dear friend, spiritual medium, Austyn Wells! On this episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, Austyn and I talk all about the importance of self-care, meditation, and staying soul-centered. Austyn is the author of Soul Conversations: A Medium Reveals How to Cultivate Your Intuition, Heal Your Heart, and Connect with the Divine and noted for her work as a spiritual medium and soul gardener. We...

Hi beauties! On this week’s Five Minute Friday I talk to you all about elastin! As we age, our skin inevitably loses volume and begins to droop. I can’t stress enough, the importance of replacing lost facial volume when it comes to warding off signs of aging. Your skin is like a rubber band, over time it begins to lose the shape that it originally had, making you look droopy, tired, and aged. Using products, that contain hyaluronic acid (an ingredient contained in many of our fillers) is a...

Hi beauties! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I introduce you to my new PA Tammi! We’re joined by nurse Val and Dr. Mary Christina Simpson. Dr. Simpson travelled all the way from Boston to see me as a patient and will be attending my Master Injector Course on Saturday, February 23rd! We talk all about life as a physician and mother, Valentine’s Day, injectables versus surgical procedures, and more! Dr. Simpson and I talk about the importance...

Hi beauties and Happy Friday! On this week’s Five Minute Friday, my dad and I record a very special birthday podcast! We both have birthdays in January and I loved recording this episode. With my Master Injector Course quickly approaching, this podcast is perfect for anyone considering med school or just becoming a physician. As an otolaryngologist my father’s work and vast amount of knowledge always inspired me. Going to work with him and growing up with two parents that were physicians was...

Happy Tuesday, Beauty Byters! On this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I chat with author, psychologist, mom, and boss girl, Dr. V! You may recognize Dr. V from television shows like Marriage Boot Camp, Real Housewives of New Jersey, and L.A. Shrinks. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, this episode seems quite fitting. We got a chance to talk about relationships, dating as a millennial, divorce, and beauty (of course!). This episode was so fun...

Hi Beauty Byters and Happy Friday! On this week’s Five Minute Friday, I talk to you all about the lips. Lip filler has become one of the most popular procedures that I perform in my practice and across the world. I can’t stress enough the importance of picking an experienced injector when considering lip filler. I talk about what lip filler feels like, pain level, proper filler placement, and product longevity. I touch on the cupids bow, and the different parts of the lips that can be...

Hi beauties! On this episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I chat with actress, YouTuber, and Makeup Arist, Teni Panosian! Teni has over a million subscribers on YouTube and is currently starring in the new Facebook Show, Cruisers and Shakers! During her visit, Teni got a chance to try ThermiSmooth Body, the newest addition to the Beauty By Dr. Kay family! This treatment has already gained a lot of popularity and my patients are loving the results! In this...

Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! On this week's Five Minute Friday, I chat with my long time friend, girl boss, interior designer Christine Santana! Christine is an interior designer based out of Pasadena, California and we have been friends for years. She has helped me design my home and offices over the years and I absolutely love her aesthetic. Christine is responsible for the bright and airy aesthetic of my new office that we moved into in August of 2018! We chat about dating, preventive...

Hi Beauties! This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a training for the Merz Institute of Advanced Aesthetics! This was hosted in Scottsdale, Arizona and I had the pleasure of being among some of the nation's top injectors. In this episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I interview noted physicians such as Dr. Steve Dayan, Dr. Lara Devgan, Dr. Valerie Callender, and Dr. Alan Derkin about some of the upcoming trends in medical aesthetics! We discuss...

Happy Friday, Beauties! On this week’s Five Minute Friday, we talk all about the neck! Often times, as we age, we tend to neglect the neck. Women of all ages should be taking care of the skin on their neck and décolleté. I talk to you all about the different ways that you can combat signs of aging when it comes to the neck! The advancements in technology have brought us things like chemical peels, C02 laser, micro-needling, and radio-frequency skin tightening. I am so excited to announce...

Happy Tuesday, Beauty Byters! Today is finally the day! I’m so excited to share with all of you this very special episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On December 13th, I had the honor of welcoming Brent Saunders, CEO and chairman of the board of Allergan to my office. Allergan is the maker of injectables such as Botox and Juvederm, as well as products like Latisse and Skin Medica Skincare. Brent and I touch on subjects like aging in the digital age, the future...

Happy Friday, Beauties! Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular surgical procedures that I perform and one of my favorites! Not only can a rhinoplasty help build back someone’s overall confidence, it can drastically improve the way a person breathes! This procedure is a lot more common than you think, but its always important to select a qualified, board, certified surgeon that has a great deal of experience under their belt! In this Five Minute Friday, I tell you everything you need to know...

On this episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I talk all about what it takes to be an an injector. With my Master Injector Course approaching, there wouldn’t be a more appropriate topic than this! As someone that has worked as an injector for close to 20 years, I know that it takes hard work and dedication to succeed. I love when young injectors come to me for advice and being able to guide them down the right path. For those interested in my Master Injector...

Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! On this weeks Five Minute Friday, two of my medical assistants, Callie and Talar join me on the podcast to talk about some of the healthy things we’re incorporating into our daily routines to get ready for 2019! This time of year is when I reflect and set goals for the year to come and I encourage you all to do the same! We touch on the nutritional benefits of celery juice and the nutritional benefits of celery. Talar always knows about the latest and greatest...

As @MsFloJo would say, Hi Bitchezzz and Merry Christmas! On this episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, MsFloJo, boss girl, entrepreneur and wife of music producer Scott Storch joins me along with celebrity hairstylist, Natasha Spriggs! Flo has such an energizing personality and is always so outspoken. We touch on the changes in beauty trends and Flo tells us about the first procedure she ever did when she was 17! We discuss the influence that Instagram has on...

Hello beauties and Happy Holidays! On this week’s Five Minute Friday, Omar, Summer, and Valerie join me right before we head out to our staff holiday lunch! Omar is my superstar pre-med student that has come back to help us out during the busy holiday season. We go around the room telling each other what our top Christmas gifts are for the year and I tell you the one thing I think everyone should have on their list! I’m so happy to have a team of fun individuals in my practice and I love...

Hello Beauties! In this week’s episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I talk with Mary Jo Eustace of LifeLine Skin Care. She is the author of Divorce Sucks: What to Do When Irreconcilable Differences, Lawyer Fees, and Your Ex's Hollywood Wife Make You Miserable and Scared Wheatless. Mary Jo tells me all about LifeLine and it’s technological advances. This line was started by a woman scientist that had a vision to revolutionize the use of stem cells. We talk about...

Happy Friday, Beauty Byters! 😍 In this Five Minute Friday, I take you in the treatment room with me! Talar and my lovely patient Elizabeth join in as we talk all about under eye filler while performing the actual procedure! I love educating all of my listeners about injectables and the different procedures there are out there. We cover what kind of fillers can be used for the under eyes based on hollowness, skin type, and age! This is a very trick procedure and you should be sure you pick a...