Skintuition

It’s all over TikTok and social media. Kate Hudson uses it. Jessica Alba uses it. Red Light Therapy. It’s one of the few treatments that can be done with no pain and no down time. Keep up the treatments to rejuvenate your skin, soothe your muscles, and maybe even help with depression and anxiety. How does it work, how much does it cost, and what else does it do? Tune into this episode to find out all about Red Light Therapy. As two plastic surgeons, Drs. Heather Furnas and Josh Korman lay aside their scalpels and explore the nonsurgical world to bring you what’s new, what’s safe, and what to look for when you’re ready to hit “refresh.” Learn more about Dr. Furnas  Learn more about Dr. Korman Follow us on Instagram @skintuitionpodcast Co-Hosts: Heather Furnas, MD & Josh Korman, MDTheme Music: Diego Canales

Getting ready for your beach vacay with a chemical peel to look your best? What could go wrong? Postinflammatory pigmentation, that’s what. Let’s just call it PIH.In this episode, we discuss what inflammation has to do with healing, and what healing has to do with those brown spots that can develop after acne, surgery, and plenty of other injuries to the skin. Can anything be done to get rid of it? Listen in to find out.As two plastic surgeons, Drs. Heather Furnas and Josh Korman lay aside their scalpels and explore the nonsurgical world to bring you what’s new, what’s safe, and what to look for when you’re ready to hit “refresh.” Learn more about Dr. Furnas Learn more about Dr. Korman Follow us on Instagram @skintuitionpodcastCo-Hosts: Heather Furnas, MD & Josh Korman, MDTheme Music: Diego Canales

We’ve been hearing and seeing the results of those “skinny shots” that help overweight America look and feel better. But they're expensive, and they don’t always work. What else helps? Registered dietician Jodi Bjurman bursts a few common beliefs in the advice she offers. Like some people have trouble losing weight because they over-restrict their diet. And the diet that’s right for one person may not work for others. Metabolisms vary, just like eye color, so those diet recipe books and eating schedules may lead you astray. What’s one of the best tools for the person looking to lose weight and change eating habits? Tune in to find out.About Jodi BjurmanJodi Bjurman has over 35 years of experience as a registered dietician and a certified diabetes educator. She works at El Camino Health in the Bay Area where she's developed nutrition-related corporate employee training programs.As two plastic surgeons, Drs. Heather Furnas and Josh Korman lay aside their scalpels and explore the nonsurgical world to bring you what’s new, what’s safe, and what to look for when you’re ready to hit “refresh.” Learn more about Dr. FurnasLearn more about Dr. KormanFollow us on Instagram @skintuitionpodcastCo-Hosts: Heather Furnas, MD & Josh Korman, MDTheme Music: Diego Canales

Master nose-shaping plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod Rohrich, describes what a liquid nose job is. First, it’s not liquid—it’s a gel—and it makes your nose larger, not smaller. Sometimes the extra volume is a good thing, and sometimes it isn’t. Find out what else you should know for the best, safest result. Dr. Rohrich also describes where to put filler to rejuvenate aging changes—and it’s not where many people expect. About Dr. Rod RohrichDr. Rod Rohrich is an internationally known, highly respected and skilled plastic surgeon with a global clinical practice at Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute in Dallas, Texas. He is also a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine. He has led most of the key professional organizations in plastic surgery in the USA.Read more about Dr. Rod RohrichAs two plastic surgeons, Drs. Heather Furnas and Josh Korman lay aside their scalpels and explore the nonsurgical world to bring you what’s new, what’s safe, and what to look for when you’re ready to hit “refresh.” Learn more about Dr. Furnas’s surgical practiceLearn more about Dr. Furnas’s nonsurgical practice, Allegro Medspa Check out Dr. Furnas’s writingLearn more about Dr. Korman’s surgical practiceLearn more about Dr. Korman’s nonsurgical practice, Wunderbar MedspaFollow us on Instagram @skintuitionpodcastCo-Hosts: Heather Furnas, MD & Josh Korman, MDTheme Music: Diego Canales

Search for scary videos of filler injections, and plenty of hits come up. So how can you find someone to inject your Botox—someone you can trust? Kirstie Anderson, RN, CAN, offers tips on what to look for to get the best results as safely as possible, what to avoid, and why she sought out specialty certification in aesthetic nursing. About Kirstie Anderson, RN, CANKirstie Anderson, aesthetic nurse, has been a part of the PSA and Allegro MedSpa family since 2013. She has specialized training in Botox, dermal fillers, lasers, and medical-grade skincare. Kirstie is known for her expertise and gentle touch and for helping her patients feel beautiful with natural-looking results.As two plastic surgeons, Drs. Heather Furnas and Josh Korman lay aside their scalpels and explore the nonsurgical world to bring you what’s new, what’s safe, and what to look for when you’re ready to hit “refresh.” Learn more about Dr. Furnas Learn more about Dr. KormanFollow us on Instagram @skintuitionpodcast Co-Hosts: Heather Furnas, MD & Josh Korman, MDTheme Music: Diego Canales

Does anyone remember the photos of Michael Jackson inside a hyperbaric oxygen chamber? Tabloids said he was trying to live forever. Sadly, he didn’t. But was there any truth to those rumors? The short answer is yes, and the longer answer takes us to this episode of how hyperbaric oxygen therapy can accomplish some small things and one big thing. The key word is telomeres—the little extensions to our chromosomes. Find out why they matter to living a long, healthy life and the role hyperbaric oxygen may play in maximizing the quality of our lives.As two plastic surgeons, Drs. Heather Furnas and Josh Korman lay aside their scalpels and explore the nonsurgical world to bring you what’s new, what’s safe, and what to look for when you’re ready to hit “refresh.” Learn more about Dr. Furnas Learn more about Dr. Korman Follow us on Instagram @skintuitionpodcast Co-Hosts: Heather Furnas, MD & Josh Korman, MDTheme Music: Diego Canales

If the people at a medspa all have lips like those gigantic edible wax ones, would you walk out? Lip filler doesn’t have to look like that. Enhancing lips requires an artistic eye, the mastery of multiple techniques, and a good knowledge of the anatomy. The viscosity of the filler should match its purpose: lip lines? Lip border? Lip volume? The best result may come from filler plus a toxin (like Botox or Daxxify) plus laser resurfacing. Why do so many people have overfilled lips? And what about men? This episode answers these questions and more.As two plastic surgeons, Drs. Heather Furnas and Josh Korman lay aside their scalpels and explore the nonsurgical world to bring you what’s new, what’s safe, and what to look for when you’re ready to hit “refresh.” Learn more about Dr. Furnas Learn more about Dr. KormanFollow us on Instagram @skintuitionpodcast Co-Hosts: Heather Furnas, MD & Josh Korman, MDTheme Music: Diego Canales

If you have darker skin color, do you know how the pigment of your skin can put you at risk with treatments like laser resurfacing and laser hair reduction? Even if you don't, your practitioner certainly should. Dr. Steve Williams, board certified plastic surgeon, reviews key points patients with darker pigmentation should know to protect themselves. As the first Black president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Williams gives advice as well as a compass towards the future.About Dr. Steven WilliamsDr. Steve Williams is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the President of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a charitable person who dedicates his life to those in need of his unique expertise.Read more about Dr. Steve WilliamsFollow Dr. Williams on Instagram As two plastic surgeons, Drs. Heather Furnas and Josh Korman lay aside their scalpels and explore the nonsurgical world to bring you what’s new, what’s safe, and what to look for when you’re ready to hit “refresh.” Learn more about Dr. Furnas Learn more about Dr. Korman Follow us on Instagram @skintuitionpodcast Co-Hosts: Heather Furnas, MD & Josh Korman, MDTheme Music: Diego Canales

Do you want filler, but don’t want to look like a clown? What could go wrong if you choose your Botox injector based on price? Aesthetic medicine consultant Terri Ross explains how to find a top-flight medical spa, one that invests in staff training, bases treatment plans on patient goals, and delivers results you can see on the practice’s website and social media channels.How can you tell a staff is well-trained? What are red flags to look for? When should you walk out? And should you expect a results guarantee? Tune in to find out how Terri answers these questions and more.About Terri RossTerri Ross is a world renowned practice management expert, thought leader, and high-performance sales coach for both medical aesthetic practices and Fortune 500 medical aesthetic companies. She has helped thousands of practices launch, grow, and scale upwards of $2.5M in one year, and has been retained by several Fortune 500 companies in the aesthetics space to train their sales teams as well as deliver keynote presentations.Read more about Terri Follow Terri on Instagram As two plastic surgeons, Drs. Heather Furnas and Josh Korman lay aside their scalpels and explore the nonsurgical world to bring you what’s new, what’s safe, and what to look for when you’re ready to hit “refresh.” Learn more about Dr. Furnas Learn more about Dr. Korman Follow us on Instagram @skintuitionpodcast Co-Hosts: Heather Furnas, MD & Josh Korman, MDTheme Music: Diego Canales

We talk about sex in the media, but we don’t talk much about when things aren’t going so great. Until now. Dr. Jennifer Walden talks about the new technology and treatments for both women and men. Women can experience inability to orgasm, vaginal laxity, stress urinary incontinence, sensation limitations, vaginal atrophy, and loss of lubrication. Men can experience erectile dysfunction, size concerns, premature ejaculation, curvature, and urinary problems. Find out how both women and men are enhancing the quality of their lives with these treatments, and the precautions to look for when searching for a place to address your own concerns.About Dr. Jennifer WaldenDr. Jennifer Walden is a plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face and nose. She has a full-scale cosmetic surgery practice and two medical spas in Austin, as well as a medical spa in New York City. Her Westlake practice houses the The Vaginal Rejuvenation Center of Austin, PLLC which offers many sexual health and wellness services to both women and men.Read more about Dr. Jennifer Walden Follow Dr. Walden on Instagram As two plastic surgeons, Drs. Heather Furnas and Josh Korman lay aside their scalpels and explore the nonsurgical world to bring you what’s new, what’s safe, and what to look for when you’re ready to hit “refresh.” Learn more about Dr. Furnas Learn more about Dr. Korman Follow us on Instagram @skintuitionpodcast Co-Hosts: Heather Furnas, MD & Josh Korman, MDTheme Music: Diego Canales