775: The Power of Synergistic Peptides

Red Light Therapy, PRP, Balanced Diet, Stem Cell Injections - Join us in this week's Five Minute Friday where we discuss the hair growth cycle and different methods we can use to avoid hair loss! Some of these methods include taking supplements such as biotin and collagen peptides, along with maintaining a balanced diet that is high in iron and protein. Hairstyles, heat application, and excessive bleaching are factors that can effect hair growth as well. Tune in to learn more! 

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Felix Bertram, a Swiss dermatologist and entrepreneur who turned a near-fatal motorcycle accident at age 19 into a driving force for resilience and success . We dive deep into the business of aesthetics, where Felix explains why he built the Skinmed brand rather than a personal clinic to allow for true scaling and why practices must avoid the "squeezed middle"—either staying small and profitable or scaling large enough for C-level infrastructure . We also explore the shifting trends in Europe, specifically "filler fatigue" and the pivot toward biostimulation, and discuss the gender divide in longevity, where men prioritize performance while women focus on hormonal health . Guest Information: Dr. Felix Bertram is the founder of Skinmed and a serial entrepreneur. You can find him on Instagram @drfelixbertram and learn more about his clinics at skinmed.ch.

Flashback to this popular topic from the last Thanksgiving! 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. 

In this power-packed episode, I sit down with longevity expert Dr. Elizabeth Yurth to dismantle popular biohacking trends and get down to the cellular root of aging. We dive deep into why mitochondrial dysfunction is often the culprit behind chronic fatigue—especially post-viral exposure—and Dr. Yurth walks me through her safety-first "replacement strategy" for cycling peptides like Thymosin Alpha-1, BPC-157, and GHK-Cu to restore what we naturally lose with age . We also have a critical conversation about the NAD+ craze, where I learn why filling the "bucket" with infusions might be fueling inflammation if we don't block the leaks first using compounds like Apigenin . Finally, we explore the game-changing role of plasmalogens for insulating our nerves against brain fog and why we are moving away from Metformin to protect our muscle gains . Guest Information: Dr. Elizabeth Yurth is the Medical Director of the Boulder Longevity Institute. You can find her educational resources at bli.academy and on Instagram @DrYurth.

Happy Friday, Beauty Byters!  In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I am joined by my patient Samantha who is the co-founder of Links Financial! We talk about starting small with filler because you want people to take you seriously, to pick lips that fit your branding- but to not get tied to a stereotype. Samantha believes that looking more powerful and attractive can make her feel even more confident in the boardroom, and at the end of the day who doesn't appreciate a pretty business woman. However, I believe is a fine line between sexy and porn star and lately I have been talking people down from getting too much lip filler. Listen in to hear our conversation about lip filler! I love informing my Beauty Byters with new information! Have a question or something you’d like covered on the podcast? Send me a DM or email [email protected]! 

Join Dr. Kay for a deep dive into cosmetic science with Patricia "Trish" Boland, SVP of R&D at Colorescience. This episode explores the critical importance of the skin barrier, its surprising connection to systemic health (including the gut and brain), and the latest innovations in mineral sunscreens that protect against UV, HEV (blue light), and IR. The main focus is a revolutionary new concept: stimulating the skin's own Vitamin D production. Trish explains how a unique chronopeptide can activate the skin's Vitamin D receptors (VDR) and synthesize Vitamin D in keratinocytes and fibroblasts, all without UV exposure, a groundbreaking approach to achieving barrier health and skin luminosity. 

Join Dr. Kay and renowned female longevity expert Kayla Barnes for a comprehensive discussion on optimal health, moving far beyond "normal" lab ranges to an optimal state. Kayla breaks down essential longevity strategies, from tailoring sleep and exercise protocols to the female cycle and structuring supplements into three categories (baseline, protocol-based, and longevity molecules), to pursuing advanced testing like NMR panels. The episode explores cutting-edge therapies like Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBOT) for enhanced healing and blood flow, and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) for reducing the total toxic burden. Finally, Dr. Kay and Kayla align on an approach to aesthetic longevity that advocates for a moderated use of pure core neurotoxins like Xeomin in combination with powerful collagen biostimulation and DNA-repairing molecules, such as polynucleotides, for true inside-out rejuvenation.

In this Five Minute Friday, we dive into the incredible health benefits of sea moss, a nutrient-dense superfood making waves in the wellness world. From boosting immunity to enhancing skin health and digestion, sea moss offers a natural remedy for a variety of concerns. Tune in to discover how incorporating sea moss into your daily routine can elevate your overall well-being. 

Join Dr. Kay and renowned female longevity expert Kayla Barnes for a comprehensive discussion on optimal health, moving far beyond "normal" lab ranges to an optimal state. Kayla breaks down essential longevity strategies, from tailoring sleep and exercise protocols to the female cycle and structuring supplements into three categories (baseline, protocol-based, and longevity molecules), to pursuing advanced testing like NMR panels and Homa IR to decode health data. The episode explores cutting-edge therapies like Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBOT) for enhanced healing and blood flow, and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) for reducing the total toxic burden. Finally, Dr. Kay and Kayla align on an approach to aesthetic longevity that advocates for a moderated use of pure core neurotoxins like Xeomin in combination with powerful collagen biostimulation and DNA-repairing molecules, such as polynucleotides, for true inside-out rejuvenation.

Is your skin missing that extra boost, that oomf? On today's episode of Five Minute Friday, we're getting into Peptides- the science, the benefits, and the POWER they contain.