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What You Need to Know About Collagen Supplements with Dr. Anthony Youn

In 2018, Americans spent a total of $122 million on collagen supplements. But do they work? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, we’re going to do a deep dive into collagen supplements. What are they? How are they made? Can taking a collagen supplement improve the collagen of your skin? What do […]

  • Posted on: Dec 13 2021
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What You Need to Know About Collagen Supplements with Dr. Anthony Youn

In 2018, Americans spent a total of $122 million on collagen supplements. But do they work? On this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, we’re going to do a deep dive into collagen supplements. What are they? How are they made? Can taking a collagen supplement improve the collagen of your skin? What do […]

  • Posted on: Jan 14 2020
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The Truth About Collagen Supplements

What is the truth about collagen supplements? This is a question I get asked to me all the time. Does eating collagen improve the collagen of your skin? The answer is: YES. One double-blind placebo-controlled study from Germany found that ingesting collagen increased the skin’s elasticity. Another placebo-controlled clinical trial published in the Journal of Cosmetic […]

  • Posted on: May 16 2019
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Evolence… A New Type of Collagen

The field of cosmetic injectables continues to get more complicated as the newest filler, Evolence, is set to make its widespread debut in the United States. Evolence is a type of injectable collagen made from pig tissue. It’s FDA approved as of July 2008 for the improvement of nasolabial folds, or the deep wrinkles that […]


Avoid These Mistakes When Trying to Look Younger

We all want to look younger, but there are so many ways where we go wrong with cosmetic treatments and skin care! I’m going to give you four of the most common mistakes people make when they want to look younger. 4. Too Much Filler – I’m a big fan of injectable fillers, but it can […]

  • Posted on: Mar 17 2023
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Eat These to Look Young!

Did you know the food you eat has a profound impact on how your skin looks? It’s true! Here are 5 food tips for healthy skin! Eat Healthy Fats – It is a fallacy that eating fat is bad for you. There are some fats that are not good for you, like trans fats, but […]

  • Posted on: Jan 30 2023
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Anti-aging supplements EVERYONE should take!

Doctors, health coaches, and influencers are recommending supplements that provide a myriad of benefits for your health and body, but what is the truth? I’ve got the answers you’ve been looking for! Here are the supplements I think virtually everyone should take. These can help improve your skin and joints, make you feel healthier, and have […]

  • Posted on: Jul 28 2022
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Holistic Tips for Clear Skin!

Acne can be an issue for so many of us, even as adults. It can make you self-conscious and result in permanent scarring. So what can you do about it? Here are some tips to help prevent and treat acne! 1. Cleanse your face daily – It’s super important to wash your face every night to clean […]

  • Posted on: Jul 15 2022
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Here’s the truth about FAT!

I’d love to share with you the skinny on FAT. Fat in your diet isn’t necessarily bad for you. In fact, certain fats are good for your health AND your skin. There are five types of fat, and here are my opinions on each of them: 1. Monounsaturated Fats – GOOD – present in almonds, avocado, hazelnuts, […]

  • Posted on: Jun 17 2022
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Five ways to get a neck lift WITHOUT surgery!

Do you have extra skin of your neck that you can’t stand? What about unwanted fat or wrinkles? If so, you’re not alone. So many patients tell me how their neck looks really impacts their self confidence, but they don’t want to undergo a facelift. The good news? I have FIVE tips for you to […]

  • Posted on: Jun 7 2022
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