The Doctor Youn Show

Learn the latest holistic ways to improve your health and appearance!

In The Doctor Youn Show, host and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn joins prominent conventional and alternative health experts to reveal the latest options in holistic health and beauty. They discuss the newest ways to turn back the clock, practical tips to lose weight and feel great, and profound insights into the state of medicine today.

This includes monthly Hot Topics episodes with dermatologist Dr. Emily Levin, frequent solo and AMA (Ask Me Anything) episodes, and interviews with prominent healthcare voices like Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Gabby Reece, Danica Patrick, Dr. Pimple Popper, Chalene Johnson, and more!

Join him and his friends for a holistic look at health and beauty as only America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon can deliver.

Latest Episodes

The Doctor Youn Show

You don’t need to go under the knife to look and feel younger! In The Doctor Youn Show, host and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn joins prominent cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists, celebrity health experts, and New York Times best-selling authors, to discuss the health topics that matter most to you. They reveal the newest ways to turn back the clock, the latest findings in weight loss and health, and profound insights into living a better life. Join him and his friends for an unfiltered look at health and beauty as only America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon™ can deliver. Join Dr. Youn and guests like Dr. Pimple Popper, JJ Virgin, Dr. Miami, Dr. Rod Rohrich and Dr. Bone Broth Kellyann Petrucci for an exciting and inside look at the world of plastic surgery, health and more.

In this episode, I break down everything you need to know about hyperpigmentation, including the differences between sunspots, age spots, and melasma, why they develop, and the most effective ways to treat them. We discuss the best brightening ingredients, including hydroquinone, vitamin C, kojic acid, niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and retinoids, plus how to build a skincare routine that helps prevent unwanted pigmentation from returning.

We also cover the pros and cons of IPL, chemical peels, and lasers, how to choose the right sunscreen, and the biggest mistakes people make when trying to fade dark spots. If you’re looking for clearer, brighter, and more even-toned skin, this episode is for you.

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On This Episode We Cover:

→ 00:00:00 – Introduction

→ 00:00:52 – What is hyperpigmentation?

→ 00:01:12 – Sunspots vs. melasma: What’s the difference?

→ 00:03:18 – Why melasma is so difficult to treat

→ 00:06:43 – The best brightening ingredients for dark spots

→ 00:08:17 – Does glutathione actually brighten your skin?

→ 00:09:41 – Hydroquinone: Benefits, risks & side effects

→ 00:12:17 – Can hydroquinone make hyperpigmentation worse?

→ 00:15:40 – How to maximize your brightening skincare routine