Dr. Youn’s Holistic Plastic Surgery Blog

Patients ask me all the time, “What actually works to tighten skin?” There are a lot of creams and treatments that claim to make skin tighter. Here’s what actually works! Retinol – In general, creams are pretty poor at actually tightening skin. They can increase collagen production, smooth fine lines, and fade age spots well, but

What if you could change the color of your eyes to blue, green, or even purple, permanently? Some people are doing just that, and the videos of their dramatic changes are going viral on social media. It’s called laser keratopigmentation, and it’s a procedure that’s gaining more eyes than ever before. During this operation, an ophthalmologist

If you’ve ever wondered why so many Korean women seem to have glowing, youthful skin, it’s not because they have access to some secret ingredient that we don’t. The real secret is surprisingly simple: they approach skincare differently. Rather than searching for a miracle product, Korean skincare focuses on building daily habits that protect and nourish

There are simple anti-aging tricks of the trade that I’ve learned over the years which can make a big difference. Here are a few that just might change your life! Try a Retinol Sandwich. If you have sensitive skin that can’t tolerate retinol, or you find retinol to be occasionally irritating to your skin, one

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably heard people raving about peptides. They’re being promoted as the next big thing for weight loss, anti-aging, muscle building, longevity, and even healing injuries. But what exactly are peptides—and should you be taking them? I recently sat down with hormone expert Dr. Shawn Tassone to separate

​I recently returned from a retreat hosted by the scrubs company Figs. They flew approximately 80 Figs ambassadors to Ojai, California on a health retreat where we did various activities like pickleball, Pilates, yoga, meditation, mindfulness classes, and even had a sound bath session! The other ambassadors are all online influencers in the health space, including

  Losing weight is an incredible achievement, but many people are surprised to discover that the journey doesn’t always end when the number on the scale reaches its goal. Loose skin, stretch marks, and changes in body shape are common concerns—and there are plenty of misconceptions about what can and can’t be done. I recently

There’s a new trend spreading across social media, particularly among young men, called “looksmaxxing.” At its simplest, looksmaxxing refers to making yourself as physically attractive as possible. Some aspects are harmless—even beneficial. Exercise, healthy eating, improving your posture, getting better sleep, and taking care of your skin all fall under the looksmaxxing umbrella. But increasingly,