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E137
May 21, 2026
The Holistic Plastic Surgeon: Devices, Ozempic Face, and What Your Habits Do to Aging Skin
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In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver continues her conversation with Dr. Tony Youn, board certified plastic surgeon, bestselling author of Younger for Life, and the most followed plastic surgeon on social media. In part two of this conversation, Dr. Youn moves from skincare into devices, lifestyle, and the bigger picture of how women can think about aging and anti-aging without getting swept up in the extremes.

Dr. Youn walks through the most commonly asked about in-office treatments, explaining what each one actually does and where the limitations are. He covers IPL for hyperpigmentation and sun damage, fractional CO2 lasers and how they differ from older more aggressive approaches, chemical peels and how depth determines results, and radiofrequency microneedling including what it can realistically achieve and where it falls short. He also addresses at-home devices, covering red light therapy and what the studies actually show about collagen and elastin, and what to look for in a dermal stamper.

The conversation then turns to surgery, with Dr. Youn drawing a clear line between what lasers, Botox, and other non-invasive skincare treatments can and cannot do, and explaining the real trade-offs of a facelift in language most patients never hear from their surgeons. He also reflects on the social pressure women face around aging and offers a framework for thinking about cosmetic procedures that starts with doing the least necessary to feel good.

Dr. Youn and Dr. Haver then turn to the habits that shape how skin ages over time, covering sleep, stress, sugar and glycation, inflammation, gut health, fiber, and protein.

The episode also covers Ozempic face, what is actually happening to skin during rapid weight loss on GLP-1 medications, and what the early data suggests about collagen loss and quality. The conversation closes with a look at the supplement evidence, including what the studies actually show about hydrolyzed collagen, and where the science stands on NAD, NMN, and IV drip treatments.

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00:00:00 – Menopause, Skin Aging & Expectations
00:02:15 – Best Laser & Device Treatments Explained
00:05:00 – CO2 Lasers, Chemical Peels & Recovery
00:09:00 – Choosing the Right Laser for Your Skin
00:10:40 – Morpheus8, RF Microneedling & Tightening
00:12:10 – Red Light Therapy & At-Home Devices
00:17:00 – When It’s Time for a Facelift
00:19:20 – The Emotional Reality of Aging as Women
00:22:40 – A Holistic Approach to Anti-Aging
00:24:10 – Lifestyle Habits That Age Your Skin
00:25:45 – Sleep, Hormones & Stress
00:26:30 – Sugar, Inflammation & Gut Health
00:30:00 – Protein, Collagen & “Ozempic Face”
00:33:20 – Collagen Supplements & Longevity Trends
00:37:30 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways

About the guest

Dr. Tony Youn

Known as America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon, Anthony Youn, M.D. is a nationally-recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. Recognized as a leader in his field, he is the author of the best-selling books “The Age Fix," "In Stitches," “Playing God,” and "Younger For Life."  Dr. Youn also hosts the popular podcastThe Doctor Youn Show.  He is the most followed plastic surgeon on social media, with over 5 million subscribers on his YouTube Channel and 8 million followers on TikTok. He is also the founder of YOUN Beauty, his boutique skin care and supplement line.