Show Notes
Feeling overwhelmed by today’s beauty and wellness trends? In this episode of Skin Talks, Beate and Natascha are joined by special guest Raquel Merlini, a registered nurse, IFBB pro bodybuilder, and medical-spa owner, to cut through the noise. From Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs to protein myths, body-image pressure, and the latest non-surgical treatments, they cover it all.
What you’ll learn:
• GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy) – how they work, pros, cons, and long-term questions
• The connection between weight loss drugs, muscle mass, and skin laxity
• Why strength training and protein are crucial for women (and how to budget for clean eating)
• Emotional eating, body-image trauma, and building a healthy relationship with food
• Sculptra vs. dermal fillers, when to choose collagen stimulators and when to opt for instant volume
• PDO threads – the red flags, costs, and realistic outcomes
• CO₂ resurfacing vs. Fotona and how exosomes can speed healing
• Tips for finding an ethical, experienced aesthetic provider and managing realistic expectations
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Beate → https://www.instagram.com/beatevonhuene/
Natascha → https://www.instagram.com/nataschaschillinger/
Guest:
Raquel Merlini → https://www.instagram.com/rskinadmission/
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