Botox, Fillers & What Actually Works: WTF Is Happening to My Face? Part 3 of 3
The Luminescence Podcast with Schuyler GrantShow Notes
Botox. Fillers. Lasers. Red light masks. Geranium oil and gua sha.
If you've wondered about any of these — what they actually do, whether they're worth it, and what two menopause-focused OB-GYNs and a Zen teacher actually do themselves — this is that conversation.
In part three of their conversation on the visible changes of midlife, Schuyler Grant, Dr. Somi Javaid, Dr. Sarah de la Torre, and Elena Brower get personal about what they actually do, what they recommend, and where they disagree.
They discuss:
Botox: The medical uses most people don't know about, the case for and against, and what happens when you freeze too much of your face
Lasers: How they actually work, the difference between superficial and deeper treatments, and what to look for in a provider
Red light therapy masks: What the data actually says and what to look for before you buy
Fillers: Why one doctor completely changed her position on them
The natural alternatives, geranium oil, gua sha, retinol vs. estrogen, and dermaplaning
Each woman's personal philosophy on aging (which turns out to be the most clarifying part of the conversation)
A lightning round: Face yoga, staying out of the sun, ring lights, shorter haircuts, tweezers in the car, and more
This episode is for any woman who wants real opinions, not just options.
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