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How To Avoid Botched Facial Plastic Surgery, Do Red Light Masks Actually Work?, Opioid-Free Surgical Recovery, & More With Dr. Cameron Chesnut.
Sat Apr 27 2024
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Description
This episode explores various aspects of facial plastic surgery, including the mind-body connection, minimally invasive procedures, post-surgical swelling, fat transfer and stem cells, saunas and air pollution, facial fillers, surgeon's approach and biohacked home, utilizing growth factors, and the importance of appearance and personal grooming.
Insights
Patients desire to look how they feel
Patients often express a desire to look how they feel, emphasizing the importance of mind-body connection in appearance.
NADNR and NMN as popular anti-aging supplements
NADNR and NMN are popular anti-aging supplements due to their benefits for natural energy and DNA health.
Ketones offer anti-inflammatory and appetite-satiating benefits
Ketones offer anti-inflammatory and appetite-satiating benefits with minimal calories, appealing to athletes and individuals seeking sustained energy.
Dr. Cameron Chestnut's practice as a facial plastic surgeon
Dr. Cameron Chestnut, a flow state expert, discusses his practice as a facial plastic surgeon in the Northwest.
Facial plastics focus on rejuvenation rather than transformation
Facial plastics involves changing the form of tissues for rejuvenation rather than transformation.
Minimally invasive ways to lift sagging facial soft tissues
The speaker focuses on minimally invasive ways to lift and elevate sagging facial soft tissues in cosmetic procedures.
Post-surgical swelling primarily due to laser resurfacing and growth factor injections
The speaker explains that post-surgical swelling seen in some patients is primarily due to laser resurfacing and growth factor injections, not the surgical procedure itself.
Red light therapy for surgical recovery and anti-aging
The use of red light therapy is highlighted for its benefits in surgical recovery, slowing down aging processes, and improving mitochondrial function.
Stem cells and fat-based stem cells for facial rejuvenation
Stem cells and fat-based stem cells are integral to the speaker's practice for facial rejuvenation by addressing volume loss in fat pads.
Artificial fat pads with mesenchymal stem cells for facial volume rejuvenation
Artificial fat pads can be used to rejuvenate facial volume and contain mesenchymal stem cells.
Chapters
- Introduction
- Approach to Facial Plastic Surgery
- Cosmetic Changes and Post-Surgical Swelling
- Fat Transfer and Stem Cells
- Saunas, Air Pollution, and Facial Fillers
- Surgeon's Approach and Biohacked Home
- Utilizing Growth Factors and Mind-Body Connection
- Importance of Appearance and Personal Grooming
Summary
Transcript
Introduction
00:00 - 06:57
- Patients often express a desire to look how they feel, emphasizing the importance of mind-body connection in appearance.
- NADNR and NMN are popular anti-aging supplements due to their benefits for natural energy and DNA health.
- Ketones offer anti-inflammatory and appetite-satiating benefits with minimal calories, appealing to athletes and individuals seeking sustained energy.
- Dr. Cameron Chestnut, a flow state expert, discusses his practice as a facial plastic surgeon in the Northwest.
Approach to Facial Plastic Surgery
06:37 - 12:44
- The speaker is a facial plastic surgeon based in the Northwest who approaches facial plastic surgery with intellectual curiosity and skepticism.
- The speaker integrates his background in dermatology and athleticism into his practice, aiming to find ways to improve procedures with minimal input.
- Facial plastics, derived from a Greek root meaning 'to change the form of something,' involves changing the form of tissues for rejuvenation rather than transformation.
- The speaker focuses on minimally invasive ways to lift and elevate sagging facial soft tissues in cosmetic procedures.
- The speaker's practice primarily focuses on cosmetic procedures for facial rejuvenation rather than transformational surgeries like rhinoplasty.
Cosmetic Changes and Post-Surgical Swelling
12:15 - 18:27
- The speaker discusses various cosmetic changes they have noticed in their own appearance, such as drooping eyelids and laxity in the jawline and neck.
- A significant portion of the speaker's practice involves revising botched plastic surgeries done elsewhere, which presents a challenging but rewarding aspect of their work.
- The speaker explains that post-surgical swelling seen in some patients is primarily due to laser resurfacing and growth factor injections, not the surgical procedure itself.
- The use of red light therapy is highlighted for its benefits in surgical recovery, slowing down aging processes, and improving mitochondrial function.
- Stem cells and fat-based stem cells are integral to the speaker's practice for facial rejuvenation by addressing volume loss in fat pads.
Fat Transfer and Stem Cells
17:59 - 23:49
- Artificial fat pads can be used to rejuvenate facial volume and contain mesenchymal stem cells.
- Fat harvested for rejuvenation is selected for its stem cell density and growth factor secretion.
- New blood vessels are created during fat transfer to improve longevity and tissue rejuvenation.
- Fat for procedures is commonly taken from areas like the belly button, flanks, or medial thigh.
- Minimal manipulation of fat cells is required for autologous use in procedures like fat transfer.
- Expanding stem cells beyond a certain point can increase their cancer-causing potential.
Saunas, Air Pollution, and Facial Fillers
23:26 - 29:43
- 20th generation stem cells may be more carcinogenic than beneficial, challenging the norm of stem cell expansion.
- Hyaluronic acid scaffold is used in injections to support stem cells' growth and function, commonly associated with beauty and cosmetics.
- Different types of saunas, like infrared saunas, can offer various health benefits such as boosting the immune system and reducing pain and inflammation.
- Air pollution indoors can be significantly higher than outdoors, leading to health risks; air purifying technology like Air Doctor filters can help remove contaminants effectively.
- Misunderstandings about facial fillers can lead to problematic outcomes in surgery.
- Facial aging is not solely due to volume loss, and relying only on fillers for anti-aging doesn't make logical sense.
- Fillers can last for decades contrary to the common belief of needing frequent top-ups every six months.
- Eating collagen may provide precursor amino acids for skin health, but the process is more complex than direct transport from gut to skin.
- The use of nootropics and smart drugs in surgery varies among surgeons, with some preferring self-reliance over external aids.
- Medical training often neglects teaching surgeons how to optimize their performance and well-being, leading to suboptimal functioning despite being high-performing individuals.
Surgeon's Approach and Biohacked Home
29:18 - 35:21
- Surgeon emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in surgeries to achieve exceptional results
- Surgeon uses a detailed journaling process to reflect on unique cases and improve future procedures
- The surgeon's approach involves analyzing before and after photos/videos months later for feedback and improvement
- The biohacked home offers various features like low EMF, toxin-free construction materials, vegetable garden, and advanced water filtration systems.
- Dr. Phil Linno is praised for his ultrasound skills in surgery.
- The surgeon discusses his meticulous post-surgery analysis to improve outcomes.
- The surgeon avoids using opioids for pain management after surgery to ensure a productive recovery period for patients staying in curated recovery accommodations.
- Long-acting nerve blocks are used for pain control after surgery instead of opioids or steroids to preserve beneficial inflammation for healing.
Utilizing Growth Factors and Mind-Body Connection
46:21 - 52:26
- Utilizing growth factors from PRP or autologous stem cells modulates inflammation towards healing, reducing the need for opioids post-treatment.
- Avoiding activities like the Valsalva maneuver and blood pressure raises post-treatment is crucial for patient recovery.
- The podcast host incorporates concepts like visualization and flow state into parenting, fostering curiosity and learning from failures.
- Incorporating spiritual practices like prayer before surgery is a meaningful touchpoint for the host, promoting gratitude and connection with patients.
- The host's practice focuses on aligning how patients feel with how they look, emphasizing the mind-body connection in achieving overall well-being.
Importance of Appearance and Personal Grooming
52:04 - 57:00
- The mind-body connection plays a significant role in how one looks and ages.
- Accepting the importance of appearance in social and career success is emphasized.
- Taking care of physical appearance, fitness, and grooming can boost confidence and impact on life purpose.
- Balancing beauty with fitness is highlighted, cautioning against going too far with cosmetic enhancements.
- Paying attention to symmetry, beauty, and personal grooming is seen as a healthy form of pride.