Plastics & Peptides Episode 3 Description

Park Avenue plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith and Park Avenue internist + longevity expert Dr. Amanda Kahn sit down with beauty industry veteran Jessica Matlin to discuss some of the need-to-know beauty + wellness topics of today.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

What People Want: Jessica fills us in on shifting consumer behaviors, what people are looking for and how retailers are delivering.

The Democratization of Beauty: How social media flipped the dynamic between expert and consumer. And how beauty authorities are now able to speak directly to their audiences, which has created a savvier, more informed consumer.

Doctors on Social Media: Dr. Smith weighs in on how surgeons present themselves online, and how those choices often mirror their surgical strategy and results. The group makes the distinction between using social media to teach and share knowledge versus using it for marketing and branding.

Beauty Routines for the Busy Mom: Jessica shares her non-negotiable beauty steps as a mom and industry leader. She walks us through her skincare and makeup routines and lets us in on a few of her favorite products.

Plastic Surgery Trends: Dr. Smith highlights the procedures patients are requesting most and the growing preference for subtle, “optimized” results over dramatic transformations.

Longevity, Energy, and Anti-Aging: Dr. Kahn explains how she uses peptides and NAD+ to help patients improve energy and optimize the aging process. She identifies daily habits that quietly drain energy, noting the importance of community and the correlation between happiness and longevity.

Supplements at the Intersection of Beauty and Wellness: Jessica discusses the convergence of beauty and wellness, and the role that supplements are taking in that process. The group covers which supplements offer real benefits versus ones that overpromise.

AI and Self-Diagnoses: Dr. Smith and Dr. Kahn explore how patients are using tools like ChatGPT to research symptoms and attempt to self-diagnose, and why guidance from board-certified physicians still matters.

Resources and links:

Learn more about Jessica Matlin here.

Listen to the Fat Mascara podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Verify board-certified plastic surgeons via the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Learn more about Dr. Darren Smith’s Plastic Surgery Practice

Learn more about Dr. Amanda Kahn’s NYC longevity medicine and peptide therapy practice.

Prepping for a plastic surgery procedure? Read Dr. Smith’s The Ultimate Plastic Surgery Pre-Op Guide.

Park Avenue plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith and Park Avenue internist and longevity expert Dr. Amanda Kahn unpack the hottest “look good, feel good” insights and solutions—this time with Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Babak Azizzadeh.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• East vs. West Coast aesthetics: What’s genuinely different now—and how social media narrowed the gap.

• Choosing a surgeon for their aesthetic (not their zip code): Why “aesthetic fit” matters more than geography.

• Deep plane vs. SMAS facelifts: Ligament release and tissue gliding vs. pulling, and what that means for natural, lasting results.

• Facial nerve safety: Why temporary weakness rates may be creeping up—and what modern repair can do if recovery stalls.

• Bell’s palsy basics: Time-sensitive steroid/antiviral care, follow-up, and treating synkinesis.

• Hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT): When it meaningfully speeds recovery (lasers, revisions, select facelifts) and when it’s more hassle than help.

• GLP-1 microdosing & peptides: What’s common in LA pre-ops, what’s evidence-based now, and why peptides could be “the GLP-1 of 2026.”

• Face yoga: The surprising tradeoff—firmer face, but potentially more neck banding.

• The $750k facelift headline: Price sanity checks, word-of-mouth reality, and why outcomes track the surgeon—not the fee.

• Who’s getting facelifts: Earlier (40s) and later (70s+)—and how longevity medicine is changing candidacy.

• The future: Integrated aesthetic medicine—coordinating surgery, devices, and medical longevity care into a single plan.

Resources and links:

• Learn more about Dr. Babak Azizzadeh here

• Find more information about Dr. Amanda Kahn's practice here

• You can read more about Dr. Darren Smith's practice here

• Verify board-certified plastic surgeons via the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)

• Considering facial plastic surgery? Explore the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)

• Curious about HBOT safety and indications? Review the NYU Langone Helen L. & Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric & Advanced Wound Healing Center

• Learning about GLP-1s and perioperative considerations? Check the American Society of Anesthesiologists guidance

Park Avenue plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith and Park Avenue internist and longevity expert Dr. Amanda Kahn unpack hot topics in plastic surgery to offer “look good, feel good” insights and solutions.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Peptides 101: Why these tiny chains of amino acids are changing the conversation about aging and energy.
• Plastic surgery’s major moment: Why celebrities are suddenly candid about their procedures and how this transparency is reshaping the stigma around aesthetic treatments.
• Breast milk ice cream: Have you heard about the latest ice cream craze? It may be best not to ask.
• How to choose your doctor: Dr. Smith’s three-step approach for aligning patient goals with surgical outcomes, including advanced 3D modeling for breast augmentation.
• The role of peptides in healing: How cellular optimization may support smoother surgical recovery.
• The nicotine paradox: Cognitive clarity versus surgical risks—what you need to know.
• Lymphatic health: From “face bras” to lipedema, where the science supports the hype (and where it doesn’t).
• Fashion month peptide prep: Dr. Kahn’s favorite protocols for energy, sleep, and resilience using NAD+, glutathione and beyond.
• The GLP-1 effect: How weight-loss medications are creating a new category of body contouring surgeries—and what that means for patients.

Resources and links:

• Verify board-certified plastic surgeons via the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Are you considering a mommy makeover in NYC?
• Are you ready to explore peptide therapy for energy and longevity?
• Learn more about Dr. Darren Smith’s NYC aesthetic plastic surgery practice
• Explore Dr. Amanda Kahn’s NYC longevity medicine and peptide therapy practice

Resources and links:

• Verify board-certified plastic surgeons via the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Are you considering a mommy makeover in NYC?
• Are you ready to explore peptide therapy for energy and longevity?
• Learn more about Dr. Darren Smith’s NYC aesthetic plastic surgery practice
• Explore Dr. Amanda Kahn’s NYC longevity medicine and peptide therapy practice