Guests
Alan Goodwin, MD
Dr. Alan Goodwin is a licensed psychologist and has been providing psychotherapy and coaching in his private office in Encino, California, since 2003. He published a self-help book titled, “Saving Face Without Losing Your Mind: Bringing Mindfulness to Your Cosmetic Procedure” in November 2022 to psychologically help people prepare for or recover from cosmetic procedures.
Carolyn Jacob, MD
Dr. Carolyn Jacob is a dermatologist and associate clinical professor at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Founder and medical director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, she completed an elite cosmetic and laser fellowship at Harvard. Dr. Jacob has led research and media discussions on innovative treatments, including MiraDry for sweat reduction, injectables, cellular therapies, and advanced body shaping technologies like HIFEM and EmSculpt Neo.
Christopher Zachary, MD
Dr. Christopher Zachary is a leading dermatologist specializing in cutaneous cosmetic and laser surgery with over 40 years of rich experience in the dermatology industry. He is currently a professor and chair emeritus of the Department of Dermatology at the University of California, Irvine.
Doug Canfield
Doug Canfield is the president of New Jersey based company Canfield Scientific, which provides imaging systems, services, and products for the healthcare industry, with an emphasis on aesthetics and dermatology.
Douglas Steinbrech, MD
Dr. Douglas Steinbrech specializes in minimally invasive aesthetics, blending this approach into both surgical and non-surgical techniques. Named one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, he’s known as the go-to surgeon for men. Using advanced techniques tailored to the male body, a large portion of Dr. Steinbrech’s practice is dedicated to enhancing natural masculine features.
Gregory Mueller, MD
Dr. Gregory Mueller is a board-certified plastic surgeon and innovator who has practiced in Beverly Hills, California since 1998. Dr. Mueller invented the medical device called the ICLED Surgical System used to construct the suture matrix called MyEllevate. Mueller spent nearly a decade perfecting the technique which became MyEllevate. Mueller also developed the oVio360 Dynamic Imaging System.
Jason Bloom, MD
Located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Dr. Jason Bloom is a double board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and Clinical Assistant Professor (Adjunct) of Dermatology at the Temple University School of Medicine.
Jason Pozner, MD
Jason Pozner, MD, is the co-founder and medical director of Sanctuary Medical Center in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Pozner was an assistant professor of plastic surgery at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Maryland and currently serves as adjunct clinical faculty in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida.
Jean Carruthers, MD, FRCSC, FRC
Dr. Jean Carruthers is a globally recognized pioneer in cosmetic surgery and non-invasive aesthetic procedures, with unparalleled expertise in both research and clinical practice. Together with her husband, Dr. Alastair Carruthers, she revolutionized the cosmetic industry by pioneering the use of botulinum A exotoxin ("Botox"), a treatment that has since become the most widely performed cosmetic procedure worldwide.
Jennifer Vickers, MD
Dr. Jennifer Vickers is a double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist in Austin, Texas. She specializes in comprehensive skin, hair, and nail care, including general dermatology, pediatric dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, skin cancer screenings, mole evaluations, acne treatment, eczema management, psoriasis care, rashes, and autoimmune skin conditions. She is also a principal dermatopathologist for Sanova Dermatology, reviewing skin biopsies to ensure accurate diagnoses, and serves as a co-investigator with the Austin Institute of Clinical Research.
Joan Kron
Joan Kron is the award-winning journalist who built plastic surgery into a real reporting beat — 25 years at Allure, the book Lift: Wanting, Fearing, and Having a Facelift, and the documentary Take My Nose, Please (streaming on Amazon Prime).
Joel Cohen, MD
Board-certified dermatologist Joel L. Cohen, MD, is the director of AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery and an internationally-recognized expert on skin cancer and aesthetics. He has won various awards and recognitions, including US News and World Report’s Top Dermatologist and one of Denver’s Top Doctors in 5280 magazine.
Jonathan Sykes, MD
With practices in Sacramento and Beverly Hills, CA, Dr. Jonathan Sykes is one of the most highly respected double board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States and has performed more than 20,000 aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries. Dr. Sykes is an expert in rhinoplasty and aging-related surgeries such as facelift, browlift, and eyelid lift.
Jordan Plews, MD
Dr. Jordan Plews is the co-founder and CEO of ELEVAI Labs, Inc. He has dedicated nearly 20 years to the study of stem cells and regenerative medicine. Following many years investigating the use of various types of stem cells on injury and degenerative diseases, he has gone on to build and lead teams, setting up stem cell culture labs and developing stem cell-based regenerative medicine solutions before pivoting into aesthetics.
Julius Few, MD
Dr. Julius Few is a Chicago plastic surgeon with a very busy and successful practice, The Few Institute. He is a clinical professor of plastic surgery at the University of Chicago, as well as a health science clinician at Northwestern University. Dr. Few is one of the associate editors of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, in charge of editing the aesthetic medicine portion of the journal.
Kalman Friedman, MD
Dr. Kalman Friedman is a senior anesthesiologist with Caliber Anesthesia in New York who has kept plastic surgery patients up and down Park Avenue safe and comfortable during their procedures. He and Dr. Bass have several years of experience working together to give patients the best results in the safest way possible.
Kylie Edinger, MD
Dr. Kylie Edinger is a plastic surgeon practicing in Bozeman, Montana. During the creation of this facelift series, she was training as an aesthetic plastic surgery fellow with Dr. Bass and a host of other world class plastic surgeons at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in New York City. Part of the prestigious Northwell Health program, this is one of the top aesthetic plastic surgery fellowships in the country. Dr. Edinger completed her plastic surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin.
Michael Gold, MD
Dr. Michael Gold is the founder of Gold Skin Care Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa, The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, and Tennessee Clinical Research Center located in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine.
Michael Kane, MD
New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Kane has spent three decades working extensively with Botox and other neuromodulators. He is known for his pioneering work with injectables for aesthetic purposes. Over the past twenty years, Dr. Kane has taught thousands of physicians how to properly use injectables through lectures and live demonstrations.
Munique Maia, MD
Dr. Maia is a well-respected, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon in the Washington, D.C, metropolitan area specializing in face, breast, and body procedures. She is dedicated to advancing the future of plastic surgery by researching extensively, publishing numerous articles, and training young professionals in the field.
Sherrell Aston, MD
Dr. Sherrell Aston is a professor of plastic surgery at New York University, a past president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and was the chair of plastic surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital for 23 years. He also has run an international symposium that was for many years the largest aesthetic plastic surgery meeting in the world.
Steve Cohen, MD
Dr. Steve Cohen is a San Diego-based and internationally recognized plastic surgeon, inventor, author, artist, and founder of FACES+. He currently specializes in cosmetic and craniofacial surgery.
Steven Dayan, MD
Dr. Steven Dayan is a renowned facial plastic surgeon, author, and entrepreneur. He’s known for his insightful speeches and groundbreaking research on the science of beauty. With a passion for innovation, Dr. Dayan has founded multiple successful companies and is a recipient of the AMA Foundation’s Leadership Award.
Vic Ross, MD
Dermatologist Dr. Vic Ross specializes in laser treatments and is an active researcher on skin rejuvenation approaches. He was elected president of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) and is an active board member in the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.