Inside Cosmetic Surgery, hosted by Dr. Barry Lycka, is the leading informational radio show on cosmetic surgery today. Broadcasted on WebTalkRadio – Inside Cosmetic Surgery will keep you coming back for documentaries ranging from the serious to the whimsical and everything in between - on everything…
Are you starting to suffer from hair loss? Do you know what to do? We know that men & women hate losing their hair and it can be very tempting to rush off to the local store and find an over the counter remedy. But if you don’t know what is causing your hair loss how do you know which … Read more about this episode...
So many women hate their cellulite, particularly the dimpling that happens when those fibrous bands in the skin pull down, and the fat pushes up. In the early years of cosmetic dermatology there wasn’t really anything that worked to get rid of cellulite. Over the years, treatments have come along, each getting better results. And in 2017, we have some … Read more about this episode...
HydraFacial® is introduced to you in our first show of Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today for 2017. And what is HydraFacial®? Well it is a multistep, non-invasive skin treatment that combines the benefits from several treatments, in one quick treatment that delivers real results without downtime or irritation. Sounds Good? Your show host, Edmonton Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr Barry Lycka and his … Read more about this episode...
Dark spots and patches on your skin take many forms. Some are harmless, and some can be deadly – but how can you tell and when should you be worried? And what can be done about them? This week on Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today your show host Edmonton Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Barry Lycka talks with Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Neelam … Read more about this episode...
BB cream has actually been around since 1967, and has been followed with CC Cream and now, DD Cream. Help! What are they, what do they do and should you be using them? To save you wondering any more, and to stop you wasting money on the wrong creams for you, we have a great expert on these creams to … Read more about this episode...
Our neck & chin area has traditionally been difficult to improve, with only a couple of options available to help. But over the past year there has been a surge of new treatments to get rid of double chin and saggy neck. The catalyst for this interest seems to have been the approval of Kybella, which is an injectable ‘fat … Read more about this episode...
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) continues to take the world of cosmetic surgery & aesthetic medicine by storm! It is natural and safe. Products in your blood are extracted, activated and re-injected into a specific area of your body to promote healing, and particularly rejuvenation & regeneration. It is an exciting area because new ways of using it are being developed … Read more about this episode...
It’s true. Whilst we have anaesthesia to cope with pain during surgery, there are several techniques that can be used to minimize pain after surgery, during your healing & recovery. A great surgeon will be planning to minimize your pain before the surgery, during the surgery and after the surgery. This is the subject discussed this week on Inside Cosmetic … Read more about this episode...
Facelift surgery is the ultimate anti-aging treatment, and as with any surgery, it should not be entered into lightly. And the same goes for a ‘nose job’ – aka rhinoplasty surgery. Both surgeries require careful thought and planning beforehand, and need an experienced and artistic plastic surgeon to perform them. Questions and uncertainty are rife with these two procedures so … Read more about this episode...
Bellafill is a long lasting dermal filler that you might not have heard about… but when used by an experienced doctor, it restores volume in your face, stimulates new collagen to grow and also improves the tone and texture of the skin giving a nice natural result that keeps developing over time AND lasts around 5 years. Sounds very useful … Read more about this episode...
Skin cancer is an epidemic of our times – can you do anything to prevent it happening, and restore your skin to health? Yes, You Can! A recent study has shown that Vitamin B3 Niacinamide can help prevent skin cancer, and also improve the health of your skin. So who better to explain all about the benefits of using vitamin … Read more about this episode...
You know spring cleaning doesn’t have to be just for your house, your car or your cottage by the lake – you can most certainly spring clean your skin. There are plenty of problem areas around your body that need a little extra cleaning and care & attention. Our guest this week on Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today is very happy … Read more about this episode...
Stop Snoring! Do you say that to your partner a LOT? Or do you suffer from snoring and interrupted sleep that goes along with it? Well today we have a fascinating new laser treatment to share with you which sees up to 80% reduction in snoring. Our guest this week on Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today is a popular repeat guest … Read more about this episode...
Fat melting, making cellulite look better, and skin tightening are all things that many of us have wished for… but do you realize these wishes are now a reality? There are many choices available now to get rid of fat, to improve cellulite and to tighten up sagging skin. And you don’t have to choose surgery – there are many … Read more about this episode...
Breast implants are incredibly popular. They can also cause health problems that you might not be aware of. We have all heard about the problem when silicone gel implants leak silicone into the body. In some people, that leakage can make them very ill. Saline implants are the alternative, but if you live in an area susceptible to mold, and … Read more about this episode...
Stress seems to be an inescapable factor of modern life, and whilst we ‘know’ that stress is bad for us, have you ever wondered what it is actually doing to your health, your body and your face? Well this week on Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today we have a great guest who has been doing a lot of research on stress … Read more about this episode...
The latest anti-ageing treatments are kinder, gentler and more effective on our skin than ever before. New things are coming out all the time so keeping up with the latest trends and results can be hard. But not to worry! This week on Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today your show host Edmonton Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr Barry Lycka talks once again with … Read more about this episode...
Our neck & chin area has traditionally been difficult to improve, with only a couple of options available to help. But over the past year there has been a surge of new treatments to get rid of double chin and saggy neck. The catalyst for this interest seems to have been the approval of Kybella, which is an injectable ‘fat … Read more about this episode...
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) continues to take the world of cosmetic surgery & aesthetic medicine by storm! It is natural and safe. Products in your blood are extracted, activated and re-injected into a specific area of your body to promote healing, and particularly rejuvenation & regeneration. It is an exciting area because new ways of using it are being developed … Read more about this episode...
BB cream has actually been around since 1967, and has been followed with CC Cream and now, DD Cream. Help! What are they, what do they do and should you be using them? To save you wondering any more, and to stop you wasting money on the wrong creams for you, we have a great expert on these creams to … Read more about this episode...
“When you choose a cosmetic doctor, you are choosing your cosmetic surgery results.” There is so much more to choosing a cosmetic doctor or plastic surgeon than just clicking on or watching a few ads… And for those who get it wrong, there can be very serious problems. So to help you make the best decision and get the best … Read more about this episode...
It was famously said by Catherine Deneuve that after a certain age women had to choose between their face or their fanny! What did she mean? And is it still true? Well back in the day if you exercised and kept fit to keep in shape, as you got older the one guaranteed place that would show would be in … Read more about this episode...
Dark spots and patches on your skin take many forms. Some are harmless, and some can be deadly – but how can you tell and when should you be worried? And what can be done about them? This week on Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today your show host Edmonton Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Barry Lycka talks with Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Neelam … Read more about this episode...
Natural breast enhancement is a procedure that has really ‘come of age’ over the last few years. Important breakthroughs in knowledge and technique have made natural breast augmentation and natural breast reconstruction an attractive option for women who don’t want implants or more invasive surgery. This week on Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today your show host Edmonton Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr Barry … Read more about this episode...
Liposuction has changed dramatically over the last 20 years from being a frankly dangerous procedure done under general anaesthetic, to a procedure where you are awake and can even sit up and check out what is happening and ask to remove more! SO if you have been wondering about getting liposuction but have some questions, then today’s chat with popular … Read more about this episode...
SO if you have some stubborn fat and want to get rid of it but NOT have surgery, then a few years ago your options were rather limited. However, over the last year or so there have been several new and exciting ways for cosmetic doctors to help you get rid of unwanted fat. You have a choice now… but … Read more about this episode...
It’s true. Whilst we have anaesthesia to cope with pain during surgery, there are several techniques that can be used to minimize pain after surgery, during your healing & recovery. A great surgeon will be planning to minimize your pain before the surgery, during the surgery and after the surgery. This is the subject discussed this week on Inside Cosmetic … Read more about this episode...
SO if you have some stubborn fat and want to get rid of it but NOT have surgery, then a few years ago your options were rather limited. However, over the last year or so there have been several new and exciting ways for cosmetic doctors to help you get rid of unwanted fat. You have a choice now… but … Read more about this episode...
Facelift surgery is the ultimate anti-aging treatment, and as with any surgery, it should not be entered into lightly. And the same goes for a ‘nose job’ – aka rhinoplasty surgery. Both surgeries require careful thought and planning beforehand, and need an experienced and artistic plastic surgeon to perform them. Questions and uncertainty are rife with these two procedures so … Read more about this episode...
Bellafill is a long lasting dermal filler that you might not have heard about… but when used by an experienced doctor, it restores volume in your face, stimulates new collagen to grow and also improves the tone and texture of the skin giving a nice natural result that keeps developing over time AND lasts around 5 years. Sounds very useful … Read more about this episode...
Skin cancer is an epidemic of our times – can you do anything to prevent it happening, and restore your skin to health? Yes, You Can! A recent study has shown that Vitamin B3 Niacinamide can help prevent skin cancer, and also improve the health of your skin. So who better to explain all about the benefits of using vitamin … Read more about this episode...
Skin cancer is an epidemic of our times – can you do anything to prevent it happening, and restore your skin to health? Yes, You Can! A recent study has shown that Vitamin B3 Niacinamide can help prevent skin cancer, and also improve the health of your skin. So who better to explain all about the benefits of using vitamin … Read more about this episode...
So here we are in the New Year (already) and probably thinking about getting healthy, making changes to our lifestyle or losing weight? Well this week on Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today we are featuring a new non-invasive fat reduction laser which was FDA approved in 2015. Your host, Edmonton cosmetic dermatologist Dr Barry Lycka welcomes once again board certified dermatologist … Read more about this episode...
Beauty, as the saying goes, is in the eye of the beholder… in other words we all have different ideas of what is beautiful. When we meet someone we instantaneously assess their attractiveness, and as a society, we are obsessed with beauty. But what if our normal desire to be seen as attractive begins to distort our healthy self-image and … Read more about this episode...
Bad Cosmetic Surgery … we’ve all seen those horror stories in the media, where people have had plastic surgery with disastrous results. And bad results are not limited to those featured in magazines – many people get results that they are unhappy with, for a variety of reasons. So how to avoid bad results and feel confident about getting the … Read more about this episode...
Botulinum Toxin – scary sounding name isn’t it – but you will have heard it plenty of times as Botox. You may also have heard it being referred to as a neuromodulator. Even though it has been around for many years as a cosmetic procedure, there are still many mysteries and confusion surrounding its use and benefits, which is amazing … Read more about this episode...
2015 has been a great year for the introduction of some very exciting injectable products for facial rejuvenation. Gone are the days when surgery was the only option to get rid of a double chin or look more youthful. Nowadays it is needles that are at the ‘cutting edge’ of facial rejuvenation treatments. This week on Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today … Read more about this episode...
Aging is a process characterized by loss of volume. Emervel is an exciting new range of dermal filler products produced by Galderma to treat this problem and we are featuring it in 3 interviews, each with a different perspective. Today we are looking at anti-aging and how Emervel and other agents help this from the perspective of the dermatologist. Your … Read more about this episode...
Emervel is a new range of dermal filler products produced by Galderma. They are used in the face in facial rejuvenation procedures to restore lost volume and give you a more refreshed and youthful look. Dr Lycka has been lucky enough to try these out over the last 6 months and he LOVES them! So this week on Inside Cosmetic … Read more about this episode...
Female Hair loss, including female pattern alopecia or female hereditary hair loss, is a growing problem these days with many millions of women suffering from hair loss, hair shedding, hair thinning, and hair breakage. But what can women do about it – will you really go bald? The answer is there are many fantastic treatments available to help female hair … Read more about this episode...
Micro-needling and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) are an excellent combination of procedures which really help your skin look better than it ever has done before. Micro-needling can sound off-putting but after hearing how it is done, how it feels and the results you can get you will be very eager to find out more! Same goes for PRP – it … Read more about this episode...
Fat-busting injections and fat-melting machines sound too good to be true, don’t they? Well they are here … Kybella is a newly approved injection for reducing fat from the double chin area and our guest today is an expert in this new procedure. This week on Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today we welcome Dr Jeanine Downie, Board Certified Dermatologist, from … Read more about this episode...
Skin care is essential for maintaining skin health and wellness – but why should we care about skin care? Isn’t it all rather complicated? Well did you realize that skin health is an essential part of your general health and particularly your immune system? Our skin contributes to our health in many ways, and this week on Inside Cosmetic Surgery … Read more about this episode...
Feminine rejuvenation is a term that you may not have heard before… so what is it? Due to a variety of reasons such as pregnancy & childbirth, getting older or menopause, many women develop problems with their vagina and other internal soft tissues, as well as developing stress incontinence which is an embarrassing nightmare! But at last there is a … Read more about this episode...
Skin care products often make many claims that frankly are ‘hope in a jar’ when it comes to treating common skin problems. However, there are some that prove to be the exception to the rule, and this week we are very fortunate to be speaking to a worldwide renowned expert on the skin and the creator of several ranges of … Read more about this episode...
When we get older we lose volume in our face and get sagging skin and wrinkles. What can we do? Well help is at hand to turn back the clock as we now have Emervel – an exciting new range of anti-aging dermal filler products produced by Galderma. Your show host, Edmonton Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr Barry Lycka has been lucky … Read more about this episode...
Aging is a process characterized by loss of volume. Emervel is an exciting new range of dermal filler products produced by Galderma to treat this problem and we are featuring it in 3 interviews, each with a different perspective. Today we are looking at anti-aging and how Emervel and other agents help this from the perspective of the dermatologist. Your … Read more about this episode...
Emervel is a new range of dermal filler products produced by Galderma. They are used in the face in facial rejuvenation procedures to restore lost volume and give you a more refreshed and youthful look. Dr Lycka has been lucky enough to try these out over the last 6 months and he LOVES them! So this week on Inside Cosmetic … Read more about this episode...
Facial Rejuvenation is a popular subject on this show but this week we are talking about surgical facial rejuvenation – more commonly known as a facelift. A lot has changed with facelifts over the years and patients who look tight, pulled, but not any younger, are a thing of the past. So what has made the difference? Well a major … Read more about this episode...
Auto Augmentation …. What is it? Well, you may know it by the term Fat Transfer. It is the process where your own body fat is harvested, processed and then injected into an area of your face or body to enhance it, to give it a better shape. It is an alternative to using implants for breast or buttocks and … Read more about this episode...
There are many cosmetic surgery procedures that can be performed under local anesthesia these days, but does anyone ever consider how this is possible? Tumescent anesthesia was developed in the 1980s and was a major shift in thinking and made procedures – particularly liposuction at the time – much safer for patients and much less complex for physicians. And then … Read more about this episode...