Podcasts about oculoplastics

In this illuminating conversation of Be It Till You See It, aesthetic nurse and biohacker Rachel Varga joins Lesley Logan to discuss how to achieve lasting radiance by aligning health, mindset, and beauty. She shares how lowering inflammation, managing stress, and purifying your environment can help you look and feel your best—proving that confidence and feeling at peace are the real anti-aging secrets.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How Rachel's nursing career evolved into a holistic approach to beauty and biohacking.The science behind lowering inflammation to boost vitality and radiance.Why redefining vanity as self-respect empowers confidence and self-care.Everyday habits that support graceful aging through stress management and sleep.How cultivating peace and integrity supports inner and outer radiance.Episode References/Links:The School of Radiance Website - theschoolofradiance.comPromo Code: LesleyLogan15 for 15% off one-on-one sessions, tutorial, and membershipSchool of Radiance Podcast - https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/podcastsInstagram: @RachelVargaOfficial - https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficialGuest Bio:Rachel Varga, BSN, RN, CANS, is a Double Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. Since 2011, Rachel has been offering medical aesthetic rejuvenation in the specialty of Oculoplastics and is known for providing a natural and healthy-looking transformation and educating through her show "The School of Radiance" podcast. She has performed over 20,000 rejuvenation procedures and is also a trainer for other practitioners on rejuvenation procedures including medical grade skin care, laser skin rejuvenation, injectables including neuromodulators and dermal fillers, and slowing aging in general. Rachel is passionate about delivering the highest standard of care, with a focus on what the patient's specific rejuvenation goals are, and a tailored approach to suit their needs, values, and lifestyle. She has published multiple research articles on rejuvenation protocols for the eyelids, jawline, and overall skin health transformation. Rachel is known for her gentle touch, natural-looking results, and making her patients feel comfortable, and at ease with her caring bedside manner that originated in pediatric nursing before beginning her career in medical aesthetics in 2011. She will guide you in creating your customized rejuvenation plan and skincare routine to achieve your goals through one-on-one sessions, expert 7-week seasonal skincare tutorials, and year-long membership for the deeper layers of being beautifully radiant at TheSchoolofRadiance.com. Rachel Varga is one of the first to blend Western approaches to skin care and rejuvenation, functional insights, and biohacking optimization strategies. 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And the more radiant we are, the more high vibe we are, the more we can get what we desire out of life, in both our personal and professional lives, and be great people, because our bodies are operating properly.Lesley Logan 0:32  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 1:11  Hi, Be It babe. Okay, this is gonna be a really fun conversation. I wanted to have this conversation for a while, and it's really like, I'm intrigued by all this, right? I want to, I want to actually look and feel good for as long as possible, but not in like, a crazy, like, change how I look dramatic way, but like, as in a no, this is like, I want to look like me. And so when I met our guest today, because I was on her amazing podcast, Rachel Varga, she's the host of the School of Radiance, and I was like, oh, I vibe with this person. I really like what they're saying. It's intelligent. It's from a place of research and science and methodologies, and she is so knowledgeable about biohacking and things we can do when it comes to med spas and what we're doing with to support ourselves and how we feel and how we look, and then we go on a wide range of topics. We don't hit everything I want to talk about, so I'm going to have to do this again. But I really think you're going to, one, learn a ton and have a lot of permission get granted, because maybe it's not something you have to do to you, maybe it's something you would get to do around you, or maybe it's about changing something in your environment, right? So now I'm going to let Rachel Varga give you all of her amazing wisdom. Lesley Logan 2:26  All right, Be It babe, this conversation is one I've been really wanting to have, but it had to be with a special person, and so I've been waiting the 500 plus episodes to find the person who we can have a conversation about radiance and how we how our how we can age the way we want to, and look good doing it without feeling like we're being vain or going too far. And so Rachel Varga is our guest today. Rachel, can you tell, can you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at? Rachel Varga 2:51  Yes, Lesley, so great to be here, and we had a fantastic interview on my show recently, the School of Radiance podcast. And, so technically, I'm a nurse, and I've been an esthetics nurse since 2011 so I've been in the game for the rejuvenation side of things for a while. Been in that game, published research papers. You can look my name up on PubMed, Rachel Varga, you'll see my eye rejuvenation papers, jawline rejuvenation papers. And then I also teach other doctors and nurses internationally how to do rejuvenation from the non surgical side of things that like injectables. And I know we're going to talk a little bit about that, what we can do that's cleaner options, what's actually going to work and give us the results that we desire. And so I love to teach, and I love to talk about what we can actually do at home. So on this podcast, we'll talk about the lifestyle side of things, and kind of delineate what we can do at home and then what's available in the clinic. But I take this approach of longer lasting beauty through biohacking, because when we reduce inflammation and toxins on all fronts, we then set our body up for success, for being our most radiant versions. And the more radiant we are, the more high vibe we are, the more we can get what we desire out of life, in both our personal and professional lives, and be great people, because our bodies are operating properly.Lesley Logan 4:23  I love this because I love that you can they it's almost like a there's a few different prongs. So if you're someone who's like, I don't want to do surgery, I don't want to do the injectables like people start to look like cat ladies at some point. And I'm sure that's not all injectables do that. I'm sure there's a point which one could stop. But the idea that we there's things we could do at home, it sounds why wouldn't you, like, Why? Why wouldn't you want to do something at home? So before we get into that, though, I do want to kind of know, like, did you always want to get into esthetics? Was this something that you could wear, like, interested as a kid? Like, were you doing makeup? Like, how? Like, what was the journey that got you here?Rachel Varga 4:59  Yeah. Okay, well, practically speaking, my mom's an RN, and I saw how hard she worked, but I also saw that it was a great job. It's a great way to be in that nurturing, supportive, healthy role in the family. It's like something happens to the kiddos, like you know what's going on, or your partner or yourself. It's just great knowledge to have from a nursing perspective for yourself and those you love. My father's are carpenter and so I always had this eye for, oh, that bumper is a little not so straight, or that picture is a little canted. So I had this eye for symmetry and proportions from that, and then also the health side of things. But I saw my mother really struggle as a night nurse. And she did night nursing, so shift work, it's just brutal in extended care for her pretty well entire career, she got breast cancer. She was, at one point, weighed 220 pounds. So she was the type of woman, great woman over gave, did the shift work. So I learned early in my career that I didn't want to be that kind of nurse. And did Pediatric Nursing, pediatric ICU care for a couple years. And during that time in my nursing education, I'd had a few rejuvenation procedures myself too, both surgically and non surgically, and to myself, the aftercare information like the pre post care wasn't great, and for me, going through nursing training, I was obviously watching all the vlogs online. There aren't really a lot of professionals actually talking about this stuff, and I think it's kind of interesting, and people want to know how to get the most out of what they're investing in in the clinic, and, of course, at home, and how to recover before and after non surgical or non surgical rejuvenation options. And thought I wanted to be a doctor. So did all the med school prerequisites, chem, Organic Chem, biochem. And while I was doing prerequisites and applying to med school, which I did for one year, I got a job as an esthetics nurse, did my injectable training, started in ocular plastics in 2011 and just loved the field. I loved the pace. The hours were great, and I would get access to anything and everything. Then something happened. I met my good friend Dave Asprey. Actually helped get his face ready for superhuman so when you look at that book cover, that's my work. Oh, what's this biohacking stuff? This is pretty cool. Started to do some of it myself, cold plunging, intermittent fasting, more protein, adding antioxidants, amino acids, all sorts of great stuff that's in the biohacking world, red light therapy. And then I was in two car crashes. I had to really lean into the biohacking and recovery side of things and supplementation so that I wasn't hurting all the time, and so that I would recover faster. And partner has been a pro athlete as well, so very in tune with the athletic recovery side of things too. Then something interesting happened. The better I cared for myself from an inflammation perspective, I didn't need as much rejuvenation. Scars were fading after just a couple of days post breakout, instead of for months, and I'd have to laser that redness away. I didn't need to do neuromodulators every three months, I would actually go anywhere from like, a year to a year and a half in between.Lesley Logan 8:45  For the people who are like, what's a neuromodulator,Rachel Varga 8:49  The brand names that you probably know about are Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Nuceiva, Jeuveau. There's always new ones growing up. So the technical term for those is neuromodulators. And then I also started to notice, oh, wow, I'm not burning in the sun in 10 minutes anymore. These deoxidants, this reducing inflammation, is actually allowing me to go outside and enjoy my life more. And I as a researcher, put together a paper for the biohacking community a couple years ago. What are some of the biohacks that actually can support slowing aging in sort of like a methodical framework, kind of way, because there's so many bright, shiny objects in the in the biohacking and wellness space, like, what actually should we start with?Lesley Logan 9:42  This is insane. So this journey that you went on, like, first of all, you met the person. Like, yeah, you were like, you just met them. And then you needed what they had. Like, thank goodness you met them, because you put, who knows how long would have taken you to stumble upon biohacking in that way. And then it got you to see how it worked on the things that you already do. I can it's interesting to me because, like, I think some people in your field would be like, what is the need for me if I could just biohack my way to blemish-free skin that can be out in the sun, you know what I mean. But obviously, like, there's, there's kind of a place for everything. You know, there's also like, what works for you and what helps with what you need. And so I love the idea for those at home who are like, well, what are some like, what are like? Maybe they could Google what an antioxidant is. But like, what are some things that they should be thinking about when it comes to inflammation and things that can affect how they look? Because I think sometimes people go, Oh, I'm just older. And we were taught like, Oh, you're 40, so now you're 50. Like, these things happen. But from what I understand in biohacking, you can actually do a whole lot. It's not about the age, it's kind of about what you're eating and what you're doing.Rachel Varga 10:54  Yeah, you could actually test instead of guess what your biological age is. And I do this usually about once a year, and my biological age, last time I tested it was nine years younger than my chronological age. So doing something right. Lesley Logan 11:11  I love that. Rachel Varga 11:14  When I started to speak on the anti aging, the functional, integrative and wellness sides of things, being an aesthetic nurse, like a traditionally trained nurse, and then in the specialty of aesthetic medicine, I was kind of the odd one out, a little bit misunderstood, especially in the rare community that I'm in, people didn't really get it. It's more like a California and Florida kind of thing, where people in there, in those states in particular, really big into anti aging medicine, and so that was a bit tough for me. But you know what, some of us were just pioneers in the space. And Dave is more of a disruptor, and I'm more of like an encourager. If I can do it, you can do it too. Lesley Logan 11:59  Yeah. And I think, like, you know, the I, what a great place where you can go, okay, here are your options. We can do these things, and here's how often you'd have to do them, and we can absolutely do them, or we can do this thing, and then this is how often, or you could also do this at home. And then it would make whatever we're doing here would support that, or it would reduce your need for that, is that what I'm hearing, like, the biohacking, like, really supports what you do?Rachel Varga 12:26  Bingo. So for me to speak on things, because I am a traditionally trained RN, I have to be able to speak on things that are published in the literature. There wasn't really anything, and I knew this worked. I would see it in my before and after photos. See, you know, 70 to 90 year olds looking fantastic, and they barely need anything. They were aging better. So the jawline paper that I wrote, I basically put in that paper an algorithm for rejuvenation, starting with skin care, then getting into maybe at home peels and at home dermarolling, doing some in-clinic lasers for reds, browns and collagen, you know, resurfacing pore size, polishing the skin, and then the non surgical injectables. So say you guys all probably hear the word Botox, so neuromodulators and fillers and then surgery. So to start from a space of least invasive, you know, do some things, see if you're happy with those results, you might not need the surgery, but surgery definitely does have a place, coming from ocular plastic surgery for the eyelids. And so I wrote a paper on that, basically an algorithm do least invasive to most invasive, and then the Oxidative Stress Status and Its Impacts on Skin Aging paper that was more like a framework of what's the lifestyle stuff that we can do to actually clean up and purify our environment by purifying our air, water, lighting, electromagnetics, testing, instead of guessing the foods that we're eating and then getting into detoxing. And when you do all those things, you should actually be able to get better results from your treatments. And if you go on message boards for people that have issues after injectables or lasers, chances are there was a degree of autoimmune conditions running in the background, or their toxic bucket was really full. They had rejuvenation bucket tipped over, and they had a manifestation of some underlying things that were happening. And then also, during the process of writing those papers, I came across some data. This is why it's not a nice to do. It's a need to do, to look after yourself, that autoimmune conditions, or, more precisely, deaths of unknown causes, which I reached back to the source of you know, what does this category actually mean, autoimmune condition or someone passing away before diagnosis, it actually doubled in 2019 compared to the data six years earlier in Canada, this is Canadian information, and then it doubled again in 2021. So autoimmune stuff for skin is like, eczema, psoriasis, those are typically the skin stuff that we see. Lesley Logan 15:25  It's interesting that you brought that up because it is like, I think people are like, there's so many people with autoimmune it's like, well, now that we know what to test for. The thing about tests, that's the thing, when we it was all, there, it has probably been there for a really long time. The doubling in such a short period of time is scary, but also it, you know, if the tests weren't right arranging or the doctors don't know to test for these things. But I love that you brought that. I like how you bring that up. It's like if you had stuff run in the background, if you were already inflamed, and then you do something that can add to that, like, it is just like the needle that broke the haystack. And so then the things get the blame when it's a whole host of things that are going on. And so I think this is really cool. You know it's and I don't want to be ignorant, so I think it's really, to me, what I find interesting is that, like, I would never have associated a biohacker with someone who would also be doing any of these treatments. Like I would, you know what I mean? Like, I think people think you're either nothing goes in your body except for these things, or you're, like, whatever, It's a free rein, I can do whatever I want. And so to find someone who sits in the middle, I actually think it gives people a lot more permission. And I actually one of the things I want to talk with you about is, like, just permission, like, I think a lot of people feel bad or feel embarrassed or feel like they shouldn't talk about that they want to make any changes to how they look, because we do live in a place now where, thankfully, people are more accepting and people have been taught to not hate their bodies like we should love our bodies. In fact, your body is listening to you. So part of biohacking would actually be to not talk about the things you don't like about your body because your body's listening. But how can we think about like is it vain for us to want to want to change things on our face, or to want to look a little younger, to want to look a little fresher? Is that? Is that a bad thing? Like, should we not be wanting to change these things? We just be happy with how we look?Rachel Varga 17:11  I think that there's a similarity here with this concept of imposter syndrome. Everyone who starts to do something new is like, Oh my gosh. I don't know of like, Can I do this? Am I gonna get laughed at? I think it's that's just as common as the shadow side of beauty, which is, is this vain? Am I doing something that's selfish to care for myself? One of the reframes that I love to talk about is self-care, self-love. I get so many sweet downloads when I'm doing my skincare, I'm blow drying my hair, I'm doing my beautification, my makeup, putting on a cute outfit, looking at myself in the mirror, it's like, Oh, wow. I had three hours of sleep last night. How the heck do I look this good? Well, there's some biohacks that I did to hack a bad sleep and why I had a bad sleep, which is hilarious. So we can definitely talk about that. But the vanity component is essentially the shadow side of beauty and radiance at its core. So I love to investigate the psychological, the energetic things behind everything as well, because everything is energy. And we're seeing a shift now, though. In about 2018, a number of my clients started to ask me, Rachel, what can I do for healthier skin I want to improve my skin health. So I really started to notice the shift. And then now fast forward to the year that we are in now, every med spa, well, the ones that are, you know, up with the current times, are doing things like NAD infusions, they're offering weight loss, they're offering hormone support, and all of these different things that we're now seeing a really exciting time in the med spa industry, the functional space, integrative and biohacking space, coming together. It's almost like this bifurcation point a couple years ago, but I did see the writings on the wall back in about 2018 that this was going to happen, and now this is what the most notable med spas in the world are doing, is they're incorporating all these things because people want to go to a one-stop shop and not necessarily just look at rejuvenation as being vain, but a form of self-care. They're doing other things as well that they're investing time and energy in, or they might have a health spending account that makes them feel better, because when you feel better, you look better, and when you look better, you feel better. So what I like to suggest, if someone is really grappling with, okay, money's tight or I feel vain about doing this, feel like that money should go to my kids or whatever. But if something's bothering you for a while, say, for example, lines between the brows, or lines to the forehead, or hooded upper eyelids, lower eye bags, melasma, pigmentation, red acne scars, large pores, acne scarring, losing sharpness to the jaw, lines, jowls, fullness to the neck, the list goes on. But if something is really bothering you and you're looking at yourself in the mirror, be like, I really love to do something about that, because it's the one thing that kind of bugs me. I think that the benefit of knowing that, hey, there are some really great health non surgical, or surgical things that we can do to actually support those things. But my angle is, okay, what's the least toxic thing that we can do to give the best results? What is going to give the most long term benefits? So that's why sometimes surgery, like eyelid surgery, is one of the most common surgeries performed to remove excess eyelid tissue. That's actually probably even going to cost less money than trying to do all these other non surgical things, and you have a longer result. So it just depends on everybody's situation. But the vanity thing is something I think every single person grapples with, if they're completely honest with themselves, and then they do it. They do their rejuvenation, they bump up their at home skincare routine, they purify their environment, like, Oh, I feel better. I'm gonna keep doing this, because it's something I do for myself, kind of like getting your (inaudible) you always feel so much better after you have, you know, fresh highlights or whatever. Lesley Logan 21:36  Yeah, yeah. Well, I think, like, there's a difference between doing something because you think it's going to get you people's reaction from people, and doing something for yourself. You know, I think if you are do making changes to yourself, because for other people, that would be a problem, but if you're doing it for yourself, like you said, you don't like the way your pores are. I have my mom, she has talked about the eyelid surgery, and I saw her recently in person. I was like, Oh, poor thing. I don't know. Can you see? Get like, you know, like, and that's not a vain thing. It's also like a necessity, necessity thing, but also like in being it till you see it, some of these things are taking up so much brain space that they're holding us back from coming out and showing people who we are like, if you're not putting yourself out there because you have a scar or you have you don't like the way something looks, that that does bother me, because it does mean that the world is missing out on what your gift is. You know, there are people that you're the only person who can do what you do, and if you're hiding yourself for whatever reason, then that is a bummer, because those people miss out on it and they end up getting swindled by somebody else. So I, I'm of the place, like, if it's for you and it's going to help you show up as the best version of yourself, like, you know, you really do have to look, look into that. But I also love your approach of, like, what's the least invasive, least toxic, most long lasting. And I think if we, I think if we go with that approach, as opposed to quick fixes, then we all, and that goes for everything, not just even for the things you do with your face.Rachel Varga 23:11  100% Oh, you touched on so many beautiful things. So we're gonna back this, because there's some nuggets here for everybody. What happens when you go into the wild, you know, if you're, if you're anything like me, you're working from home, you're going to the gym, you're going to the grocery store, going to church, you know, some work in social events, but that's kind of what the lifestyle looks like. But when we and sometimes I want speeches, and that's super fun, I get all glammed up when you go out into the wild and you see two kinds of people, you see the one person that I just have my hair and, like, a cute little dancer's button I got my workout outfit on. You would love it. It's, like, very Pilates appropriate. Lesley Logan 23:56  I saw it when you (inaudible) I was like, that's so cute. I need a little shawl for my my one my jumpsuit.Rachel Varga 24:02  Oh and I love my body, and I work hard. I lift weights, work on the flexibility, stability, cardio, strength, all those things. I feel fantastic because it brings me in my body as well. W e're very grounding at the end of the day, when you see that individual that they got a little bit of makeup on, they brush their hair, they don something cute, even if it's a little bun, and they have a smile, and they're bright, and they're connecting. Compared to the other person that's just schlepping it. They got their PJ pants on or their sweat pants, they're not put together at all, and they just look like they legitimately rolled out of bed. It's like, okay, something's going on with that person. Oh, this person's really showing up for themselves. They're, you know, putting effort into their appearance. What that actually communicates when you show the world that you're valuable because you value yourself, that's powerful. And if you're showing the world that you just rolled out of bed, your life's a mess, people aren't actually going to value you in the same way. I know that sounds really brutal, but you will be more valued in your relationships. In the professional space, you'll have better relationships. You'll probably be able to make more money, because there's also research to show that people actually who care for themselves the way that they look, earn higher income. But the cool part here that you touched on for you know, reactions for other people is it for yourself. I've seen that where ladies have come to me and their boyfriends in the waiting room and they say, I want to get my lips done. And their lips are already like fantasy lips, if you know what I mean. And I just say to them, no, that's gonna go. If I do anymore, it's gonna really put your lips out of the ideal ratios that actually creates beautiful lips. So you're not a candidate for this treatment. Obviously, there's some body dysmorphia that can have too. However, when we do rejuvenation in a way that looks natural, feels good for us. You know, the body's just like, yes, I want to do this. But thinking about it for a while, it helps to build confidence. Something very interesting about confidence, actually, is that the more confident we are, the better able we're going to be in showing up and building our community. And community is a deep survival need. We're not meant to go through life on our own. We're not meant to over give. We're meant to be supported and receive from those around us, and obviously have it be reciprocated. But the there's the value component, there's the confidence component, there's the community component as well. So there's a lot of really beautiful things actually, about beauty and what it does to our lives.Lesley Logan 27:00  Yeah, and I do, I find it's like, so I used to work at a studio when I lived in L.A., I'd have to, like, leave the house and obviously, how I run and how I shop at the gym, different things, but anything before 7 a.m. that's what different. But when I would go to my studio, I would get dressed to work, go to work, I would teach the whole thing. When I started working from home, I noticed like, oh, I'm not in front of the camera today, so I would just kind of like, still be in the same clothes I did my walk and my workout in, and I was like, starting to slowly feel down about myself and having to give myself more pep talks. And I was doing my fake eyelashes, and they kept getting bigger and wrong, and I kept giving them feedback. And I was like, I don't really like how this is looking. So then I got rid of the fake eyelashes, and now I'm like, well, now I'm a bald eagle, and now I think I'm over at and and I was like, hold on. I also could learn how to do makeup for my natural lashes, and I could get dressed each day, like, how would if I got dressed each day? And what I realized is, by using the clothes in my closet and getting dressed and having a routine of putting my makeup on and and things like that. All those things actually made me feel better. So that whole little haze that, like cloud that was kind of like following around, kind of like an oppression commercial. I don't know if you havethem in Canada, but we have them here, where they're, like, trying to sell you like this cloud that just like hovers over this girl as she walks around, the cloud's gone. I was like, oh, over time, I slowly became used to not doing these things that felt like a waste of time or like not a big deal who's seeing me, and the more I actually spent time with myself. It's not to go back to the vanity topic, It's not vain. It actually just made it easier for me to show up as myself and put myself out there. Because I wasn't going, Oh God, my hair is a mess. Like, like, I, like, got ready for the day, just like, as if I went out into the world to go to work. And so I would say, like, it's really easy for us to go, oh, the world expects us to look a certain way. And really, I actually think the world is quite obsessed with people who are confidently walking in front of them, people who are confidently walking in a room like it. Actually, I'm always amazed, like the people who are famous or infamous and things like that, like some of them, I would never consider like a natural form of beauty, but people are excited about them because they're so calm they walk in, they have their head held high. And so I think if we just go back to like, what are you doing for yourself to help you show up to be the person you want to be, like, those things can't be wrong.Rachel Varga 29:25  Very well said, the, I love this show so much. I love connecting with you, Lesley, I think you're fantastic. You're hitting the nail on the head of, like, really deep topics around beauty and rejuvenation and not enough people are kind of talking about this stuff, the concept of feeling down and self-talk. Let's break that down for a second. A lot of us say, Oh, my fine lines and wrinkles, or, you know, my elevens, or my acne scars, or from an injury perspective, because a lot of you listening are ahletic and sometimes injuries can happen when you're doing new things and pushing your limits and building your strength and your resilience and your readiness and adaptability and all those good things. So instead of saying my whiplash, I detach from it, and I don't say my I say, oh, you know, I'm experiencing this or, Oh, I have a blemish, but I'm not reinforcing it into my identity, because a lot of people have these things that they reinforce into their identity, and then it's like, stuck in their field, if you will. Now we're gonna go just a little bit woo.Lesley Logan 30:39  Oh, you know, we used to only be a one woo show, and considering where the world is right now, Brad and I have gone two woos. We're woo woo in it.Rachel Varga 30:50  Yeah, very much grounded in the 3d science, I published papers. I just the other day, was teaching 60 doctors in Vancouver. Super fun. I just can't help but notice this group of patients that I observed in my career. This is why I talk about radiance, men and women aged 60 to 90 that had never done any rejuvenation. They would come to see me, either on a video call like this, or in the clinic, and I would look at them and be like, Wow, you look fantastic. Like, yeah, you know a couple of things like, bother me. I'd love to do something about it, but it was just how they carried themselves. So I started to kind of unpack this. What is this? What is this that I'm noticing it's like this inner glow, this inner vibration, and what are the components in their life that are contributing to that, which you can ground to the key determinants of health, which are recognized globally as being important factors to determining how healthy you're probably going to be depending on the environment around you. They had a certain vibe to them. Their skin shown differently. Their voice was different. They were very present. They had a family life, they had a spiritual practice. They had hobbies, they had a community. So I coined this radiance, and then I started to dive into some Ayurvedic texts, and came across the definition of radiance, which I think is one of the best definitions of that word that I've ever come across. It's the electromagnetic projection of all of your body systems. The radiant body is the 10th body, and then we have our body, mind, spirit, energy. There's some other bodies in there, but the radiant body is basically that electromagnetic projection of you and a reflection of how all your operating systems are running into the world. And when you begin to hone and cultivate this radiant energy, it's kind of like you become a queen, and you enter a room and everybody notices you for all the right reasons, you become a magnet. And with that, when you step into that very powerful, radiant, queen, feminine and (inaudible) energy, you also repel vibes of certain people that aren't going to be in your highest it's like you're a magnet, but you're also very attractive.Lesley Logan 33:22  Yeah, just like magnets also repel the other side. Rachel Varga 33:25  Exactly. Yes. So magnetic to the right people, the right situations, the right opportunities, and telling yourself (inaudible) oh, you know, there's great things coming just around the corner that are better than I even imagined. And I say that all the time, and it happens all the time. So this becomes you. You become like this force. And one of the most cool things about this as a woman is you get respected, and you are revered by men, not just idolized for looking a certain way, but actually respected and revered, and this is getting into some of the more powerful layers of beauty and radiance. And what you mentioned with your self talk, you probably felt some guilt and shame, right? And those are the lowest vibrations we can possibly sit in. The highest ones are peace love, joy, then there's pre enlightenment, then there's enlightenment. So peace, love, joy, channel your inner (inaudible) that is actually setting the stage for all of your cells and inner machinery and operating systems and field, the human biofield, is an emerging body of science to shine brighter, to slow aging, to feel better, to look better.Lesley Logan 34:47  I love this, and I really do believe in it, because there was years ago I listened to a podcast where they said your cells are listening to you, and how you talk about yourself is what you produce. So if you, going back to your like, my scars, my this, it's so important that you do, you don't hold on to those things, because the body is listening and like they actually did some scientific studies, multiple ones. One of them was they took these people, they blindfolded them, they set them in a chair. They were in a room where they could hear a fire burning, right? And they could hear this hot and they could hear like this, when you put, like, water goes right, that whole thing. And they're like, okay, we're gonna take this (inaudible) and we're gonna brand you, right? And these people are like, Oh my God, they're telling, they're describing what the branding mark is going to be. All these things. I don't even know how they clear this, because it sounds like trauma and torture and all the things, however they did it. And what they would do is they would like make the sound, and then they touch the person with a pen, a pen, and the person develop the welt in the shape of the description of what the branding was going to be. Right? Like, now, whether it lasts or not, wasn't part of the thing, but like they the body was like, so prepared for what it was told it was going to become. And another doctor was trying to figure out if it was a scraping of the knee or the drain of the knee that actually was healing these knee issues. So of course, he has to take three groups of people, one where nothing happens, one where they scrape and one where they drain, and then compare the three and the people who had nothing they were just put into they were put under anesthesia. They played, they played a video of a knee surgery happening so that they would hear in their subconscious they were sent to do all the same post surgical protocol as everyone else. They had the same results as the people who had had surgery, because they told themselves, I had surgery, my knee is fixed, and their body did these things. And so I became so conscious of like, what are we actually talking to ourselves about? Because before we go into all the things we could do to change our bodies, before we go into the biohacking foods, and then what type of treatments we could do, how you're talking to yourself, is literally free. It's a, it's a, it's a free thing you can change. It costs nothing.Rachel Varga 37:01  when you think of a monk, what are they doing all the time? Lesley Logan 37:03  Oh, we get to see them in Cambodia all the time. They are meditating and they're praying. They give blessings. That's what they're doing, just sitting there meditating.Rachel Varga 37:15  And you said something very profound, giving. Lesley Logan 37:19  Blessings. Rachel Varga 37:23  Who you are, depending on what really your reason is for being here. For mine, it's really to activate and initiate men and women around me to be their best versions. I'm very clear on that. So for me and my presence, that's how I serve. That's how I offer. It's how can we be in this state where we engage with others and we brighten their day, we say something kind to them, the way that we move through life is like an offering and a blessing. We first need to fill our cup first, though, that's very important. One of the things that you can channel next time you're in your Pilates or a heavy lifting situation, I do this all the time at the gym. I actually do breath work because for activity as women, especially if you're around that pre perimenopausal, perimenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal, the body's going through transmissions, and what breaks down collagen and elastin quickly is elevated cortisol, which results in a drop of estrogen. When estrogen falls, collagen, elastin, fall too the more at peace you are, the more in that parasympathetic state you are, the less you're in the sympathetic state with high cortisol, adrenaline, you're going to age slower. You're going to have a slowness of the collagen elastic breakdown. And you could actually just do things to stimulate it, right? Like good skincare, sunscreen on the high real estate areas, mineral only at home, dermarolling, in clinic, lasers to get that collagen back up. Consuming collagen is also great. 10 to 12 grams a day is what's in the literature to actually create those visible skin changes in a month. But what I do when I work out is something hilarious, and I actually did bench press with the bodybuilder gym (inaudible) crew at the gym. I was included. They respect me. They revere me. They see my dedication and hard work. So, you know, I was right there with them get it spotted and encouraged, and here I am elevating their presence as well. But when I work out, and I was actually sharing this with one of the bodybuilders, because they'll do like smelling salts to get them in the sympathetic state, which could be good for the masculine, but for the feminine, we don't want that. We want to keep that cortisol down, what I do, actually, between sets of working out, is go right into parasympathetic breathing. Breathe in for four seconds, hold it for four seconds, exhale for four seconds. And you can do this, do like four to five cycles of that. You can drop into that at any point during the day when you get some news of a task that you need to do. I run like 13 businesses. So there's always, you know, these kind of small fires, and I have to figure out, like, who to delegate what I need to do, blah, blah, blah. But there's always something. So no matter what, I just always drop into that. Have those dates, have that honey, so I have that glycogen. Take those adaptogens to support the adrenals. Do the self care. But the biggest thing, I think, for beauty and slowing aging is, what do you think creates peace?Lesley Logan 41:05  What do I think creates peace? In someone's life?Rachel Varga 41:07  Yeah, what do you think creates peace in someone's life? Lesley Logan 41:10  Oh, my gosh. Well, I don't, to be honest, my mind is (inaudible) a few places. One, good sleep, that helps with peace. Two, not taking things personally, that could take, I think that could cover a lot of things. Maybe the whole four agreements would create peace and then self love.Rachel Varga 41:29  That's beautiful. What actually builds our confidence when you make a decision and we're happy with those decisions that we're making, or making them out of integrity. People who make really bad decisions, they have to live with guilt and shame, and they have terrible sleep. They're tossing and turning, and they got night sweats. All sorts of stuff goes on in someone's nervous system when they constantly have that guilt and shame, operating in the background. Ask for forgiveness, but move towards operating in integrity in every single thing that you do, you will have more peace because you're making better decisions. I wouldn't I can't picture a monk acting out of integrity, right? That's like against their code. So to have that, I just think it's gorgeous. Not taking things personally is also great. So you're recognizing that not everybody is taking as good care of you. You might have different values or lifestyles or what's important to you. So not taking things personally and just kind of witnessing that everyone's on their own journey, and just let go, but just have that knowing that the decisions you're making are out of integrity, and self love is such a beautiful component to that as well because you're telling your body when you're doing your skincare in the am and pm, you're washing your face, you're putting great things on that aren't toxic, and you're doing a lot of the personal development stuff as well, to be the best human that you can be, to be the best woman partner that success in your career, and just be a light in the world and think that and bring beauty. Literally, I've done this. I've just had a terrible day, something's going on, and I put on a cute outfit, do my hair and makeup, and I go engage with someone. They're like, Wow, you look so pretty today. It was like, it brightens my day. My beauty brightened their day. And then send and receive. I give them a compliment of something that I see is beautiful in them, too.Lesley Logan 43:35  Yeah, oh my gosh. You know, so many good things. And there was like five, five other things I wanted to get to in today's episodes. We're just gonna have to have you back. We're just gonna have to have you back because I was like, really hoping we could talk about, like, is Gua Sha really working? What are the things I should be doing? So we're just gonna have to do this again, and we're gonna take a brief break and find out how people can find you, follow you, work with you. And you already gave us some good stuff, but some Be It Action Items. Lesley Logan 43:58  All right, Rachel, where do they hang out? Where do you hang out? Where can people like stalk you in the best way, get more information, work with you, talk with you, where can we send them?Rachel Varga 44:08  Absolutely, I hang out on Instagram. I love to engage with those who are you? They say yes to themselves. They know they're worth it, and they're curious about some of the different options I share a ton of very entertaining education, like, I shared some sleep stuff like, why (inaudible) sleeps because I took creatine too late after my workout. But how did I hack that not so great sleep? I took a little bit more in the next day because it fires up your ATP, anyways, funny stuff like that. As a biohacker and also in the med spa space is over @RachelVargaOfficial, that's my Instagram handle. And then the podcast, really great show, the School of Radiance podcast. And then theschoolofradiance.com is my website, where you can book a one-on-one. You can join my seasonal skin tutorials, where I actually show you how to do Gua Sha, do your skincare, your makeup, your dermarolling peels, retinols, what rejuvenation is great to do that time of year, so basic and advanced stuff over six weeks, great. Not a YouTube tutorial. It's way better. Lesley Logan 45:13  I'm already in. I'm like, hold on, I need to. Rachel Varga 45:15  Super fun, super fun, right? And then the membership is more of that high level. How do we actually activate this radiance and stuff so we can enjoy our lives better and make more money in the process? Those are the two key metrics you're gonna get benefits from.Lesley Logan 45:30  Amazing. You guys, we have a promo code for you in the show notes and everything, so make sure that you check that out. I already have an appointment booked because I am really excited. And it's, again, not because of it's like, oh, I'm trying to be vain. I'm trying to be something that the world wants. No, it's so that when I look in the mirror, I feel awesome about myself, and I can show up more and more and do all the things. And so I'm just so grateful that our paths crossed. You have given us a lot of great tips. Ladies, get on the creatine. Okay, it's really amazing. There's tons of research. Oh yeah, muscles also, just like, apparently, tons of work on the Alzheimer space, which I'm very excited about. Thank God I've been doing creatine for years. But bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps our listeners can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us? Rachel Varga 46:16  Yeah, the skincare checklist, actually, over at theschoolofradiance.com when you sign up for my newsletter, I have a free 30 minute biohacking lesson too, and use promo code LesleyLogan15 for 15% off of your one-on-one here with m. Creatine, creatine, creatine, yes, high protein, one gram to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight, huge when I started to lift heavy and do those two things, and keep up with the flexibility, mobility that just gave me more inner power, activation, if you will, great for the skin too, and caring for yourself, not just your skincare, not just your rejuvenation, but purifying your environment, air, water, lighting, electromagnetics, eating the right food, then detoxing is a key part, but it's what we do every single day.Lesley Logan 47:07  I love that you brought those things up, because I do a lot of people go on detox all the time, but they don't fix their don't check their water problem. When I lived in L.A., all the water stuff said the pipes were great. Everything is great. You guys, I had arsenic and cadmium in my system. So how, right? So we had to, like, we lived in a 500 square foot apartment and had, like, a $5,000 water system put in, and yes, I took it with me when we moved. But I think it's really important so that you all can support things. Right? These are things you can do at home, with your for yourself and in your environment to help you feel really good. So I am obsessed with these tips. I really am obsessed with you. I can't wait for more conversations together and how people are going to use these tips in your life. You guys, let us know. Tag Rachel Varga, tag the Be It Pod. Share this with the friend who needs to hear it. Sometimes we have friends who are actually overly picking on themselves, and maybe I actually think the words that we talked about here today can really support that and help them understand like, you know what is needed, what is necessary, what is helpful, and then also, if you're starting to feel a little bit out of it yourself, like I, I'm gonna tell you right now, it's really okay to care about how you want to put your hair or how you want to dress, because those things actually help us show up more in the world. And we're we are allowed to take up space. So Rachel, thank you so, so much. And until next time everyone, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 48:23  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 49:06  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 49:10  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 49:15  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 49:22  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals. Brad Crowell 49:25  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ASOPRS Website: Click Here In this engaging episode of The Oculofacial Podcast, host Dr. Christopher Dermarkarian and a distinguished panel explore the current research in oculofacial surgery, particularly focusing on the evolving role of artificial intelligence, the impacts of TED treatment with teprotumumab and the pitfalls of posterior ptosis repair. This episode draws rich insights from experts Dr. David Jordan, Dr. Louise Mawn, and Dr. Richard Allen as they dissect recent peer-reviewed studies, share practical experiences, and debate the shifting landscape of oculoplastic surgery and patient care. The episode opens with an in-depth analysis of a recent study on artificial intelligence's application in oculoplastics, highlighting its potential to outperform human analysis in certain diagnostic tasks. Dr. Louise Mawn leads the conversation, detailing how AI is being used from clinical photographs to smartphone videos, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical considerations as technology advances. Dr. Richard Allen underscores the healthcare implications of AI's integration, while Dr. David Jordan expresses cautious optimism, highlighting the necessity for continued clinical involvement and the ethical complexities that come with use of AI. Further discussion shifts to thyroid eye disease, particularly focusing on teprotumumab. Dr. Allen leads this conversation, noting that Tepezza is not the  "smoking gun" it was originally made out to be. The panel provides contrasting views, with Dr. Mawn lauding the drug's potential and Dr. Allen critiquing its financial burden. The conversation ties into broader themes about balancing innovation with traditional surgical expertise, exploring how new drugs might alter training and practice standards.  The final discussion navigates the complexities of posterior ptosis repair. This discussion is led by Dr. David Jordan. Interestingly, Dr. Jordan and Mawn shy away from posterior ptosis repair and Dr. Allen uses it regularly. What makes this more interesting is that all three come from similar clinical backgrounds, suggesting their experiences have truly guided their clinical practice. Dr. Allen notes how the posterior ptosis approach may be detracting from trainees' ability to perform a good anterior ptosis repair. 

Anti-aging isn't just about what you put on your skin—it's about how you live. Learn the unexpected lifestyle changes that can transform your skin, hair, and overall health.In this episode, I sit down with aesthetic nurse specialist Rachel Varga to explore the connection between beauty, health, and biohacking. She breaks down how toxins, EMFs, and inflammation impact aging and shares practical strategies to protect and rejuvenate your skin, hair, and overall well-being. From skincare essentials to cutting-edge therapies, this episode is packed with expert tips for achieving a radiant, youthful glow.Ready to transform your skincare and health? This episode is for you. Tune in now!Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Episode Overview1:04 - Podcast Intro1:37 - Meet Our Guest - Rachel Varga2: 59 - Rachel's Journey as a Double Board-Certified Aesthetic Nurse4:24 - How She Got Into Teaching and Publishing4:50 - Why Biohacking and Environmental Purity Matter for Aging7:06 - The Toxic Bucket Theory and How It Affects Your Health8:31 - The Role of Air, Water, Light, and Diet in Skin Health9:50 - Why a Clean Lifestyle Is Key to Radiant Skin10:38 - The Dangers of Tap Water and Hidden Contaminants11:20 - Distilled vs. Reverse Osmosis Water and What's Best12:06 - Rachel's Water Filtration Routine for Better Health13:03 - The Problem With Plastic Water Bottles and Health Risks14:23 - Why Cleansing Your Skin Twice a Day Is Essential16:32 - How to Choose the Right Cleanser for Your Skin17:19 - Why Mineral Sunscreen Is a Must for Skin Protection17:41 - How Skincare Products Affect Thyroid Health18:27 - The Benefits of Exfoliating for Skin Renewal20:00 - Why Health and Wellness Require a Team-Based Approach28:18 - The Hidden Toxins in Hair Products and What to Avoid31:15 - How Inflammation Affects Your Eyes and Causes Issues32:13 - The Role of Antioxidants in Fighting Inflammation33:56 - How Thyroid Health Impacts Eye Wellness38:06 - The Importance of Using Clean and Effective Skincare41:00  - Rachel's Personal Biohacking Routine for Healthy Skin48:27 - Inside Rachel's Skincare Line and Key Products49:15- Where to Find Rachel's Resources and Recommendations50:49 - Biohacking Products Recommendations52:49 - Thanking Our Guest - Rachel Varga54:56 - Episode Outro55:18 - Key Takeaways From This Episode & Episode Wrap-UpAbout Rachel Varga Rachel Varga, BSN, RN, CANS, is a Double Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. Since 2011, Rachel has been offering medical aesthetic rejuvenation in the specialty of Oculoplastics and is known for providing a natural and healthy-looking transformation and educating through her show "The School of Radiance" podcast.Connect with Rachel Varga: Rachel Varga's The School of Radiance WebsiteRachel Varga's Personalized ConsultationRachel Varga's Skin Care Checklist Rachel Varga's PodcastRachel Varga's YoutubeDiscount code for consult Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

While the terms 'tech' and 'AI' might seem overwhelming to the average ophthalmologist and optometrist, the reality is that the future of medicine will certainly be intertwined with these technologies.  So what exactly is 'health tech' in the context of eye care?  Dr. Lisa Jagan is the founder of Lid Express, an online platform that allows patients to submit photos of eyelid lesions to be reviewed by a team of oculopplastic surgeons in an expedited fashion.  She joins the podcast to share her experience developing an oculoplastics tech platform and the lessons she has learned along the way.  Lid ExpressWebsite - https://clarityeye.ca/services/lid-express/Email - lidexpress@clarityeye.caInstagram @lidexpressThis episode is sponsored by Thea Pharma Canada - https://www.theapharma.caBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.

Rachel Varga, BSN, RN, CANS, Double Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse SpecialistSince 2011, Rachel has been offering medical aesthetic rejuvenation in the specialty of Oculoplastics and is known for providing a natural and healthy-looking transformation. She has performed over 20,000 rejuvenation procedures and is also a trainer for other practitioners on rejuvenation procedures including medical grade skin care, laser skin rejuvenation, injectables including neuromodulators and dermal fillers, and slowing aging in general. Rachel is passionate about delivering the highest standard of care, with a focus on what the patient's specific rejuvenation goals are, and a tailored approach to suit their needs, values, and lifestyle. She has published multiple research articles on rejuvenation protocols for the eyelids, jawline, and overall skin health transformation. Rachel is known for her gentle touch, natural-looking results, and making her patients feel comfortable, and at ease with her caring bedside manner that originated in pediatric nursing before beginning her career in medical aesthetics in 2011. She will guide you in creating your customized rejuvenation plan to achieve your goals through assessment, education, and facial rejuvenation options.Rachel Varga is one of the first to blend Western approaches to skin care and rejuvenation, functional insights, and biohacking optimization strategies. By blending the best of these worlds and observing what her most radiant patients are doing she will also help guide you on your path to healthy skin and vibrancy for many years SHOWNOTES:

If you're an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interesting in hosting a podcast episode, please submit your idea by visiting: asoprs.memberclicks.net/podcast About the Hosts Daniel J. Ozzello, MD - Dr. Daniel J. Ozzello is a dedicated faculty member in the Division of Oculoplastics at the University of Colorado. With a rich background that includes training in ophthalmology at the Wills Eye Hospital and an ASOPRS fellowship in San Diego under the esteemed Dr. Don Kikkawa and Dr. Bobby Korn, Dr. Ozzello has established a diverse practice in oculoplastics as well as urgent and inpatient ophthalmic care. At Colorado, he engages in clinical care, research and teaching. Caroline Vloka, MD - Dr. Caroline Vloka recently completed her fellowship at the University of Colorado following her residency in Pittsburgh. Bringing fresh perspectives and insights, she has already made a substantial impact as a new faculty member. Her interests lie in advancing oculoplastic surgery techniques and patient outcomes, carrying forward her rigorous training and passion for patient care. Episode Summary: In this informative episode of the OculoFacial Podcast, Dr. Daniel J. Ozzello teams up with Dr. Caroline Vloka to delve into the latest advancements in oculoplastic surgery, focusing on two significant blepharoplasty studies. The discussion revolves around the effectiveness of tranexamic acid (TXA) in surgery, alongside an exploration of the cost-effectiveness of these surgical interventions and their impacts on patient care. Introducing listeners to these critical insights, the duo unpacks recent research findings, igniting conversations on how these might enhance surgical practices and patient outcomes. The analysis begins with an examination of a study concerning the preoperative use of TXA in eyelid surgery, meant to reduce bruising and improve patient satisfaction. Highlighting its potential benefits, Dr. Ozzello and Dr. Vloka weigh the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of incorporating TXA into regular surgical protocols. The conversation then shifts towards evaluating the economic and quality-of-life impacts that blepharoplasty offers. The pair discuss a study that aligns the procedure with high cost-effectiveness scores, emphasizing its beneficial role in elevating patient functioning and wellbeing. Key Takeaways: Tranexamic Acid Efficacy: Recent studies demonstrate that tranexamic acid significantly reduces bruising and enhances patient satisfaction in blepharoplasty procedures. Oculoplastics Cost-Effectiveness: Blepharoplasty is proven to be highly cost-effective, providing substantial improvements in quality of life for patients with dermatochalasis Importance of Context: The subjective nature of cosmetic and functional outcomes can vary based on demographic factors and patient profiles. Thorough Patient Education: Managing patient expectations about postoperative outcomes is crucial for satisfaction, especially when comparing with other surgeries like cataract interventions. Collaborative Inquiry: There is a call for larger-scale studies and collaborative data pooling in oculoplastic research to better address rare conditions like idiopathic orbital myositis Resources: University of Colorado - Division of Oculoplastics: Official Website Publications on Tranexamic Acid and Blepharoplasty: Recent articles in OPRS (Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery). Listen to the full episode for valuable insights and stay tuned for more enlightening and engaging content from the OculoFacial Podcast!  

If you're an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interesting in hosting a podcast episode, please submit your idea by visiting: asoprs.memberclicks.net/podcast About the Guests: Dr. Bradford Lee Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine and private practitioner in Honolulu. Chair of the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Committee for ASOPRS. Dr. Andrea Kossler Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine Director of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery and Orbital Oncology at Stanford University. Board member of the Women in Ophthalmology and LATINOUS. Dr. Cesar A. Briceño Chief of Oculoplastics at Shea Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania. Assistant Dean for Diversity and Cultural Affairs at the Perelman School of Medicine, UPenn. Dr. Eydie G. Miller-Ellis Chief of the Glaucoma Service at the University of Pennsylvania. Co-director of the RAB Venable Excellence in Research Project for the NMA. Dr. John Ng Division Chief and Professor of Oculofacial Plastic, Orbital, and Reconstructive Surgery at Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University. Incoming Vice President of Aesoppers and future President. Episode Summary: Dive into an engaging panel discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the sphere of ophthalmology, specifically exploring its role in oculoplastic surgery. Hosted by Dr. Bradford Lee and Dr. Andrea Kossler, this episode of Top offers profound insights into the initiatives promoting more inclusive and equitable practices in ophthalmology associations and medical education institutions. With esteemed panelists like Dr. Cesar Briceño, Dr. Eydie G. Miller-Ellis, and Dr. John Ng, the conversation shifts focus on innovative programs like the DEI Committee for ASOPRS, which prioritizes inclusion, access, and diversity for both practitioners and patients. The episode explores the intersection of DEI and patient care, highlighting how diverse medical professionals contribute to an enriched healthcare delivery model, thereby mitigating disparities in vision health care. The insightful contributions also touch upon the importance of justice within DEI efforts, as well as the significance of recognizing intersectionality among trainees and patients, which brings emphasis to the unseen and complicated layers impacting healthcare accessibility and delivery. Key Takeaways: The DEI Committee for ASOPRS is actively fostering inclusion and access through travel and research grants, as well as mentorship programs to promote diverse career pathways in ophthalmology. Diversity improves patient care outcomes by fostering a workforce that understands and respects varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Institutions must strive to create equitable support systems for trainees from diverse backgrounds to ensure they can excel in specialized fields like oculoplastic surgery. Addressing intersectionality is crucial in understanding the multifaceted barriers faced by diverse groups, ensuring a more comprehensive approach in medical research and education. Programs like the RAB Venable Excellence in Research Project aim to increase genetic representation in clinical trials, crucial for advancing targeted treatments. Listeners are encouraged to delve deeper into this vital discussion on DEI within ophthalmology by tuning in to the full episode. Stay connected for more insightful and enlightening conversations from our series.  

In this episode, we engage with leading oculoplastic surgeons to unravel the intricacies of eyelid, orbital, and facial aesthetics. "Visionary Sculptors" aims to empower eyecare providers with a comprehensive understanding of oculoplastic conditions, from common eyelid disorders to complex reconstructive surgeries.

In this episode, we engage with leading oculoplastic surgeons to unravel the intricacies of eyelid, orbital, and facial aesthetics. "Visionary Sculptors" aims to empower eyecare providers with a comprehensive understanding of oculoplastic conditions, from common eyelid disorders to complex reconstructive surgeries.

In this episode, we engage with leading oculoplastic surgeons to unravel the intricacies of eyelid, orbital, and facial aesthetics. "Visionary Sculptors" aims to empower eyecare providers with a comprehensive understanding of oculoplastic conditions, from common eyelid disorders to complex reconstructive surgeries.

In this episode, we engage with leading oculoplastic surgeons to unravel the intricacies of eyelid, orbital, and facial aesthetics. "Visionary Sculptors" aims to empower eyecare providers with a comprehensive understanding of oculoplastic conditions, from common eyelid disorders to complex reconstructive surgeries.

One of the most common clinical presentations to ophthalmologist is 'the eyelid lesion'.  While sometimes it might seem obvious what the diagnosis is, other times it's tough to make a spot diagnosis or even to decipher whether the lesion is concerning or not.  So what are some helpful examination tips to help us discern the benign from the malignant?  Oculoplastics specialist Dr. Lisa Jagan joins the podcast to share an effective approach on how to decide what types of eyelid lesions warrant a biopsy. This episode is sponsored by Sun Pharma Canada - https://sunpharma.com/canada/Check out Lid Express to help expedite a patient's referral for an eyelid lesion - https://clarityeye.ca/services/lid-express/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.

Feeling frustrated by the limited time she could spend with patients, Dr. Ami Shah Vira took the leap from her large ophthalmology group to practice on her own with a focus on direct care. Now, her patients see her directly without referrals or long waits. She knows her patients on a personal level and is easy to reach when you need her.Dr. Shah Vira now offers a wide range of neuro-ophthalmology and aesthetic treatments, from eyelid surgery to radiofrequency microneedling.To learn more about Dr. Ami Shah ViraFollow Dr. Shah Vira on Instagram @amishahviramdABOUT MEET THE DOCTOR The purpose of the Meet the Doctor podcast is simple.  We want you to get to know your doctor before meeting them in person because you're making a life changing decision and time is scarce. The more you can learn about who your doctor is before you meet them, the better that first meeting will be. When you head into an important appointment more informed and better educated, you are able to have a richer, more specific conversation about the procedures and treatments you're interested in. There's no substitute for an in-person appointment, but we hope this comes close.Meet The Doctor is a production of The Axis. Made with love in Austin, Texas.Are you a doctor or do you know a doctor who'd like to be on the Meet the Doctor podcast?  Book a free 30 minute recording session at meetthedoctorpodcast.com.

About the Guests: Dr. Kellie Satterfield, MD, is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon working in private practice in San Diego. Dr. Satterfield has a keen interest in contract negotiations rooted in advocacy. She attended Medical School at UC San Diego, followed by Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Washington, and ASOPRS Private Practice Fellowship under Dr Bryan Sires, MD, PhD, in Seattle, WA. Dr. Satterfield's distinctive insight into contract negotiations stems from her time as President of the University of Washington Housestaff Association, during which she negotiated the contract between all ACGME residents and fellows and the University. She is passionate about advocating for and educating her colleagues on contract negotiations to empower their ability to make big career decisions. Dr. Rao Chundury, MD, MBA, is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon, currently a faculty member at the University of Nebraska, having completed his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. His diverse career encompasses academia, private practice, and navigating ownership transitions. Holding an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Dr. Chundury's expertise is enriched by his interest in the business aspects of Oculoplastics in addition to Resident and Medical Student mentorship and career guidance. Episode Summary: This episode features an enlightening conversation between Dr. Kellie Satterfield and Dr. Rao Chundury on the vital aspects of contract negotiations in the healthcare industry. They focus on empowering physicians with the knowledge to identify suitable job opportunities, understand and negotiate contracts effectively, and the importance of being well-informed throughout this process. Dr. Satterfield recounts her journey into contract negotiations, sparked during her role as Union President at the University of Washington. Her transition from academia to private practice deepened her understanding of contracts, wages, contract-pitfalls and self-advocacy. Similarly, Dr. Chundury shares his experiences of moving between academia and private practice, exploring the complexities of contracts at each stage. Together, they discuss the various environments physicians may encounter, from academic institutions to private and larger healthcare systems. The episode provides a comprehensive overview of considerations for medical professionals, whether they are new or experienced, when exploring job opportunities and contract specifics. The goal is to illuminate the often overlooked yet critical aspects of a medical career that can ensure professional growth and personal satisfaction. Key Takeaways: Knowledge of contract negotiation is essential for all physicians no matter the practice setting Academic and larger healthcare systems (ie. Kaiser) may offer less flexibility in contract terms, whereas private practices might allow more room for negotiation. Approaching contract negotiations with a clear understanding of what constitutes a fair and balanced deal is advisable, considering personal and professional priorities. Essential elements of physician contracts, such as compensation structure, benefits, vacation time, non-compete clauses, and termination provisions, demand careful attention. Average base salaries can vary significantly across different practice environments, with academic and private equity settings generally offering higher initial salaries. Notable Quotes: "You've acquired all these skills and talents, and now it's time to reap the rewards of what you've been sowing for so long." - Dr. Kellie Satterfield "It's always in your best interest to think about things early. Even in the private group, show early interest. So they've got a list, and they're going to go out to you first." - Dr. Rao Chundury "The best non-compete is no non-compete." - Dr. Rao Chundury Resources: ASOPRS and ETS Vision Job boards where physicians can find potential job listings. Professional networks and medical associations: Platforms for discovering job opportunities and gathering industry insights. Dive into this comprehensive discussion with Dr. Kellie Satterfield and Dr. Rao Chundury for valuable insights on navigating the complex world of contract negotiations in the medical field. Stay tuned for more episodes that explore the business side of healthcare and provide guidance for a thriving career. If you're an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interesting in hosting a podcast episode, please submit your idea by visiting: asoprs.memberclicks.net/podcast

CAT BURKAT, MD, FACS:
Dr. Cat Burkat is Professor of Ophthalmology and Oculoplastics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with expertise in the health and beauty of the eyes and face. She is recognized for her contributions to the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and American Academy of Ophthalmology and is celebrated for her engaging and impactful presence at international meetings. Her professional prowess extends to delivering insightful data on new surgical techniques, Asian eyelid surgery, and aesthetic and lacrimal research. David B. Samimi, M.D, FACS:
A partner at Eyesthetica, Los Angeles and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at USC, Dr. David B. Samimi is a voice representing the next generation of ASOPRS members. He is dedicated to enriching the practice through education and social engagement. His career accomplishments include expanding the scope of Eyesthetica's aesthetic offerings to include advanced techniques in fat grafting and deep plane facelifting. Episode Summary:
 In this episode of T.O.P., the spotlight is cast on the intriguing world of oculofacial plastic surgery through lively discussions at the fall meeting of ASOPRS in San Francisco, 2023. Listeners are given front-row access to the stimulating and thought-provoking dialogues that took place among the experts in the field. The show captures the electrifying atmosphere that envelops the meeting, bringing together professionals from around the world passionate about the health and aesthetics of the eyes and face. Here, experts exchange transformative insights and revel in the camaraderie that only a gathering of like-minded individuals can offer. From breakthroughs in gender-affirming surgeries to the quick tip sessions on ptosis repair and specialty interest groups, this episode is packed with intellectual wealth and social festivities. The discussions underscore the value of in-person meetings for the exchange of live feedback and how the adoption of new surgical techniques can significantly shape future practices. Key Takeaways: - Our guests discuss the latest trends and advancements in oculofacial plastic surgery presented at the ASOPRS 2023 fall meeting. - There is an emphasis on the critical nature of learning from peers, especially through the exchange of experiences and insights on surgical outcomes and complications. - The meeting highlights include a focus on gender-affirming surgeries and the evolution of ptosis repair techniques. - Social interactions and networking are recognized as priceless facets of the conference, boosting both educational and personal connections. Progressive ideas for future conferences are floated, such as integrating additional social events and more interactive session formats. If you're an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interesting in hosting a podcast episode, please submit your idea by visiting: asoprs.memberclicks.net/podcast  

Dr. Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD, FACS, is an esteemed figure in the field of Oculoplastics. He has served notably as the immediate past president of ASOPRS, the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. With a background that encompasses both clinical and academic realms, Dr. Allen has contributed significantly to the field through various roles, including scientific symposium director, counselor, and educator. His diverse experience includes private practice, general ophthalmology, and academic positions. Dr. Allen is known for his dedication to improving patient care and commitment to advancing the standards of Oculoplastics. Summary: In this inaugural 2024 episode of Top, Dr. Scott M. Goldstein welcomes Dr. Richard C. Allen, reflecting on the pivotal developments and themes from the year 2023 under Dr. Allen's ASOPRS presidency. This conversation provides an in-depth view into the evolving landscape of Oculoplastic Surgery, highlighting key projects, organizational growth, and strategic planning. Dr. Allen shares the accomplishments of ASOPRS in 2023, detailing the completion of projects from previous presidents and emphasizing communication and unity within the society. He also discusses the challenges and successes faced during his presidency, such as the relationship management with AUPO for fellowship oversight and the society's bylaws update. Additionally, Dr. Allen addresses the importance of advocacy in ophthalmology, focusing on the impact of state and national representation. Key Takeaways: The need for effective communication within ASOPRS to address concerns and promote unity among members. The evolution of ASOPRS into a large society necessitates careful planning and management of long-term projects, such as potential board certification for Oculoplastics. Importance of maintaining strong relationships with state societies and national organizations for advocacy in Oculoplastics. ASOPRS' international relations and the push towards standardizing Oculoplastic fellowships globally. The need for continuous involvement from younger members to ensure the society's progressive and adaptive future. If you're an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interesting in hosting a podcast episode, please submit your idea by visiting: asoprs.memberclicks.net/podcast  

Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley share some major can't-miss diagnoses in the lids and orbit that carry significant morbidity and mortality, including sebaceous cell carcinoma, orbital tumors, and infectious processes such as mucormycosis and necrotizing fasciitis. Strategies for imaging, histopathology, and management are also discussed. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Over the past two decades, Botox and Fillers have changed the landscape of cosmetic plastic surgery, including the field of oculoplastics. But how exactly to Botox and Fillers work, and more importantly, how should patients be counseled on these elective treatments? And from a philosophical standpoint, has the world of cosmetic surgery gone too far in 'de-aging' the population and perhaps further stigmatizing the natural process of getting older? Oculoplastics specialist Dr. Harmeet Gill joins the podcast.

With the advent of botox and fillers, cosmetic procedures have become much quicker to administer and more accessible to the masses. In many ways, one could argue this is a good thing – it offers a service to people who want it in a more available way than ever before. But in other ways, has the obsession with a certain definition of beauty and staying younger only further stigmatized getting older and aging naturally? Has the world of cosmetic surgery perhaps gone too far and fostered a certain type of ‘addiction' to looking younger? And how exactly do botox and fillers work? Plastic surgeon Dr. Harmeet Gill joins the podcast. Learn more about Dr. Harmeet Gillhttps://www.eyefaceinstitute.com/our-doctorsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5432816/advertisement

In this insightful episode of "The History of Eyecare," host Dr. Morgan Micheletti sits down with Dr. Ted Wojno, an eminent figure in ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery. Dr. Wojno, renowned for his pioneering work, sheds light on the evolution and impact of Botox in eye care. He navigates through its journey from a substance of intrigue to a mainstay in both therapeutic and cosmetic treatments, elaborating on its transformative role in managing various ocular conditions. The conversation then pivots to the realm of oculoplastic surgery, where Dr. Wojno's expertise truly shines. He discusses the advancements in surgical techniques and materials, particularly emphasizing the use of porous polyethylene, or Porex, in reconstructive procedures. Dr. Wojno illustrates how this material has revolutionized patient outcomes, offering improved integration with tissue and greater flexibility in surgeries. Throughout the episode, listeners gain a deeper understanding of these innovative practices that have significantly influenced modern eye care. Dr. Wojno's experiences and insights offer a unique glimpse into the dynamic field of ophthalmology, making this episode a must-listen for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

About Jenny Yu:Jenny Yu, MD FACS, is the Chief Health Officer for Healthline Media, the number one health publisher that drives well-being forward by leading our audience of 74 million people to take action and improve their lives. She leads the Medical Affairs team and supports the organization in strategy, growth, and medical integrity. Before joining the organization in 2020, she was a practicing academic clinician with experience in research and operation. She is the Co-founder of a non-profit, Project Theia, focusing on education, care, and innovation in facial reconstructive surgeries for global communities. She has a broad interest in innovation and solutions that help patients navigate the complexity of the healthcare systems.During her tenure at Healthline Media and RVO Health, she has engaged in various thought leadership opportunities and provided her clinical perspective internally and externally onbroad-ranging topics such as access and adherence, whole-person health, and health literacy.She graduated from The Ohio State University Medical School and completed an ophthalmology residency and an Oculoplastics fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She has over 20+ publications in peer-reviewed journals, numerous book chapters, and various speaking engagements during her 15+ years of clinical practice.Things You'll Learn:Access to reliable and accessible health information is crucial for patients and consumers. High healthcare costs significantly impact patient outcomes, highlighting the necessity for affordable healthcare solutions.Personalized communication and consistent messaging play a vital role in effective healthcare practices.Cross-functional partnerships and collaborations are essential in addressing holistic health needs and promoting preventive care.Technology and innovative services have a substantial impact on improving healthcare accessibility, education, and cost concerns.Resources:Connect with and follow Jenny Yu on LinkedIn.Follow Healthline on LinkedIn.Visit the Healthline Website and here.

In today's episode, we are discussing all things eye aging, beauty trends for eye aging, and ways to slow the aging of the delicate eye area. We will discuss skincare for the eyes, collagen-boosting options for the eyes, and lifestyle tips for slowing the aging of this delicate area based on my experience and research in Opthalmology and Oculoplastics for over ten years!Ways to work with Rachel Varga!FREE Biohacking For Ageless Beauty Training! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/freebiesBe the first to know when the audible and book are available! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/bookBook a One-on-one with Rachel Varga for customized skin care, rejuvenation guidance, and ongoing support! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/consultationShop skin care, make-up, hair/skin/nail supplements, grooming tools, dermal rollers, and much more! https://alwaysradiantskinshop.com/Join SkinCamp for expert Tutorials on skincare, makeup, hair care (and growth), biohacking, clean peels, pre and post-rejuvenation tips, dermal rolling, and advanced at-home practices for the face and body! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/Join The School of Radiance Membership for cultivating resilient radiance through practices and mentorship: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/membershipAs a disclaimer, please note that the information shared in this podcast and interview is not to be taken as medical advice, and it's always important to consult with your physician before making any lifestyle changes. Rachel disclaims any responsibility for inaccurate credentials of guests or information used that may cause harm.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The School of Radiance with Rachel Varga (formerly The Rachel Varga Podcast and The Always Radiant Skin Podcast)!Rachel Vargainfo@theschoolofradiance.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A chalazion is typically quite easy to diagnose, and for the most part, we know that it will resolve, either on its own, or with a fairly simple surgery. But for as common as a chalazion is, there isn't necessarily a uniformly agreed upon approach to this condition. How long does it typically take before one resolves on its own? When is it reasonable to offer surgery? Is it better to wait until the eyelid is less inflamed, or is it OK to proceed with treatment fairly soon if the patient wants it dealt with right away? And while chalazion excision is considered one of the ‘simpler' surgical techniques in ophthalmology, is that really the case?Dr. Ric Caesar - http://www.richardcaesar.co.uk

Neuro-ophthalmologist, Nicholas J. Volpe, MD, and Orbit and Oculoplastic Surgeon, Liza M. Cohen, MD, of Northwestern Medicine, discuss complex cases that overlap their complementary areas of expertise, including thyroid eye disease, orbital trauma and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. They also present an interesting patient case of lateral rectus metastasis presenting with diplopia.

We don't often think of money as a health topic, but being savvy with our finances can not only impact our quality of life, but can be really important in case of a medical emergency.  In this episode Dr. Elisa Chiang and I had such a great conversation about Growing a Wealthy Mindset in which we answered the following questions:***************- As an ophthalmologist, how did Dr. Chiang become an expert in money management?- What are the advantages of investing early in life even if you can't invest much?- Why do women wait until later on in life to start thinking about money management / investing?- How does mindset affect performance when it comes to money management?- How can women like us start learning about money management?- How does coaching help advance our understanding of and strategy for investing?- What about credit cards?  How can they be used to improve your finances?- Which type of investing is the easiest to get started?- Is it wise to have a financial advisor? If so, what should we be looking for?- What are Dr. Chiang's money mindset words of wisdom?***************Elisa Chiang is an board certified Ophthalmologist, fellowship trained Oculoplastic surgeon and certified Life Coach. Elisa earned her M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Case Western Reserve University. She trained at Northwestern for Ophthalmology and Medical College of Wisconsin for Oculoplastics. She started investing, first in individual stocks as well mutual funds, during medical school and then expanded to real estate during graduate school. Elisa is a certified Life Coach through the Life Coach School. As a Life Coach, Elisa primarily works with health care professionals to work through issues of burnout as well as master their money mindset so they can build wealth and practice medicine on their own terms. She works part time as a physician at Ice Ophthalmology in Painesville, Ohio.***************You can find more from Dr. Chiang at:Websites: www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.comwww.DrEyelid.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMDFB & IG: @growyourwealthymindset@eyeliddrchiang***************Thanks so much for listening!There's lots more on my website:www.drlexlifestylemedicine.comand....If you love the music, check out:www.therealmichaelvm.com/musicAll my love & gratitude to:my guest: Dr.  Elisa Chiang,my inspiration: my patients,my idea guy: Edward,my intro crew: Izzy, Lance & Lucia,my tech & equipment guy: Pop,my angel: Susie,my music & sound guy: Mike VM,my mascots: Jules & P.S., my creative director: Emily,my love, Michael.

In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Yasser Khan, an oculo-facial plastic, reconstructive and orbital surgeon at McMaster University and the University of Toronto. Dr. Yasser Khan is an internationally renowned ophthalmic surgeon, humanitarian, and entrepreneur. He is an Oculo-Facial Plastic, Reconstructive and Orbital Surgeon residing in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at McMaster University and the University of Toronto. He teaches cutting-edge and innovative surgical techniques to surgeons nationally and globally. His International fellowship in Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery has trained over 20 surgeons worldwide. He is also the founder, owner, and Director of Carrot Surgery Clinics– which combine information technology and medicine to provide state-of-the-art health care options for clients/patients. Dr. Khan is devoted to national and global humanitarian medical work. He is a founder and CEO of GIVE – Global Initiative for Vision and Eyecare. GIVE's primary aim is to develop social entrepreneurship solutions to empower local populations and treat blindness. He has worked in this capacity in over 40 different countries and in Northern Ontario with Indigenous communities. Dr. Khan has extensive experience in leadership and Corporate Board positions. He has served as past President and Vice President of the William Osler Health Corporations representing 1500 medical staff over 4 hospitals in one of Canada's best and largest healthcare systems. He has also served as a Member of the Board of Directors at William Osler. His hobbies include trekking and high-altitude alpine/mountain climbing. His highest mountain peak summited was Cotopaxi in the Andes of Ecuador at 20,000 feet. It is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. In this episode, we discuss: - What drew Dr. Khan to the field of ophthalmology. - The day to day life and “bread and butter” of an oculoplastic surgeon. - The international side of ophthalmology and Dr Khan's experiences practicing, teaching and learning ophthalmology all around the world. . - Dr. Khan's advice for learners. Check out our website: www.eyecurriculum.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/EyeCurriculum Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/EyeCurriculum

Welcome back to another episode of open globe talk, we are joined today by Dr. Jenny Yu, who is an Oculoplastics specialist and the Co-founder of Project Theia. Dr. Yu attended the Ohio State University where she received a BS with distinction, honoring in biochemistry. She later obtained her MD through OSU's College of Medicine and Public Health before embarking on a residency in Ophthalmology at St. Vincent Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh where she also fellowship trained in Oculoplastics. As our first episode on Global Oculoplastics, this episode goes over multiple topics relevant at the trainee-level. You don't want to miss this incredible session!

Description: This week, we talk about oculoplastics for the medical student learner with Dr. Andrea Tooley from the Mayo Clinic. Episode goals: After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to: Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the oculoplastics subspecialty Describe the common examination and imaging techniques in oculoplastics clinic Describe common pathologies seen and procedures/surgeries performed on the oculoplastics service. Time stamps: 2:59 What is oculoplastics and what makes it unique? 4:40 Tips for first-time medical learners in oculoplastics 7:30 Top anatomical structures to learn and know 11:12 Common examination techniques and skills to learn 19:19 In office or minor procedures 22:17 Related rotations/topics for oculoplastics 29:20 A brief aside on Teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease 31:45 Approach to eyelid lumps and bumps 36:12 Common surgeries in the oculoplastics OR 46:40 Surgeries performed outside academic centers 48:42 First time OR tips 51:32 Takeaways 53:34 Closing remarks Links: Practical Ophthalmology Text: https://store.aao.org/practical-ophthalmology-8th-edition.html Eyes for Ears Podcast: https://eyesforears.net/ AAO Oculoplastics Education Center (images of eyelid lumps and bumps): https://www.aao.org/oculoplastics-center/oculoplastics-education-center AAO Careers in Ophthalmology Oculoplastics Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wswGbU8ZUpU

Kristin caught up with Dr David Woo, an Ophthalmic and Oculoplastics surgeon from the Sight Foundation at the Sydney Eye Hospital and the Sydney CBD eye clinic. We chat about orbital and periorbital cellulitis and other serious eye infections - including the red flags that differentiate these from common eye infections. To find out more about Dr David, visit his website

Oculoplastic surgery focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit, along with cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and brows. Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery. Here he discusses various procedures and surgeries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37144]

Oculoplastic surgery focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit, along with cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and brows. Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery. Here he discusses various procedures and surgeries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37144]

Oculoplastic surgery focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit, along with cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and brows. Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery. Here he discusses various procedures and surgeries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37144]

Oculoplastic surgery focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit, along with cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and brows. Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery. Here he discusses various procedures and surgeries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37144]

Oculoplastic surgery focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit, along with cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and brows. Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery. Here he discusses various procedures and surgeries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37144]

Oculoplastic surgery focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit, along with cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and brows. Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery. Here he discusses various procedures and surgeries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37144]

Oculoplastic surgery focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit, along with cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and brows. Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery. Here he discusses various procedures and surgeries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37144]

Oculoplastic surgery focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit, along with cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and brows. Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery. Here he discusses various procedures and surgeries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37144]

Jimmy and Roya jump into Tom Copperman's pet life while exploring the world of Oculoplastic Surgery, Punctal Cautery, Lid Lesions, and more! SOURCES Thomas Copperman, MDCopperman InstagramEnduragen ImplantTepezza 

In this episode we hear from Vidushi Golash, a trainee from the Kent, Surrey and Sussex deanery about her experiences of setting up and running virtual consultations for Oculoplastics patients. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eyetoeye/message

Dr. Michael Chappell goes into fantastic detail in this episode of Eyetrepreneur in all of the different areas of his expertise being an ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon. Enjoy! In This Episode: [3:35] How did Dr. Chappell get into ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery? [10:06] What does Dr. Chappell do when he comes across a botched plastic surgery? [11:56] What are the entry points for patients to Dr. Chappell's practice, and what are the different approached Dr. Chappell uses? [34:26] What can people do to decrease a baggy eye look? [39:26] Dr. Chappell's experience with dry eye. [48:04] The different types of tapes for lids. [55:26] How do we all form a better bond? [1:11:02] What you need to know about Bell's Palsy. [1:19:50] How can you improve what you do? About The Guest: Dr. Michael C. Chappell is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear drainage system, bones and contents of the orbit around the eye, and the face. He is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, and received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, before earning his medical degree, graduating with honors (Alpha Omega Alpha), from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Dr. Chappell completed an internship in internal medicine from St. Mary’s Medical Center and an ophthalmology residency at California Pacific Medical Center both in San Francisco, California. Following his residency, Dr. Chappell completed a two-year oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery (oculoplastics) fellowship accredited by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), at the University of Washington in Seattle. At the conclusion of his fellowship, he received the Marvin H. Quickert Thesis Award – a prestigious recognition given to the most outstanding research conducted in the United States by oculoplastics fellows for that year. Dr. Chappell enjoys the breadth of the field of oculoplastics and is continually fascinated by the form and function of the periocular and facial tissues. Dr. Chappell is married, and he and his wife Mandi are very excited about being in the Kansas City area with the opportunities that Kansas City offers to them and their three children. Outside of medicine, Dr. Chappell enjoys listening to and playing music, playing soccer, running, travel, and spending time with family and friends. Resources: moyeseye.com Connect With Us On Social Media! Facebook Instagram YouTube

Session 78 Dr. Alex Voldman is an osteopathic (DO) physician who specializes in Ophthalmology as a cornea and cataract surgeon. Check out our latest episode to learn more. Also, check out all our other podcasts on MedEd Media Network. Please help us find a guest here on the podcast. Send me an email at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net. [01:35] Interest in Ophthalmology Alex didn't go to medical school thinking about such Ophthalmology Upon his path to being an orthopedic surgeon, presenting at a conference, he met an Ophthalmologist who encouraged him to spend a day at his clinic. Seeing their practice, he thought they're some of the happiest doctors he has ever seen in the years he spent as a student. He thought it was an organized environment where doctors and patients were happy. And he thought they were happy. Wanting to be happy as well, he decided to jump to the bandwagon. He also found them to be working at reasonable hours. They also got surgery and played with cool toys and lasers. When he found it was competitive, this drew him even more as it was something that challenged him. Thinking he was going to be a businessman, the father of Alex's friend called him and discouraged him from doing so. He was told that if he became an orthopedic surgeon, he was going to retire at 50 as a millionaire. It sounded great to him and thought the dad was great and living the life. So he literally switched his major and started taking science classes. He admits not really liking the business classes he was taking. Nearing medical school, he realized that advice the worst he had ever gotten. He was glad though because it brought him to medicine but to tell somebody to go to medicine to become rich is absolutely wrong. Sure, you could do well and be rich if that's the goal but that's not the way to do it. "To tell somebody to go to medicine to become rich is absolutely wrong." When he got into medical school, he started exploring the orthopedic surgery lifestyle but the personalities he met didn't seem to flow with his, as he describes it. He found people to be a bit more aggressive than what he would have envisioned a classic doctor. Personality-wise, he saw he was more aligned with the Ophthalmologists who are dorkier and laid back. [06:51] Traits that Lead to Being a Good Cornea Specialist Alex explains you have to be very meticulous although you don't have to start being one. Instead, you'd be forced to be meticulous. All of their surgeries and procedures are visible in the patient's eye everyday. So whatever result they have, they're walking around with it. They're looking through it. And if you're off by a small fraction, then a patient sees that for the rest of their lives. "Every calculation, whatever technology we're using... all have to be meticulously placed." [08:00] Types of Patients Although a cornea specialist, Alex also sees a lot of general ophthalmology. In reality, if you practice cornea in private practice, you're also more likely doing a lot of general ophthalmology because there's not that much cornea pathology to keep somebody all day long. For instance, in a day, he may see young patients for routine eye exams. The majority of his patients are also elderly. Common cases would be cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration. And from a cornea standpoint, there are corneal diseases related to surgery such as patients with previous eye surgeries, multiple surgeries. If you have a sick eye and has had lots of surgery, it causes damage to the cornea which often needs corneal transplant. "If you have a sick eye and has had lots of surgery, it causes damage to the cornea which often needs corneal transplant." Sometimes, people have infections that cause scarring and corneal disease. So he may see contact lens wearers with corneal ulcers that sometimes have scarring so they need corneal transplants. Rarely, they will see certain corneal diseases like dystrophies people are born with. And often, they'd see those with corneal ectasia, also called keratoconus, characterized by thinning or balling out of the cornea if people are born with corneal disease. Their corneas become thin and pointed so they become weak and would nee corneal care either in the form of specialty contact lenses or corneal surgery. [11:20] Typical Day Alex's day usually starts at 8 am as his first scheduled patient and then see between 10 and 20 patients. He's in private practice, working about half an hour from his house. He has great support at the practice. He has a scribe and technicians that work patients out for him. He'd describe it as a pretty fast-paced practice. "To be able to get through 20 patients and make everybody happy around you, you have to be efficient." He'd usually finish around noon and the next patient is scheduled at 1pm. So he gets to have his lunch break (although he doesn't eat but doing other things). Then he ends at 430-5 pm. This is a typical clinic day For OR day, his first case starts at 7 and doing about 10 surgeries in a half day. He'd be done at noon, take a break, and then do clinic in the afternoon from 1-5 pm. [13:02] Taking Calls and Work-Life Balance In his practice, they have 7 physicians, they split their calls equally among 7 people. So he'd be called once a week and you're covering call for your practice only. It's usually light, too. Middle-of-the-night emergencies are rare and if they're happening, sometimes the person can be seen the next morning. He'd also cover call for the local university hospital occasionally where he gets to see trauma call with residents, which can be easy. They have the option to do it as much or little as they want so Alex is doing it one week a year only. "Generally, ophthalmology private practice call is not really intrusive in your life." When taking a call, it's very rare that he gets called in during the week since he can just see the patient the next morning. So he almost never has to go in during the week. On the weekend, he'd have a patient to bring every few weeks. So it's not very common. Alex illustrates his lifestyle as being very predictable and he thinks this is one of the biggest draws of the specialty. [15:22] The Training Pathway You have to do ophthalmology residency and prior to that, do your internship. As of now, they're separated. So you do one year of internship of some kind. Most people do traditional medicine or transitional. Very rarely would you see surgery or peds. Then you do three years of ophthalmology residency. Then for Alex, he did one-year Fellowship on Cornea. "Nothing is going to change the practice pattern so the lifestyle factor will always draw people and will make it competitive inherently because of that." He still thinks the specialty is highly competitive until now. He points out that the nature of the lifestyle is always going to draw people to it. To be competitive in matching, like any other field, you need to really know you want it and be able to show that you want it. The only way to do that is be involved - whether in research, clinical experience, shadowing, volunteering. These are all just ways to figure out whether you like it or not. Then build connections throughout the entire process and those connections are what can help you. You'd be able to get better letters of recommendation from people you spend a lot of time with. "You need to really know you want it and be able to show that you want it. The only way to do that is be involved." Undoubtedly, the first thing residency programs are going to screen you on is going to be your school and Step 1 that's going to get your foot on the door. Otherwise, it could be an uphill battle - not impossible, you could definitely do it. Next, is how well you interview. Ophthalmologists work tightly together and in a clinic environment side by side with your attending physicians, and a lot of times, with their private patients. So they want somebody they'd feel comfortable around patients. Lastly, Alex says that research always helps. For cornea fellowship, it's not as competitive. Good programs at anything are always going to be competitive. The same reason you could say that family medicine isn't competitive. But pick the best program in family medicine and it's going to be very competitive. Ultimately, in terms of competitiveness in ophthalmologic fellowships, it's probably middle of the road. [19:35] Other Sub-specialties There are new ones every couple of years. But for now, there are subspecialties like a 2-year fellowship in Retina or a 1-year or 2-year fellowship in Oculoplastics, a 1-year or 2-year fellowship in Oculoplastics, 1-year fellowship in Glaucoma and 1 year in Cornea. You could also do 1 year in Uveitis, 1 year in Pediatrics. You can also do Pathology or a special fellowship for Refractive Surgery. [20:35] Negative Bias in the Field and Alex explains that even as a DO the bias doesn't come up among his patients. The bias rather comes up when you're trying to apply for residency programs. The program directors of MD programs are not going to look at you first. You have to do something special to stand out among the MD applicants. "The bias undoubtedly is going to come when you're applying for residency programs because the field is so competitive." [21:27] Working With Primary Care and Other Specialties His advice to primary care physicians to refer early and don't just treat red eyes. The differential diagnosis of a red-eye when he sees one "Refer early and don't just treat red eyes." The exams he does and all the things he looks for are extensive. A lot of times, primary care docs see patients and they say it's probably a pink eye. Then they'd give somebody an antibiotic. Then send him his way. So he urges primary care physicians to refer early. Less is more. And don't just treat. Because a lot of times, this could make Alex's job a bit more difficult when they get to him and he's not sure where to really start. Other specialties he works the closest with include Anesthesia, Primary Care (as they manage a lot of diabetics), Neurology (taking care of patients with vision loss, cranial nerve palsies, etc.) He may also work with a Rheumatologist (autoimmune inflammatory eye diseases that need systemic management. [23:12] Special Opportunities Outside of Clinical Medicine One may get involved in the industry of surgical devices, doing trials, and testing new devices. You can also always be a business owner. [24:08] What He Wished He Knew that He Knows Now In one aspect, he has enjoyed building long-term relationships with patients. But as a practice, he is pretty tied to his geographic location because he's getting his self and name out there in building a patient base. So he can't just leave and decide in another part of the country, which is something other specialties can do such as Anesthesiologist or Emergency Medicine doc. "The private practice of Ophthalmology is much more community-centered." The best part of his specialty he describes is the one-day post-op where the patients come in and there's a smile in their face because they can see much better. On the flip side, one of the things he likes the least is the fact that he not infrequently does he have to talk to patients about money. For instance, he may prescribe eye drops that can't be covered by their insurance or offering different services not covered by insurance. [26:30]  Working with Optometrists There's a lot of uproar being seen right now with optometrists requesting and pushing for more and more ability to do procedures and things. In his experience working alongside optometrists throughout medical school up to his private practice, he thinks the majority have not been interested in getting involved in surgical intervention. He doesn't blame them because a lot of them actually went into optometry because they didn't want to be surgeons. They want their predictable lifestyle and hours and don't particularly want to go out of the scope of what they're comfortable with. "There's a push for some optometrists to have a piece of the surgical pie and I've seen mistakes made and I've seen things that were missed." Alex says he had seen mistakes made by optometrists. However, it has nothing to do with them being an optometrist, but it just had something to do with them not having years of surgical training and not actually knowing what you could be looking for, let alone, missing it. This makes him a bit nervous. It's scary for patients to walk in the door because half the time, they might not know who they're talking to and who's actually doing surgery on them. So for patient's safety, Alex believes it can be dangerous for optometrists to get involved surgically. [29:23] Major Changes in the Field of Cornea Surgery Particularly in the field of corneal transplantation, they used to take donor tissues and sew them into place. They hope that in the future, they will be able to take individual cells and replace just the damaged cells instead of the tissues. This is in the effort to have lower rejection rates, faster recovery, and better outcomes for the patients. Other things in the cornea sphere, specifically from the refractive side (getting better vision), technology is like lens and plans they put in during cataract as well as better techniques to do cataract surgery. Currently, they're doing laser cataract surgery. Lastly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already in Ophthalmology to help them make better clinical decisions. Finally, if he had to do it all over again, Alex says he would still do it. His advice to students who might be interested in this specialty, spend some time with enough ophthalmologists. "Anybody that wants any specialty always gets in eventually. I've never met anybody that really wanted something that just never got it. Whether it took more time or a different approach or using different tools, somehow they got there. So do not give up!" Links: MedEd Media Network ryan@medicalschoolhq.net

This week's guest is Dr. Kyle Lewis. He's an ophthalmologist at UMMC and specializes in oculoplastics and reconstructive surgery. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oculoplastics & Reconstructive Surgery focuses on corrective and cosmetic eye surgery related to the eyelids, eyebrow, forehead, and tear duct system. These surgeons also repair orbital trauma and congenital eye defects in children and adults.Physicians in this field are ophthalmologists who have received additional training in plastic surgery, and they are experts in conditions and treatments of the delicate eye area.Joining the show to discuss Oculoplastics services and questions about Botox for eyelid spasms, is Dr. Sarah Jacobs. She is an Assistant Professor specializing in Ophthalmology at UAB Medicine.

A conversation between Robert Goldberg, MD, and Guy Ben Simon, MD. Dr. Ben Simon discusses a paper he presented at Oculoplastics Today 2010, showing that the size of the bony ostium created during external dacryocystorhinostomy substantially decreases three months after successful surgery. (August 2010)

Guest: Daniel Ezra, MA, MRCOphthFellow and Lecturer in Oculoplastics and Orbital SurgeryMoorfields Eye HospitalUniversity College London Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology London, EnglandUnited Kingdom

A conversation between Robert Goldberg, MD, and Tanuj Nakra, MD, during the Annual Fall Scientific Symposium of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). Dr. Nakra and colleagues retrospectively reviewed outcomes in 19 patients injected with hyaluronic acid gel fillers for a variety of indications, including nasal valve collapse, dorsum asymmetry, wide or flat dorsum and prior surgical over-resection of the dorsum. They found the procedure to be safe and effective with high patient satisfaction. (October 2009)

A conversation between Robert Goldberg, MD, and Bita Esmaeli, MD, during the Annual Fall Scientific Symposium of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). Dr. Esmaeli and colleagues reviewed the clinical data and histologic features of 30 consecutive patients with conjunctival or eyelid melanomas that underwent sentinel lymph node biopsy. Based on their findings they recommend sentinel lymph node biopsy for patients with ocular adnexal melanoma of greater than 2 mm in Breslow thickness and with ulceration. (October 2009)

A conversation between Robert Goldberg, MD, and Mark Lucarelli, MD, during the Annual Fall Scientific Symposium of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). Dr. Lucarelli and colleagues conducted an anonymous, online survey of ASOPRS members as well as a literature review to determine surgeons