Skinfluence with Dr. Dustin Portela
By Dustin Portela
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Skinfluence is a podcast dedicated to helping you understand and take control of your skin health. Hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela and Physician Assistant Austin Lee, each episode blends expert insights with practical advice to guide you through the world of skincare. From treating common concerns like acne and eczema to exploring the latest innovations in cosmetic dermatology, Skinfluence offers trustworthy information you can use—whether you're a skincare beginner or looking to take your routine to the next level. Tune in weekly for science-backed tips, patient stories, and honest conversations about what really works.
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Guest Episode: J.C. Dombrowski on Exosome Scams, Ingredient Marketing Lies, and How to Actually Read a Skincare Claim
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Sep 30, 2026 |
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EP 57: Skincare for Teens: What the Sephora Generation Actually Needs vs. What They're Buying
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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EP 56: Derm Confessions — Close Calls, Missed Diagnoses and What Changed How We Practice — Part 2
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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EP 55: Derm Confessions — The Weirdest Things We've Seen in Practice — Part 1
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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EP 54: Ozempic Face — What GLP-1 Drugs Do to Your Skin, Hair and Appearance
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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EP 53: Derm Myth Court: Tanning for Vitamin D? Oily Skin Doesn't Need Moisturizer? — Part 2
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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EP 52: Derm Myth Court: Does Sunscreen Cause Cancer? Beef Tallow? Lemon Juice for Acne? — Part 1
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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Featured Episode: A Medicare Proposal Could Change How You Receive Care — Here's What You Can Do
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Guest Episode: Dr. Mary Alice Mina on Perimenopause, Collagen Loss and What Women in Midlife Actually Need
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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EP 51: Sunburn, Sweat Acne and Summer Skin Damage — What Dermatologists See Every July
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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EP 50: When Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You Something Is Wrong Inside
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Guest Episode: Johanna Young of Solbari on Sun Protective Clothing, Skin Cancer Prevention, and What Australia Gets Right
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Featured Episode: Dr. Portela on Derm It Trotter, Debunking Social Media Skincare Myths
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Guest Episode: Dr. Wallace Nozile on Becoming a Dermatologist, Beating the Odds, and the Future of Medicine
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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EP 49: What Happens to Your Skin After 35 (And What to Do About It)
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Guest Episode: Clear Health, Accutane Online, and the Future of Telehealth Dermatology
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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EP 48: Laser Hair Removal, Shaving Mistakes, and the Best Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Hair
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Guest Episode: Dr. Tony Youn on Plastic Surgery, Longevity, and Looking Younger Without Going Under the Knife
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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EP 47: Inflammaging, Chronic Inflammation, and Why Your Skin Ages Faster
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May 28, 2026 |
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Guest Episode: Estheticians vs Dermatologists and the Future of Skin Care
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May 21, 2026 |
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Episode 46: Excessive Sweating Explained — Why It Happens and What Actually Helps
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May 14, 2026 |
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Special Episode: The Barbie Drug — The Truth About Melanotan II
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May 07, 2026 |
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Episode 45: Gym Acne Explained — Why Your Workouts Are Breaking You Out
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Episode 44: Celebrities and Skin Conditions — What We Can Learn From the Spotlight
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Episode 43: Adult Acne — Why It Happens and Why It's So Hard to Treat
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Guest Episode: The Future of Healthcare — Can AI Actually Improve Your Doctor Experience?
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Episode 42: Pore Size Truth — Can You Actually Shrink Them?
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Episode 41: Rosacea Explained — Triggers, Treatments, and What Actually Works
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Episode 40: Medicine's Biggest Misses: The Skin Treatments We Got Wrong
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Episode 39: Skin Biopsies Explained — What Happens and Why You Might Need One
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Guest Episode: The Identity Shift That Changes Men and Families with Matt Beaudreau
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Episode 38: Grandma's Skincare Advice — What Actually Works and What to Skip
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Guest Episode: Therapy Without the Fluff with Trey Tucker
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Episode 37: Psoriasis Explained — Triggers, Treatments, and What Actually Works
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Episode 36: Skincare Marketing Lies, Buzzwords, and How to Shop Smarter
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Guest Episode: How Your Mattress Is Quietly Ruining Your Sleep with Derek Hales
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Episode 35: The Mind Skin Connection and Why Stress Shows Up on Your Face
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Episode 34: Shelf Wars — Drugstore vs Luxury Skincare and What's Actually Worth It
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Guest Episode: The Truth About Lasers with Dr. Ciaran Smythe
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Special Episode: How to Make Your New Year's Resolutions Actually Stick
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Special Episode: A Holiday Thank You from Skinfluence
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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Episode 33: Lumps, Bumps & Pops — Cysts, Lipomas, Milia and What's Actually Going On
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Episode 32: A Day in the Life of a Dermatologist
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Episode 31: Derm Punk and the Future of AI in Dermatology
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Special Episode: Black Friday Skincare Deals We Actually Recommend
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Guest Episode: Braiden Shaw on Financial Health, Freedom & The Wealth-Health Connection
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Episode 30: Skin Cancer Smarts — Moles, Melanoma & When to Worry
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Guest Episode: Dr. Michael Christopher on Detecting Melanoma & The Future of Skin Cancer Screening
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Episode 29: Skin in the Office — How Stress, Screens & Sitting Impact Your Skin
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Episode 28: The Skin-Gut Connection — How Digestion Impacts Your Skin
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Episode 27: Teen Skin 101 — What I Wish I Knew at 16
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Episode 26: Barrier Breakdown — Repairing Over-Exfoliated, Angry Skin
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Episode 25: Pigmentation Problems — Treating Dark Spots, Melasma & PIH
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Guest Episode: Chris Salgado on Men's Skincare, Mental Health & Building Atwater
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Episode 24: Skin Myths Busted — TikTok Trends You Should Definitely Skip
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Episode 23: Scalp Check — Dandruff, Psoriasis & What's Actually Going On
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Episode 22: Under the Surface — Understanding Skin Texture & Large Pores
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Episode 21: SPF Wars — Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Episode 20: Barrier Breakdown — Repairing Over-Exfoliated, Angry Skin
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Episode 19: Backne, Chestne & Buttne — The Truth About Body Acne
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Episode 18: Laser Focus — What They Do, How They Work & When You Actually Need One
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Guest Episode: Dr. Gary Linkov on the Truth About Hair Transplants
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Episode 17: The Truth About Tretinoin, Retinol & Results
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Episode 16: Beard Basics — Grooming, Skin Care, and Shaving Secrets
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Episode 15: Rash Decisions — When Your Skin Acts Up and What to Do About It
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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BONUS: A Conversation on Oral Health, Microbiomes & Whole-Body Wellness
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Episode 14: Peels & Reveals — The Real Deal on Chemical Exfoliation
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Episode 13: SPF Is Your BFF — The Ultimate Sunscreen Deep Dive
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Announcement: My Go-To Sunscreen Just Got a Major Upgrade
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Episode 12: Tattoo Talk — Art, Aftercare, and Dermatologist Red Flags
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Episode 11: All About Microneedling — Myths, Methods, and Real Results
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Episode 10: Let's Talk Hair Loss — Causes, Treatments, and Confidence
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Episode 09: Girl, Wash Your Face — The Right Way to Cleanse
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May 29, 2025 |
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Episode 08: Accutane Deep Dive — Clearing Acne for Good
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May 22, 2025 |
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Episode 07: Skin Allergies — What's Really Irritating Your Skin?
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May 15, 2025 |
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Episode 06: Cold Sores — Causes, Myths, and How to Take Control
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May 08, 2025 |
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Episode 05: Botox 101 — What to Know Before You Get Poked
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May 01, 2025 |
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Episode 04: Bye Bye, Breakouts — Understanding and Treating Acne
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Episode 03: Heal Like Wolverine: Wound Care, Scar Prevention & Recovery Boosters
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Episode 02: Lip Fillers Unfiltered: What to Know Before You Plump
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Episode 01: Healthy Skin 101: Routines, Myths & Game-Changing Habits
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Apr 10, 2025 |