What an honor it was to interview Shanice Linton on "How to Overcome your fear of getting on camera as an Aesthetic Injector." From the novice to the experienced, this episode of Make Me Pretty podcast  gives guidance for the mindset of getting on camera through preparedness. Shanice discusses tips and tricks for personal presentation as well as cinematography. Her advice with overcoming that fear begins with planning ahead and surrounding yourself with people that have an energy that makes...

The body's plumbing, or urinary system works well much of the time on most people but when it doesn't it can disrupt daily life significantly and possibly cause illness.  In this episode, we were fortunate to get to sit down with a Physician Associate in Urology,  Ben Abebe, PA-C  to discuss when things are working well in the urinary system, as well as when they are not functioning  as they should.  Some more common examples of dysfunction  are leaking of urine, difficulty controlling the...

I delivered a BABY,  now what? In this episode we discuss challenges, developments and plans to improve post-partum care in a casual format in hopes of sparking conversations. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses have assessed and are developing national initiatives to improve care in the postpartum period. The postpartum period, also called the 4th Trimester, begins at the time the mother gives birth to...

Get ready, as Rhonda Massey, CNM, gives us an introduction of how to best care for "Those Lovely Lady Parts...Down There." From an introduction of the basic female anatomy to the best soaps, lubricants and things to avoid she shares with us how to best take care of our personal "QUEEN," "Brittany", Vagina & friends, "The Palace," or whatever cute name you may call the lovely lady parts down there. Rhonda studied midwifery at Emory University and received her BSN from Brenau University....

Brachioplasty for "Bat Wings" is hosted by  Katie Allen, PA-C.  Whether it is genetic misfortune or massive weight loss, if your upper arms have loose skin that wobbles, jiggles, wiggles or waves then you've probably heard of the term "Bat Wings." Unfortunately, exercise to the arms can improve muscle tone but it does not decrease the loose skin so individuals seek out ways to treat or disguise this tissue.  If enough tissue is involved, it can be difficult to find clothing that fits over the...

This episode lets you into a casual discussion between myself, Katie Allen, PA-C, and Madison Holmes, NP while interviewing her on the use of fillers for panfacial rejuvenation (full-face rejuvenation). Looking at the entirety of the face and ways to create a refreshed and balanced appearance is important in the initial assessment and plan for patients. Madison worked as a nurse in the Emergency Department and then began her adventure in aesthetics after becoming a Nurse Practitioner. She is...

Blessed with the opportunity to interview Jenn Cobbs, PA-C, a respected colleague and former PA classmate...she is BRILLIANT, DRIVEN, BEAUTIFUL and BLACK. Together, she and I begin a discussion on the multi-layered topic of "Minorities in Aesthetics," scratching the surface for providers, patients and the industry. Jenn has been a board certified Physician Assistant for over 16 years, with over 9 of those years being in Aesthetics. She has worked for a variety of practices and spas, but her...

It was an honor to interview Dr. Keshma Saujani, MD, FACOG to discuss a procedure/surgery specific to women: LABIAPLASTY. Dr. Saujani is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Longstreet Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology and also holds board certification in minimally invasive GYN surgery.  Her medical skills are remarkable, her reputation is impeccable, she cares passionately about her patients and is not bashful about fighting for the best care for them.   She is an inspiration!...

"You're so Vein" with guest, Haley Queen, PA-C gives us incite  into the evaluation and treatment the vasculature of the lower body.  She gives an overview of both cosmetic and non-cosmetic conditions, as well as options available for treatment. All of the organ systems of the body rely on appropriate blood flow to and from the targeted sites in order to provide nutrition and remove waste.  Without sufficient arterial flow (blood supply)  the tissues cannot survive and without healthy venous...

Plainly stated: Acne sucks.  Not only can it indicate an underlying systemic medical condition, but it can cause permanent scarring, cause painful nagging cysts and can cause significant psychological distress. Boooooo!!! The chronic use of masks during...

Are you looking tired, intense, angry, or sad?  In this episode of "Make Me Pretty: Tomboy Turned Plastic Surgery PA, we review common reasons originating from  heavy upper eyelids and/or a heavy brow.  We review slight non-surgical options but...

The eyes are one of the first things we see on a person. They can "say" a lot without one single word spoken.  On a good day, the skin under the eye is smooth, hydrated, tight, with good light reflection, few lines and little puffiness. BUUUUUUT when...

With time, all breasts have a potential to experience deflation and/or sagging. All breast shapes and sizes can be affected.  In time, an  "A" cup can become a droopy "A" cup, a "B" cup,  a droopy "B" cup,  a "C" cup,  a droopy "C" cup and so on. Poor...

Do you have smoker's lines that surround your mouth? Whether or not cigarettes are the cause of those lines, I've never met anyone that's okay with them. In fact, I often state that many of my "hippie" friends are not okay with those lines as they can...

It'd be nice to avoid too much thought on small areas such as the earlobes but there are several primary reasons why they can have a negative appearance. Natural aging and accidental or purposeful stretching of a pierced opening are the most likely...

What is a Mommy Tummy?  We are looking at the abdomen after someone has had one or more pregnancies.  More specifically, we are speaking about the abdomen after pregnancies where a shelf of tissue is created that wants to hang.  What do we do when the...

Botox has become a word used commonly in many people's every day language. This episode introduces individuals to how a consultation may look, the most common areas treated, approximate pricing, and the importance of finding a reputable injector....

Liposuction seems like a great tool for removing unfavorable collections of fat that are stubborn with diet and exercise.  It's an extremely popular procedure by itself and in addition to other plastic surgery procedures, but rumor has it that...

This is an Introduction to "Make Me Pretty."  Katie Allen, PA-C gives you a little peak into her plans to share aesthetic tips and tricks that she's learned working in plastic surgery. 

This episode is an introduction into lip injections, covering the most popular fillers used in the lips as well as the option of neuromodulators used singularly or in conjunction with filler. This is meant to help start a conversation between a patient...