Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™

Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™

The hot new location for all your beauty needs. Learn how to stay beautiful on the inside and out with advice from Kay Durairaj, MD, a top plastic surgeon from Los Angeles, California. This podcast will feature the inside scoop on trends in plastic surgery, botox, fillers, beauty, and wellness. Guest stars will include influencers, entrepreneurs, and other top plastic surgeons across the country. Stay tuned for Beauty Bytes, and follow us on Instagram @beautybydrkay.

Episodes

February 20, 2026 9 mins
On this week's Five Minute Friday, we are talking about transitioning your skincare routine to attune for the incoming spring season. During the winter months, our skin is typically very dry due to the cold weather. The harsh winds and lower temperatures irritate and dehydrate our face, requiring us to use more heavy moisturizers to retain moisture. However, as we switch to the nicer springtime months, we can begin incorporati...
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In this fascinating episode of Beauty Bytes, I am joined by Dr. Kay Linker, a brilliant neuroscientist, aging researcher, and the founder of Aionion, the first longevity-focused supplement brand created specifically for women . We dive deep into what actually happens to our brains as we age—hint: it's not just the neurons, but the support cells like astrocytes and microglia that change the most. Dr. Linker breaks down the "lon...
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Wrinkle prevention, gentle exfoliation, and cellular renewal- If Retin-A is not a part of your current skincare routine, then it’s time to get yourself familiar with it. This transformative ingredient is everything you need and more to fight visible aging and enhance the overall appearance of your skin. Tune into this podcast to find out why you should include Retin-A into your beauty regimen, and learn how this anti-aging com...
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In this episode of Beauty Bytes, I sit down with Courtney Van Bussum, the Chief Operating Officer of Longevity Launch Labs, an innovation incubator dedicated to translating cutting-edge cellular science into real-world medical solutions. We go way beyond the basics to explore the mitochondria—the ancient, alien-like "batteries" living inside our cells that power everything from our heartbeat to our collagen production .

Courtn...

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February 10, 2026 9 mins
Anatomy, Attractiveness, Individuality, Beauty Standards - Join us in this week's Five Minute Friday where we explore the intricate anatomy of attraction, the differences between men and women's facial features, and what truly enhances our beauty. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we also delve into what draws us to the opposite sex. Tune in to learn about the psychological, biological, and sociocultural aspects of ...
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In this crucial episode of Beauty Bytes, I sit down with Madison Dini, a powerhouse attorney at Michelman & Robinson who operates right at the intersection of science, medicine, and the law. We tackle the "Wild West" of modern aesthetics and the regulatory challenges facing practices today—from exosomes and polynucleotides to the controversial landscape of PDGF (platelet-derived growth factor).

Madison breaks down the crit...

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This Five Minute Friday episode is all about peptides. A peptide is a compound composed of amino acids, and in skincare it helps reinforce proteins that naturally occur in the skin, rejuvenating and maintaining it. You need to incorporate this amazing ingredient into your skincare routines. Peptides improve your skin’s firmness, elasticity, and dissipates redness. Peptides can also be used to smooth wrinkles and repair barrier...
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In this paradigm-shifting episode of Beauty Bytes, I sit down with Dr. Rahul Mehta, the co-founder of Rapalogix Health and former head of R&D at SkinMedica. We dive deep into the future of cellular longevity and why the "do more, laser more, peel more" approach might actually be exhausting your fibroblasts.

Dr. Mehta explains the science behind mTOR, the master regulator of our cell cycle, and how constantly keeping it in ...

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January 23, 2026 17 mins
Grace, beauty, and strength- these are the elements we look for in a face as we all
become older. While it might be hard for some to fathom the idea of aging, it doesn’t change the fact that it still happens to all of us. That’s why it’s so important to begin to accept this hard truth and learn how to age gracefully instead. In the podcast, I’ll be breaking down different ways you can maintain your beauty at any age. From n...
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In this cutting-edge episode of Beauty Bytes, I sit down with Cristiana Banila, the Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of Mitra Bio, to discuss the revolutionary field of skin epigenetics. We explore the difference between genetics (the hardware) and epigenetics (the operating system) and how non-invasive tape stripping technology allows us to measure biological age and cellular damage without a single biopsy. Cristiana r...
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In preparation for Valentine's Day, we are talking about the top 10 ways females can improve their attractiveness. Female beauty is such an amazing aspect of human life and that's why I have dedicated my life to working in aesthetic medicine. I love helping women feel beautiful on both the inside and out. The idea of female beauty is more than just an artificial aspect of women, but rather an all-encompassing characteristic to...
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In this high-energy episode of Beauty Bytes, I sit down with Dr. Latt Mansor, a world expert in physiology and metabolism with a PhD from the University of Oxford. We dive deep into the science of ketones—the body's natural "super fuel"—and why you don't need to be on a strict keto diet to reap the benefits.

I actually take a shot of Ketone-IQ during the episode, and you can hear me get into the "zone" in real-time! . Dr. Mans...

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Healthy diet, vitamin supplements, and essential nutrients- do you know what they say: you are what you eat this concept applies, especially when you are looking to improve the appearance of your skin and prevent physical signs of premature aging! According to Dave Asprey, the founder of Upgrade Labs and Father of Biohacking, the secret to maintaining youthful skin isn't just found in your topical creams but also in the food y...

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In this episode of Beauty Bytes, I am exploring the frontier of needle-free regenerative medicine with Dr. Sanjay Batra, a globally recognized scientist and the creator of Juvasonic. We discuss how his device uses a unique combination of sonic vibration and dermabrasion to open the stratum corneum for 10-15 minutes, allowing large molecules like exosomes, polynucleotides, and PRP to penetrate deep into the dermis without a si...

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In this Five Minute Friday, I am revealing the one supplement most women avoid because they think it causes bloating or bulk—but a new study proves it might actually be the missing link for your brain health . If you are struggling with "menopause brain," afternoon fatigue, or sudden anxiety, the solution might not be a prescription or an expensive wellness trend, but something incredibly simple that has been hiding in the bod...
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In this visionary episode of Beauty Bytes, I am saying goodbye to the "filler fatigue" of 2025 and unveiling my Top 10 Aesthetic Predictions for 2026. This isn't just about trends; I’m mapping out a paradigm shift toward hyper-personalization and regenerative medicine that will change how we treat aging forever. I explain why the era of overfilling is dead and how I am pivoting to "undetectable" results using micro-tox, strate...
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December 26, 2025 16 mins
Resolutions, better habits, and goals- In this Five Min Friday, we'll be going over my new year resolutions for 2024! With just a little over a week left until we dive into a brand new year, people are beginning to create lists with goals they want to achieve. As we prepare for the classic New Year, New Me posts to flood social media, let's take a look at what meaningful changes I have planned for myself! 
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Join me for an uplifting conversation with Petra Kolber, author of The Perfection Detox, a DJ, and a positive psychology performance coach. We tackle the concept of the "Ambitious Procrastinator"—having big dreams but being paralyzed by self-doubt—and why perfectionism actually distances us from others rather than connecting us. Petra shares her powerful "STOP" method for halting anxiety in its tracks and reframes Imposter Syn...
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December 19, 2025 6 mins
On this week's Five Minute Friday, I give you some of my best tips for dry winter skin. Even in Southern California, it isn't uncommon to experience dry skin in the colder months. Cold weather often causes symptoms like itchiness, redness, bumps, and rough patches. I love incorporating moisturizing creams and serums along with scrubs and gentle cleansers to combat these symptoms. In this episode, I go over some of the ways tha...
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Join me for an empowering conversation with Dr. Amy Killen, a board-certified emergency physician turned longevity expert, as we explore how women can thrive in their "Queen Phase"—the years following the loss of the protective "estrogen shield" . We dive deep into the nuances of Hormone Replacement Therapy, celebrating the recent FDA updates on estrogen and dispelling myths about testosterone for women . Dr. Killen breaks dow...
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