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Time for a deep dive into the cutting-edge hair treatments of South Korea and the culture of beauty fueling them.
K-Pop, Demon Hunters…South Korea has become a master of aesthe...
The Dark Side of Self Optimization
Exploring the hidden costs when self-improvement goes viral.
Young men are showing up in the beauty space in a new way, but not all the advice being given is in their best int...
Are Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Worth Your Time and Money?
PRF is having a moment. Is it better than PRP or clever marketing?
PRP, PRF, PFP, even PDGF: You’re not alone for thinking these names resemble an alphabet soup more than hai...
The Internet is Lying to You About Scarless Lip Lifts
There are serious trade-offs to these kinds of procedures. That they aren’t being disclosed is a big problem.
Lips are in. A lot of procedures promise to perfect yours, but ar...
Why I Walked Away from Facelifts
My thoughts on surgical mastery, mental load, and why the math just stopped working.
Facelift demand has been on the rise. So why did I decide to stop performing them? Image by...
Celebrity Skin
Why do I include celebrity analysis as part of my channel? The answer might surprise you
Like it or not, celebrity impacts heavily on our culture, especially when it comes to b...
BEAUTY,PLASTIC SURGERY,SKINCARE
Emotional Fallout
Plastic surgery regret is on the rise. What happens when our beauty ideals, travel deals, and filters collide?
Rushed plastic surgery decisions can lead to regret for everyone ...
Onion Juice for Hair Growth?
Buckle up. Our insatiable thirst for natural cures and viral hacks meets a very shaky study.
Should you be rubbing an onion on your head? No, definitely not, it’s a bad idea. ...
Aging Backwards? The Modern Facelift Playbook Celebs Are Using
She looks 20 years younger… but how? Filters, lighting, make-up…or something else entirely?
Is it really just [enter new exotic oil name here], an exclusive skincare line…or s...
BEAUTY,PLASTIC SURGERY
Can You Really Plump Lips Without Filler?
Every time I look there’s a new trend purporting to deliver full lips without filler or surgery…
Lip blushing is trending on TikTok. New technique to volumize your lips without...
BEAUTY,PLASTIC SURGERY
Impossible Beauty and Korea’s Plastic Surgery Kick
K-Pop (Demon Hunters anyone?) and impossible beauty standards? A lot has been going on in Korea regarding plastic surgery. Let’s unpack!
Perhaps you’re already a K-Pop fan or a...
BEAUTY,HAIRCARE,WELLNESS
New Kid in Town: Could PP405 Be the Hot New Hair Loss Medication We've Been Waiting For?
A novel topical hair loss treatment from UCLA might just be the ticket to waking up dormant hair follicles— but is there a catch?
A topical hair growth treatment that works by...
BEAUTY,HAIRCARE,PLASTIC SURGERY,WELLNESS
So You’re Thinking About Going to Turkey for a Hair Transplant…
Know these 5 things before you pull the trigger
IntroductionI’ve spoken about surgical tourism before on both the channel and in this blog, and it seems that about once a year t...
BEAUTY,WELLNESS
Please Don’t Shave Your Eyelashes (and Other Beauty Traps from the Manosphere)
Considering taking beauty advice from an influencer? Read this first.
Find yourself considering whether shaving your eyelashes could improve your manliness beauty factor? Put t...
BEAUTY,HAIRCARE
Exosomes for Hair Loss: 5 Common Misconceptions Debunked
Wondering whether exosomes are right for you? Let’s look at the buzz, the science, and the nuance of this cutting-edge treatment.
Ever notice how skincare brands expand their li...
Can Supplements Really Grow Your Hair?
Every year it seems there’s a new crop of herbs, pills, and elixirs purported to make your hair grow to new lengths.
Supplements, herbs, exotic sounding plant ingredients – can...
BEAUTY,PLASTIC SURGERY,SKINCARE
What’s Next for Aesthetics in 2025? Young, Sculpted, and at Risk
People are embracing plastic surgery at a much younger age – but at what cost?
My final entry into the 2025 aesthetic trends that I predict will continue to rise this year cent...
BEAUTY,PLASTIC SURGERY,SKINCARE
What’s Next for Aesthetics in 2025?: Tackling Ozempic Face
From Ozempic face to Ozempic derriere, for some this relatively new category of drug is becoming an aesthetic four-letter word. Below I delve deeper into a trend I anticipate se...
Androgenetic Alopecia: Myths, Misinformation, and Real Science
Think you know all about this common form of hair loss? Think again.
Most of us have a preconceived notion of what androgenetic alopecia is, but there are not so obvious nuanc...
BEAUTY,HAIRCARE,SKINCARE,WELLNESS
Microneedling: Too Good to be True or Buyer Beware?
Read on for my thoughts on this popular procedure and the DIY culture surrounding it.
Many skincare trends come and go, but microneedling is the one that just won’t quit. Is it...
BEAUTY,SKINCARE
Smoking is Bad News for Your Skin… But What About Vaping?
It should be no surprise that smoking is killer on your looks – but what about vaping? The risks of the supposedly safer option might surprise you.
We’ve known for almost a ce...
BEAUTY,PLASTIC SURGERY
Eyebrow Hair Transplants: The Stealth Surgery
They’re on the rise and incredibly impactful – for the right candidate. Read on for Dr. Linkov’s thoughts on this under the radar procedure!
Eyes may be the windows to our soul...
Want to Know the Real Secrets to Looking Younger?
They’re simple, straightforward, and guaranteed to work.
If a guide to devising ‘irresistible clickbait’ exists, I’d wager ‘secrets to youth and beauty’ is featured heavily. I...
Should you be taking collagen?
Collagen supplements have taken the beauty and health industry by storm. Should it be in your cabinet?
It seems collagen supplements are popping up everywhere – the grocery st...
What Does it Mean to Age Gracefully?
Embracing gray, conservative tweaks? What does aging gracefully really mean?
Aging gracefully has many different connotations. To some it’s embracing the privilege of growing o...
Black Market Hair Surgery
Is it dangerous? You bet – and way more common than you’d think
Black market hair transplant surgery is on the rise. Think you’re safe choosing a clinic or surgeon just because...
What a Hair Transplant Looks Like – Week by Week
Below I break down what to expect in the days and months post-surgery
It’s a long journey from surgery day to your full results. Below, I break down what the recovery process l...
Advances in Hair Transplants: The 2024 Edition
Read on to see what’s changing in the world of hair transplants.
I had a great time presenting at the World FUE Institute conference in Morocco. Below are some of my takeaways...
Curious About Seborrheic Dermatitis?
Everything you need to know about this surprisingly common skin condition
Seborrheic dermatitis (SD), most famous for the dandruff it can cause, is a much more common condition...
Chemical Peels
Miracle path to a perfect complexion or a sure-fire way to destroy your skin? Read on!
Not unlike a snake sheds its skin, chemical peels are touted on social media as a one-sto...
An Evidence Based Skincare Routine: Part 1
Do you know what you’re putting on your skin and why?
We love our skincare, but do you know what’s in your skincare and what those ingredients are actually doing for your skin?...
Why does so much plastic surgery end up mediocre?
Read on for my thoughts on an unsettling trend.
Great Expectations
No one, absolutely no one, goes into a cosmetic surgery procedure with mediocre expectations. So why then are...
My Evidence Based Skincare Routine: Part 2
What does your skin need? Surprisingly little. Read on for my ‘less is more’ philosophy.
Last week I talked about my philosophy on skincare. I covered how genetics plays a hug...
Your Guide to Lip Augmentation – The 2024 Edition
Lip augmentation has exploded over the past 10 years. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s changed in 2024!
Think you know what’s what in lip augmentation? Read on ...
The End of Natural Beauty?
Are we taking our preoccupation with filtered perfection to a dangerously unnatural place?
It’s a new world out there. Do you know if your favourite influencer is real? Many ‘...
The Things Cosmetics Companies Really Don’t Want You to Know: Part 2
Skincare is big money – are you a savvy consumer?
There’s a lot of competition out there for your skincare attention, both online and along the skincare aisle. How savvy are y...
The Things Cosmetics Companies Really Don’t Want You to Know
How savvy are you about the cosmetics world?
The world of skincare and cosmetics is a multibillion-dollar industry – and it can get pricey. Are you familiar with the tactics c...
Is Red Light Therapy a New Miracle Skincare Treatment?
Or the next beauty gimmick designed to lighten your pocket? Read on!
Everyone seems to be jumping on the red light therapy beauty bandwagon. Is it the next great leap in beaut...
How to take care of your unique hair type
Shape, density, caliber, and curl – let’s demystify the terms!
Everyone’s hair is a unique reflection of their own personal genetic make-up. Ethnicity can influence the charac...
Can you really reverse a frown?
Read on for real ways to fix an upside-down smile!
You’re in a great mood.
The sun is out, you’ve finished work early, and you’re excited to meet up with friends.
In fact, t...
BEAUTY,PLASTIC SURGERY
What makes a great jawline?
And how to get one…
Last week we went into detail on the mewing craze, focussing on what the TikTok trend realistically can and can’t do for your jawline. This week? We’ll focus...
Mewing: Does it work?
Is mewing your ticket to a naturally snatched jawline? Read on to find out!
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, chances are good you’ve noticed that sharp jawlines are a thi...
BEAUTY,SKINCARE
Myth busting: The skin edition
Get ready for yet another round of myth debunking! This time we’re looking at skincare advice that’s most definitely leading you astray.
It’s that time again. My team has been ...
BEAUTY,SKINCARE,WELLNESS
Do you need vitamin C in your skincare?
Considering adding a vitamin C product to your routine? Read our guide before you buy.
Vitamin C wins the award for being the most searched skincare ingredient onlin...
Things that can make a hair transplant difficult
Imagine that you’ve booked in for a hair transplant and surgery day has finally arrived!
You’re excited. You’ve been planning for months, (in some cases maybe a year or more) a...
Your Guide to Women’s Hair Loss Part 1: It’s Complicated…
50 percent of all adults will experience hair loss – why don’t we often talk about when women experience it?
21 million women in the USA are currently experiencing hair loss.
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Proving the Haters Wrong
Tackling the times in our lives when people doubt us and our chances to succeed.
I often have the privilege of meeting people at a point in their lives when they’re dealing wit...
BEAUTY,PLASTIC SURGERY
The 7 top reasons hair transplants fail
Know the pitfalls and how to avoid them before you buy!
Imagine you spent $20-50,000 dollars on a new car, only to find out afterwards that the car seat won’t fit, the oil chang...
Hair Transplants: Do you really get what you pay for?
How much should you spend on a hair transplant to guarantee a great result?
What we see in the mirror has a profound effect on how we feel about ourselves. We’ve all experienced...
BEAUTY,PLASTIC SURGERY
Your biggest questions (and misconceptions) about plastic surgery answered!
Today Dr.Linkov tackles the most asked questions about plastic surgery on the web.
Is plastic surgery safe? Will I regret having plastic surgery? Do plastic surgeons only care ...