Skin Anarchy

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by Dr. Steven Dayan, Dr. Sabrina Fabi, and Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur—key advisory voices behind AMWC Americas—for an inside look at why this meeting has become one of the most influential platforms shaping modern aesthetic medicine.
As an official media partner, Skin Anarchy and Dr. Ekta are part of the global conversations unfolding at AMWC Americas—conversations that go far beyond injectables to explore longevity science, systems-based care, and how real-world clinical insight travels across borders. What makes this meeting different, the guests explain, is its truly international lens. 
From early-career clinicians to seasoned experts, the meeting prioritizes anatomy, physiology, and safety—most notably through its standing-room-only live cadaver dissection sessions. For many providers, this hands-on anatomical education is both rare and transformative, refining technique and elevating patient outcomes.
A central theme throughout the conversation is the convergence of aesthetics and longevity. Rather than focusing solely on correction, AMWC Americas increasingly addresses hormones, peptides, nutrition, inflammation, and metabolic health—recognizing that durable aesthetic results depend on biological resilience, not isolated procedures.
Listen in to hear why AMWC Americas isn’t just a conference—it’s a benchmark for where the field is headed.
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At AMWC, make sure to join the incredible presentations scheduled by Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, Dr. Steven Dayan, Dr. Sabrina Fabi, and Dr. Ekta Yadav!
Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur:
Welcome Keynote Address: Aging: Can We Intervene? A Longevity-Informed Approach for Aesthetic Practice | Saturday, February 14 | 9:00am - 10:00am ET
Aging: Can We Intervene? A Longevity-Informed Approach for Aesthetic Practice | Saturday, February 14 | 9:05am - 9:50am ET
Dr. Steven Dayan:
Welcome Keynote Address: Aging: Can We Intervene? A Longevity-Informed Approach for Aesthetic Practice | Saturday, February 14 | 9:00am - 10:00am ET
Full-Face Anatomy Review on Cadaver for Injectors (includes Ultrasound Imaging) | Saturday, February 14 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm ET
Lunch & Learn: Beyond Treating Lips and Cheeks, Patients Desire Facial Balancing - Featuring Live Injections with the Galderma Portfolio*Live Demonstration Sponsored By: Galderma | Sunday, February 15 | 12:15pm - 1:15pm ET
Dr. Sabrina Fabi:
Sponsored Lunch & Learn: Perimenopausal Skin: Clinical Considerations Sponsored By: Allergan Aesthetics | Saturday, February 14 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm ET
Lunch & Learn: Beyond Treating Lips and Cheeks, Patients Desire Facial Balancing - Featuring Live Injections with the Galderma Portfolio*Live Demonstration Sponsored By: Galderma | Sunday, February 15 | 12:15pm - 1:15pm ET
Dr. Ekta Yadav: 
When Skin Speaks: Understanding the Mind-Skin Connection | Saturday, February 14 | 1:00pm - 2:15pm ET
Perception, Identity, and Aesthetic Decision-Making: Understanding the Patient Mindset | Saturday, February 14 | 1:20pm - 1:35pm ET
Breaking Boundaries: Revolutionary Approaches to Clinical Skincare & Peels | Saturday, February 14 | 3:30pm - 4:45pm ET
The Longevity Gap: How Post-Treatment Skincare Protects Aesthetic Outcomes | Saturday, February 14 | 4:20pm - 4:35pm ET
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In this Masterclass episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes back Dr. Barbara Paldus of Codex Labs for a compelling deep dive into integrative dermatology—a next-generation approach that treats skin not as a surface problem, but as a window into whole-body health.
This conversation reframes chronic skin issues through a systems lens, exploring how the gut, brain, immune system, hormones, and microbiomes continuously communicate—and how disruptions in one system can ripple outward to the skin. Instead of asking “How do we suppress this flare?” Dr. Paldus challenges us to ask “Why is the skin signaling distress in the first place?”
You’ll hear how stress, inflammation, microbiome imbalance, and intestinal permeability can quietly drive conditions like acne, eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis—often long before symptoms appear on the skin. The episode unpacks why conventional symptom-focused treatments sometimes fail to deliver lasting relief, and how root-cause care can create more durable, meaningful outcomes.
Dr. Paldus also introduces a personalized teledermatology model that leverages biological data, at-home testing, and longitudinal tracking to design interventions tailored to each patient’s unique internal landscape. From hormone-driven breakouts to chronic eczema and immune dysregulation, the discussion highlights how precision diagnostics can guide smarter, more sustainable treatment strategies.
At its core, this episode invites listeners to rethink skincare entirely—not as a cycle of stronger products or short-term fixes, but as a long-term investment in systemic resilience.
If you’re curious about the future of dermatology, microbiome science, and why healing skin often starts far beyond the mirror, this episode offers a powerful preview of what root-cause, science-led care can look like.
Listen to the full episode to explore how integrative dermatology is reshaping chronic skin care from the inside out.
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In the third installment of the Skin Anarchy and Timeline Masterclass, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Brad Currier, Manager of Clinical Trials at Timeline, for a behind-the-scenes look at what real evidence in longevity science and skincare actually requires.
With a foundation in muscle physiology, exercise science, and aging research, Dr. Currier brings a performance-driven lens to longevity — reframing skin not as a cosmetic surface, but as a mitochondria-dense longevity organ, biologically linked to muscle health, metabolic resilience, and cellular energy. The episode explores why mitochondrial function may be one of the most underappreciated drivers of how both skin and the body age.
At the center of the conversation is Timeline’s research on urolithin A, a postbiotic shown to support mitochondrial renewal. Rather than relying on marketing narratives, Timeline has built its platform on mechanism-first science, translating years of cellular research into human clinical trials — including biopsy-based studies that reveal measurable changes in collagen synthesis and skin structure.
Dr. Currier also pulls back the curtain on the truth about clinical claims in beauty — explaining why many “clinically tested” labels lack rigor, how underpowered or biased studies distort results, and what separates meaningful, published human data from perception-based marketing. From wrinkle depth to hydration to barrier function, he outlines how Timeline measures outcomes that reflect real biological change — not just surface-level improvement.
The episode ultimately reframes longevity as precision science, not hype — emphasizing the importance of human trials, mitochondrial health, and transparent evidence in an industry flooded with buzzwords.
Listen to the full episode of Skin Anarchy to hear Dr. Brad Currier unpack what clinical validation should look like — and why the future of longevity skincare depends on measurable biology, not marketing promises.
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In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Tiffany Libby for a clear, science-forward conversation on supplements, cellular energy, and why NAD biology has become such a focal point in modern longevity discussions. As interest in “aging better” grows, this episode cuts through hype to explore what NAD optimization can—and cannot—realistically do for skin and whole-body health.
Dr. Libby brings a rare perspective to the conversation. As a board-certified dermatologist and Director of Mohs Surgery at Brown University Health, her work spans both skin cancer care and cosmetic dermatology, treating patients across decades of life. That long view has shaped her understanding of longevity not as youth preservation, but as maintaining resilience, repair capacity, and function over time—especially in the face of inflammation, environmental stress, and chronic disease.
Much of the discussion centers on why supplements, particularly NAD boosters, are having a cultural moment. Dr. Libby explains that this surge reflects a gap in the healthcare system itself—one that prioritizes treatment over prevention. While supplements can offer support, she emphasizes they are not shortcuts. Longevity still rests on fundamentals: sleep, nutrition, movement, stress regulation, and inflammation control.
The episode offers a practical breakdown of NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), explaining its role in mitochondrial energy production, DNA repair, and cellular defense. As NAD levels decline with age, skin becomes less efficient at repairing damage, producing collagen, and maintaining barrier integrity. Crucially, Dr. Libby explains why NAD itself can’t be absorbed directly—and why precursors like nicotinamide riboside (NR) matter instead.
Throughout the conversation, skepticism and safety remain central themes. In an underregulated supplement space, quality, dosing, and clinical validation matter. From a dermatologic standpoint, supporting mitochondrial health may help skin function closer to its biological potential—but only when paired with evidence-based care and realistic expectations.
Listen to the full episode of Skin Anarchy to hear Dr. Tiffany Libby unpack the science of NAD, cellular energy, and why longevity begins with supporting biology—not chasing promises.
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In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes Carolina Reis Oliveira and Alessandra Zonari, co-founders of OneSkin, for a rigorous, eye-opening conversation that reframes skincare as a true longevity intervention. Part of the Lessons in Longevity series, this episode asks a bold question: what if skin aging isn’t cosmetic at all—but cellular, systemic, and deeply biological?
OneSkin began not as a brand, but as a lab-based mission. Trained in stem cell biology, tissue engineering, and genomics, Carolina and Alessandra spent years growing real human skin in the lab to test existing products. What they found challenged the industry: many so-called “anti-aging” formulas increased inflammation, cellular stress, and long-term damage. Meanwhile, longevity science was accelerating—yet skin, the body’s largest organ, was being left out of the conversation.
At the center of the episode is cellular senescence—a state where damaged cells stop dividing and begin secreting inflammatory signals that degrade surrounding tissue. In skin, this process weakens the barrier, disrupts collagen, and accelerates visible aging. Rather than masking symptoms, OneSkin set out to target this root cause. After screening hundreds of compounds, they developed OS-01, a proprietary peptide shown in lab models to significantly reduce senescent cell burden while increasing collagen—without irritation.
The conversation also expands beyond the face. OneSkin’s decision to focus on body skin revealed something unexpected: improving the skin barrier may reduce systemic inflammation. Clinical data discussed in the episode suggests that healthier skin doesn’t just look better—it may influence whole-body aging.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about where skincare, biotech, and longevity science truly intersect.
Listen to the full episode of Skin Anarchy to hear how OneSkin is redefining skin as a living organ—and why the future of longevity may start at the surface.
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