Popular Beauty Procedures I Would NEVER Have Done (Bc I Know TOO much) | Dr. Sam Ellis

You all KNOW I get cosmetic procedures. But there are some, very popular ones out there that I would not touch with a ten foot pole. In today’s video, I (a board-certified dermatologist) am sharing the cosmetic procedures I personally would NEVER do, and—more importantly—why, who they might actually be for, and safer alternatives that tend to give more predictable results. In this video, I cover: Cosmetic procedures I would never get (and why) The hidden risks people don’t talk about (scarring, nerve injury, vascular complications, migration, long-term aging effects) Which “viral” procedures are most overhyped What I’d do instead. How to choose a provider Red flags in consults WATCH MORE: Exactly Where I Get Injections and Why:    • Exactly Where I Get Injections and Why | B...   What I Have Had Done:    • Botox? Lip Filler? Kybella? Cosmetic Treat...   My Makeup: Setting Powder*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-48043223 Foundation* (mix shades 3+4): https://go.shopmy.us/p-23519400 (Use code: DRELLIS15 for 15% off) Concealer* (shade - 3.0): https://go.shopmy.us/p-33013172 Blush* (shade - Magic Hour): https://go.shopmy.us/p-29407066 (Use code: DRELLIS15 for 15% off) Bronzer* (shade - Light Medium): https://go.shopmy.us/p-29161078 Eyeliner* (shade - Chocolate): https://go.shopmy.us/p-35878764 Mascara* (shade - Brown Black): https://go.shopmy.us/p-45379119 (Use code: SAM-20 for 20% off) Brow gel* (shade - Taupe): https://go.shopmy.us/p-10023512 Lip liner* (shade - Fill Me In): https://go.shopmy.us/p-37909693 (Use code: DRELLIS15 for 15% off) Lip gloss* (shade - Pistachio): https://go.shopmy.us/p-37909437 (Use code: DRELLIS15 for 15% off) CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram:   / drsamanthaellis   TikTok:   / drsamanthaellis   Website: https://www.mybeautymd.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Prequel is my skincare brand. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create educational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!

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