Dr. Tony Youn on Plastic Surgery, Longevity, and Looking Younger Without Going Under the Knife

What if the best plastic surgery advice is how to avoid plastic surgery in the first place? In this guest episode, Dr. Dustin Portela sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tony Youn, known to millions online as “America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon.” Together, they explore a different approach to aesthetics, one that prioritizes lifestyle, nutrition, skincare, and overall health before ever considering surgery. Dr. Youn shares how a life-changing patient complication reshaped his philosophy on medicine and why he now views surgery as a last resort rather than a first step. The conversation covers longevity, weight loss, GLP-1 medications, skincare, social media, and the growing overlap between plastic surgery, dermatology, and preventive health. They also tackle one of the most confusing topics in aesthetics today: the difference between a board-certified plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Youn explains what patients should know before choosing a provider and why training, credentials, and complication management matter more than ever. Whether you're considering cosmetic procedures, interested in healthy aging, or simply want to understand how the aesthetics industry is evolving, this is a fascinating conversation with one of the most influential voices in plastic surgery today. Guest Info Dr. Tony Youn Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Host of The Dr. Youn Show Podcast Instagram: @tonyyounmd TikTok: @doctoryoun YouTube: @tonyyounmd Follow Us Dr. Portela TikTok: @drdustinportela Instagram: @drdustinportela YouTube (Reactions): @208SkinDoc YouTube (Educational): @drdustinportela Pinterest: @DrDustinPortela Skinfluence Podcast Instagram: @skinfluence_pod 🧴Recommendations: Explore my Dene Products here: https://shop.drdustinportela.com Read my latest Substack here: https://substack.com/@drdustinportela Sign up for my newsletter here: https://shop.drdustinportela.com/page... Connect with me by text message! https://urlgeni.us/textthedoc Get Lifetime Discounts on Neutrogena, EltaMD & More at the SkinStore https://airehealth.com/DrDustinPortela Click here now to shop My Amazon Skincare Recommendations: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/amzon 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: Watch Skinfluence on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ctXgEW iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/3Gl2XJe Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3G5qEVS Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/4cxbx3y ---- ►Connect with Dustin Portela: Text Me Here: sms:+1 208-203-0767 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/drdustinportela Instagram: / drdustinportela Facebook: / drdustinportela ---- ► Subscribe to My Channel: / drdustinportela -- DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.