What a Plastic Surgeon with a Two Year Waitlist Wants You to Know with Dr. Miguel Mascaro

Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Dr. Miguel Mascaro, board-certified plastic surgeon and one of the most sought-after facial rejuvenation specialists in the country, to pull back the curtain on what actually happens before, during, and after cosmetic procedures. With a two-year waitlist and a reputation for turning patients away when the timing or mindset isn't right, Dr. Mascaró brings a level of honesty to this conversation that is rare in the world of aesthetic medicine.From the real story behind "Ozempic face" to the nuances of deep plane facelifts, under-eye filler risks, and why social media has quietly reshaped what patients are asking for, Dr. Mascaró covers it all with clinical precision and refreshing candor. Whether you are curious about non-surgical tightening, considering a procedure, or simply want to understand your face better, this episode gives you the kind of education most consultations skip.What We Cover🔪 What "Ozempic face" actually is and how GLP-1 weight loss affects facial volume and surgical outcomes 💉 The truth about under-eye filler, waterlogging, migration, and when to stop ✨ CO2 laser resurfacing, downtime, pigmentation risks, and how to recover smarter 🤍 How to know if you are actually ready for a facelift and what separates a good candidate from a bad one 🧠 SMAS vs deep plane facelifts, neck anatomy, and why chin position changes everything 📱 How filters, celebrities, and social media have shifted beauty trends and what that means for your consultationChapters: 00:00 What Is Ozempic Face and Why It Matters 04:11 Red Flags Dr. Mascaro Watches for in Consultations 09:13 CO2 Lasers, Downtime, and Pigmentation Risks 16:45 Recovery Tools, Nutrition, and Fat Grafting with GLP-1s 24:40 Facelifts, Pain, Activity, and the Pregnancy Question 30:55 The Best Non-Surgical Tightening Options Compared 40:07 Young Facelift Culture and When It Actually Makes Sense 43:05 Neck Anatomy, Chin Position, and Submandibular Glands 50:31 How Social Media and Filters Are Changing Patient Requests 01:03:38 Under-Eye Filler, Deep Plane Explained, and Recovery Timelines#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast