Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang

What should you actually know before getting filler, Botox, blepharoplasty, or plastic surgery?In this episode of Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang, board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Prem Tripathi breaks down the hidden realities of the aesthetics industry, from unqualified injectors and filler migration to counterfeit Botox, overfilled faces, med spa red flags, and why “natural” cosmetic work is harder than ever. We also discuss why filler trends are collapsing, what procedures actually work, the future of aesthetics, and the risks most patients underestimate before going under the needle or knife.

Amy Chang breaks down the skincare and aesthetics myths people still believe, from “clean beauty” marketing to SPF misconceptions and in-office treatment expectations. If you’ve ever wondered whether expensive skincare actually works, if tingling means a product is effective, or whether one laser treatment is enough, this episode is for you.Amy shares the science behind skincare consistency, collagen loss, barrier damage, Botox timelines, lasers, microneedling, and the biggest misconceptions shaping the beauty industry right now.

Tennille Jenkins is a content creator and co-founder of the long-running blog The Tennille Life. In this intimate conversation with Amy Chang, Tennille shares her personal journey with going grey—from initially trying to fight it to ultimately embracing it. They discuss the message she hopes to pass on to her daughters and why self-acceptance and positivity are foundational to living a fulfilling life.

Jay Small is a celebrity hairstylist, trichologist, global educator, and founder of haircare brand Arey, with over 22 years of industry experience. He joins Amy Chang to break down the science of greying hair—why it happens, which lifestyle factors accelerate or slow the process, why you need different products when dealing with grey hair from a structural standpoint and why prevention and scalp health play such a critical role in long-term hair health.

Amy Chang shares her personal experience with perimenopause and the symptoms no one prepares you for.From waking up at 3AM every night to brain fog, fatigue, and memory lapses, this episode breaks down the early signs of hormonal change and why so many women are left confused, dismissed, or misdiagnosed.Amy walks through her journey of getting tested, starting hormone replacement therapy, and navigating the trial-and-error process of finding what actually works. She also dives into the impact perimenopause has on skin, including sensitivity, breakouts, and barrier disruption and the products that helped her stabilize it.

Sarah Creal is a beauty industry veteran, former CEO and co-founder of Victoria Beckham Beauty, longtime executive at Tom Ford Beauty, and founder of her eponymous makeup brand, Sarah Creal. In this intimate conversation with Amy Chang, they examine the myth of “aging gracefully,” what happens to women’s visibility as they age, how to navigate the tension between resistance and acceptance, and where the beauty industry still has room to evolve in serving women over time.

Jill Dunn & Carlene Higgins, two longtime beauty editors and hosts of the podcast Breaking Beauty, sit down with Amy Chang for an examination of the myth of “aging gracefully” and how this term has played out in the editorial world the past few decades, why women are punished for both aging naturally and trying to fight it, where the pressure to stay youthful really comes from, and why some women feel invisible after 40. 

On this episode of The Inbox, Amy Chang breaks down how to approach anti-aging without needles. She walks through the lifestyle, skincare, supplement, and in-office options that actually make a difference, and the mindset shifts that can slow the visible signs of aging. From antioxidant serums and growth factors to non-ablative lasers, food choices, and why sleep and stress matter more than most people think, Amy shares her personal routines and the changes that had the biggest impact on her skin and overall wellbeing. If you’ve ever wondered how to look and feel better without injectables, this episode is a clear, actionable roadmap.

Judy Lim is a makeup artist, viral content creator, and recent medical tourist. She joins Amy Chang for an intimate conversation about her experience traveling to South Korea and beyond for plastic surgery. Together, they discuss the realities of medical tourism, the pros and cons of surgery and recovery abroad, the financial and emotional considerations involved in making such a decision, along with what Judy would change about her experience going to Korea for plastic surgery if she were to do it all over again. 

Dr. David Kim is a board-certified dermatologist trained at Columbia University and Harvard, based in New York City. In this Expert Deep Dive, he joins Amy Chang to dissect the world of South Korean aesthetic treatments. They explore which procedures are worth traveling abroad for versus having done locally, how to identify reputable clinics overseas, the latest innovations emerging from South Korea’s beauty and dermatology landscape and the very real risks that can happen but most don’t know to ask about.

Beauty intelligence expert Amy Chang breaks down the skincare trends she's actually paying attention to and the ones she's passing on. From glass skin procedures to exosomes, get the unfiltered take on what's real, what's hype, and what's coming next.

Deepica Mutyala is the founder and CEO of beauty brand Live Tinted. She joins Amy Chang for a candid conversation about redefining modern beauty standards. Together, they reflect on growing up in the middle of the country within Eurocentric ideals and trying to conform, reshaping representation in beauty, and navigating identity, industry realities, and cultural change—with humor, honesty, and raw personal storytelling.

Elise Hu is an American broadcast journalist, host of the TED Talks Daily podcast, and former NPR bureau chief in Seoul, South Korea. In this Expert Deep Dive, she joins Amy Chang to examine Eurocentric beauty standards, challenge assumptions about colonialism’s role in shaping beauty ideals in the East and around the world, and explore South Korea’s soft-power play in exporting its own unattainable beauty standards back to the West.

Beauty brands throw around terms like "dermatologist approved" and "medical grade" constantly — but what do they actually mean? And who's making sure they're telling the truth? In this episode of The Inbox, Amy breaks down the murky world of beauty marketing claims, who's really watching the industry, and gives a clear, honest roadmap for anyone overwhelmed by acne.

Tracy Tutor is an author, top luxury real estate agent, and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles. She joins Amy Chang for an intimate conversation about her experience with GLP-1 medications, having been one of the early adopters in Los Angeles in 2022. They discuss the fierce back-lash Tracy faced when sharing her journey online, micro-dosing GLP-1s, navigating body image, and managing beauty and mental health while operating in high-profile Hollywood circles.

Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen is an author, triple board-certified endocrinologist, and obesity medicine specialist based in New York City. In this Expert Deep Dive, she joins Amy Chang to explore the rapidly evolving world of GLP-1 medications. They discuss what to know before starting a GLP-1, common mistakes people make early on, how to spot fake GLP-1s and why you should never buy these drugs online, how to choose the right option, and how to mitigate concerns like “Ozempic face."

Welcome to the first-ever The Inbox Episode of Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang. In this episode, Amy answers your most pressing beauty questions. From navigating an overwhelming skincare industry to figuring out what your skin actually needs, she breaks down how to test products properly, how to know if something is truly working, and why simplifying your routine is the most powerful move you can make. Amy also gets into a deeply personal conversation about beauty identity, confidence, and how external messaging can shape the way we see ourselves. New The Inbox episodes drop on Fridays.

Catt Sadler is an Emmy-winning entertainment journalist and television host, best known for her work on E! News. She joins Amy Chang for an intimate conversation about her experience undergoing a deep-plane facelift while in the public eye. Together, they explore the emotional dimensions of identity and plastic surgery, the realities of recovery, Catt’s experience with complications and painful side effects and why she’s become a sherpa for other women in her community embarking on their own facelift journey. 

Dr. Carl Truesdale is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in Beverly Hills. In this Expert Deep Dive, he joins Amy Chang to discuss the rising popularity of facelifts, driven by advancements in surgical technique and technology. They explore how facial anatomy influences which facelift approach is most appropriate, whether treatments like Sculptra, threads, or fillers can impact future surgical outcomes, and how to determine if—and when—a facelift is the right choice.

Arielle Lorre, host of Well, joins Amy Chang for a Friend-of-a-Friend conversation on the cost of beauty. Together, they unpack how they personally spend on beauty, the pros and pitfalls of having no budget around treatments, common misconceptions about working in the beauty space online, and the ways beauty spending has both supported and complicated their lives.

Vivian Tu—widely known as Your Rich BFF—is a former Wall Street trader turned personal finance educator and the host of Networth & Chill, joins host Amy Chang for this Expert Deep Dive to examine the real costs of beauty across different areas of life, including career, dating, and major milestones like weddings. They explore where the return on investment in beauty spending is actually highest, whether beauty helps or hurts in the workplace, and how to think practically about budgeting for beauty in a modern world.

In this intro solo episode, host Amy Chang shares the story behind Mirror Mirror and her lifelong love of beauty — where it began and why it has always meant more than what’s on the surface. She also walk through the podcast structure, from its themes to experts and conversations with friends (and friends of friends) that you’ll hear throughout the season. Mirror Mirror uses beauty as a lens to better understand ourselves and the world around us.