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The younger generation is more likely to try non-surgical treatments early on as part of preventive skin care and wrinkle prevention, which can delay the need for more invasive procedures. — Diana Ponsky, Surgeons and Social Media - with Diana Ponsky MD · 11:45

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Physical scars can be addressed surgically, but emotional impact is much more impactful and much longer lasting, requiring work with mental health experts to help patients regain confidence. — Diana Ponsky, Dr. Diana Ponsky · 16:11

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Dr. Diana Ponsky
Our guest is Dr. Diana Ponsky MD FACS, a double board certified in facial plastic and head and neck surgery, carrying certification from the American Board of F
podcast47:42 · Jun 2026
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Dr. Diana Ponsky discusses facial plastic surgery practice and rhinoplasty expertise
With more than 15 years of experience in creating natural, beautiful faces, Dr. Ponsky has become one of Greater Cleveland’s most sought-after facial cosmetic s
podcast14:41 · Oct 2026
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Surgeon Diana Ponsky: Wrong Labels and Winning Despite Them with Linda Kreter
Linda Kreter and WiseHealth for Women Radio presents an invigorating and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Diana Ponsky, Diana has a background of challenge: bo
podcast34:11 · Jun 2026
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As a plastic surgeon specializing in facial work exclusively, Dr. Ponsky is positioned as a more appropriate provider for facial procedures like filler and Botox compared to dentists or other non-specialist providers. Real Patient Testimonials with Dr. Diana Ponsky · 2:58

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Surgeon Diana Ponsky: Wrong Labels and Winning Despite Them with Linda Kreter
Dr. Ponsky's family left Vietnam as refugees due to war, traveled by boat to Indonesian islands, and came to the United States with help from Catholic agencies, settling in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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Dr. Ponsky learned English primarily through reading after-school stories and Nancy Drew novels as a child.
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Dr. Ponsky worked at the VA for two years treating veterans with head and neck cancer and broken noses, which led her to fall in love with plastic surgery and pursue a fellowship.
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Studies and books have documented that reconstructive surgery for traumatic injuries helps restore veterans' self-esteem by letting them forget the afflictions of war.
Host summaryDiana Ponsky summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position21:00 ↗
Domestic abuse victims have similar psychological needs as war veterans regarding reconstructive surgery - not wanting to be reminded of periods when they were suffering.
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Reconstructive surgery for trauma victims represents restoration of what they used to have and what they remember themselves to be.
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Some plastic surgery patients are looking to satisfy self-esteem or confidence issues, which can be problematic when they're seeking perfection that cannot be achieved.
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Plastic surgery is more achievable when patients are looking to restore their outside appearance to match how they feel inside, because people are feeling healthier and living longer.
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Social media has created expectations for people to look a certain way, with many seeking the perfection portrayed by influencers, half of which are not necessarily real or truthful.
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Working remotely has caused people to want more plastic surgery because they use filtered images online and want to match those filtered appearances when returning to in-person interactions.
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Two reasons people are seeking plastic surgery earlier: (1) millennials and teens are more aware of skincare due to social media, making everyone in households notice aging effects more, and (2) Ozempic causes rapid weight loss that leads to more rapid facial aging with gaunt, hollow appearance.
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The stigma around plastic surgery is fading as society accepts that people do things to better themselves, similar to losing weight or dressing better.
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Realistic surgical outcomes depend on what patients are made of - their bones, cartilage, and skin type - and cannot simply be designed like manufactured objects.
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Local Plastic Surgeon debunks popular social media beauty myths
Vaseline can be used to suffocate ticks on dogs or humans by covering the tick completely, then working in circles until the tick pops out.
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Slugging is the application of Vaseline or Aquaphor on top of moisturizer to lock in extra hydration.
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Slugging can be very helpful for patients with dry skin.
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If a patient is acne-prone, slugging can clog pores and should be used with caution.
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Saran wrap can be used under the eyes to lock in moisturizer and help it penetrate better at night.
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Teenage skin is already well-nourished and makes its own collagen.
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Overuse of skincare products in teenagers may cause irritation because products designed for older skin may not be appropriate for teenage skin.
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Tweens (ages 12-15) are blessed with a good natural protective skin barrier.
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Unlike skin over age 25, tween skin does not need many products.
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Tween skin only needs three things: a good face wash, a good moisturizer, and a good sunblock.
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Flaxseed masks are purported on social media to be as good as Botox, a homeopathic or organic alternative.
Host summaryDiana Ponsky summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position4:21 ↗
Botox is a medication that works for a length of time.
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Flaxseed masks at best hydrate the skin very well, with benefits lasting approximately 6 to 8 hours after application.
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Flaxseed masks are a mucin-like substance that hydrates and forms a very thin layer, giving the illusion that something is not moving, but the effect is short-lived.
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Flaxseed probably does better as a nutritional supplement taken orally than as a topical mask.
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Some injectable products are false or fake, not made by the legitimate company, and the toxin in them can have catastrophic consequences.
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Patients seeking Botox should go to a reputable, board-certified doctor to avoid counterfeit products.
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