Join us for this high yield conversation on The Aesthetic Doctor Podcast with laser expert Dr. Kat Kesty! Dr. Kat Kesty, a fellowship-trained cosmetic and laser surgeon, shares her extensive medical training and career path that led her to specialize in lasers and cosmetic procedures. Listen in as Drs Kesty and Borger discuss the importance of proper laser training, patient education, and selecting qualified providers for laser treatments, particularly for patients with darker skin tones. They Explore the value of comprehensive laser education through Dr Kesty's course, which offers unbiased training on different laser types and their applications, emphasizing the need for hands-on training from experienced practitioners.   Dr. Kat Kesty is a Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Laser Fellowship-Trained Cosmetic Dermatologist. She is the co-founder of St. Petersburg Skin & Laser, one of Florida’s largest physician-led laser centers, where she and her team perform advanced cosmetic and medical laser procedures with over 35 devices. Dr. Kesty is also the founder of the Kesty Laser & Esthetics Institute, a physician-led training program that equips providers with the knowledge and skills to confidently incorporate lasers into their practice. She has published extensively in dermatology and laser research, and she hosts her own podcast highlighting innovation in aesthetics. With a passion for education, patient safety, and practice growth, Dr. Kesty is dedicated to elevating the standard of care in cosmetic dermatology.   Dr. Kat Kesty Links: https://www.kestylaserinstitute.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katkestymd https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kestymd-esthetics/id1838976421   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide — better known as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro — are transforming lives through significant weight loss. But along with the health benefits, many patients notice unexpected changes in their appearance: facial hollowing, skin laxity, and body deflation, often referred to as “Ozempic face.”   In this episode of The Aesthetic Doctor Podcast, Dr. Judith Borger explores how GLP-1s affect both the face and body — and what can be done to support our weight loss patients through these changes. Whether you’re a a patient curious about safe, effective ways to restore balance and confidence or a provider looking to expand your toolkit of non-surgical treatment, this conversation offers practical strategies, safety insights, and compassionate guidance for navigating the GLP-1 journey.   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger

Join host Dr. Judith Borger and special guest Dr. Furkan Shinaishin as they dive into the transformative world of Ketamine therapy and its powerful impact on mental health. In this enlightening conversation, they explore how Ketamine is offering rapid relief for conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and burnout, helping patients reclaim their lives and emotional well-being.   Discover the science behind Ketamine’s effects on the brain, what makes it different from traditional treatments, and why it’s emerging as a breakthrough tool in holistic mental health care. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or someone curious about new approaches to healing, this episode offers valuable insight into the future of mental wellness.   Furkan Shinaishin, M.D., M.S. is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with nearly two decades of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Dr. Shinaishin also holds a Master of Science in Anatomy from the Medical College of Virginia, where her research focused on memory loss following traumatic brain injury. Her bachelor’s degree was completed at William & Mary, majoring in biological psychology.   She has served in several of Northern Virginia’s leading hospitals, including INOVA Loudoun and INOVA Fairfax, where she provided expert care in fast-paced, high-acuity settings. Her academic foundation in biological psychology and biochemistry, combined with her background in neuroscience and pharmacology, informs her passion for advancing mental health care through innovative, science-backed approaches. Dr. Shinaishin founded Lucid Ketamine and Wellness to create a calming, spa-like environment where patients could access ketamine therapy grounded in medical expertise. Her approach combines the precision of emergency medicine with a deep commitment to whole-person healing, offering new hope for those struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD and chronic pain syndromes.   Dr. Furkan Shinaishin Links: lucidketaminewellness.com www.instagram.com/Lucid_ketamine Facebook: Lucid Ketamine & Wellness   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger

Fall is the perfect season to refresh your skin, and IPL tops the list as the go-to treatment. In this episode, Dr. Judith Borger shares why Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is the #1 fall laser, how it actually works to reverse sun damage, and why the Nordlys IPL stands apart from traditional systems. From tackling brown spots and redness to boosting collagen and glow, discover how IPL can reset your skin after summer and get you holiday-ready.   Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Struggling to make new habits stick? In this episode, Dr. Judith Borger breaks down the science of routines and shares simple, proven strategies to succeed. Learn how to start small, stack new habits, design your environment for success, and celebrate the wins that build lasting change.   Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger    Click here to join: https://soleyascrubs.com/pages/giveaway  

Join Dr. Borger as she takes you along with her to her dream summer in Spain.    Dr. Borger shares her experience of spending a dream summer in Spain with her children, living in the small coastal town of Estepona. She describes their daily routine, including attending a summer camp for the kids, taking barre classes, and enjoying the local culture and scenery. Despite initially planning to work during the trip, a broken MacBook forced her to fully disconnect, which she realized was exactly what she needed. Dr. Borger emphasized the importance of taking time to rest and recharge, and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to make this dream summer a reality.    “What are your biggest dreams? I hope this episode helps you believe in the power of manifesting your dream life as I share one of the dream experiences I have manifested and am living” ~ Dr. Judith Borger    Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Listen in as Dr. Borger introduces her new integrated healing retreat called "Minds and Mountains" scheduled for the fall.   The retreat combines various healing modalities including ketamine therapy, sound healing, heart healing, breathwork, and nature experiences. It aims to provide a safe, immersive environment for participants to heal trauma, reduce anxiety, and connect with their purpose. Dr. Borger emphasizes the retreat's focus on physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness, with all aspects of participants' well-being taken care of during their stay.   Learn why you can go so much deeper in your own journey during a retreat, and why Minds & Mountains may be exactly what you are looking for in your own personal growth and healing journey.    To find out more about the retreat: https://www.theaestheticdoctor.com/mindsmountains   Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Have you wanted to start a medspa or scale your medspa? Join The Aesthetic Doctor, Dr. Judith Borger, as she shares how she has built her medspa, Concierge Medical Arts, from a small investment to a business that has generated millions. Learn all the secrets from an expert and go behind the scenes of Dr Borger’s journey - unedited, vulnerable and raw.   Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger 

In this week’s episode, Dr. Borger is joined by Dr. Janice Rice, fellow ER doctor and aesthetic medicine specialist.  Listen in as the two powerhouses candidly talk about all things business, growth and how they transitioned from the ER to successful aesthetic medicine entrepreneurs.   Dr. Rice is a board-certified emergency medicine physician, aesthetic expert, and co-owner of a small business, Lake Erie Aesthetics and Wellness. With over a decade in the ER and a passion for helping women feel confident in their skin, she bridges the gap between high-stakes clinical medicine and the art of beauty and self-care. She’s also a mom of two and a mentor to medical professionals looking to pivot into entrepreneurship. Her story is one of grit, grace, and reinvention—and she’s here to share how she’s building a life and career on her own terms.   Dr. Janice Rice Links: Website: lakeerieaesthetics.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/askdrrice   Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Today’s Episode is a special celebration episode, as Dr. Borger reveals she is now a published book author.  As a co-author along with incredible healers from around the world, Dr. Borger celebrates the publishing of the book “When hearts heal”, an anthology of the powerful ripple effect of impact and success when hearts heal, open and receive.    Dr. Borger’s chapter in this incredible collaboration is entitled “The heart of self image”.  Self-image is an individual’s mental representation of themselves, their internal world so to say, and to a certain extent, their external appearance as it relates to the self and how they view it. Self-image, this internal world, is created by everything we believe about ourselves, including all the stories about who we are, woven into an internal world of considerable complexity, texture and depth, a mental internal tapestry of self.  Dr. Borger shows how self image directly impacts everything we do in this life and how we experience our lives.    “As the wounds of the heart are healed and our self image is healed, everything in our life changes.”    Available on Amazon and everywhere books are sold (http://bit.ly/3FYjbbu)   Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Please join us today for our Expert Mentor series by The Aesthetic Doctor Podcast. Dr. Borger is joined by Dr. Julia Milman, the founder and owner of Dr. Julia Milman’s Aesthetic Medicine, a boutique practice located in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. With over a decade of experience and a team of six, Dr. Milman has taken a refreshingly unique approach to building her practice—no advertising, no promotions, and no memberships. We’ll dive into what that looks like and why it works, and how she has made her practice so successful.     Dr. Julia Milman Links: Website: www.drjuliamilman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.julia.milman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julia.milman.md Linktree: https://linktr.ee/julia.milman.md    Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Please join us for this exciting and timely episode of the Aesthetic Doctor that is all about Quality, Safety and Expertise in Aesthetics. Dr. Borger and expert guest Raquel Merlini share some of the things to look for, red flags to avoid and why it is of utmost importance that you find a well trained injector who puts your outcomes and wellbeing first.   Raquel Merlini is a Registered Nurse and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist with 14+ years in the plastics industry. As the owner of R SKIN Aesthetics, she specializes in Botox, fillers, laser resurfacing, and skincare, leading with integrity and compassion. A former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, triathlete, and personal trainer, she understands the connection between confidence and well-being. Raquel mentors aspiring nurses and offers Botox training, while her Pay It Forward Scholarship supports single mothers and women overcoming challenges. She is passionate about aesthetics, education, and women’s empowerment.   Raquel Merlini Links: Website: rskin.net TikTok: @rskinaesthetics Instagram: @rskinnurseraquel @rskinadmission @rskinaesthetics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-m-14947b21/   Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger 

When most people hear “Botox,” they think of smoothing forehead lines or softening crow’s feet. And while Botox is famous for its age-defying effects, its benefits go far beyond the beauty buzz.  At the Aesthetic Doctor Podcast, we love educating our listeners!  Learn about the full spectrum of what this powerhouse treatment can do — from medical miracles to subtle enhancements that elevate your everyday life. Join Dr. Borger for a closer look at the many uses for Botox — some you may know, and others that might surprise you.   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger

Join Dr. Borger on her past life regression journey she took at the Miraval and learn what this incredible  experience taught her for this life.  Past life regressions are a type of spiritual or metaphysical practice where a person is guided—typically by a trained facilitator or hypnotherapist—into a deeply relaxed, trance-like state to access memories or experiences that are believed to be from previous lifetimes. Interested in joining Dr. Borger’s next retreat?  https://www.theaestheticdoctor.com/texas-retreat-2026   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger  

In this episode Dr. Borger revisits the often talked about issue of setting boundaries and maintaining boundaries with her own mix of humor, warmth and honesty.  She explains why boundaries are our responsibility as well as why setting and reinforcing boundaries is an ongoing task and why those closest to us are the hardest people to keep boundaries with. Come on this journey of boundaries with us and learn how and why this is a topic worth revisiting.    Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger

In this personal episode Dr. Borger shares about her own tendency to overcommit to things, as well as the reasons behind why she overcommits, and why people tend to overcommit.   Do you feel like you cannot say no? Do you let FOMO rule your life? Do you feel just such a zest for life you want to do it all? Join Dr. Borger for this honest and refreshing episode about one of her achilles heels while learning strategies for aligning and editing your own life.   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger

Join us as we discover all the secrets and the brand story behind the hottest new scrub brand on the market, Soleya Scrubs, from its co-founder, ER doctor and entrepreneur Dr. Anthony Guynes.  What makes Soleya Scrubs so special?  What are Dr. Guynes’ biggest lessons from his founding story and his entrepreneurial journey so far?Discover why I fell in love with this scrub brand and why you should too.     Dr. Anthony Guynes Links: www.soleyascrubs.com Code: BORGER20 for special discount  Instagram:  @soleyascrubs Email: anthony@soleyascrubs.com   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger

Join Dr. Borger for this timely episode on the Biostimulator Sculptra by Galderma.  What is Sculptra?  How does it work?  What is the science behind its biostimulation and who is the ideal candidate for Sculptra?Dr. Borger will answer these questions and more, giving a comprehensive overview of Sculptra, an injectable treatment made from poly-L-lactic acid, or PLLA. She also reveals why Sculptra is one of her favorite aesthetic treatments currently on the market.    Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger

How do some people seem to manage to do it all with ease? What makes a multi passionate entrepreneur truly mulitpassionate and how does one balance it all?   These are just some of the questions that Drs. Borger and Eckstrom will discuss in this special and intimate conversation between two multi passionate entrepreneurs - entrepreneurs that seem to thrive in running multiple businesses and ventures at the same time. Listen in as Dr. Eckstrom discusses her journey, what truly lights her up and how balance can mean many many things.     Dr. Jennie Eckstrom is Family Physician, real estate investor and serial entrepreneur. As a managing partner in a large independent primary care practice that also owns and manages their own commercial real estate, she wears one of many entrepreneurial hats on any given day. Her coaching venture "Uncluttered Mind MD” was born out of her desire to share her experience and provide a space for others to explore and expand their own ventures. Dr. Eckstrom also hosts an in person retreat annually in Montana for the Uncluttered Mind, MD community.    Dr. Jennie Eckstrom Links: Website: www.unclutteredmindmd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079152683530 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unclutteredmindmd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-eckstrom-206a93133/   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger

Join us today as we dive into the life, growth and success story of female entrepreneur Kate Moshika of Moshika Beauty.  Kate shares her inspiring journey from social media influencer to brand founder, including her struggles along the way.  Discover what lead her to develop Moshika beauty, to include its celebrated hypoallergenic lash kits.     Kate Moshika, the founder and CEO of Moshika Beauty. Kate's journey began as a part-time makeup artist while she was studying pre-med, driven by her passion for beauty. She quickly gained recognition for her viral makeup tutorials, which have empowered countless beauty enthusiasts. In this episode, Kate will dive into her transition from social media influencer and medical student to successful entrepreneur. She’ll share her insights on the significance of clean beauty and discuss the unique challenges she faced as the first immigrant female entrepreneur in her family. Join us as Kate opens up about overcoming adversity and finding her true calling in the world of beauty.    Use the code "podcast15" for 15% off sitewide. https://moshikabeauty.com/discount/podcast15   Kate Moshika Links: www.moshikabeauty.comwww.instagram.com/moshikabeauty   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger