{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Truth About Fillers, Surgery, and Natural Aging with Dr. Amir Moradi","description":"In this episode of More Than a Pretty Face, Dr. Azi sits down with double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Amir Moradi to unpack one of the most talked-about topics in aesthetics: fillers, facelifts, biostimulators, and skin-tightening devices. Together, they break down what patients really need to know about filler migration, the \u201coverfilled\u201d look, Sculptra, Radiesse, RF microneedling, and when surgery may actually be the better option. This conversation cuts through the fear, misinformation, and viral opinions online to give you an honest, expert-backed look at how to age naturally, safely, and beautifully. Timeline of what was discussed: 00:00 - Introduction &amp;amp; Why Aesthetics Feel More Confusing Than Ever 03:00 - Are Fillers Really Preventing Future Facelifts? 04:25 - Why People in Their 30s Usually Don\u2019t Need a Facelift 05:45 - When Is Someone a Good Candidate for Fillers? 08:00 - When Is Someone Actually Ready for a Facelift? 11:15 - The Structural Changes Behind Facial Aging 15:20 - Can Botox &amp;amp; Fillers Delay Surgery? 18:45 - What Causes the \u201cOverfilled\u201d Look? 21:40 - The Truth About Filler Migration 24:45 - What Surgeons Actually See During Facelift Surgery 27:45 - Sculptra vs. Radiesse Explained 31:15 - Can Sculptra Replace Fat? 35:00 - RF Microneedling &amp;amp; Skin Tightening Devices 37:45 - Can Energy Devices Destroy Facial Fat? 39:35 - Lazy &amp;amp; Dead Cells Production&amp;nbsp; 40:00 - Evidence of Peptides, mTOR, Rapamycin, Metformin 48:59 - Smash or Pass Questionnaire&amp;nbsp;  ______________________________________________________________ Follow Dr. Moradi on Instagram: @MoradiMD Dr. Amir Moradi is a board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in advanced facial rejuvenation procedures, including facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgery, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments. Known for his natural-looking results and meticulous approach, Dr. Moradi is dedicated to helping patients achieve refreshed, balanced, and confident appearances. Learn more about Dr. Moradi\u2019s clinic: https:\/\/moradimd.com\/&amp;nbsp;  ______________________________________________________________ Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, @nurselacie, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email morethanaprettyfacepodcast@gmail.com. Shop skincare at https:\/\/azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https:\/\/www.lajollalaserderm.com\/ The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. \u00a9 Azadeh Shirazi, MD FAAD. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"More Than a Pretty Face","author_url":"https:\/\/morethanaprettyface.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41790255\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41790255"}