{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"My Midlife Aging Dilemma: Botox, PRP, Facelifts & What I\u2019m Doing Now and Planning Next","description":" Download my FREE Skin Care 101 Guide I turned 50 this year, and I swear my face got the memo. Suddenly I started noticing things I had not really paid attention to before: a little more sagging, broken capillaries, pigmentation, droopier eyelids, changes around my jawline, and that feeling of looking in the mirror and thinking, \u201cOkay... when did THAT happen?\u201d So naturally, I went down a rabbit hole. A very deep rabbit hole. Skincare. Red light therapy. PRP microneedling. IPL. Lasers. Botox. Retinoids. Copper peptides. Exosomes. Eyelid surgery. Deep plane facelifts. And after months of researching, trying products, talking to practitioners, and spending probably far too much time looking at before-and-after photos, I have some thoughts. In this solo episode, I am taking you through what I personally think is worth spending money on, what I am skeptical of, what I am currently doing to my own face, and the treatments I said I would never consider... that I am now absolutely considering. In This Episode, I Talk About: What suddenly changed for me when I turned 50 The emotional side of watching your face age Why I changed my mind about cosmetic procedures What I am considering doing to my own face Deep plane facelifts and why I started researching them Why eyelid surgery is now on my list Botox and where I personally think it earns its keep Why I am hesitant about filler PRP microneedling and why I booked a series of treatments The difference between ablative, fractional, and non-ablative lasers Why I am cautious about aggressive laser treatments IPL for broken capillaries and pigmentation The treatments that may carry a higher risk of pigment changes Copper peptides, exosomes, estrogen cream, and the products I keep reaching for My favorite affordable skincare products What I would save money on versus where I would spend more The skincare routine I am actually using right now   Sponsors Click here to purchase and claim your FREE 8 count pack of LMNT. Get 20% off your Cozy Earth Bed Sheet with coupon code HORMONES   Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms\u2014but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, and British Columbia Canada with the ability to prescribe Glp1s, bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication. Book your FREE Hormone Strategy Call. Visit the website. Visit the Midlife Solutions Shop Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils \u2014 no prescription needed. Including: Progesterone Estrogen Face Cream Vaginal Moisturizer and more! Is Your HRT Optimized? Find out, download the FREE guide here. Inside, you\u2019ll learn how to look at HRT through the bigger picture of symptoms, labs, and clinical response, with easy-to-understand reference pages for estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone. Join The Women\u2019s Peptide Weight Loss Program TODAY for as low as $150\/month! Join Midlife RESET HRT Program: A complete, supportive approach to peptides and hormone replacement therapy in midlife. Your host: Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram ","author_name":"The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health","author_url":"https:\/\/karenmartel.com\/","html":"