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DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceThe Beauty Breakdown: Winter Skin ResetThinking about hitting the reset button on your skin this winter? You asked — and we’re answering. In this mini series The Beauty Breakdown, host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP sits down with guest Kristina Plant, RN to break down the most effective in-office treatments for a true winter skin reset.
From the gold-standard power of CO2 resurfacing — often considered the biggest skin refresh available — to lower-downtime alternatives, Erin and Kristina walk through your options based on goals, tolerance for downtime, and desired results. They cover everything from Nouvaderm resurfacing lasers and the brand-new Scarlet Pro with AI-driven technology, to...
2026-02-1012 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceBeyond the Treatment: Growing, Mentorship & the DermFx DifferenceIn this powerful and heartfelt episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP sits down with Kristina Plant, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager at DermFx Dana Point, for a deeply personal conversation about mentorship, resilience, and heart-led leadership.
Kristina opens up about one of the most difficult chapters of her life—and how Erin “blew the wind underneath her wings,” helping her rise from rock bottom to a place of confidence, purpose, and success. Together, they share what makes DermFx different: a culture built on compassion, connection, and putting patients first—always.
This episode is a reminder that at DermFx, aesthetic...
2026-01-2914 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceThe Beauty Breakdown: Surgery AlternativesIn this episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx, sits down with aesthetic expert Nina Shu, BSN, RN to answer the question more and more people are asking: “What can I do without going under the knife?”
From stubborn fat bulges to lifting, tightening, and contouring, Erin and Nina break down their favorite non-surgical treatments—how they work, who they’re for, and why they’re becoming the go-to alternatives to surgery. Expect honest insights, real-world recommendations, and plenty of “aha” moments as they share how to safely sculpt, slim, and refine your look using today’s most a...
2025-12-0808 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceThe Beauty Breakdown: All Things Lasers!Starring: Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP & Nina Shu, BSN, RN
Most people visit DermFx for injectables… but so many don’t realize we also have over 30 different laser modalities tailored for every skin type, tone, and concern. In this episode, Erin and Nina shine a light on the world of lasers — from redness and sun spots to tightening, lifting, and fine lines — and break down how customizable laser treatments truly are.
And of course, they couldn’t resist reviewing the viral Skims “Jaw Bra.” Is it a breakthrough? A gimmick? A cute accessory with false promises? Erin and Nina...
2025-11-2215 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceThe Beauty Breakdown - Filler Fear-MongeringIn this mini series- Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, and founder of DermFx Medical Spa sits down with Nina Shu, BSN, RN, to tackle a new trend: filler fear-mongering. From viral ultrasound videos claiming “migrated filler” to the horror stories that flood TikTok, Erin and Nina break down what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what you actually need to know before letting fear stop you from looking your best.
Erin doesn’t hold back when it comes to calling out misinformation in the filler world, while Nina gets candid about her own experience — including the 12 syringes she’s had in her l...
2025-10-2111 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceThe Beauty Breakdown - Why Ozempic is Aging YouIn this mini series of "You Asked, We Answered", Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx, sits down with DermFx provider Nina Shu, BSN, RN to tackle a relatable question submitted by a listener:
“I’ve lost 15lbs on GLP and I’m thrilled with the results—but now I feel like I look older and I’m losing my hair. Help!”
Erin and Nina dive into the why behind these side effects and share expert insight on restoring collagen, hair health, and skin elasticity while on GLP medications. From treatment options to supplement strategies...
2025-10-1412 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceFacelifts, Unfiltered: Hard Truths & Insider SecretsErin Alonso, MSN, FNP—owner of DermFx Medical Spas in Southern California—sits down with her bestie Amber Johnson, founder of Facial Lounge, for a cheeky dive into the ever-growing world of AI: which celebs look practically unrecognizable online, and is AI-generated content on platforms like OnlyFans helping or hurting the adult industry?
They then unpack Ricki Lake’s headline-grabbing transformation—Ozempic and a facelift she’s openly discussed—and what it means for the rest of us. With GLP-1 weight loss on the rise, Erin explains how facial fat loss can age you fast (“like taking the flesh out...
2025-10-0322 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceRib Surgery & Celebrity DysmorphiaIn Episode 25, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP—founder of DermFx—sits down with Playboy cover model Annine Unger for a candid, no-filter chat.
They unpack Kris Jenner’s “plastic surgeon reveal”: was it really the surgeon…or just clever PR?
Annine also shares how exosomes, stem cells, and a drip IV had her feeling like her 14-year-old dancer self and her experience with getting stem cells injected into her chest for a little enhancement.
They also tackle the Zac Efron drastic physical change—and whether AI edits are catfishing all of us.
Finally, Annin...
2025-09-1229 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceBiohacking Beauty: Exosomes, Stem Cells & AIFormer investment advisor turned Regen BioScience co-founder Tony K is back with Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP—founder of DermFx Medical Spa—to unpack the surge of regenerative medicine—and what it means for health, hair, and aesthetics. From exosomes and stem cells to cannabis’ role in recovery and inflammation, they separate hype from data and explain the how, what, and why behind protocols that may help skin quality, speed healing, and even tackle hair loss.
They shift gears to AI: what it could realistically replace- OnlyFans personas? And what will never replace a human being or interaction.
Wh...
2025-08-2819 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceAging Through The DecadesIn this episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, sits down with Gemma Touchstone to talk about aging gracefully—through every decade of life. From teen skincare (Erin practically begs parents to tackle acne early, and she’s got the how-to) to the latest in longevity treatments, they cover it all.
But it’s not all wrinkle prevention and collagen talk—Erin spills some jaw-dropping stories about the Botox Bandits, the filler- and tox-loving fugitives who load up on injectables… then dash out the door without paying. (Yes, it happens more than you’d think!)
Gemma also shares her n...
2025-08-0835 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceBeauty Cults & Botox IllnessThis week, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP sits down with the unstoppable Gemma Touchstone to expose the extremes of beauty culture. Together, they tackle the controversial anti-Botox movement and the viral chatter around “Botox Illness.” Is there any truth to these claims, or is it just another case of internet hysteria?
They also discuss “beauty cults” that worship product lines, including the ones being sold to young teens.
Get ready for some unfiltered, science-backed truth bombs. Is Botox illness real? Should you be worried? And how do you spot when a beauty community crosses the line into a ful...
2025-07-1024 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceSex, Labiaplasty & Self LoveIn this episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP sits down with renowned OB-GYN and cosmetic gynecology expert Dr. David Ghozland to blow the lid off the topics most women have been too polite to bring up. From hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to labiaplasty, vaginal rejuvenation, and reviving your sex drive — nothing is off limits.
Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond — this episode is a must-listen for any woman ready to take back her health, hormones, and sexual confidence. Erin and Dr. Ghozland are here to say: you’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone...
2025-06-2426 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperiencePlayboy Secrets and Celebrity Surgeries In this episode, host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx, sits down with 4x international Playboy model and spa owner, Annine Unger. Get ready for an unfiltered conversation where nothing is off limits—Erin dives into what it really takes to be a Playboy model, and Annine spills major tea on the beauty enhancements she’s had (no gatekeeping here!).
They also dish on where celebrities are secretly flying for facelifts, what goes down behind the scenes in the Playboy world, and how these two beauty bosses built their empires. If you love raw honesty, glam...
2025-06-1840 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceTaylor Armstrong: Come Back QueenIn this raw and unfiltered episode, reality TV icon Taylor Armstrong (RHOBH, RHOC) sits down with host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP to reveal the real story behind the glam. From the pressures of public beauty standards to the hidden traumas never shown on camera—Taylor opens up about surviving abuse (both physically and financially), and navigating the unimaginable – suicide and divorce.
Together, they dive into why financial independence is a lifeline for women—and how Taylor turned her pain into power. Now, as the self-proclaimed “Comeback Queen,” she’s creating a self-help course to help other women do the same. ...
2025-06-0302 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceBiohacks, Stem Cells & Celebrity SecretsIn this episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx Medical Spa, sits down with Tony K—aka @theinsiderinvestor and Co-founder of Regen BioScience—for a wild ride through the cutting-edge (and sometimes controversial) world of regenerative health. From stem cells and exosomes to peptides, cannabis, and even psilocybin research, this duo breaks it all down in a way that’s anything but boring.
Erin also puts Tony’s aesthetic radar to the test in a game of Botox or Born With It? Can he tell which celebs are aging naturally and who’s gone full tweak? Spoi...
2025-05-2123 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceThe Rise of Tweakments: Why Looking Overdone is OVERHost Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx, is joined by Love Bomb author and beauty skeptic Gemma Touchstone to unpack the hottest trend in aesthetics: tweakments. Think subtle, strategic, and undetectable—because looking overdone is officially out. Erin shares why this approach has always been the DermFx way, helping clients look refreshed, not frozen.
But that’s not all… the duo dives into the so-called "Botox Illness" spreading across social media—and Erin’s calling BS. With 30 years of injecting under her belt, she’s never seen a legitimate case and suspects counterfeit products are the real culp...
2025-05-0818 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceThe Ozempic ScandalIn this episode of DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast Experience, host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx, sits down with Gemma Touchstone, serial entrepreneur and author of Love Bomb.
Gemma gets the inside scoop on how Erin transitioned from stitching up skin in dermatology to becoming a Botox trailblazer—long before it was cool. Erin shares how boredom in the clinic led her to build an aesthetics empire.
The duo also dives deep into the ugly side of aesthetics where Erin gives advice on how to avoid falling for weird aesthetic schemes. She also lays...
2025-04-2231 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceThe DARK side of FAKE products: Part IIIn Part 2 of this eye-opening series, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx, is back with Amber from Facial Lounge—and things get even wilder. Erin shows Amber just how disgustingly easy it is to order counterfeit Botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid filler off the internet and inject unknown substances straight into your face… all in the name of saving a few bucks. The worst part? Even licensed doctors are buying and using this sketchy stuff on their patients. Still wondering why that Groupon Botox is only $5? We’ve got answers—and you’re not going to like them. ...
2025-04-1032 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceMenopause Uncensored- What They Don’t Want to Tell YouIn this shamelessly honest episode, host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx Medical Spa is joined by Gemma Touchstone — serial entrepreneur, author of Love Bomb, and host of the Brand Bitch podcast.
Together, they rip the silence off a topic too many women suffer through in secret: menopause. From hot flashes and hormonal rollercoasters to the big question nobody wants to ask — what the hell happened to my sex drive? — nothing is off-limits.
But fear not, because DermFx has a little pink secret: Addyi — the FDA-approved pill that’s giving perimenopausal women their groove back...
2025-03-2530 minDermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceThe Anti-Aging Obsession: Has it Gone Too Far?Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, and founder of DermFx, teams up with Amber Johnson of Facial Lounge to tackle the big question—are people terrified of aging? And has the obsession gone too far? They dive into the wild trend of "shedding"—where people pile on layers of masks, tape their faces, bask in LED lights, and basically mummify themselves in the name of anti-aging. Ain't nobody got time for that! (Or… maybe they do?)
They also break down the ultimate biohacker, Bryan Johnson, aka the "Don’t Die" guy, and the extreme lengths he goes to for eternal y...
2025-03-1431 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceAesthetic Nightmares: Parasites, Blindness & Botched AftercareIn this episode, host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx Medical Spa, is joined by Amber Johnson of Facial Lounge to dive into some of the most shocking and heartbreaking stories in aesthetics.
They start with the curious case of Brandi Glanville—the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star who claims a parasite is doing gymnastics under her skin, causing major changes to her face. On top of that, she’s missing a lot of teeth, which has altered her facial structure, leaving many wondering what’s really going on.
But the discussion takes an even...
2025-02-2624 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast Experience2025 Beauty Trends EXPOSEDAre we villainizing aging as a society? Or are we just prioritizing skin health and ways to age gracefully? In this episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx Medical Spa, sits down with her bestie Amber Johnson to spill the tea on which 2025 aesthetic trends need to die 2024 and which ones are absolute musts this year.
Erin gets real about Sculptra, the biostimulator that’s been life-changing for some of her patients. Especially the ones suffering from life-threatening diseases. Erin and Amber react to an influencer who hates the idea of Botox, Fillers, or even anti-aging in g...
2025-02-1228 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceBotched in Beverly Hills!Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, and founder of DermFx Medical Spa, is joined by special guest Scott, who spills his jaw-dropping stories of cosmetic treatments gone wildly wrong in the plastic surgery hotspots of Beverly Hills and Newport Beach. From a procedure that landed him in the hospital to another that left him feeling like a real-life ogre, Scott doesn’t hold back on busting open the truth about aesthetics.
Together, Erin and Scott dive into jaw-dropping videos featuring Botulism-like illnesses, teflon gore-tex removals, and the aftermath of silicone botched BBLs. Erin sheds light on why permanent treatments can...
2025-01-2235 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceYou Told Your Kid to Get What Done?!In this laugh-out-loud episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx Medical Spa, teams up with Amber Johnson from Facial Lounge to dive into the ultimate beauty industry debate: How young is too young for cosmetic treatments? Living in California, these beauty pros have seen everything—from babies getting acne facials to disastrous DIY chemical peels that could double as horror movie plots.
What would you do if a mom demanded you change their child’s face? And could you hate a tattoo of your ex so much that you’d literally burn it off with chemicals? Spoiler...
2025-01-1434 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceWhen Plastic Surgery Goes Way Too Far
Host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx, teams up with Amber Johnson, founder of Facial Lounge, for a no-holds-barred discussion about the hairy (and not-so-hairy) truths we all think about but rarely talk about! Nothing’s off-limits in this beauty breakdown.
From too much hair to not enough, they dish out the best treatments for everything from laser hair removal to PRP for thinning hair—and ponder whether a cure for balding is anywhere in sight.
But that’s not all—get ready for jaw-dropping stories about extreme body modifications and plastic surgery tre...
2024-12-2323 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceLaser Horror Stories & The Truth Behind Botox AlternativesThis week, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx Medical Spa, gets candid about the unexpected hazards of a career in aesthetics—because who knew years of injecting gallons of Botox could leave you with “injector hand”?
She’s joined by Amber Johnson, founder of Facial Lounge, to deep dive into what’s hot and what’s not in the aesthetics industry and rate those too-good-to-be-true at-home devices that have taken over TikTok. Spoiler alert: not all that glitters is gold.
They tackle the highs and lows of IPL and CO2 lasers (pro tip: pain-free isn’t always...
2024-12-1032 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceFrom Philanthropy to Filler Fails: Beauty’s Best and WorstIn this heartwarming and eye-opening episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx Medical Spa, shares the story behind her true passion: philanthropy. Erin opens up about the foundation she started many years ago to support orphans and homeless children in Mexico and discusses the upcoming Christmas event to bring joy and hope to these kids.
Joining Erin is her long-time best friend and mother of five, Marilyn Russell. Together, they swap heartfelt stories about their shared love for giving back and brainstorm ways to make this holiday season extra special for the orphans.
But...
2024-11-2125 min
DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast ExperienceHey Moms! This is Your Sign to Prioritize Yourself!Calling all moms juggling carpools, sports bags, and endless snack duty! This episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, is joined by her bestie, Marilyn Russell—a supermom of five boys and queen of the hockey rink! Together, they dive into the real struggle of finding balance amidst family chaos and share their secrets to feeling fabulous along the way. Erin spills her top 3 beauty hacks that are fast, affordable, and mom-approved, while Marilyn opens up about how DermFx helps her glow even when life feels like a nonstop rollercoaster. And to keep things interesting, the duo reacts to some jaw-dropping (and...
2024-10-3033 min