This episode digs into the science behind medical-grade skincare and why the products patients use every day matter as much as the in-office treatments they receive. Drs. Alexander and Badessa are joined by Emily Velez of Revision Skincare to unpack the industry's shift from "anti-aging" to longevity language, the cellular mechanics behind retinoids and bakuchiol, and the mitochondrial energy research behind Revision's Boosting Serum. The conversation also covers how skincare regimens should evolve with the seasons, and why healthy skin cells matter as much before a procedure as after one.

The conversation also turns personal, as Emily reflects on nearly two decades working alongside Dr. Alexander, from her early days as an esthetician to becoming a trusted educator across the Artisan team. She and the doctors trade honest talk about skinca ...