The Exact K-Beauty Skincare and Treatments That are Worth Your Money with Dermatologist Dr. David Kim

Salmon Sperm! Spicules! A Surgery-Free Face Lift! This week, it’s a K-Beauty extravaganza as we sit down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. David Kim to unpack it all . Dr Kim is a Korean native with a newly-minted Manhattan practice, Soho Derm , that blends the best of cutting edge Korean aesthetics and western dermatology. Dr. Kim has over 1 million followers across social media and he’s often featured as an expert on The Today Show . Tune in to hear about: Prevention vs. correction: Why patients in South Korea start treatments in their 20s compared to the “fix-it” mentality often seen in North America The “V-Line” vs. sculpted esthetic: Comparing the desire for heart-shaped, “feminine” facial features in Asia versus the "snatched" jaws in the West. PDRN (Salmon Sperm DNA): The science behind the viral ingredient, its 10-year history in Korea, and how it’s being used for everything from joint recovery to glowy skin. The melasma solution: Why tranexamic acid (as an oral Rx) is a game-changer for pigment and the safety precautions you need to know Spicules - friend or foe? What to know about the “Reedle” shots you see all over Tiktok and which one Dr. Kim is personally a fan of The treatments to know now: From Pico Laser to treat texture and dark spots to the Xerf tightening treatment that combats laxity, Dr. Kim shares his own personal experience as a guinea pig on what really makes a difference What’s on a derm’s top shelf: Stay tuned to the end to hear about the one K-beauty skincare staple Dr. Kim believes everyone should own From derm-to-founder : What makes Dr. Kim’s SPF brand, Lightsaver, different. Pssst - We have a special promo code: head to and use code Breaking20 for a 20% discount! Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , X , Threads . Join our private Facebook group . Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our Substack here .

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The Exact K-Beauty Skincare and Treatments That are Worth Your Money with Dermatologist Dr. David Kim is an episode from Breaking Beauty Podcast by Dear Media.

This episode is 00:48:07 long.

This episode was published on Feb 4, 2026.

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