How to Avoid Getting Botched Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Treatments

Every year, thousands of people pursue cosmetic procedures hoping to look refreshed, confident, and natural—but too many end up with results they never expected. So how do you avoid becoming one of the “botched” stories you see online? In this episode of The Doctor Youn Show, Dr. Anthony Youn pulls back the curtain on the biggest mistakes people make before cosmetic procedures—and how to avoid them. From Botox and fillers to facelifts, breast surgery, liposuction, and laser treatments, he shares the insider advice every patient should know before stepping into a clinic. Dr. Youn explains why smoking dramatically increases your risk of complications, how trendy procedures like deep plane facelifts can be misunderstood, and the red flags that may signal a provider isn’t the right choice. If you’re considering any type of cosmetic treatment—or simply want to make sure you’re doing it safely—this episode will help you understand the risks, ask the right questions, and choose the right surgeon so you can achieve results that look natural, healthy, and beautifully you. 🔗 Links and Resources: Our Sponsor ➡️ Check out the Bon Charge Red Light Masks to improve your skin! Get 15% off when you order from and use my exclusive promo code DRYOUN at checkout! 📍 Check out Dr. Youn’s skincare products and nutritional supplements -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠younbeauty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Download his FREE eGuide: "What to Eat to Look Younger" -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Download his FREE eGuide: 10 Things Every Plastic Surgery Patient Must Know: ⁠⁠ 📍 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUN Beauty Retinol Moisturizer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUN Beauty Retinol Eye Cream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonyyounmd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on YouTube -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/tonyyounmd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doctoryoun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dryoun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How to Avoid Getting Botched Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Treatments is an episode from Holistic Plastic Surgery Show With Anthony Youn, MD - Audio Edition by Dr. Anthony Youn.

This episode is 34:48 long.

This episode was published on Mar 16, 2026.

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