In this brutally honest — and hilarious — episode of WTF Just Happened — Life Is Messy, Let’s Talk About It, Sada and Hilary dive into one of the most requested topics of midlife: our faces, aging, facelifts, fillers, and what the hell is actually happening to our skin at 20, 30, 40, 50, and beyond.

We’re joined by the incredible Amy Melchior, MSN, APNP, FNP-BC, advanced injector, educator, and owner of Medical Rejuvenation, a boutique aesthetic practice just outside Portland in Gladstone, OR. Amy brings decades of medical wisdom, compassion, and zero-BS guidance about how women can age gracefully (or not-so-gracefully — your choice), what treatments actually work, and what’s nothing but expensive hype.

In this episode we unpack:
✨ Why your face looks different in the 40's and 50's — volume loss, ligament laxity, fat pad shifts, skin texture changes, and hormone-driven aging
✨ The truth about facelifts — who benefits, who doesn’t, industry myths, healing timelines, and why many women get little return doing it too early
✨ Fillers vs. surgery — what filler can and cannot fix, when it makes things worse, and how to know which path is right for you
✨ 40s vs. 50s aging reality check — perimenopause, exhaustion, parenting stress, career burnout, and the moment we all ask: “Why do I look so tired?”
✨ The decade-by-decade guide to aging — what to expect and what tools give the biggest results at different ages
✨ IPL vs. CO2 vs. microneedling — which treatments actually improve pigmentation, texture, and sun damage (and which ones are outdated or risky)
✨ Medical vs. aesthetic perspective — how Amy’s ER and cardiology background shapes her safety-first approach
✨ Why so many women are getting cosmetic procedures now — and why it’s nothing to be ashamed of

This conversation is real, raw, educational, and genuinely empowering. Whether you're thinking about Botox for the first time, considering a facelift, battling pigmentation, or simply curious why your neck suddenly changed overnight… this episode will make you feel normal, informed, and supported.

✨ Connect with Today’s Guest: Amy Melchior, MSN, APNP, FNP-BC

Owner, Medical Rejuvenation (Gladstone, OR)

🌐 Website: https://medjuv.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medical_rejuvenation/
📍 Address: 15 82nd Dr Suite 230, Gladstone, OR 97027
📞 Phone: 503-421-9271

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This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views shared are based on personal experience and do not constitute medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation. Guest opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or this podcast.