If you have ever considered dermal filler or already get it, this episode answers the 10 most common questions I hear in my Dermatology practice.

As a Double Board-Certified Dermatologist, I am breaking down the truth about fillers so you can make informed decisions about your skin and aesthetic treatments.

In this episode we cover:

• What actually causes filler migration and how it can be prevented
• How overfilling happens and how to avoid it
• Whether dermal fillers are worth the cost based on how long results last
• How painful filler injections really are and what recovery looks like
• How to find a safe, qualified provider for filler
• And other questions patients ask me every day

Dermal fillers can be an incredible tool when used appropriately, but education is key to achieving natural and safe results.

Whether you are new to filler or simply want to better understand how it works, this episode provides a transparent, medically backed perspective on one of the most popular Aesthetic treatments today.

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Skin cancer is one of the most common and preventable cancers worldwide. In this week’s podcast episode, Dr. Kat Kesty is joined by fellow Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Murphy Mastin to break down three evidence-based ways to prevent skin cancer that every patient should know.

We cover:
- Sun protection strategies that actually work (beyond just sunscreen)
- Topical therapies that help reduce precancerous skin changes
- Light-based treatments used in Dermatology to prevent and treat early skin cancers

Whether you’re proactive about prevention, have a history of skin cancer, or want Dermatologist-approved guidance, this conversation delivers practical, science-backed insights you can apply immediately.

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Most cases of skin cancer don’t have to mean surgery, if you know your options.

In this episode, Dr. Kat Kesty sits down with Dr. Murphy Mastin to explore the groundbreaking, less invasive treatments that are transforming how skin cancer is treated. From targeted creams to light-based therapies, today’s options can often shrink or eliminate tumors while avoiding surgery and scars.

What we cover in this episode:

• How topical treatments like five-fluorouracil and immune-boosting medications can reduce skin cancer risk by up to 75%
• The role of oral medications like acitretin for high-risk patients
• In-office treatments including photodynamic therapy, light therapy, and Laser technology
• When radiation therapy can be an effective non-surgical alternative and who it’s best for
• Why Mohs surgery has the highest cure rate by examining 100% of tumor margins
• How immune checkpoint inhibitors are changing outcomes for advanced and metastatic skin cancers
• The future of Laser-based prevention and treatment

Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, care for someone at risk, or want to stay proactive about skin health, this episode offers clear explanations and real options. Dr. Mastin breaks down complex treatments in a way that’s easy to understand, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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