Episode 591: Melissa Haloossim: Anti-Aging Treatments That Actually Work for Skin Tightening and Facial Aging

What if the biggest mistake you are making with your skin is following whatever treatment happens to be trending right now? Between lasers, injectables, devices, fillers, and endless skincare advice online, it is getting harder to tell what your skin actually needs and what could be a waste of money. We dive deeper into this in Habits & Hustle with Melissa Haloossim. We also chat about which anti-aging treatments are overhyped, why the person performing your treatment matters so much, and how filters and social media are changing the way people see their own faces. Melissa Haloossim is a nurse practitioner, founder of Skin Thesis, and has spent more than 20 years working in aesthetic medicine. Her approach is highly individualized, with a focus on choosing treatments based on the person, their skin, and the result they are actually trying to achieve. What's Discussed: (11:33) Why some skin-tightening treatments can destroy facial fat and make you look older. (15:05) The difference between lasers, radiofrequency, and ultrasound. (21:23) Why doing too much to your face can actually age you faster. (39:21) Why chasing trendy treatments is one of the biggest skincare mistakes after 40. (45:11) What actually ages your face the most. (57:46) What to prioritize when you are on a skincare budget. (1:05:47) Why retinol still matters for anti-aging. (1:06:41) Why filler does not actually lift your face. (1:09:44) Why Melissa calls XERF one of the most overrated treatments right now. (1:26:53) How filters are changing the way people see their own faces.   Thank You to Our Sponsors! Magic Mind: Head over to magicmind.com/jen and use code JEN at checkout. Momentous: Ready to try supplements that actually do what they claim? Head to livemomentous.com and use code JEN for 35% off your first subscription.  Therasage: Visit therasage.com and use code JEN to get 15% off your order. Your skin Prolon: Prolon is offering listeners 30% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift. Tru Niagen®: For supplements that are rigorously tested, third-party verified, and actually deliver what's on the label, head to truniagen.com Kion: Visit getkion.com/habits for 20% off Find more from Jen Cohen: Website:  jennifercohen.com Instagram:  @therealjencohen Books: jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements   Find more from Melissa Haloossim & Skin Thesis: Website: skinthesisinc.com Instagram: @melissah_np Facebook: Skin Thesis LinkedIn: Melissa Haloossim