Beauty & The Brain®
A Deep Dive into Medical Aesthetics
William C. Croley , Jerry Drinkard
Show overview
Beauty & The Brain® has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 172 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 28 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. Published by William C. Croley , Jerry Drinkard.
From the publisher
Welcome to Beauty & The Brain, the podcast where we take a deep dive into the fascinating world of medical aesthetics! I'm Dr. Chris Croley, and I'm joined by my co-host Jerry Drinkard, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Together, we co-own Skin & Tonic, a medical spa that's passionate about providing the latest and greatest treatments to help our clients look and feel their best. We started this podcast out of our love for medical aesthetics and our desire to share our knowledge and insights with others. Every week, we'll be discussing new trends, sharing our thoughts on controversial topics, and keeping you up to date on the latest technology in the industry. But we won't just be talking to ourselves! We're excited to bring in experts and industry leaders to share their perspectives and insights with our listeners. Our goal is to provide a podcast that's authentic, informative, and genuinely helpful for anyone who's interested in beauty and wellness. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast or a medical professional, we hope you'll tune in every week to learn something new and join us on this journey of discovery. So, if you're ready to dive into the world of medical aesthetics, join us on Beauty & The Brain, and let's explore this fascinating industry together!
Latest Episodes
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Smarter Consultations: How AI Is Improving Aesthetic Care
Is Your Botox Fake? The Red Flags to Know
PRP, PRF, and Exosomes: Choosing the Right Treatment for Your Goals
Why Does Your Botox Wear Off So Fast?
How Weight Loss and Menopause Affect the Labia
Best Skin Treatments to Do During Summer
Can Your Vagina Actually Sweat? What’s Normal and What Can Help
What We Wish Everyone Knew Before Beach Season
The Truth About Cortisol, Stress, and Feeling “Off”
Is It Aging… or Is It Menopause Face?
Retinol, Smoking, GLP-1s & Sun Exposure: What Impacts Your Recovery?
We Ignored the Red Flags… and It Cost Us
What’s Really Aging Your Face? Providers Explain
Is Red Light Therapy Worth It? The Truth Behind the Hype
You Hit Your Goal Weight… So Why Do You Look Tired?
S2 Ep 66The Hidden Danger of Numbing Cream No One Talks About
Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP dig into a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough in aesthetics: lidocaine toxicity.Numbing cream and injectable lidocaine are used every day in aesthetic medicine, but this episode explains why “routine” doesn’t always mean risk-free. Chris and Jerry walk through how toxicity can happen, what makes certain situations more dangerous, and the early signs that providers need to recognize before a complication becomes catastrophic.They also cover:why large body surface areas, occlusion, and higher concentrations increase riskhow topical numbing changes the safe threshold for injectable lidocainewhat symptoms can show up first, including metallic taste, tingling, anxiety, and ringing in the earswhy some aesthetic procedures require extra cautionhow providers can think more carefully about comfort, dosing, and patient safetyThis episode is especially valuable for aesthetic providers, injectors, and anyone interested in the safety side of cosmetic medicine.Follow Beauty & The Brain for more honest conversations with Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP on beauty, health, safety, and confidence.
S2 Ep 65Does the Nefertiti Neck Lift Actually Work? Here’s the Truth
Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP take on one of the biggest aesthetic trends making the rounds online: the Nefertiti neck lift.This week, they explain what this treatment really is, how it works, and why the results are often much more subtle than social media makes them seem. They walk through the role of the platysma muscle, how toxin can reduce downward pull along the jawline and neck, and which patients are most likely to see improvement.They also get into the important part most people miss: this treatment does not fix loose skin. If skin laxity, “turkey neck,” or weight-loss-related changes are the bigger issue, neurotoxin may need to be combined with other options like devices, biostimulants, or skin-tightening treatments for a better outcome.It’s a practical, honest conversation about realistic expectations, patient selection, side effects, and how experienced injectors think beyond trendy treatment names to build better full-face and neck plans.Follow Beauty & The Brain for weekly conversations on aesthetics, beauty, health, and confidence with Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP.