Skinfluence with Dr. Dustin Portela

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EP 49: What Happens to Your Skin After 35 (And What to Do About It)

July 01, 2026

Your skin at 37 is not the same organ it was at 22. Collagen is breaking down faster than it's being replaced. Fat pads are shifting. Cell turnover is slowing. And one morning you wake up and wonder where your face went. Dr. Dustin Portela and Austin Lee break down the biology of aging skin in a way that's actually useful, covering the collagen and elastin loss that starts in your 30s, why the dermis gradually thins, how fat pads descend over time, and how cumulative sun damage eventually ove...

Guest Episode: Clear Health, Accutane Online, and the Future of Telehealth Dermatology

June 18, 2026

What if getting expert acne treatment didn't require months of waiting, multiple office visits, and endless trial-and-error with products that never seem to work? In this guest episode, Dr. Dustin Portela is joined by Michael Chang, founder and CEO of Clear Health, and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Aaron Farberg to discuss how telehealth is changing the way patients access acne treatment. Michael shares his personal journey through years of persistent acne, multiple dermatologists, restri...

EP 48: Laser Hair Removal, Shaving Mistakes, and the Best Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Hair

June 11, 2026

Shaving, waxing, laser hair removal, sugaring, electrolysis... with so many options available, what's actually the best way to get rid of unwanted hair? This week, Dr. Dustin Portela and Austin Lee break down the most common hair removal methods, who they're best for, and the biggest mistakes people make that can lead to irritation, ingrown hairs, burns, and long-term skin damage. They discuss the pros and cons of shaving, waxing, depilatory creams, electrolysis, and laser hair removal, along...