Taking The Leap

The GLP-1 Conversation Nobody Is Having

This episode digs into one of aesthetic medicine's biggest current conversations: how GLP-1 medications affect facial volume, collagen, and elastin, and why a knowledgeable, multidisciplinary team matters as much as the medication itself. Drs. Alexander and Badessa discuss what happens when rapid weight loss outpaces skin and structural support, and what a thoughtful, long-term plan for facial health actually looks like. The conversation also turns personal, as Dr. Alexander shares candid details from her own recent facelift, neck lift, and eye surgery, including the gut healing, hormone work, Sculptra, and laser treatments that prepared her skin beforehand, and the healing protocols that followed. She speaks openly about the buyer's remorse so many patients feel in those first days of recovery, and how going through it herself deepened her empathy for her own patients. Throughout, the pair return to a core theme: real results come from treating the whole patient, not just a single procedure or a number on a scale.

Patient Testimonial with Amy Jacobs

Join Dr. Diane Alexander & Dr. Cristina Del Toro Badessa speaking to Artisan patient, Amy Jacobs. The trio dives into treatments Amy has gotten as well as her wellness journey.

Chasing Your Dreams with Nicki Alexander

On this episode of The Art of Wellbeing, Dr. Alexander and Dr. Cristina sit down with Dr. Alexander's daughter, Nicki, to talk about how she turned her love for nature and the outdoors into a meaningful life’s mission. From once considering a path in environmental law to realizing a desk job wasn’t for her, Nicki chose to write her own story - one rooted in purpose, passion, and giving back to the community. It’s an inspiring conversation about following what truly calls you and creating a lasting impact along the way.

Writing Your Wellness Story

This episode explores the powerful connection between aesthetic medicine and whole-body wellness. Drawing from decades of experience in plastic surgery, the conversation centers on helping patients align how they look on the outside with how they feel on the inside - without guilt or judgment. The discussion expands beyond surgery to cover hormones, menopause, microbiome health, inflammation, strength training, and the importance of advocating for yourself in today’s medical system. A major theme is empowering women to question, gather data, and “write their own health story” rather than accepting dismissive answers.

Taking The Leap

Dr. Diane Alexander and Dr. Cristina Del Toro Badessa dive into their personal wellness journeys, how they got here, and why true wellness goes beyond the surface. From physical health to mental and emotional wellbeing, they’re diving into all aspects of what it really means to feel your best.