Welcome to Beauty x Medicine, a new video series hosted by Galderma where we uncover the science behind beautiful, healthy skin.
Beauty x Medicine underscores our commitment at Galderma to collaboration and conversation. By regularly engaging in conversations with key voices in our industry,
we’re unpacking the trends and forces shaping the future of dermatology to advance dermatology for every skin story.
Join our CEO, Flemming Ørnskov, MD, MPH and leading dermatologists and voices in skin science who are transforming how we think about beauty and health, both in the clinic and in our everyday lives.
Explore the latest innovations in dermatology – from injectable aesthetics and dermatological skincare to therapeutic breakthroughs – and how they’re shaping the future of skin health.
Dr. Philippe Berros
“Traditionally, few aestheticians would treat the under-eye area – it was considered too delicate”
Watch videoDr. Philippe Berros, founder of La Clinique Monte-Carlo, a Monaco-based clinic specializing in eye surgery and hair transplants, is a leading expert on ocular plastic and reconstructive surgery. Here, he joins our CEO, Flemming Ørnskov, MD, MPH, to discuss treatments for the delicate under-eye area.
Starting his career in ophthalmology, Dr. Berros’s background is informed by treating eye conditions such as blepharospasm and Meige syndrome. Since then, he has been a pioneer in under-eye aesthetics, developing treatments that target wrinkles and volume loss to improve skin appearance in lasting ways.
Watch our interview with Dr. Berros to hear how he’s changing the world of aesthetics.
Dr. Mara Weinstein
“I try my best to be a reliable source of information”
Watch videoDr. Mara Weinstein is the Director of Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology at the University of Rochester. Growing up in Guam with little access to dermatological expertise, education continues to drive her approach to patient care.
“I try my best to be a reliable source of information,” she shares in conversation with our CEO, Flemming Ørnskov, MD, MPH. That outlook extends to her patients spanning all age groups, as well as her preteen kids and their friends. She cites educating patients on how ingredients respond to different skin types as having the utmost importance.
Hear from Dr. Weinstein in our latest episode of Beauty x Medicine. Here, she reveals why pairing aesthetic treatments with personalized skincare in a consistent regimen is key to healthy skin.
Dr. Jean Carruthers
“We just walked into the room and flicked on the light switch, and now we're starting to see where we can really go.”
Watch videoDr. Jean Carruthers is known as the ‘godmother of cosmetic dermatology’ thanks to her pioneering discovery in the 1980s of a formula that could remedy frown lines with no downtime. An ophthalmologist by training, the Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Ophthalmology and Medical Director of Jean Carruthers Cosmetic Surgery is also an award-winning researcher and author.
In this episode of Beauty x Medicine, Dr. Carruthers talks to our CEO, Flemming Ørnskov, MD, MPH, about key learnings from her extraordinary career: the importance of listening to patients, how she convinced peers and patients to embrace her groundbreaking innovation, and how this is just the beginning with exciting innovations that continue to reshape the injectable aesthetics field even further.
Dr. Jeff Huang
“I use a holistic approach before I make up my treatment plan”
Watch videoDr. Jeff Huang is a board-certified dermatologist in Taipei, Taiwan. With a background in internal medicine, he later completed his residency of dermatology at Mackay Memorial Hospital, combining his passions for science and art. Thanks to his wide-ranging experience, he has a deep understanding of the importance of internal health in maintaining radiant skin. Dr. Huang’s highly personalized approach takes into account every patient’s unique needs, in line with theHolistic Individualized Treatment (HIT™) methodology by Galderma.
In this Beauty x Medicine episode, our CEO, Flemming Ørnskov, MD, MPH, talks to Dr. Huang about his holistic approach and the trends shaping dermatology. They cover patients’ growing interest in proactive beauty treatments and getting ahead of aging, and discuss the impact of celebrity culture on beauty ideals.
Dr. Michael Somenek
“ I always talk about facial balance. I have patients hold a mirror as I go over their whole face.”
Watch videoDr. Michael Somenek, double board-certified plastic surgeon, began his career with five years of head and neck surgery training. The global perspective this experience provided him has formed the basis of his aesthetic practice ever since. For Dr. Somenek, a holistic, individualized approach that incorporates non-surgical treatments is the best path to optimal results and patient satisfaction. As a testament to his success, his clinic in Washington D.C. has been named Best Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Practice by DC Magazine for four years running.
In this episode of Beauty x Medicine, Dr. Somenek sits down with our CEO, Flemming Ørnskov, MD, MPH, to talk about his methodology and the key trends emerging in the industry. Tune in to learn about his career trajectory, the latest research on unexpected aesthetic transformations following medication-driven weight loss, and the importance of prioritizing facial balance across all treatments.