On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with Dr. Cameron Chesnut, a plastic surgeon with a passion for blending functional medicine and progressive thinking in his practice. We dive into his unique approach to patient care, focusing on everything from nutrition and peak performance during medical school to the latest in regenerative medicine, including stem cells and red light therapy. Dr. Chesnut shares insights into popular procedures like CO2 laser treatments, fillers, and lymphatic drainage massages, while also emphasizing the importance of educating patients and turning down unnecessary surgeries. We explore the balance between aesthetics and wellness, and what true health means in this evolving field. Leave Me a Message - ⁠click here!⁠ For Mari’s Instagram⁠ click here!⁠ For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram ⁠click here!⁠ For Mari’s Newsletter⁠ click here!⁠ For Dr. Cameron Chesnut’s Instagram ⁠click here!⁠ For Dr. Cameron Chesnut’s Tik Tok ⁠click here!⁠ Sponsors: * Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to ⁠trybite.com/POW ⁠or use code POW at checkout to claim this deal. That’s ⁠trybite.com/POW⁠. * Sleep is the foundation of health, and there is nothing better than waking up feeling refreshed and ready to attack the day. Use code POW for 20% off your order at ⁠dreamrecovery.io⁠ * Visit ⁠clearstemskincare.com⁠ and use code POW at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Again, that’s code POW for 20% off your first purchase on ⁠clearstemskincare.com⁠. * Jaspr is offering an exclusive deal – get $400 OFF with code POW at checkout on ⁠jaspr.co⁠. Again, that’s code POW at ⁠jaspr.co⁠ for $400 OFF your Jaspr air purifier! Topics Discussed * 00:00:00 - Introduction  * 00:02:48 - Growing up as a creative and athletic kid * 00:04:43 - Nutrition in medical school * 00:05:59 - Sleep deprivation * 00:08:00 - Remaining at peak performance * 00:12:17 - Dr. Cameron’s process with his patients * 00:16:01 - Protocol before operating and anesthesia * 00:17:53 - Procedure length * 00:19:48 - Understanding the use and legality of stem cells * 00:22:22 - How stem cells actually work * 00:24:57 - Red Light Therapy * 00:27:07- Skin Rejuvenation * 00:28:29 - CO2 Laser * 00:33:04 - Nonsurgical options and fillers * 00:39:43 - Migrating filler and filler misconceptions  * 00:43:45 - Lymphatic drainage massages and Sculptra * 00:47:40 - Upper “bleph” * 00:50:16 - Turning down patients * 00:51:42 - Dangers of before and after pics  * 00:57:33 - Most common procedure * 00:59:09 - Fat transfers * 01:05:02 - Working with celebrities and the importance of educating patients * 01:08:44 - What wellness means to Dr. Cameron Chesnut