Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang

Welcome to Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang, where we dive deep into the cutting-edge science of beauty and the complex psychological and cultural reasons behind why we pursue it. Join me for honest, insightful conversations where science meets self-discovery. Together, we’ll ask the important questions—What does it really mean to be beautiful? How does science influence our ideals? And how can we cultivate authentic self-acceptance from the inside out? New episodes Wednesdays.

Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang is a arts podcast hosted by Amy Chang, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Amy Chang hosts Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang, a arts show with 41 episodes published.

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  Episode #41

  Is a $40,000 Deep Plane Facelift Actually Worth It?

  Sep 27, 202629 minS1

  What is facelift recovery actually like beyond the before-and-after photos? Catt Sadler opens up about choosing a deep plane facelift in her 40s, the recovery surprises she didn’t expect, and what she actually paid. In this focused conversation from Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang, Catt walks through her decision to have a deep plane facelift, neck lift and upper blepharoplasty with Dr. Steve Kim. She shares how she chose her surgeon, prepared for surgery and navigated the first days at home. Catt also discusses the period when she struggled to chew and speak normally, the swelling and tingling she experienced, and why she says it took around 14 months for her results to fully settle. Plus, she explains her discounted surgery arrangement, the pricing her surgeon later quoted, and why she chose to be transparent about having work done. In this conversation: Why Catt considered a facelift in her 40s Choosing a surgeon she trusted Combining a facelift, neck lift and upper eyelid surgery Preparing for surgery and arranging support at home The physical and emotional realities of recovery What she paid versus the prices discussed today Why she says she has no regrets Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/materaclinics/ Website — https://materaclinics.com/ MATERA is a physician-led aesthetic clinic in Santa Monica, CA, founded by Amy Chang and medically led by board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. John Frederick. We help patients age beautifully through personalized care and the MATERA Slow Beauty Method™. Learn more or book a consultation: appointments@materaclinics.com → Have a beauty question you want me to tackle on the next Inbox? DM @mirrormirrorwithamy on Instagram ABOUT MIRROR MIRROR Mirror Mirror is a podcast that cuts through the noise and uncovers the science shaping beauty and the psychology driving our desire for it. Hosted by Amy Chang — LA Times contributing writer, Marie Claire 2024 Power Player, and a trusted authority in beauty, with over 2.4 million followers who turn to her for insights on cutting-edge treatments and science-backed skincare. Expect unfiltered conversations, expert insight, and the freedom to love your lipstick, while still questioning what perfection means. #beautymyths #skincare #aesthetics #deepplanefacelift #faceliftrecovery #facelift

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  Episode #40

  Chriselle Lim on Life After 40 + The Science of J-Beauty with Nathalie Broussard

  Sep 23, 202637 minS1

  Looking your best doesn’t have to mean looking younger. What changes in your skin as you age and what changes when you stop believing your best years are behind you?In this special Mirror Mirror conversation with Shiseido, Amy Chang explores aging well from two perspectives: skincare science and personal reinvention. First, Dr. Nathalie Broussard, PharmD and Shiseido’s Director of Scientific Communication for EMEA, discusses skin aging, collagen, sagging and the relationship between skin, stress and lifestyle. She also introduces the brand’s research behind the Vital Perfection Sculpt-Define Serum. Then, Chriselle Lim joins Amy to talk about starting over after divorce, questioning the expectations she grew up with, and finding confidence through lived experience. They discuss simplifying skincare, wanting to look good without chasing youth, and why Chriselle wouldn’t trade her 40s for her 20s. In this episode: • How skin changes with age • Shiseido’s research into collagen and skin’s support network • Skincare, SPF, stress and daily routines • Reinvention after divorce and cultural expectations • Why confidence can come after taking the leap • Looking your best without trying to look younger MATERA is a physician-led aesthetic clinic in Santa Monica, CA, founded by Amy Chang and medically led by board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. John Frederick. We help patients age beautifully through personalized care and the MATERA Slow Beauty Method™. Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/materaclinics/ Website — https://materaclinics.com/ Learn more or book a consultation: appointments@materaclinics.com→ Have a beauty question you want me to tackle on the next Inbox? DM @mirrormirrorwithamy on Instagram → Subscribe so you don't miss next week's full Mirror Mirror episode. ABOUT MIRROR MIRROR Mirror Mirror is a podcast that cuts through the noise and uncovers the science shaping beauty and the psychology driving our desire for it. Hosted by Amy Chang — LA Times contributing writer, Marie Claire 2024 Power Player, and a trusted authority in beauty, with over 2.4 million followers who turn to her for insights on cutting-edge treatments and science-backed skincare. Expect unfiltered conversations, expert insight, and the freedom to love your lipstick — while still questioning what perfection means. #beautymyths #skincare #aesthetics #ChriselleLim #AgingWell #aging #Shiseido

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  Episode #38

  Are Regenerative Skin Treatments Worth the Hype? with Dr. John Frederick

  Sep 9, 202640 minS1

  Filler, Botox, Sculptra, PRP, PDGF and exosomes are everywhere, but how do these treatments differ, and what should you understand before trying one?In this episode, Amy Chang sits down with board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. John Frederick to unpack the rapidly changing world of aesthetic medicine. They discuss why filler can remain in the face longer than patients expect, where filler may be appropriate, the risks associated with nose filler, and why your treatment history can matter when planning a future facelift.Dr. Frederick also explains the differences between filler and collagen-stimulating treatments, including Sculptra, PRP, PRF, topical PDGF and exosomes. Plus, they examine Botox and other neuromodulators, the trade-offs of longer-lasting treatments, and how aesthetic priorities can change as we age.→ Have a beauty question you want me to tackle on the next Inbox? DM @mirrormirrorwithamy on Instagram→ Subscribe so you don't miss next week's full Mirror Mirror episode.ABOUT MIRROR MIRRORMirror Mirror is a podcast that cuts through the noise and uncovers the science shaping beauty and the psychology driving our desire for it. Hosted by Amy Chang — LA Times contributing writer, Marie Claire 2024 Power Player, and a trusted authority in beauty, with over 2.4 million followers who turn to her for insights on cutting-edge treatments and science-backed skincare.Expect unfiltered conversations, expert insight, and the freedom to love your lipstick — while still questioning what perfection means.#beautymyths #skincare #aesthetics #dermalfillers #prp #collagen #sculptra #prf #exosomes #beauty

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  Episode #37

  Why Social Media Makes It Harder to Find Your Style with Mandy Lee

  Sep 2, 20261h 10mS1

  Social media gives us endless fashion inspiration, so why is it making personal style harder to find? Fashion trend forecaster Mandy Lee, known online as @oldloserinbrooklyn, joins Amy Chang to unpack why fear of looking wrong, being “cringe,” or changing in public can keep us from developing a style that actually feels like our own. Mandy explains why people online increasingly dress alike, even when real life remains much more diverse, and how TikTok and Instagram can turn aesthetics into rigid rulebooks. Amy and Mandy explore trending topics like why personal style requires vulnerability, experimentation and the willingness to make mistakes. They also discuss how politics, economics and regional culture shape fashion; why copying an aesthetic isn’t the same as developing taste; clean-girl fatigue and the return of indie sleaze; Pinterest versus genuine trend forecasting; accelerating trend cycles; and how internet culture is changing beauty and body standards. Mandy’s most practical advice is surprisingly simple: stop shopping. Wear what is already in your closet, photograph your outfits and pay attention to what you naturally repeat. That process can reveal what you genuinely like—and what your wardrobe actually needs. → Have a beauty question you want me to tackle on the next Inbox? DM @mirrormirrorwithamy on Instagram→ Subscribe so you don't miss next week's full Mirror Mirror episode.ABOUT MIRROR MIRRORMirror Mirror is a podcast that cuts through the noise and uncovers the science shaping beauty and the psychology driving our desire for it. Hosted by Amy Chang — LA Times contributing writer, Marie Claire 2024 Power Player, and a trusted authority in beauty, with over 2.4 million followers who turn to her for insights on cutting-edge treatments and science-backed skincare.Expect unfiltered conversations, expert insight, and the freedom to love your lipstick — while still questioning what perfection means.#beautymyths #skincare #aesthetics #personalstyle #fashiontrends #styletrends

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  Episode #36

  Why We’re All Starting to Look the Same with Lauren Sherman

  Aug 26, 20261 hourS1

  Why are people in Los Angeles, New York, Paris and London starting to look more alike and what does Instagram have to do with it?Puck fashion correspondent Lauren Sherman joins Amy Chang to decode the hidden beauty and style codes of the world’s most influential cities. Lauren explains why cities still have recognizable beauty codes in an algorithmic world, how online aesthetic tribes are replacing local culture and why social media can make personal taste feel increasingly standardized. She also shares how art, film, books, nature, vintage shopping and time away from the feed can help us develop a style that actually feels like our own.Plus, Amy and Lauren go rapid-fire on Botox, facelifts, quiet luxury, glass skin, vintage shopping and the cities shaping global beauty now.In this episode:• Why New York is about “optimizing everything”• Why LA beauty culture is so focused on the body• What makes Parisian beauty look effortless• Why London is more comfortable with imperfection• How fashion operates as code-switching and belonging• Why people dress differently in different cities• How Instagram is flattening local style• Why online aesthetic tribes are replacing geography• How to develop personal taste away from an algorithm• Which cities do Botox, facelifts, quiet luxury and vintage best• Why Lauren believes LA still shapes global beautyLauren Sherman is Puck’s fashion correspondent, the writer behind Line Sheet and the host of Fashion People.Follow Lauren:Puck: https://puck.news/author/lauren-sherman/→ Have a beauty question you want me to tackle on the next Inbox? DM @mirrormirrorwithamy on Instagram→ Subscribe so you don't miss next week's full Mirror Mirror episode.ABOUT MIRROR MIRRORMirror Mirror is a podcast that cuts through the noise and uncovers the science shaping beauty and the psychology driving our desire for it. Hosted by Amy Chang — LA Times contributing writer, Marie Claire 2024 Power Player, and a trusted authority in beauty, with over 2.4 million followers who turn to her for insights on cutting-edge treatments and science-backed skincare.Expect unfiltered conversations, expert insight, and the freedom to love your lipstick — while still questioning what perfection means.#beautymyths #skincare #aesthetics

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