Martha Stewart Opens Up About Botox, Fillers And Other Cosmetic Work With Her Trusted Dermatologist
Recently featured on the podcast centered around the topic of "finding your best face," Belkin is a board-certified dermatologist affiliated with the New York Dermatology Group.
The podcast description alluded to the inquiries directed towards Stewart regarding the maintenance of her facial health, youthfulness, and radiance in cover shoots and selfies.
"'Everyone is so interested when they see a selfie of me posted on the internet," Stewart told the doctor.
The crafty writer's regular posting of mirror pics and thirst traps has garnered an Instagram following of two million fans, often resulting in viral success.
"So many comments are about my facelift and who did it, when did I have it done, how much retouching is on the photograph, and I just want to set the record straight," she went on.
Stewart then praised Belkin's work, stressing that "because you have to be an expert, but if you can't look at me and see that one little thing is more crooked on one side than the other side, then I don't want to work with you."
She continued, dishing to Belkin: "I have a very strict artistic eye, and I can see defects [...] I want my doctor to see the defect also. And you do. You're one of those guys that can really see a defect and fix it." Belkin then explained that he tries "to reduce downward pull on the face" when it comes to Botox injections.
During the experimentation of Botox on Stewart's upper face, she noted that it appeared unnatural due to the lack of lines on her forehead.
For Stewart, Belkin noted that he uses Botox in her "jawline and on the neck so that we can reduce the banding and reduce the downward pull on the face to keep those muscles a little weaker so the muscles of the cheek can pull up more."
On the podcast, Belkin added that the "other thing" that he helps Stewart with is "filler," but he emphasized that he uses it sparingly and "conservatively." Belkin continued: "And for [Stewart], I elect to use fillers that are what we call biostimulatory fillers."
The expert also shared that he uses Sculptra and Radiesse, "made of lactic acid and calcium" and have "been shown to stimulate collagen."
"It creates volume by stimulating your own skin cells," Belkin explained, adding: "I think when you try to start looking younger, you end up looking a little bit uncanny."
Stewart then jokingly replied: "I don't think about age, but I really don't want to look my age at all."
Although filler is currently a subject of controversy, with some opting to dissolve it and even celebrities following suit, Belkin acknowledged that it still remains a popular choice among A-listers who opt for the treatment when executed properly.
Belkin said: "I think the reason is because filler is done kind of on every corner, especially in New York, at all these medi-spas, and you don't know who's doing it and how well trained they are. So filler can be really overdone when you look around."
Belkin, a specialist in laser treatments, also uses this technique on Stewart to help make the décolletage area more firm. While Stewart found the laser treatments to be effective, she also described them as painful.
Additionally, Stewart attributed her toned physique to pilates. In addition to laser treatments, Belkin has also performed skin tightening on Stewart using Ultherapy with an ultrasound based device.
According to Belkin, the most significant error he observes is when individuals undergo procedures and are left feeling unsatisfied "because they are going to somebody who didn't try to figure out what is the best thing for them."
During their podcast discussion, it became apparent that Belkin possesses a wealth of knowledge on effective procedures and anti-aging skincare methods that are perfectly suited to Stewart's needs!