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More Than a Pretty FaceAuthor: Dr. Azadeh Shirazi
Board Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, or "Dr. Azi," takes listeners more than skin deep by answering patient questions, interviewing experts and taking us behind the scenes of her practice. Learn about injectables, entrepreneurship, skincare secrets, lasting success, relationships, lasers and living in La Jolla with one of the most in-demand derms in So Cal. Language: en Genres: Arts, Fashion & Beauty, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Resetting the Skin: Dr. Ibrahimi on Lasers, Oil Control & Real Results
Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
In this episode of More Than A Pretty Face, Dr. Azi talks with Dr. Omar Ibrahimi about the newest acne innovations, including 1726 nm lasers like AviClear and Acure, and why fractional resurfacing remains a top-value treatment. They compare laser technology to Accutane, discuss benefits for oily skin and sebaceous hyperplasia, and end with rapid-fire questions and insights on how deeply skin health affects confidence. Timeline of what was discussed: 00:00 – Intro 00:16 – How to submit questions 00:31 – Meet Dr. Omar Ibrahimi 01:07 – Conference impressions & background 01:42 – Best value treatment: fractional resurfacing 02:25 – How resurfacing boosts skin health 02:52 – Acne basics, gaps in treatment & scarring prevention 04:28 – Need for sebaceous-targeting tech 06:28 – Selective laser targeting explained 06:40 – Acne wavelengths (blue/red, 1064) 07:06 – How lasers affect bacteria, inflammation & oil 07:31 – 1726 nm lasers introduced 08:02 – Why 1726 nm targets sebum 08:17 – Comparison to Accutane 09:12 – Shrinking glands without systemic effects 09:41 – AviClear vs. Acure 10:00 – FDA clearance & features 10:17 – Acure temperature-tracking 11:21 – Ensuring proper heating 12:11 – Patient experience 12:50 – Uses beyond acne 13:28 – Sebum as a laser target 14:16 – Oil-control benefits 14:26 – Rapid-fire Q&A 16:00 – Quality-of-life impact 16:24 – Final remarks 16:31 – Dr. Azi's message 16:41 – Outro & gratitude 17:27 – Review + share reminders ______________________________________________________________ Follow Omar Ibrahimi on Instagram: @ctskindoc Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is a board-certified, laser fellowship–trained dermatologist and the founding medical director of the Connecticut Skin Institute. With advanced training from Harvard, MGH, and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, he is a nationally recognized expert in laser and energy-based devices, Mohs surgery, and acne innovation. He is known for his research-driven approach and commitment to safe, effective, patient-centered care. ______________________________________________________________ Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email morethanaprettyfacepodcast@gmail.com. Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://www.lajollalaserderm.com/ The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. © Azadeh Shirazi, MD FAAD.
