I have had SO many doctors simply refuse to believe that they, or even one of their colleagues, could be wrong. If you want a second opinion, never say what the first opinion was.
Admitting misinformation is a superpower, and such a refreshing change from someone on social media - especially a doctor. Thank you for your transparency❤️
Agreed!! Any doctor who readily admits when he or she is wrong has my respect. I'd much rather trust my health to a person capable of learning from their mistakes than a stubborn fool who won't let go of their "perfect" image.
My doctor was great about that. Obviously he was usually right but there were a few times that I brought him articles (medical ones, not from Reader's Digest etc) and he accepted and read them and said "thank you for making me aware of this."
Decades ago, a wise internist told me that the reason they called it the "practice of medicine" is that doctors hadn't gotten it perfect yet. You have some of his wisdom, Dr. Youn.
The term is not limited to law and medicine. Consultancies, engineering firms, architects, and many other kinds of professionals also refer to their firms, specialities or lines of business as 'practices'. It's first recorded as such in 1421 to mean ‘to exercise oneself in a skill or art in order to acquire, improve or maintain proficiency’. From 1542, however, it is recorded as meaning ‘to perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly’. Medicine is not something that can ever be 'perfected' because it's an inexact science that's also ever-evolving; and like all biological systems, both disease-causing organisms and their victims evolve. Furthermore, we're making medical discoveries everyday that either confirm or discredit previous theories and practices within the medical and scientific fields.What was considered a 'cure' in yesteryear has become 'not evidence based' now but will soon be seen as a possible 'cure' again. It happens every year in medicine where things change because of more years of research, which ironically takes us back to the practices of yesteryear. We seem to be stuck in this endless contradictory cycle of medical cures and discoveries, and where the same scientific research studies can yield different results at different times. As an A&E doctor, I'm humbled everyday by how little my colleagues and I know even after years of practice. For this reason, I remind my patients that it's important not to outsource the responsibility for their health-care to external parties and rely too much on doctors to 'fix' them, but educate themselves in order to choose the path best suited to their individual needs, which may include integrative approaches. Allopathic medicine is very young in its development whereas holistic and traditional medicines have existed for millennia, so it'd be imprudent to dismiss them when we're dealing with people (whole organisms) and not just the disease (pathogens).
I eventually got a diagnosis, and thought whew the gaslighting by Dr's will end. Now I get crap like, " your condition is so rare, no one is thisxentirecregion wants to take on your care". Great.
Once a gyn told me that my issues were because I was premenopausal at 35. Almost Three years later my period is fine. I still suspect about the COVID vaccine causing me issues with my period before
As someone who wasn't as lucky, I love when people are vocal about their good father and about being one. It makes it easier to see the good in the world. And please never feel bad for your good luck. You deserve having a good father and that doesn't take anything from anyone. In fact, I'm convinced that just shares a good example and spreads kindness like you just did.
Well, I went to see a doctor about not being able to breathe properly through my nose who held a finger under my nose, told me to breathe and then told me that it was just my imagination. Went to see a different doctor who actually looked at my nostrils, said I had a deviated septum and then ordered a CT scan and the imagery was shocking. My left airway was a fraction of my right one. So this "psychological issues" story makes me really angry.
I think all the women out there who had to go through a gazillion doctors before finally getting one who treated their endometriosis, and was told that their debilitating cramps and two week long periods were “normal” would have great empathy for you.
I literally have had that same issue for a couple of years now.. My nose always feel congested in at least one nostril (which one varies)..even when I'm not. I can't get proper oxygen.. The doctor just gave me something de-swelling. Didn't help.. so now I just live with this sh*t.
As an African American, we have used vaseline or cocoa/shea butter from infancy, all over our bodies. It holds the moistures in, keeps our skin hydrated and smooth and for me in a colder climate helps with wind burn on our faces.
I think i remember watching that video where you mentioned that petroleum jelly being bad for skin and then later seeing all the trends like slugging which involves using petroleum jelly on the face. I never thought much about it. Its refreshing to see doctors like you who are honest and admit when they're wrong. And I completely agree with you on your thoughts about not getting plastic surgery to get rid of our features. We're all different and no one should feel to look like someone. ❤❤
My mom is a cosmetologist, and she has told me that it’s more that it prevents dead skin from sloughing off naturally, and also suffocates skin which is porous. your skin doesn’t absorb it like it would with plant or animal oils. So people with acne or sensitive skin, or skin conditions like psoriasis should avoid it as it can make those conditions worse, and can cause breakouts of pimples. Otherwise it’s safe.
@@twobabka I think lips is probably the best place to use it! If you haven’t tried already, I recommend pure unrefined shea butter, which has antimicrobial properties and a lot of other nutrients! That’s my go to in this dry winter weather.
This is a very valuable video to share. Thank you! One of the reasons I continue to watch your content, is that you appear to have the humility and integrity necessary to offset the pitfalls of fame and popularity. I hope that you will continue to keep yourself grounded, even as your expertise and skills skyrocket over the years.
But he is a plastic surgeon, though. Most plastic surgery patients are women. If women are "beautiful as they are", what kind of surgery will he do now, then?
What plastic surgeons SHOULD be doing, eg, treating patients with head and neck cancers, burn and accident victims, those disfigured from other medical conditions. Is that enough to be going on with ? Cosmetic surgery covers only a tiny fraction of what's classed as plastic surgery !
@mpatey63 cosmetic surgery is the biggest fraction, surely. People with disfiguring are rare. They should be making people feel better with themselves. For many, that is achieved through cosmetic surgery.
@@justmeagain7 As far as I’m concerned, you can get a third boob if you want one. None of my business. Youn isn’t comfortable with the widespread idealization of caucasian features and I think that’s perfectly understandable. It’s personal for him. What’s more, he isn’t stopping anyone. He’s simply referring people to other plastic surgeons. It’s his right not to personally participate. It’s practice.
The 5 things are: 1. Petroleum jelly is fine for skin 2. Breast implants are not completely safe 3. Walking is not the perfect exercise, it's good but isn't ideal 4. Asian eye lid surgery not required 5. Traditional medicine is not ideal when it comes to preventive care
Just as I thought I couldn't love Dr. Youn more, he surprises me, yet again. Thank you for not being afraid to be a faulty human, and admitting to it. This is how to move forward in science. Trial and error makes perfect.
I wouldn't say you were wrong about chiropractors. I've heard of a couple of people who were permanently paralysed by chiropractors. I would never go to one myself.
Same. Some of them know what they are doing but some are total quacks. Let's not forget they were the original fear mongers about vaccines too, way back in the day. No thanks.
My mom was a Dr and my dad was a chiropractor. He trained in the US after the war at the Lincoln College of Chiropractic which focused heavily on anatomy and he did not believe that manipulation could cure every ill like some other schools taught. At one time he had the biggest chiropractic practice in the Southern hemisphere. In his later years he studied acupuncture and had great success with that too. He eventually started doing acupuncture on racehorses and achieved spectacular results. (Horses don't have a placebo effect, which means it really does work). My dad died in 1984 already, almost 40 years ago, so he was definitely way ahead of his time, and I'm so grateful to be the daughter of two exceptional, forward thinking people. (When my mom qualified there was only one other female in her class).
When my MD found out I was seeing a chiropractor and naturopath he told me to find another family doctor!!! I was shocked, to say the least, because I really liked him as a family doctor. Next time I saw my chiropractor I told him. He asked me the name and when I told him, he was shocked, since he knew him! I'm glad you guys can all work together for the good of your patients.
How odd to have such an adversarial relationship. I’ve had a variety of doctors over the years, the best ones always appreciated the perspectives of others. By far the best doctors I’ve had were functional medicine specialists.
I LOVE how he stands by his beliefs! I almost teared up when he said that his daughter is the most beautiful girl he ever seen 😭❤️ I'm a psychology student and I have some practices that one day when I practice counselling wouldn't recommend to my clients. And this just made me feel like me having certain boundaries in the way I do things is fine🥺
In 2018 I did break my hip and was in the hospital for a month. When I got out of the hospital, I had another fall two weeks later and dislocated the same hip and as a consequences I had another operation and in the hospital for another week. The orthopedic surgeon said I would have to be carful because my leg would never be the same. Now I am back to square dancing and enjoying life to the fullest and I had a retired physiotherapist who dances in the same club as me tell me that most people do not recover the way I did. While I believed orthopedic surgeon, it is nice not to be one of the statistics and bounce back to life as if nothing ever happened.
Honestly, I am so grateful for the plastic surgeon who declined doing a rhinoplasty on me (he explained why it would be obvious I’d had surgery). It took me some time to stop focusing on minor imperfections and appreciate them. I love that you publicly admit to being wrong, and I love your philosophy on beauty and health.
All I can say is: you are more of a treasure to me now than you were before!! Not many would ever admit mistakes at all but to admit and put out there for all to see and hear is astonishing ! What a good, kind , honest Dr. you are!❤❤❤
😭 You're such a good dad!!💕 So kind it made me cry, how you said your baby is so beautiful❤️ So well said!! Everyone needs to hear your message about that kind of eyelid surgery!
The hip injury thing is so true. My mom worked with the elderly most of her life and every time a patient injured their hips and went to the hospital, they would die soon after returning, at the hospital, or come back in mentally and physically much worse off. The sad truth is that not only are their aging bodies struggling to heal, but also that they get even less care at the hospital than they do at home or in the hospice. The lack of socialization and not being in a familiar environment makes it a lot harder for them to stay healthy, especially if they have dementia. Not to mention they're much more vulnerable to the many transmissible illnesses concentrated in the hospital environment. I want to be clear that I do not blame the overworked hospital staff for this at all. The issue stems from not having universal healthcare and from not giving people the possibility to be treated at home whenever possible and for people not being able to take time off to help care for their elderly friends or family.
Yes, my Grandma has dementia, it's not terrible yet, thank goodness. She broke her hip 5 months ago and she is much worse physically then she was before. She went from frail to something way worse. It's hard to see.
My monolids (I don’t have the epicanthal fold tho) developed into double eyelid a few years ago on their own. The scary part was that it happened to one eye first so the other monolid eye looked like it had ptosis in comparison. Thinking maybe it was indeed ptosis, I went to see a couple ophthalmologists, a couple oculoplastic surgeons, and a plastic surgeon and they all have no clue as to why or how it happened. The Japanese oculoplastic surgeon I consulted told me they look great and natural and that people pay alot of money to have eyes like mine. She was the most puzzled of all the doctors. She kept saying “hmm, huh” trying to figure it out. Almost a year later, the other eye turned to double eyelids so thankfully I don’t need to get surgery to get them to match. When I was younger I always wanted double eyelids to look like Asian celebrities. Then as an adult when my eyelids lost a bit of puffiness and fat, my monolids looked good and I finally appreciated them. Once I started loving my monolids, they decided to flip into doubles lol. I’m still blaming the lash serums for it since the prostaglandins can cause orbital fat loss. Maybe with less fat, it changed how my lids opened? Anyways, I feel lucky that they look good because I was told by all the doctors that there is no surgery to turn double eyelids back to monolids.
@@sct4040 Any lash serum that contains prostaglandin will carry the risk of orbital fat loss. You may or may not get this and instead get darkening of the eyelid skin, permanent darkening of the iris (color part of the eye), or other side effect. Latisse was notorious for all the symptoms and it’s only available by prescription. I used an over the counter lash serum and they aren’t regulated by the FDA because they’re cosmetic. It’s cheaper to get the eyelid surgery because the lash serum caused me to get meibomian gland dysfunction. Basically the oil glands along the eyelid margin got clogged. It’s incurable and I’ve had 6 IPL (laser) treatments at $400 each ($2,400 so far) and will have to get one every 6-10 months for the rest of my life. I also have to do warm compresses (USB powered compress $100) twice a day for 20 mins followed by an eyelid massage to express the melted oils in the eyelids, and then a lid scrub with a hypoclorous acid spray ($30 per month). I also have to take 2000 mg of Omega-3 fish oil supplements daily ($50+/month) and take a lose dose antibiotic daily. All this is quite expensive so I recommend you just get the eyelid surgery. It’s way cheaper than to live with blepharitis. A couple thousand $ and it’s all done with plus the outcome is more predictable. Besides the high cost of treating MGD/Blepharitis, I also have eye discomfort, like dryness and light sensitivity. But at least my eyes look pretty now 🤷🏻♂️ Oh and I forgot to calculate in the cost of all the vials of lash serums that I went through. ($50/month for about 4 years) $2400! 😬 Ya, surgery is cheaper and safer.
@@syp123 I think the commenter before you will see. Since you posted without tagging anyone, everyone that replied to the thread gets a notification. Yeah possibly from normal aging and orbital fat loss. Both my parents do have double eyelids so I have the genetics for it. My parents always found it strange that my brother and I didn’t have double eyelids. It was just so strange that my eyes changed so late in life. It’s actually a blessing because my upper eyelids were beginning to droop with excess skin. Now that there is a crease, my eyes look lifted and also my eyelashes point straight forward instead of downwards like it used it.
@@jnm2088 no weight loss. In my late 30’s I started to notice when I would get really tired, my one eye would open up with a crease but it was very temporary. I’m glad I didn’t need surgery on the other eye to get them to match because the eye with the crease opened 20% higher than the monolid eye. I went around lifting my eyebrow on the monolid eye for almost a year. It was exhausting lol. I also remember it being brighter on the double eyelid side too and my field of vision was a little better.
So much respect for letting us know that you were mistaken. Thank you, doctor. To quote Maya Angelou... You did what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you did better.
It takes a strong and understanding man to admit he was previously wrong. Also will your book be on audible? I’ve been battling Cancer since the beginning of 2020 so I don’t have any extra money at the moment. I’d also love to try your skincare but that will have to wait a few years.
At 8.09 I started to tear up at what you said. So much respect just to hear you say that. I am asian with double eye lids but I can appreciate what you said. Wished more parents including mine think this way, that their child is beautiful enough in every way.
Such a good guy, Tony! You are one of the few to talk about personal/professional growth. And I appreciate your high regard for women. Your girls will choose great partners bec you treated with respect & kindness.
Thank you for that! I believe the medical profession has trained doctors to have a superiority complex in which many times they believe they are right and have a hard time admitting that they are wrong. They often fail to realize their methodology of treatment is referred to as a 'practice' - thus indicating they will not always get it right and it is forever evolving. Many times cases that certain doctors have not frequently encountered will dismiss some symptoms and can often make patients feel like they are going crazy. You set a beautiful example for doctors to realize they don't know everything and admitting they were wrong can be an extremely healing step for a patient.
My grandmother slathered vaseline on her face every night and barely had any wrinkles when she died in her 80s, just a few on her forehead from raising her eyebrows and in the outside creases of her eyes from smiling.
Doctor Youn, We Sincerely Appreciate Your Honesty In Informing Us Of Your Opinion Reversals. .. Absolutely And Unequivocally Refreshing Listening To You And Becoming More Informed About Many Procedures Being Performed By You And Other Surgeons!! .. Thank You!! .. Plus, You Are Quite Handsome And Look So Young!! .. God Bless You, CC❤❤🥰
Before my husband retired he was in orthopedic surgery. He is not a fan of chiropractors as he spent a good amount of his time‘fixing’ chiropractic errors.
I think there needs to be a division between naturopathic/holistic doctors and chiropractors. I trust my naturopathic doctor, I would never go to a chiropractor.
Me thinks he made a lot of money off of "fixing" chiropractic "errors." Sometimes a Chiropractor can help delay surgery for awhile. You know. At least until the surgeons can get through golf season.
Dr. Youn, this video is one of the reasons I have more respect for you as a doctor & a person. When you spoke about the eyelid surgery some Asians are having & your decision to no longer offer it to your clients, it hit home for me. I would never want my son's to think they are any less of a person because of their eyelids. Thank you for your honesty 👏🏼👏🏼
When I sprained my ankle, I went to a physical therapist who gave me exercises that included 2 for improving my balance. I continue to do those exercises so that I can hopefully avoid tripping or falling. The statistics on broken hips causing death are truly frightening!!
Kudos to you. It takes a great person to acknowledge the things that you said. The areas that resonated the most with me were (1) blaming the patient, particularly women, when the doctor is unable to find a solution to an issue. Doctors called me a “frigid mother” when we were trying to determine what was wrong with our son. (Turns out he was on the autism spectrum.) (2) So glad you are acknowledging the validity of Integrative/Functional medicine practitioners and naturopaths. In my case, the surgeon was wanting to cut out 25% of my colon. No treatment plan, no change in diet, nothing but surgery, just cut out the colon, without finding out why the constant diverticulitis attacks were happening. The next day I saw a naturopath who told me if I did what she told me to do, I would keep my colon and never have another diverticulitis attack again. I decided to take her advice and do what she told me to do. I still have my colon. I never had another diverticulitis attack again. The sad irony is that not one medical doctor, when I tell them this true story, has ever asked me what did the naturopath tell me to do? Wouldn’t that be the number one question? But no, not one MD has ever expressed any interest in how this naturopath saved my colon. The arrogance (which actually hides fear and ignorance) of the medical community astounds me. If I had a broken arm I would be first in line at the doctor’s office. But anything to do with nutrition and the gut/brain connection, MD’s are woefully uneducated and inexperienced in, and to add insult to injury, they belittle, mock and dismiss anyone they don’t understand. You, Dr. Youn, have my respect.
My Silicone Implants were ruptured with a needle when they were put in. No capsule had yet formed which can help trap some of the chemicals inside of the implant. I became very sick within three months and have had a host of autoimmune issues since. My Primary Care and Neurologist both believe the host of chemicals released from day one of an implanted, punctured implant. Thank you for speaking of this.
I really appreciate this video! It’s very rare for a doctor to admit they may have been wrong about their views on medical related issues. Listening to women is a huge one. Thank you dr Youn! I enjoy all your videos they’re both educational and entertaining!
This video is so full of growth and transparency. I was touched to the point of tears, especially when you mentioned the Korean surgeries. Wow, after viewing this I am even more so excited to be a future surgical patient of yours! Thank you for being open-minded striving for excellence, and set apart from the rest.
change holistic to hottest bc this guy is adorable inside and out! Seriously what a sweetheart. If I ever get something done I hope my doctor would be half as adorable as this. He has dignity and respect for all types of beauty and this is the most beautiful way to be.
Love what you had to say about Asian preferred procedures! Asian features are so beautiful!! Beauty standards need to go back to be optimal signs of health standards instead.
I loved that you said “Caucasianize” As a 55 yr old Latina that works in the film industry, it has saddened me for decades that I was always asked by others to “Caucasianize” an ethnic woman’s look. Finally we are breaking away from that but I agree we are still not there . We ethnic people like yourself need to continue to encourage others not to loose what makes them special and unique.
Thank you for your candor in sharing that your previously held medical opinion has changed. As you said, not many physicians will publicly issue a mea culpa. And congratulations on the publication of your new book! Your honesty and knowledge make you a trusted authority in your field.
I've been following you for ever ever..and you have proven yourself to be honest and caring..and your vids are hilarious..about walking..I was 40 pounds overweight..and walking and a zero sugar diet I lost the weight..saving myself from the scary cursed diabetes.
A wise man is able to aknowlege his mistakes and improve. Only fools keep locked in fixed points of views, without the space to improve. I admire you for being frank and being honest about your misdjugements, even if in the future you feel the need to take it back. You’re so awesome!
I can attest to the fact that most doctors do not know jack about nutrition. The low fat, low salt high carb diets with tons of fruit & veg touted isn’t always the healthiest. Beauty comes from the inside so if you are at optimal health & weight you just might age a bit less than others. We all learn as we age Doc so good job Dad!
This was refreshing!.. a lot of doctors are not open to evolving!.. although some of these weren’t “wrong”… science and evidence has evolved & some of it is just patient preference. Good work doc!
I love the way you have grown and your authenticity ! I was a young aspiring MD turned doctor in oriental medicine ( aka acupuncture / herbologist - we study food therapy as well ) thank you for your growth !
I would like to specifically address the decision you made about changing the Asian eyelid configuration (and any other ethnic characteristics to look more caucasian). Bravo! In particular, I absolutely admire and love the look of Asian eyes. I, too, agree that all ethnicities are beautiful and should not be changed and should be admired for their unique appearance. It is wonderful that now we are seeing more ethnicity in our advertisements, etc. This allows us to grow familiar with our differences and to find beauty in those differences. I really love your videos and the advice you give. You have a wonderful personality, and I cannot wait to receive my copy of your new book!! I am almost 80 years old, and as I have grown older, I have been on a quest to pursue younger skin and body shape, not for beauty particularly, but for the fact that if you can improve your skin, etc., by eating correctly and using good skin products, then you are also improving your health and your overall well-being. So thank you! Can't wait for the book!!
Being diabetic I learned a lot about food and it’s amazing how much we, as a society, don’t pay attention to it. Different types of carbs, fibers, vitamins, fat, etc. It’s not like all people should be experts but much more should be common knowledge
I have monolid eyes and always embraced my looks and ethnicity living in California. I never consider having eye surgery up until recently. I’m in mid-50s and this doggone extra skin is bothersome and affecting my vision. I have 2 consults from 2 diff surgeons and gave me the same outcome: I will def have a crease after surgery. 🤦♀️
I respect you so much (even more than I did) for making this video. I have loved your videos but the your advice on petroleum jelly has bothered me for years as it is such a useful, versatile, accessible product. I am so glad to hear you clarify your point! Admitting mistakes, especially as a physician AND an influencer is not easy, but it is so, so important. Thank you ❤️
I'm really glad you changed your mind about eyelid surgeries. Most my family is of European decent; we're certain there's non-white ancestry too, though ethnic erasure over time has made it very difficult to confirm. I never met my great grandfather, but he looks very euroasian. Myself and some other relatives inherited the epicanthic fold and monolid. It's not obvious to most people, I still look white. But having it brought to my attention that this wasn't a typically white trait got me really curious at the time to research how genetics/racial traits can present themselves in facial features... everything I saw about "epicanthic folds" and "monolids" was about "surgical correction". There were so many webpages dedicated to telling people their eyes should be made to look more white to be beautiful... I only came across one medical page that was purely about the eyelid anatomy without promoting cosmetic changes. That was sickening to find. No one should be made to feel their eyes aren't beautiful. I love that my eyes have this feature. I don't know who I inherited them from, I don't know what background they have... it's sad enough we don't know their name or story. The thought of getting surgery to remove my eye folds feels a lot like more erasure to me, and that's heartbreaking. The people who came before me were real and loved, I can't imagine looking at my family (even if they're long dead) and telling them I wish I didn't have their eyes.
I was ill for a long time with implants. It's been 2 years since removal and so many of my symptoms have gone. I know it will probable take a couple more years to fully heal but I am glad I made that decision for myself.
Chiropractors are a mixed bag. I had one who put my back right (could not straighten up, pulled muscle), gave me ideas to lessen the pain. Exercises to prevent it, and a quick fix to try if I got in that condition again. He told me to refer to a MD if things got worse. But, I have had one who promised to cure just about every thing, and to come in every other week for treatment...so you were half right.
This is very respectable, I think often medical professionals in general feel that they need to know everything and it’s just not possible for anyone to know everything. Especially when you’re working in a field where things are changing constantly.
Dear Dr. Youn, thank you for acknowledging it. I am particularly pleased that you are discussing Breast Implant Illness. I underwent explantation with total capsulectomy this year due to ruptured implants, and I chose not to retain a foreign body in my system. I had been experiencing chronic migraines, back pain, and fatigue, although I hadn't necessarily attributed all of these symptoms to the implants, maybe only the back pain. Following the explantation, all these symptoms vanished immediately. Additionally, I've observed a significant improvement in my skin, and my eye whites appear brighter. BII is a genuine concern, and I hope there will be more studies to substantiate it. I also believe we should embrace our ethnicities and take pride in our uniqueness. I'm glad you discussed a holistic approach in such a great and honest video.
The greatest people with courage who are willing to admit their mistakes. To share them so others can be benefited demonstrates even more of the person’s strength! Respect big time Dr Youn! 🙏🏼
I saw a Naturopath Doctor and she was the only doctor that could clear up my gut issues ! The GI Dr couldn’t think outside the box. I would recommend the ND to everyone.
A male doctor calling out the patriarchy??? And admitting he was wrong??? You're a rare species, lovely gentleman, and we need more doctors (and people) like you! Thank you SO much for putting out this video. You're a rock star!!!
When people own their mistakes, or evolve their thinking, they engender more trust. Trust is greatly needed these days. I applaud anyone who is able to admit they were wrong. Being wrong or making mistakes is an opportunity to learn. Good on him!
Thank you for talking about chiropractors and naturopaths. Some of them can be "quacks" but there are a lot of very good ones. My current chiropractor/functional medicine doctor was able to treat some of my symptoms within one day, whereas many other doctors couldn't even diagnose me or treat these conditions after several years of trying. What my doctor does, and what doctors should be doing, is support my body's ability to heal itself. I have several chronic illnesses and have improved so much, and he has had other patients with severe conditions who were healed completely. It's amazing what can happen when doctors actually care for the patient as a whole instead of just throwing a bunch of meds or surgery/procedure options at them.
I’m a firm believer that health care should be a combination and balance of naturopathy and what you’re calling traditional medicine. Try the naturopathic approach first and then progress as needed to the more aggressive treatments. Just wish I could find a primary care doctor with the same belief.
I do not put petroleum jelly on my skin. I use a plant based balm to slug. My neurosurgeon told me to never go to a chiropractor. I saw a story about a lady who became paralyzed after being "adjusted ". No adjustments for me. I wish that I could walk. I had a stroke in 2020. I can hardly walk, and I do fall a lot. I broke my tib/fib by falling a few years ago. I really need your new book! I am going to get it. I am going to start your skin care as well. Thank you, Dr. Youn. ❤ All people, from all cultures, are beautiful.
Thank you for admitting you were in error with vaseline. i have very sensitive skin and vaseline is a life saver. Yes not all petrolium jelly is the same as vaseline, and we should all check its purified and refined for safety
I think it's great thought you mentioned naturopaths and chiropractors. There are a lot of things that we can treat naturally with diet change and exercise instead of taking so many medications. It's definitely worth looking into the options. Chiropractors you just have to be careful with. I think they can be helpful, but also you got to look at the muscles with the bones too. Things will shift back if the muscles aren't also taken care of. Physical therapy is a great option for looking into for pain.
I used petrol. jelly, when I first began working as a nurse. My hands took a beating with the very strong soap we have to use at work. My hands were cracked and totally dried out. It was quite painful. I bought cotton gloves, and smeared my poor hands with petro. jelly every night and slept with the gloves on. Within a week, my hands were healed, and I have not had any more trouble.
I love your stance on the erasure of Asian features. Each ethnicity has their own special traits/unique beauty and it is crazy to erase them to conform to one uniform beauty standard. If we ALL started looking alike THAT would be creepy as hell. I’m in Irvine and I see tons of young Chinese women who have had plastic surgery to look white. It really gives me the creeps, tbh. I would never move to Asia and get surgery to look Asian. It’s just weird as hell. Plus it’s kind of like being racist against yourself. I like looking like I’m related to my family because I love them. My mama is in Heaven now but I love looking in the mirror and seeing those little pieces of her.
BII sounds very similar to fibroymalgia, which is also not believed by a lot of doctors. I am not saying that breast implants isn't the cause, but those widespread symptoms should be more carefully reviewed, as it is generaly treated as either 1. a mental illness or 2. someone wanting to obtain pain relief.
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What wow really lol
You need to come up to Seattle and take a tour of Bastyr University. It's the largest natural health university in the US. They do amazing work.
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@@hoihoipoipoi you sound hurt :,(
A doctor admitting being wrong is a doctor to trust❤
You said it perfectly!
I have had SO many doctors simply refuse to believe that they, or even one of their colleagues, could be wrong. If you want a second opinion, never say what the first opinion was.
I agree
Admitting misinformation is a superpower, and such a refreshing change from someone on social media - especially a doctor. Thank you for your transparency❤️
Agreed!! Any doctor who readily admits when he or she is wrong has my respect. I'd much rather trust my health to a person capable of learning from their mistakes than a stubborn fool who won't let go of their "perfect" image.
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My doctor was great about that. Obviously he was usually right but there were a few times that I brought him articles (medical ones, not from Reader's Digest etc) and he accepted and read them and said "thank you for making me aware of this."
Decades ago, a wise internist told me that the reason they called it the "practice of medicine" is that doctors hadn't gotten it perfect yet. You have some of his wisdom, Dr. Youn.
The term is not limited to law and medicine. Consultancies, engineering firms, architects, and many other kinds of professionals also refer to their firms, specialities or lines of business as 'practices'. It's first recorded as such in 1421 to mean ‘to exercise oneself in a skill or art in order to acquire, improve or maintain proficiency’. From 1542, however, it is recorded as meaning ‘to perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly’.
Medicine is not something that can ever be 'perfected' because it's an inexact science that's also ever-evolving; and like all biological systems, both disease-causing organisms and their victims evolve. Furthermore, we're making medical discoveries everyday that either confirm or discredit previous theories and practices within the medical and scientific fields.What was considered a 'cure' in yesteryear has become 'not evidence based' now but will soon be seen as a possible 'cure' again. It happens every year in medicine where things change because of more years of research, which ironically takes us back to the practices of yesteryear. We seem to be stuck in this endless contradictory cycle of medical cures and discoveries, and where the same scientific research studies can yield different results at different times.
As an A&E doctor, I'm humbled everyday by how little my colleagues and I know even after years of practice. For this reason, I remind my patients that it's important not to outsource the responsibility for their health-care to external parties and rely too much on doctors to 'fix' them, but educate themselves in order to choose the path best suited to their individual needs, which may include integrative approaches. Allopathic medicine is very young in its development whereas holistic and traditional medicines have existed for millennia, so it'd be imprudent to dismiss them when we're dealing with people (whole organisms) and not just the disease (pathogens).
Patients being told symptoms “are all in your mind”, or that they have psychiatric problems is unfortunately too common especially for women.
But sadly, many are in the mind which can make the body sick. All connected.Fix the mind, fix the body.
I eventually got a diagnosis, and thought whew the gaslighting by Dr's will end. Now I get crap like, " your condition is so rare, no one is thisxentirecregion wants to take on your care". Great.
Once a gyn told me that my issues were because I was premenopausal at 35. Almost Three years later my period is fine. I still suspect about the COVID vaccine causing me issues with my period before
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@@youtube_user9110 Period issues have always been there. I'm mid 40's had several different period phases in my life way before Covid vaccine.
You sound like the sort of father that I was blessed to have for 47 years. I love that for your daughter.
ikr? That made me so happy when I heard him say such a beautiful thing about his daughter. Your father sounds wonderful.
@@nadiamccall4311 He was such a good man
hope you are having a great day. 💜
If I only had a father like him.....my life would be so much better
As someone who wasn't as lucky, I love when people are vocal about their good father and about being one. It makes it easier to see the good in the world.
And please never feel bad for your good luck. You deserve having a good father and that doesn't take anything from anyone. In fact, I'm convinced that just shares a good example and spreads kindness like you just did.
@@Dekubud Thank you, clearly you are a great example of rising above adversity and the reminder to just share kindness.
Well, I went to see a doctor about not being able to breathe properly through my nose who held a finger under my nose, told me to breathe and then told me that it was just my imagination. Went to see a different doctor who actually looked at my nostrils, said I had a deviated septum and then ordered a CT scan and the imagery was shocking. My left airway was a fraction of my right one. So this "psychological issues" story makes me really angry.
And I don't blame you.
I think all the women out there who had to go through a gazillion doctors before finally getting one who treated their endometriosis, and was told that their debilitating cramps and two week long periods
were “normal” would have great empathy for you.
I literally have had that same issue for a couple of years now.. My nose always feel congested in at least one nostril (which one varies)..even when I'm not. I can't get proper oxygen..
The doctor just gave me something de-swelling. Didn't help.. so now I just live with this sh*t.
Grrrrrr
Very true. I was not properly diagnosed with my vocal-cord-related breathing issue or sleep apnea because my problems were "psycho-somatic."
As an African American, we have used vaseline or cocoa/shea butter from infancy, all over our bodies. It holds the moistures in, keeps our skin hydrated and smooth and for me in a colder climate helps with wind burn on our faces.
He really irritated me w that one
Us Africans too.
Yesss ! We used it growing up also. Would use it on our 'baby hair" too. 😀😁🤣😂
@@2okaycolawhy irritated? he literally said he was wrong lol
Even Caucasian women used Vaseline all the time. Very moisturizing.
I think i remember watching that video where you mentioned that petroleum jelly being bad for skin and then later seeing all the trends like slugging which involves using petroleum jelly on the face. I never thought much about it. Its refreshing to see doctors like you who are honest and admit when they're wrong. And I completely agree with you on your thoughts about not getting plastic surgery to get rid of our features. We're all different and no one should feel to look like someone. ❤❤
Yeah, we are all human!
My mom is a cosmetologist, and she has told me that it’s more that it prevents dead skin from sloughing off naturally, and also suffocates skin which is porous. your skin doesn’t absorb it like it would with plant or animal oils. So people with acne or sensitive skin, or skin conditions like psoriasis should avoid it as it can make those conditions worse, and can cause breakouts of pimples. Otherwise it’s safe.
@@MermaidMakesi have dry skin and use it under my eyes and on my lips. anywhere else makes me break out
@@twobabka I think lips is probably the best place to use it! If you haven’t tried already, I recommend pure unrefined shea butter, which has antimicrobial properties and a lot of other nutrients! That’s my go to in this dry winter weather.
@@MermaidMakes interesting! well since ur the spawn of a cosmetologist i will take ur advice cuz i hâte the texture of aquaphor
This is a very valuable video to share. Thank you!
One of the reasons I continue to watch your content, is that you appear to have the humility and integrity necessary to offset the pitfalls of fame and popularity. I hope that you will continue to keep yourself grounded, even as your expertise and skills skyrocket over the years.
I try to keep myself grounded, but not always successful lol
@@DoctorYoun You're doing a beautiful job!
What you said about your daughter made me teary. Much respect for this.
It was precious! I loved him as a dad for speaking his feelings about his baby girl 😍
But he is a plastic surgeon, though. Most plastic surgery patients are women.
If women are "beautiful as they are", what kind of surgery will he do now, then?
What plastic surgeons SHOULD be doing, eg, treating patients with head and neck cancers, burn and accident victims, those disfigured from other medical conditions. Is that enough to be going on with ? Cosmetic surgery covers only a tiny fraction of what's classed as plastic surgery !
@mpatey63 cosmetic surgery is the biggest fraction, surely. People with disfiguring are rare.
They should be making people feel better with themselves. For many, that is achieved through cosmetic surgery.
@@justmeagain7 As far as I’m concerned, you can get a third boob if you want one. None of my business.
Youn isn’t comfortable with the widespread idealization of caucasian features and I think that’s perfectly understandable. It’s personal for him. What’s more, he isn’t stopping anyone. He’s simply referring people to other plastic surgeons. It’s his right not to personally participate. It’s practice.
The 5 things are:
1. Petroleum jelly is fine for skin
2. Breast implants are not completely safe
3. Walking is not the perfect exercise, it's good but isn't ideal
4. Asian eye lid surgery not required
5. Traditional medicine is not ideal when it comes to preventive care
Just as I thought I couldn't love Dr. Youn more, he surprises me, yet again.
Thank you for not being afraid to be a faulty human, and admitting to it.
This is how to move forward in science.
Trial and error makes perfect.
I wouldn't say you were wrong about chiropractors. I've heard of a couple of people who were permanently paralysed by chiropractors. I would never go to one myself.
Same. Some of them know what they are doing but some are total quacks. Let's not forget they were the original fear mongers about vaccines too, way back in the day. No thanks.
You would if your C1-C3 was misaligned
It is well known that doctors never commit medical errors...
how many people died by surgeons, would you still consider surgery if it's necessary?
Same in my country. There is plenty of those who damage peoples bodies
My mom was a Dr and my dad was a chiropractor. He trained in the US after the war at the Lincoln College of Chiropractic which focused heavily on anatomy and he did not believe that manipulation could cure every ill like some other schools taught. At one time he had the biggest chiropractic practice in the Southern hemisphere. In his later years he studied acupuncture and had great success with that too. He eventually started doing acupuncture on racehorses and achieved spectacular results. (Horses don't have a placebo effect, which means it really does work). My dad died in 1984 already, almost 40 years ago, so he was definitely way ahead of his time, and I'm so grateful to be the daughter of two exceptional, forward thinking people. (When my mom qualified there was only one other female in her class).
Congratulations for being the daughter of 2 terrific people.
Very cool. You carry his DNA babe. Isn't it cool when we understand what Titans our parents were.
Amazing story thank you so much for sharing.
wow🙏😻 Amazing story, thnx for sharing, God bless your parents and you❤
When my MD found out I was seeing a chiropractor and naturopath he told me to find another family doctor!!! I was shocked, to say the least, because I really liked him as a family doctor.
Next time I saw my chiropractor I told him. He asked me the name and when I told him, he was shocked, since he knew him!
I'm glad you guys can all work together for the good of your patients.
How odd to have such an adversarial relationship. I’ve had a variety of doctors over the years, the best ones always appreciated the perspectives of others. By far the best doctors I’ve had were functional medicine specialists.
@@karenneill9109I trust MDs the least!
Unbelievable
I LOVE how he stands by his beliefs! I almost teared up when he said that his daughter is the most beautiful girl he ever seen 😭❤️ I'm a psychology student and I have some practices that one day when I practice counselling wouldn't recommend to my clients. And this just made me feel like me having certain boundaries in the way I do things is fine🥺
In 2018 I did break my hip and was in the hospital for a month. When I got out of the hospital, I had another fall two weeks later and dislocated the same hip and as a consequences I had another operation and in the hospital for another week. The orthopedic surgeon said I would have to be carful because my leg would never be the same. Now I am back to square dancing and enjoying life to the fullest and I had a retired physiotherapist who dances in the same club as me tell me that most people do not recover the way I did. While I believed orthopedic surgeon, it is nice not to be one of the statistics and bounce back to life as if nothing ever happened.
Glad to hear you are doing well!
That's really incredible, the human body is truly a wonder
I was injured by a D.O and helped greatly by a naturopathic Dr …no one answer for everyone. Thank you Dr Youn !
How were you injured by the D.O.? So glad the naturopathic helped.
I am a Hispanic woman and I think Asian eyes are beautiful! Never understood why Asians will want to change the shape of their eyes❤
Honestly, I am so grateful for the plastic surgeon who declined doing a rhinoplasty on me (he explained why it would be obvious I’d had surgery). It took me some time to stop focusing on minor imperfections and appreciate them. I love that you publicly admit to being wrong, and I love your philosophy on beauty and health.
had a few doctors that would never admit to their mistakes and gaslight me. So I really respect your transparency
All I can say is: you are more of a treasure to me now than you were before!! Not many would ever admit mistakes at all but to admit and put out there for all to see and hear is astonishing ! What a good, kind , honest Dr. you are!❤❤❤
Being wrong is part of growing. It's a great thing and should never be taken in a negative way. Great job growing doc! Be an inspiration to others!
😭 You're such a good dad!!💕 So kind it made me cry, how you said your baby is so beautiful❤️ So well said!! Everyone needs to hear your message about that kind of eyelid surgery!
The hip injury thing is so true. My mom worked with the elderly most of her life and every time a patient injured their hips and went to the hospital, they would die soon after returning, at the hospital, or come back in mentally and physically much worse off.
The sad truth is that not only are their aging bodies struggling to heal, but also that they get even less care at the hospital than they do at home or in the hospice. The lack of socialization and not being in a familiar environment makes it a lot harder for them to stay healthy, especially if they have dementia. Not to mention they're much more vulnerable to the many transmissible illnesses concentrated in the hospital environment.
I want to be clear that I do not blame the overworked hospital staff for this at all. The issue stems from not having universal healthcare and from not giving people the possibility to be treated at home whenever possible and for people not being able to take time off to help care for their elderly friends or family.
Yes, my Grandma has dementia, it's not terrible yet, thank goodness. She broke her hip 5 months ago and she is much worse physically then she was before. She went from frail to something way worse. It's hard to see.
My monolids (I don’t have the epicanthal fold tho) developed into double eyelid a few years ago on their own. The scary part was that it happened to one eye first so the other monolid eye looked like it had ptosis in comparison. Thinking maybe it was indeed ptosis, I went to see a couple ophthalmologists, a couple oculoplastic surgeons, and a plastic surgeon and they all have no clue as to why or how it happened. The Japanese oculoplastic surgeon I consulted told me they look great and natural and that people pay alot of money to have eyes like mine. She was the most puzzled of all the doctors. She kept saying “hmm, huh” trying to figure it out. Almost a year later, the other eye turned to double eyelids so thankfully I don’t need to get surgery to get them to match.
When I was younger I always wanted double eyelids to look like Asian celebrities. Then as an adult when my eyelids lost a bit of puffiness and fat, my monolids looked good and I finally appreciated them. Once I started loving my monolids, they decided to flip into doubles lol.
I’m still blaming the lash serums for it since the prostaglandins can cause orbital fat loss. Maybe with less fat, it changed how my lids opened? Anyways, I feel lucky that they look good because I was told by all the doctors that there is no surgery to turn double eyelids back to monolids.
Can I ask what brand eye serum you used? I have double lids until a few years ago, now I have hooded lids due to aging.
@@sct4040 Any lash serum that contains prostaglandin will carry the risk of orbital fat loss. You may or may not get this and instead get darkening of the eyelid skin, permanent darkening of the iris (color part of the eye), or other side effect. Latisse was notorious for all the symptoms and it’s only available by prescription. I used an over the counter lash serum and they aren’t regulated by the FDA because they’re cosmetic.
It’s cheaper to get the eyelid surgery because the lash serum caused me to get meibomian gland dysfunction. Basically the oil glands along the eyelid margin got clogged. It’s incurable and I’ve had 6 IPL (laser) treatments at $400 each ($2,400 so far) and will have to get one every 6-10 months for the rest of my life. I also have to do warm compresses (USB powered compress $100) twice a day for 20 mins followed by an eyelid massage to express the melted oils in the eyelids, and then a lid scrub with a hypoclorous acid spray ($30 per month). I also have to take 2000 mg of Omega-3 fish oil supplements daily ($50+/month) and take a lose dose antibiotic daily. All this is quite expensive so I recommend you just get the eyelid surgery. It’s way cheaper than to live with blepharitis. A couple thousand $ and it’s all done with plus the outcome is more predictable. Besides the high cost of treating MGD/Blepharitis, I also have eye discomfort, like dryness and light sensitivity. But at least my eyes look pretty now 🤷🏻♂️
Oh and I forgot to calculate in the cost of all the vials of lash serums that I went through. ($50/month for about 4 years) $2400! 😬 Ya, surgery is cheaper and safer.
@@syp123 I think the commenter before you will see. Since you posted without tagging anyone, everyone that replied to the thread gets a notification.
Yeah possibly from normal aging and orbital fat loss. Both my parents do have double eyelids so I have the genetics for it. My parents always found it strange that my brother and I didn’t have double eyelids. It was just so strange that my eyes changed so late in life. It’s actually a blessing because my upper eyelids were beginning to droop with excess skin. Now that there is a crease, my eyes look lifted and also my eyelashes point straight forward instead of downwards like it used it.
Did you lose weight? It happened to my ex as well in his 30s. He lost like 40 kilos. First one, and the other happened like yours.
@@jnm2088 no weight loss. In my late 30’s I started to notice when I would get really tired, my one eye would open up with a crease but it was very temporary. I’m glad I didn’t need surgery on the other eye to get them to match because the eye with the crease opened 20% higher than the monolid eye. I went around lifting my eyebrow on the monolid eye for almost a year. It was exhausting lol.
I also remember it being brighter on the double eyelid side too and my field of vision was a little better.
The wisest people are the ones that accept they don't know everything
I am a registered nurse and I love watching your videos! I appreciate your transparency and love learning from you.
So much respect for letting us know that you were mistaken.
Thank you, doctor.
To quote Maya Angelou...
You did what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you did better.
It takes a strong and understanding man to admit he was previously wrong. Also will your book be on audible? I’ve been battling Cancer since the beginning of 2020 so I don’t have any extra money at the moment. I’d also love to try your skincare but that will have to wait a few years.
Yes, it will be on audible. Best wishes to good health for you.
@@DoctorYoun yay and thank you🎉
Dr. Youn, you are the reason why my adopted Korean sister no longer want's eye lid surgery. Thank you!!!
At 8.09 I started to tear up at what you said. So much respect just to hear you say that. I am asian with double eye lids but I can appreciate what you said. Wished more parents including mine think this way, that their child is beautiful enough in every way.
Such a good guy, Tony! You are one of the few to talk about personal/professional growth. And I appreciate your high regard for women. Your girls will choose great partners bec you treated with respect & kindness.
This is why I have so much respect for you, because you are always learning and being honest with your audience!
Thank you for speaking out about aligning your practice with your values! So important as practitioners that we also walk the walk!
Thank you for that! I believe the medical profession has trained doctors to have a superiority complex in which many times they believe they are right and have a hard time admitting that they are wrong. They often fail to realize their methodology of treatment is referred to as a 'practice' - thus indicating they will not always get it right and it is forever evolving. Many times cases that certain doctors have not frequently encountered will dismiss some symptoms and can often make patients feel like they are going crazy. You set a beautiful example for doctors to realize they don't know everything and admitting they were wrong can be an extremely healing step for a patient.
I know, it's awful, they should put their profession before their egos.
My grandmother slathered vaseline on her face every night and barely had any wrinkles when she died in her 80s, just a few on her forehead from raising her eyebrows and in the outside creases of her eyes from smiling.
Thank you for supporting and valuing the beauty in diversity.
Doctor Youn, We Sincerely Appreciate Your Honesty In Informing Us Of Your Opinion Reversals. .. Absolutely And Unequivocally Refreshing Listening To You And Becoming More Informed About Many Procedures Being Performed By You And Other Surgeons!! .. Thank You!! .. Plus, You Are Quite Handsome And Look So Young!! .. God Bless You, CC❤❤🥰
Before my husband retired he was in orthopedic surgery. He is not a fan of chiropractors as he spent a good amount of his time‘fixing’ chiropractic errors.
I think there needs to be a division between naturopathic/holistic doctors and chiropractors. I trust my naturopathic doctor, I would never go to a chiropractor.
@@morgensellier7816 I agree 100%
@@morgensellier7816More division in health care, yes because that’s what exactly what patients need🙄
Me thinks he made a lot of money off of "fixing" chiropractic "errors." Sometimes a Chiropractor can help delay surgery for awhile. You know. At least until the surgeons can get through golf season.
@@morgensellier7816There is a division, and you're missing out.
Thank Dr. Youn! You’re the kind of Doctor I would trust with my health.
Dr. Youn, this video is one of the reasons I have more respect for you as a doctor & a person. When you spoke about the eyelid surgery some Asians are having & your decision to no longer offer it to your clients, it hit home for me. I would never want my son's to think they are any less of a person because of their eyelids.
Thank you for your honesty 👏🏼👏🏼
When I sprained my ankle, I went to a physical therapist who gave me exercises that included 2 for improving my balance. I continue to do those exercises so that I can hopefully avoid tripping or falling. The statistics on broken hips causing death are truly frightening!!
Dr Youn you look look so youthful and vibrant! Even more than in your older videos! Make it make sense! 😊
Kudos to you. It takes a great person to acknowledge the things that you said. The areas that resonated the most with me were (1) blaming the patient, particularly women, when the doctor is unable to find a solution to an issue. Doctors called me a “frigid mother” when we were trying to determine what was wrong with our son. (Turns out he was on the autism spectrum.) (2) So glad you are acknowledging the validity of Integrative/Functional medicine practitioners and naturopaths. In my case, the surgeon was wanting to cut out 25% of my colon. No treatment plan, no change in diet, nothing but surgery, just cut out the colon, without finding out why the constant diverticulitis attacks were happening. The next day I saw a naturopath who told me if I did what she told me to do, I would keep my colon and never have another diverticulitis attack again. I decided to take her advice and do what she told me to do. I still have my colon. I never had another diverticulitis attack again. The sad irony is that not one medical doctor, when I tell them this true story, has ever asked me what did the naturopath tell me to do? Wouldn’t that be the number one question? But no, not one MD has ever expressed any interest in how this naturopath saved my colon. The arrogance (which actually hides fear and ignorance) of the medical community astounds me. If I had a broken arm I would be first in line at the doctor’s office. But anything to do with nutrition and the gut/brain connection, MD’s are woefully uneducated and inexperienced in, and to add insult to injury, they belittle, mock and dismiss anyone they don’t understand. You, Dr. Youn, have my respect.
My Silicone Implants were ruptured with a needle when they were put in. No capsule had yet formed which can help trap some of the chemicals inside of the implant. I became very sick within three months and have had a host of autoimmune issues since. My Primary Care and Neurologist both believe the host of chemicals released from day one of an implanted, punctured implant. Thank you for speaking of this.
I really appreciate this video! It’s very rare for a doctor to admit they may have been wrong about their views on medical related issues. Listening to women is a huge one. Thank you dr Youn! I enjoy all your videos they’re both educational and entertaining!
This video is so full of growth and transparency. I was touched to the point of tears, especially when you mentioned the Korean surgeries. Wow, after viewing this I am even more so excited to be a future surgical patient of yours! Thank you for being open-minded striving for excellence, and set apart from the rest.
change holistic to hottest bc this guy is adorable inside and out! Seriously what a sweetheart. If I ever get something done I hope my doctor would be half as adorable as this. He has dignity and respect for all types of beauty and this is the most beautiful way to be.
I recently started working with a integrative medicine physician and I am blown away by her dedication, knowledge and patient care in general
Love what you had to say about Asian preferred procedures! Asian features are so beautiful!! Beauty standards need to go back to be optimal signs of health standards instead.
Only a big and good man admits his errors, that's what you are 😊
I loved that you said “Caucasianize” As a 55 yr old Latina that works in the film industry, it has saddened me for decades that I was always asked by others to “Caucasianize” an ethnic woman’s look. Finally we are breaking away from that but I agree we are still not there . We ethnic people like yourself need to continue to encourage others not to loose what makes them special and unique.
Thank you for your candor in sharing that your previously held medical opinion has changed. As you said, not many physicians will publicly issue a mea culpa. And congratulations on the publication of your new book! Your honesty and knowledge make you a trusted authority in your field.
Thank you for your fact-based honesty. I wish all drs would understand that we all live and learn and share what they’ve learned over time.
I've been following you for ever ever..and you have proven yourself to be honest and caring..and your vids are hilarious..about walking..I was 40 pounds overweight..and walking and a zero sugar diet I lost the weight..saving myself from the scary cursed diabetes.
Honesty and humility combined with informed analysis 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
A wise man is able to aknowlege his mistakes and improve. Only fools keep locked in fixed points of views, without the space to improve. I admire you for being frank and being honest about your misdjugements, even if in the future you feel the need to take it back. You’re so awesome!
I can attest to the fact that most doctors do not know jack about nutrition. The low fat, low salt high carb diets with tons of fruit & veg touted isn’t always the healthiest. Beauty comes from the inside so if you are at optimal health & weight you just might age a bit less than others. We all learn as we age Doc so good job Dad!
This was refreshing!.. a lot of doctors are not open to evolving!.. although some of these weren’t “wrong”… science and evidence has evolved & some of it is just patient preference. Good work doc!
Dr Youn, I wish ALL the medical persons in the world were more like you!
Thank you for being open and honest!
I love the way you have grown and your authenticity ! I was a young aspiring MD turned doctor in oriental medicine ( aka acupuncture / herbologist - we study food therapy as well ) thank you for your growth !
I would like to specifically address the decision you made about changing the Asian eyelid configuration (and any other ethnic characteristics to look more caucasian). Bravo! In particular, I absolutely admire and love the look of Asian eyes. I, too, agree that all ethnicities are beautiful and should not be changed and should be admired for their unique appearance. It is wonderful that now we are seeing more ethnicity in our advertisements, etc. This allows us to grow familiar with our differences and to find beauty in those differences. I really love your videos and the advice you give. You have a wonderful personality, and I cannot wait to receive my copy of your new book!! I am almost 80 years old, and as I have grown older, I have been on a quest to pursue younger skin and body shape, not for beauty particularly, but for the fact that if you can improve your skin, etc., by eating correctly and using good skin products, then you are also improving your health and your overall well-being. So thank you! Can't wait for the book!!
A caring father 🥰🥰🥰
Being diabetic I learned a lot about food and it’s amazing how much we, as a society, don’t pay attention to it. Different types of carbs, fibers, vitamins, fat, etc. It’s not like all people should be experts but much more should be common knowledge
Admitting that you were wrong it makes you a better human being as well as a conscious professional truly worthy of admiration 👍
I have monolid eyes and always embraced my looks and ethnicity living in California. I never consider having eye surgery up until recently. I’m in mid-50s and this doggone extra skin is bothersome and affecting my vision. I have 2 consults from 2 diff surgeons and gave me the same outcome: I will def have a crease after surgery. 🤦♀️
I admire this in any person, to admit you were wrong .!!
You are a true gentleman for admitting your errors.
I applaud you.!
what you said about your daughter was so heartwarming and eye opening 🥹❤️ she’s so lucky to have such a kind father in her life
I respect you so much (even more than I did) for making this video. I have loved your videos but the your advice on petroleum jelly has bothered me for years as it is such a useful, versatile, accessible product. I am so glad to hear you clarify your point! Admitting mistakes, especially as a physician AND an influencer is not easy, but it is so, so important. Thank you ❤️
I'm really glad you changed your mind about eyelid surgeries. Most my family is of European decent; we're certain there's non-white ancestry too, though ethnic erasure over time has made it very difficult to confirm. I never met my great grandfather, but he looks very euroasian. Myself and some other relatives inherited the epicanthic fold and monolid. It's not obvious to most people, I still look white. But having it brought to my attention that this wasn't a typically white trait got me really curious at the time to research how genetics/racial traits can present themselves in facial features... everything I saw about "epicanthic folds" and "monolids" was about "surgical correction". There were so many webpages dedicated to telling people their eyes should be made to look more white to be beautiful... I only came across one medical page that was purely about the eyelid anatomy without promoting cosmetic changes. That was sickening to find. No one should be made to feel their eyes aren't beautiful. I love that my eyes have this feature. I don't know who I inherited them from, I don't know what background they have... it's sad enough we don't know their name or story. The thought of getting surgery to remove my eye folds feels a lot like more erasure to me, and that's heartbreaking. The people who came before me were real and loved, I can't imagine looking at my family (even if they're long dead) and telling them I wish I didn't have their eyes.
I was ill for a long time with implants. It's been 2 years since removal and so many of my symptoms have gone. I know it will probable take a couple more years to fully heal but I am glad I made that decision for myself.
Thanks Dr Youn for being humble enough to recognized your mistakes.
Chiropractors are a mixed bag. I had one who put my back right (could not straighten up, pulled muscle), gave me ideas to lessen the pain. Exercises to prevent it, and a quick fix to try if I got in that condition again. He told me to refer to a MD if things got worse. But, I have had one who promised to cure just about every thing, and to come in every other week for treatment...so you were half right.
This is very respectable, I think often medical professionals in general feel that they need to know everything and it’s just not possible for anyone to know everything. Especially when you’re working in a field where things are changing constantly.
THANK YOU for acknowledging BII! Had mine removed and the next day I felt better! The more time goes by the better I feel!
Dear Dr. Youn, thank you for acknowledging it. I am particularly pleased that you are discussing Breast Implant Illness. I underwent explantation with total capsulectomy this year due to ruptured implants, and I chose not to retain a foreign body in my system. I had been experiencing chronic migraines, back pain, and fatigue, although I hadn't necessarily attributed all of these symptoms to the implants, maybe only the back pain. Following the explantation, all these symptoms vanished immediately. Additionally, I've observed a significant improvement in my skin, and my eye whites appear brighter. BII is a genuine concern, and I hope there will be more studies to substantiate it. I also believe we should embrace our ethnicities and take pride in our uniqueness. I'm glad you discussed a holistic approach in such a great and honest video.
The greatest people with courage who are willing to admit their mistakes. To share them so others can be benefited demonstrates even more of the person’s strength!
Respect big time Dr Youn! 🙏🏼
I saw a Naturopath Doctor and she was the only doctor that could clear up my gut issues ! The GI Dr couldn’t think outside the box. I would recommend the ND to everyone.
A male doctor calling out the patriarchy??? And admitting he was wrong??? You're a rare species, lovely gentleman, and we need more doctors (and people) like you! Thank you SO much for putting out this video. You're a rock star!!!
When people own their mistakes, or evolve their thinking, they engender more trust. Trust is greatly needed these days. I applaud anyone who is able to admit they were wrong. Being wrong or making mistakes is an opportunity to learn. Good on him!
Thank you for talking about chiropractors and naturopaths. Some of them can be "quacks" but there are a lot of very good ones. My current chiropractor/functional medicine doctor was able to treat some of my symptoms within one day, whereas many other doctors couldn't even diagnose me or treat these conditions after several years of trying. What my doctor does, and what doctors should be doing, is support my body's ability to heal itself. I have several chronic illnesses and have improved so much, and he has had other patients with severe conditions who were healed completely. It's amazing what can happen when doctors actually care for the patient as a whole instead of just throwing a bunch of meds or surgery/procedure options at them.
yesss we love honesty and acknowledgement 🙌🏻
Dear dr. Youn, I am so happy about your stance on the asian eyelid. I am not asian and I actually always envied asian women for the BEAUTIFUL eyelids.
both my mom and my boyfriends mom got sick from their breast implants. breast implant illness is 100% real!!
Bravo, Dr. Youn, for being honest and humble enough to admit twhen you are wrong!
Thank you for this!! Just turned 64, I’m definitely getting your book!!
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Thank you!
It is refreshing to hear a doctor recognize how helpful chiropractors can be. Thank you for always posting great content.
I love my chiropractor. He’s so knowledgeable about health issues more so then your general MB
You are such an amazing person. I really love the mindset and values and honest information you promote ❤
I'm 60 and I hate walking. I run about 8 miles, 6 days a week. However, I also do weight training, boxing, aerobics, etc.
I’m a firm believer that health care should be a combination and balance of naturopathy and what you’re calling traditional medicine. Try the naturopathic approach first and then progress as needed to the more aggressive treatments. Just wish I could find a primary care doctor with the same belief.
I do not put petroleum jelly on my skin. I use a plant based balm to slug.
My neurosurgeon told me to never go to a chiropractor. I saw a story about a lady who became paralyzed after being "adjusted ". No adjustments for me.
I wish that I could walk. I had a stroke in 2020. I can hardly walk, and I do fall a lot. I broke my tib/fib by falling a few years ago.
I really need your new book! I am going to get it. I am going to start your skin care as well.
Thank you, Dr. Youn. ❤
All people, from all cultures, are beautiful.
Thank you for admitting you were in error with vaseline. i have very sensitive skin and vaseline is a life saver. Yes not all petrolium jelly is the same as vaseline, and we should all check its purified and refined for safety
I think it's great thought you mentioned naturopaths and chiropractors. There are a lot of things that we can treat naturally with diet change and exercise instead of taking so many medications. It's definitely worth looking into the options. Chiropractors you just have to be careful with. I think they can be helpful, but also you got to look at the muscles with the bones too. Things will shift back if the muscles aren't also taken care of. Physical therapy is a great option for looking into for pain.
I used petrol. jelly, when I first began working as a nurse. My hands took a beating with the very strong soap we have to use at work. My hands were cracked and totally dried out. It was quite painful. I bought cotton gloves, and smeared my poor hands with petro. jelly every night and slept with the gloves on. Within a week, my hands were healed, and I have not had any more trouble.
I love your stance on the erasure of Asian features. Each ethnicity has their own special traits/unique beauty and it is crazy to erase them to conform to one uniform beauty standard. If we ALL started looking alike THAT would be creepy as hell. I’m in Irvine and I see tons of young Chinese women who have had plastic surgery to look white. It really gives me the creeps, tbh. I would never move to Asia and get surgery to look Asian. It’s just weird as hell. Plus it’s kind of like being racist against yourself. I like looking like I’m related to my family because I love them. My mama is in Heaven now but I love looking in the mirror and seeing those little pieces of her.
BII sounds very similar to fibroymalgia, which is also not believed by a lot of doctors. I am not saying that breast implants isn't the cause, but those widespread symptoms should be more carefully reviewed, as it is generaly treated as either 1. a mental illness or 2. someone wanting to obtain pain relief.