The Exact K-Beauty Skincare and Treatments That are Worth Your Money with Dermatologist Dr. David Kim
Wed Feb 04 2026
Salmon Sperm! Spicules! A Surgery-Free Face Lift! This week, it’s a K-Beauty extravaganza as we sit down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. David Kim to unpack it all. Dr Kim is a Korean native with a newly-minted Manhattan practice, Soho Derm, that blends the best of cutting edge Korean aesthetics and western dermatology. Dr. Kim has over 1 million followers across social media and he’s often featured as an expert on The Today Show.
Tune in to hear about:
Prevention vs. correction: Why patients in South Korea start treatments in their 20s compared to the “fix-it” mentality often seen in North AmericaThe “V-Line” vs. sculpted esthetic: Comparing the desire for heart-shaped, “feminine” facial features in Asia versus the "snatched" jaws in the West.PDRN (Salmon Sperm DNA): The science behind the viral ingredient, its 10-year history in Korea, and how it’s being used for everything from joint recovery to glowy skin.The melasma solution: Why tranexamic acid (as an oral Rx) is a game-changer for pigment and the safety precautions you need to knowSpicules - friend or foe? What to know about the “Reedle” shots you see all over Tiktok and which one Dr. Kim is personally a fan ofThe treatments to know now: From Pico Laser to treat texture and dark spots to the Xerf tightening treatment that combats laxity, Dr. Kim shares his own personal experience as a guinea pig on what really makes a differenceWhat’s on a derm’s top shelf: Stay tuned to the end to hear about the one K-beauty skincare staple Dr. Kim believes everyone should own From derm-to-founder: What makes Dr. Kim’s SPF brand, Lightsaver, different. Pssst - We have a special promo code: head to https://www.lightsaverskin.com and use code Breaking20 for a 20% discount!
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Salmon Sperm! Spicules! A Surgery-Free Face Lift! This week, it’s a K-Beauty extravaganza as we sit down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. David Kim to unpack it all. Dr Kim is a Korean native with a newly-minted Manhattan practice, Soho Derm, that blends the best of cutting edge Korean aesthetics and western dermatology. Dr. Kim has over 1 million followers across social media and he’s often featured as an expert on The Today Show. Tune in to hear about: Prevention vs. correction: Why patients in South Korea start treatments in their 20s compared to the “fix-it” mentality often seen in North AmericaThe “V-Line” vs. sculpted esthetic: Comparing the desire for heart-shaped, “feminine” facial features in Asia versus the "snatched" jaws in the West.PDRN (Salmon Sperm DNA): The science behind the viral ingredient, its 10-year history in Korea, and how it’s being used for everything from joint recovery to glowy skin.The melasma solution: Why tranexamic acid (as an oral Rx) is a game-changer for pigment and the safety precautions you need to knowSpicules - friend or foe? What to know about the “Reedle” shots you see all over Tiktok and which one Dr. Kim is personally a fan ofThe treatments to know now: From Pico Laser to treat texture and dark spots to the Xerf tightening treatment that combats laxity, Dr. Kim shares his own personal experience as a guinea pig on what really makes a differenceWhat’s on a derm’s top shelf: Stay tuned to the end to hear about the one K-beauty skincare staple Dr. Kim believes everyone should own From derm-to-founder: What makes Dr. Kim’s SPF brand, Lightsaver, different. Pssst - We have a special promo code: head to https://www.lightsaverskin.com and use code Breaking20 for a 20% discount! Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes! For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Your Ultimate #DamnGood K-Beauty Shopping Guide is Here! Featuring Guest Host and Korean Skincare Expert Ava Lee AKA @GlowWithAva#DamnGood Special! Gothamista’s Renée Chow Spills the Secrets of Her At-Home Skincare RoutineHow a K-Beauty Esthetician Gets Her Skin So Glassy with Peach & Lily Founder Alicia Yoon PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Nutrafol Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over 1.5 million people. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. Skims Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select “podcast” in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. And if you are looking for the perfect gift for your Valentine or for yourself - the SKIMS Valentine’s Shop is now open! #skimspartner One Skin OneSkin’s OS-01 Peptide™ is proven to target the visible signs of aging, helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, get 15% off OneSkin with the code BREAKINGBEAUTY at https://www.oneskin.co/BREAKINGBEAUTY #oneskinpod. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.