The Beauty Brokers

Internationally renown plastic surgery consultant, health and beauty expert sharing her 25 years of expertise and wisdom with you. Your one and only source for the U.S. And Europe's BEST in plastic surgery, medicine, aesthetics, skincare, holistic internal wellness, nutrition, health and overall beauty advice. Since you can't always believe everything you read in the magazines or what you see and hear on the news. Premiere consultant and President of Beauty Brokers Inc. Melinda Farina, best known as the “Beauty Broker" gives you the inside scoop on the industry, mixed in with a bit of life, love, spirituality, realness and how to feel and look your best. Direct email: [email protected] FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @BEAUTYBROKER and IG: @beautybrokerofficial

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I have had the pleasure and privilege of knowing and working with Melinda Farina for a period of approximately 15 years, first as my practice administrator in 2003 and, most recently, as founder and President of Integrated Aesthetics Consulting Inc. and Beauty Brokers Inc.

She demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of the multitude of disciplines that comprise the ever-changing landscape of the health, wellness, beauty and aesthetic industries. But, most importantly, she shepherds and guides each person who seeks her counsel in an honest, guarded and protective manner working only with those healthcare professionals who demonstrate the necessary expertise and espouse the highest standards.

Jonathan H. Sherwyn, M.D., F.A.C.S. Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery

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HEALING HERBS- POST SURGERY

During and after surgery, the human body goes through a stress response that affects the endocrine, cardiovascular, and immune system, to name a few. While this stress response is natural and helps with the body’s healing process, too much stress can be straining to our physiology.

Therefore, in order to provide optimum support after surgery, many patients prefer to consume herbs that support their adrenals, known as adaptogens. When stressed, our bodies don’t absorb nutrients as well as they normally do. Hence, using herbs that are nutritive will also help speed up the healing process. These herbs provide the body with natural tools that promote a healthier and effective recovery process.

Below, we will discuss some common herbs that are used to support the body’s adaptation to stress, while providing other benefits as well.

Schisandra chinesis (Schisandra): known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and adaptogenic actions. The fruit/berries of this plant are nutrient dense, consisting of vitamin C and vitamin E. The lignans of this plant have been studied to reduce the corticosterone that is secreted by mice undergoing a stressor.

Astragalus membranaceus (Milk Vetch): known for its antioxidant, hepatoprotective and adaptogenic actions. The root of this plant is used to modulate the immune system, supporting our bodies against infections. This plant is wonderful at allowing our bodies to adapt to life’s stressors by boosting energy.

Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha): known for its anti-inflammatory, nervine and adaptogenic actions. The root of this plant consists of nutrients and minerals such as iron. This plant has calming effects and aids with enhancing memory.

Rhodiola rosea (Arctic Rose): known for its antioxidant, nervine and adaptogenic actions. This plant builds up the adrenals and thyroid. It also supports neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin.

Avena sativa (Oats): known for its nutritional and nervine actions. The straw of this plant is high in mineral content, such as silica. It is used to heal connective tissue and provides nutrients for the nervous system.

Medicago sativa (Alfalfa): known for its nutritive and alterative actions. This plant is a good source of vitamins and minerals. This herb consists of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium.

While these herbs tend to be safe for most people post-surgery, it is important to remember that herbs are powerful and can be contraindicated in some cases. Please be sure to contact your doctor to determine if these herbs are right for you.

References:

Marciano, M., & Vizniak, N. A. (2018). Quick reference evidence informed botanical medicine: Herbs, nutrition, hormones and medications. Canada: Professional Health Systems.

Systemic response to surgery. Moor, Dominic et al. Surgery – Oxford International Edition , Volume 35 , Issue 4 , 220 – 223

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You might think that this acclaimed plastic surgery consultant would be intimidating, it’s an intimidating industry, but in person Farina was far from that. She came to meet me with a big warm inviting smile, not a stitch of makeup on her flawless skin, scrub pants and a turtleneck. Her long shiny brunette hair perfectly blown out and her demeanor, super down to earth. In her presence you can’t help but to feel genuinely cared for and in good hands. It’s like meeting a long lost sister, it’s impossible not to adore this woman!

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Thanks @willsmith great reminder to take with us into the weekend - I only hang w/ the log throwers and the flame fanners! I’m quick to press the delete button if you are someone who is looking to bring me down. It’s important to not surround yourself with energy vampires, takers and/or opportunists. Good share. #inspirationalquotes #willsmith #beautybroker #elevateyourlife #elevateyourmind #elevateyourself

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Two days of downtime to prepare for the next month of work travel...

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Getting to Know You: Who is Melinda Farina? What is a Beauty Broker?

When I was in the third grade my teacher asked the class to draw a picture of what we wanted to be when we grew up and why. I drew a picture of a woman sitting over a dental chair cleaning a kids teeth. I wanted to be a dental hygienist. When all of the other kids in the class were drawing pictures of rockstars and superheroes and movie stars - I chose dental hygiene. Haha I've been determined from day one to be of aid to patients. Why? Because when I was a little girl I was petrified of the dentist and My hygienist Michelle was always so kind to me and she was pretty, so of course little girls are drawn to pretty adults. I wanted to be just like her. I wanted to know about what she did and where she went to school and she would talk to me about it during the entire appointment. When I was 14 I started working for a family dentist- literally worked from the front desk, filing charts and answering calls and confirming appointments, to the sterilization room and learning all of the instruments and what they were used for, to learning how to take and develop X-rays, to chairside assisting and then I went to hygiene school when I graduated High School 4 years later. I continued working for different dental specialists through college learning every specialty all of the terms all of the procedures all of the nationally known dentists and dental surgeons. After 7 years I took a job with a famous cosmetic dentist in NYC - Dr. Rosenthal. I was in complete awe- OF COURSE I had been idolizing this man for years! His office was the top of the top. I started involving myself with the big aesthetic dentistry continuums at NYU where dentists from all around the world would come and learn the "Rosenthal way" I would take some time and escape off to listen to practice management consultants like Kathy Jameson during these continuums. I became enthralled w/ consulting. I really loved the business of medicine but I also loved everything about aesthetics. I would study my patients and take inventory, from looking at their health histories every day, of what surgeries they had and who did them. It was so interesting for me to learn and see how each of these surgeons had a specific style and each was known more or less for a certain specialty. When I was 21 I had my own rhinoplasty and it changed the way I viewed plastic surgery. I started referring patients and friends to this office and people started reaching out to me for the best referrals. At 22 I started a side consultancy. It was practice management and patient referrals. Nobody took me too seriously but I truly loved doing it and I would work through my weekends. I went back to night school to further my degree. I somehow managed to work two jobs go to school and keep a bustling social life. Sleep wasn't an option at that point in my life. At 24 I became incorporated Integrated Aesthetics Consulting Inc. I felt invincible - I left Larrys office and was pretty much "just making it by" for a few years. I finished a Masters. I signed up for weekly business management courses. I would hang w publicists to learn about marketing. I would go out every single night and make new friends and network and hand out business cards. I would meet with numerous plastic surgeons in NYC and observe surgeries, go to all of the trade shows. I wanted to learn more so during that time I kept running my business but took an office manager position w a well known Park Avenue plastic surgeon. When my company started to grow after 4 years I left and pursued my business full time. I was scared but confident. At 25 years old I already had 11 years in the industry. I ventured out to new states and met with surgeons throughout the US. I started networking myself with corporations to build business relationships outside of the industry as well. Major corporate moguls started seeking my aesthetic referral and consulting services and were flying me all over the US to meet with them in person. At 29 I started my second corporation which was a Top Doctors Membership Network. I grew it slow and steadily. I paid attention to what every talented doctor that I took a great liking to was doing. I've been monitoring dentists, doctors and surgeons for over 24 years now. I started my third international business last year. I work with hundreds of specialists spanning the US and Europe and I have been a business owner for 15 amazing years as of TODAY! I now am invited to speak on national news expert panels to discuss a variety of healthcare, entrepreneurial and beauty topics. Every day I learn at least 2-3 new things about my trade or about myself that makes me a better business woman and a good human being. I started mentoring young budding entrepreneurs in my free time. I think the journey is an important one and the millions of mistakes you make are so important to learn from. It's important to NEVER STOP LEARNING, NEVER STOP GROWING BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY- NEVER EVER GIVE UP especially if it is your passion. It's been quite a ride - here is to many many more beautiful years to come!

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Lol @haileybaldwin we adore you! And she is correct folks. We constantly preach detoxing for beauty and this craziness (not so crazy) is one of the procedures we have our clients do. Cupping Therapy externally manipulates the #digestive system and reproductive organs. It works the small and large #intestines, #stomach, #colon and reproductive organs. I places a cup over the Gall Bladder and the Ileocecal valve and applies suction, creating a negative pressure. The therapist then uses another cup to slowly dredging and clearing the Descending Colon, Sigmoid Colon, Large Intestine, and Small Intestine. The treatment takes approximately 20 minutes and many clients find the process very relaxing. Our therapists also incorporate Doterra Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade oil blend called DigestZen (Ginger, Peppermint, Tarragon, Fennel, Caraway, Coriander, Anise) Make sure to drink plenty of room-temperature water over the next several hours and expect multiple bowel movements over the next 24-72 hours. #Cupping Therapy for the digestive system is a great way to stay regular as well as assist in #detoxification of the body. #staygorg #BeautyBroker #haileybaldwin

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Robin and I on #CBS- and my face while she reads ingredients off of a label to me ... haha SHOCKING yes! #nutritionist #beautybroker #readlabels #foodsthathurtyou #healthyteam @hukitchen #paleoisthewaytogo

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I only ever surround myself with women who are brilliant go getters. Women who think outside of the box. Women who are original and innovative. Women who don't shit talk other women constantly. Women who are visionaries. Women who pay their own way. Women who have respect for themselves. Women who were never just handed anything in life. Women who know what it is like to pay their own bills and work hard for their way of life. Women who build empires. Women who network diligently. Women who connect themselves not wait for others to do so. Women who ROCK! Women who don't take shit- Period. Women who don't sweat the small stuff. Women who have a soul and a heart. Women who are kind. Women who are understanding. Women who are genuinely caring. Women who embrace their roots. Women who value faith. These are the women I want around me. That is the woman I am! (If you are a woman currently in my life- this is what you are- and then some)

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Talk about power women! Love this lovely powerhouse female @nelygalan CEO of Telemundo. #internationalwomensday 👩🏻‍🎓👩🏽‍💼👩🏽‍🔬👩🏼‍🏫👩🏾‍🎨👩🏻‍🔧👩🏿‍💻👩🏻‍🍳👩🏼‍🌾👩🏽‍🏭👩🏻‍⚕️🕵🏼‍♀️👷🏻‍♀️👮🏿‍♀️💂🏼‍♀️👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏾‍🚀👩🏼‍🚒👩🏻‍✈️

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When it comes to quality #skincare products I usually turn to #Paris, #Korea and #Germany - they tend to always be ahead of the game! #beautybroker #healthandbeautyexpert #aestheticcoach #aestheticconsultant #plasticsurgeryconsultant #plasticsurgerycoach #US #Milan

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I don't care what anyone says but in all of my 23 years in beauty- the best skincare experts I have come across have been European women (Parisian, Polish, Swiss, German, Romanian) so naturally WHEN IN PARIS - a stop at @biologique_recherche headquarters is absolutely necessary!!!!! What does a 5 star facial entail? #BiologiqueRecherche facial... The #Facial: Double cleanse with Lait U, massaged in over the face, neck, chest and shoulders. Removed with wet cotton pads #P50 Lotion to rebalance the skin. #AHA Treatment to address my #pigmentation, redness and pores (not for sale, only available in the salon Patted into the skin with cotton pad, the same way P50 should be applied. First applied to the right side of my face, neck, chest and almost under my armpit. This didn't sting, but after a few minutes there was a very slight hum of an acid tingle She then applied the face mask (see below) to the right side of my face over the top of the treatment. Then she did the same to the left side Mask(s) Masque Vivant and ViP 02 mixed together and applied over the AHA Treatment (it wasn't removed). A hydrating eye treatment on half cotton pads placed below and above the eye area while the masks sat for approximately 15mins. While the masks were doing their thing, my consulting Melissa, was writing all the products down for me. Masks removed with wet cotton pads (F Serum 1 A-Glycol (apparently this has only been out for 2 months) extremely beneficial for anti- aging. Applied all over the face, neck, chest and shoulders Serum 2 #Dermopore to tighten my pores. Applied only to the T-zone. Moisturizer Creme #Dermopurifante to purify the skin and regulate sebum production. Applied all over the face, neck, chest and shoulders. The final step was a UV/anti-pollution #cremelserum but I've just realized she didn't tell me what it was called... Sorry. My thoughts: the facial was the best I've ever had There's a fine line when having a facial of wanting to ask questions about what's being used, why it's being used in this order, what the ingredients are and how they are beneficial to your skin and yet still finding it relaxing. LASTLY: application and results were MAGNIFIQUE! (at Paris, France)

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Dear #patients- there are a LOT of #muscles in the #face. This is why you cannot just go to anyone for #injectables and #surgery. It's important to find #boardcertified facial #specialist #surgeons who master facial structures, can accurately measure facial #dominance and are competent with the #anatomy. It's a lot more complicated than just putting #syringes or a #scalpel to the face- you have to first have an appreciation and understand of what lies beneath the surface.... #beautybroker #plasticsurgerycoach #plasticsurgeryconsultant #aestheticcoach #topdoctors

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I am always studying faces and the aging face in particular - if you catch me staring at your face in the middle of a #consult it's because I am truly an age investigator! I am curious about your #genes, your #habits, your #diet, your #lifestyle. I am studying how your face moves, where you are located (are you exposed to sun often/ do you have an office job/ is your environment toxic/ do you hold a lot of stress) and your expressions. All of these things play a role in mapping out a plan for each #patient and guiding them to the best possible #aesthetic #solution. I take a photo of my face every year to study my own face and grasp my own true understanding of where time is taking it. Preservation of #youth is a science! #beautybroker #agingface

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When patients come in to #consult with me- especially for a #face- we sit and #educate on the succession of #aging and take multiple factors in that patients' life into consideration. This in turn helps the patient grasp a better understanding of their own aging process and the #underlying structures that need to be surgically addressed prior to seeing a niche #specialist, #boardcertified #surgeon. The more a patient understands and is knowledgeable about any and all ideal procedures for their specific case- the more successful the outcome! Every doctor has their own take on aesthetics and techniques - our job is helping you find the BEST one for YOU! #beautybroker #plasticsurgeryconsultants #plasticsurgeryconsultant #aestheticcoach #facelift #injectables #sutures #smas #ligaments #endoscopic #incision #healing #preop #postop #beauty #beautifulresults #patienteducation #superficialfat

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Ummmmm...... #LilKim where have you gone????? #wow this is taking it too far - Don't ya think!?