DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast Experience

In this laugh-out-loud episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx Medical Spa, teams up with Amber Johnson from Facial Lounge to dive into the ultimate beauty industry debate: How young is too young for cosmetic treatments? Living in California, these beauty pros have seen everything—from babies getting acne facials to disastrous DIY chemical peels that could double as horror movie plots. What would you do if a mom demanded you change their child’s face? And could you hate a tattoo of your

In this wild and eye-opening episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, teams up with Amber Johnson, the skincare guru behind Facial Lounge, to expose the terrifying truths about discount aesthetic treatments. From fillers and Botox to laser procedures, they uncover the real cost of chasing a deal on Groupon—and trust us, it’s not worth it. Think occlusions, blindness, and even internal organ damage thanks to shady off-brand lasers straight out of China. Yikes!Erin and Amber don’t hold back as they dissect

Host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx, teams up with Amber Johnson, founder of Facial Lounge, for a no-holds-barred discussion about the hairy (and not-so-hairy) truths we all think about but rarely talk about! Nothing’s off-limits in this beauty breakdown. From too much hair to not enough, they dish out the best treatments for everything from laser hair removal to PRP for thinning hair—and ponder whether a cure for balding is anywhere in sight. But that’s not all—get ready for

This week, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx Medical Spa, gets candid about the unexpected hazards of a career in aesthetics—because who knew years of injecting gallons of Botox could leave you with “injector hand”?She’s joined by Amber Johnson, founder of Facial Lounge, to deep dive into what’s hot and what’s not in the aesthetics industry and rate those too-good-to-be-true at-home devices that have taken over TikTok. Spoiler alert: not all that glitters is gold. They tackle the highs and

In this heartwarming and eye-opening episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx Medical Spa, shares the story behind her true passion: philanthropy. Erin opens up about the foundation she started many years ago to support orphans and homeless children in Mexico and discusses the upcoming Christmas event to bring joy and hope to these kids.Joining Erin is her long-time best friend and mother of five, Marilyn Russell. Together, they swap heartfelt stories about their shared love for giving

In this episode, host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, is joined by Amber, owner of Facial Lounge, to reveal the shocking dangers of fake beauty products and treatments. From counterfeit Botox and sketchy makeup to fraudulent chemotherapy, they delve into real-life horror stories, including a woman who went to a Medspa for a routine fat-loss treatment only to contract a flesh-eating disease from bunk injections. Erin and Amber also react to viral TikTok disasters, like botched filler and DIY dermaplaning gone

Calling all moms juggling carpools, sports bags, and endless snack duty! This episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, is joined by her bestie, Marilyn Russell—a supermom of five boys and queen of the hockey rink! Together, they dive into the real struggle of finding balance amidst family chaos and share their secrets to feeling fabulous along the way. Erin spills her top 3 beauty hacks that are fast, affordable, and mom-approved, while Marilyn opens up about how DermFx helps her glow even when life feels

In this episode, we’re throwing it back to Botox in the 90’s and when people wanted to harvest fat from family members to use as fillers. We’ll also dive into some wild TikTok nightmares that will have you gasping and cringing. Get ready for a fun mix of beauty history, bizarre treatments, and reactions you won’t want to miss!