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Join me, for one of the most candid conversations I’ve ever hosted—featuring Mona Mirza, who treats faces and feelings with equal care. This episode turns the beauty debate into a deeper dialogue about intention, identity, and self-love.

Mona Mirza’s story begins with severe acne and a young girl hiding behind her hair to avoid eye contact. Beauty became her way back to herself—a path that grew from facials to formal study in psychotherapy and hypnosis, and then into an integrative clinic that looks at biomarkers, hormones, gut health, and skin as one ecosystem. Her philosophy is simple but profound: if a treatment helps you reclaim confidence from the inside out—and you know why you want it—it can be part of self-love, not the opposite.

Having worked in the beauty industry since the age of 18 in London UK, Mona’s experience spans over 30 years. She began her career as a cosmetologist & at the start of the beauty laser revolution in the 90’s was one of the very first licensed laser & IPL supervisors / practitioners in UK, fondly known as the IPL queen by her clients. Her love for treating skin began as a personal journey which culminated into a passion to heal & treat problematic skin using a vast array of technology, medical grade skin care especially formulated for Biolite in USA & a deep respect for one’s skin.

Conversation Highlights

Intention before injection: How psychological profiling, honest consultations, and boundary-setting protect patients—and why the right clinic sometimes says *no*.
Botox vs. fillers, demystified: Where each works (forehead, eyes, jaw, even traps), how long they last, why “micro-dosing” is rising, and the real risks (like ptosis) when technique is poor.
Lips, reimagined: From dissolving overfilled lips to today’s definition-first approach that respects South Asian features and aims for balance, not projection.
What’s in & what they skip:Polynucleotides (“salmon protein”) and skin boosters for glow; biostimulators for post-weight-loss laxity; PRP/vampire facial and regenerative stem-cell work—plus why they avoid thread lifts (infection/necrosis risk).

If you’re curious about injectables, overwhelmed by TikTok routines, or simply want healthier, brighter skin without losing yourself, this conversation will ground you. Whether you’re a creator under public pressure or anyone rethinking beauty on your terms, you’ll leave clearer, calmer, and more in control.

Takeaways

Start with skin health, not shortcuts. Improve barrier, sleep, stress, hydration—then decide on procedures.
Ask “Why now?” before “What next?” Intention is the difference between fixing and masking.
Design, don’t imitate. South Asian features aren’t copy-paste—seek harmony over trends.
Technique IS BETTER than trend : Many “side effects” are practitioner error; expertise and settings matter.
Confidence is holistic. The best results blend lifestyle, psychology, and precise treatment.

Watch at 1.5x speed for a faster, more efficient listen.

00:00 – Pain, Botox, Vampire Facial, Self-Love
01:21 – Intro; Acne to Confidence
03:17 – Validation, Algorithms, Comparison
04:47 – Psychotherapy, Biomarkers, Functional Medicine
06:16 – Consultation, South Asian Features
07:41 – Why Change Faces Today?
10:00 – What Is Botox? Uses
12:48 – Duration, Metabolism, Placement Risks
17:27 – Fillers: Volume vs Definition
22:42 – Lip Filler Process & Brands
27:00 – Pain, Longevity, Lip Risks
31:25 – Biostimulators; Ozempic Face
33:18 – PRP, Vampire Facial, Stem Cells
42:19 – Thread Lifts, Risks, Alternatives
47:08 – Microneedling, RF, Fat-Loss Risk


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Hosted by Masoom Minawala, The Masoom Minawala Show brings honest, vulnerable conversations with changemakers, creators, and entrepreneurs. Every episode is designed to spark personal growth and meaningful change.

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