Affordable Aesthetics: The Best Budget Skincare + Med Spa Hacks

In this episode of Beauty & The Brain, Dr. Chris Croley, Jerry Drinkard, and Nurse Practitioner Allie Ballew tackle one of the most requested topics in aesthetic medicine: how to get real results on a budget. Whether you're a beauty lover looking to maintain your glow or a provider trying to help patients stretch their med spa dollars, this episode is packed with practical tips you won't want to miss.

We Cover:

• Medical-grade skincare vs. drugstore products: What actually works?
• How to build a consistent at-home skincare routine (even on a budget)
• At-home treatments: red light therapy, dermaplaning, microneedling & more
• The truth about sunscreen, exfoliation, and skin cycling
• Med spa treatments worth investing in—and when to skip
• Dangers of non-licensed injectors & black-market procedures 🚫
• How to safely use tools like at-home chemical peels
• Insider strategies to save money without sacrificing results
• Why memberships, loyalty rewards, and Affirm financing matter

✨ Whether you're curious about cost-effective beauty tools, concerned about skin safety, or trying to avoid common mistakes with DIY aesthetics, this episode delivers science-backed guidance and provider-approved hacks.

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