Episode 72

Is It Aging… or Is It Menopause Face?

Published on: 21st May, 2026

This week on Beauty & The Brain, Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP are joined by Allie Ballew, NP from Skin and Tonic Med Spa for a real conversation about “menopause face” — that moment when your skin suddenly feels drier, thinner, looser, duller, or just not like you anymore.

The team talks through why these changes happen, including collagen and elastin loss, declining estrogen, skin thinning, pigmentation, dryness, and laxity. They also share how they think about treatment planning for perimenopausal and menopausal patients, from VI Peel and Sculptra to NeoGen, lasers, PRP, hormone optimization, peptides, and at-home maintenance.

They also go beyond the face, discussing how hormonal changes can affect confidence, sleep, brain fog, sexual health, and tissue quality throughout the body.

Follow Beauty & The Brain for more conversations that make beauty, aging, wellness, and confidence easier to understand — and a lot more fun to talk about.

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Beauty & The Brain®
A Deep Dive into Medical Aesthetics
Welcome to Beauty & The Brain, the podcast where we take a deep dive into the fascinating world of medical aesthetics! I'm Dr. Chris Croley, and I'm joined by my co-host Jerry Drinkard, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Together, we co-own Skin & Tonic, a medical spa that's passionate about providing the latest and greatest treatments to help our clients look and feel their best.

We started this podcast out of our love for medical aesthetics and our desire to share our knowledge and insights with others. Every week, we'll be discussing new trends, sharing our thoughts on controversial topics, and keeping you up to date on the latest technology in the industry. But we won't just be talking to ourselves! We're excited to bring in experts and industry leaders to share their perspectives and insights with our listeners.

Our goal is to provide a podcast that's authentic, informative, and genuinely helpful for anyone who's interested in beauty and wellness. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast or a medical professional, we hope you'll tune in every week to learn something new and join us on this journey of discovery.

So, if you're ready to dive into the world of medical aesthetics, join us on Beauty & The Brain, and let's explore this fascinating industry together!