The Truth About Fillers, Surgery, and Natural Aging with Dr. Amir Moradi

The Truth About Fillers, Surgery, and Natural Aging with Dr. Amir Moradi

From More Than a Pretty Face by Dr. Azadeh Shirazi

June 24, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

Dr. Azadeh Shirazi and Dr. Amir Moradi discuss the complexities of fillers, surgery, and natural aging in aesthetics.

In this episode of More Than a Pretty Face, Dr. Azi sits down with double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Amir Moradi to unpack one of the most talked-about topics in aesthetics: fillers, facelifts, biostimulators, and skin-tightening devices. Together, they break down what patients really need to know about filler migration, the "overfilled" look, Sculptra, Radiesse, RF microneedling, and when surgery may actually be the better option. This conversation cuts through the fear, misinformation, and viral opinions online to give you an honest, expert-backed look at how to age naturally, safely, and beautifully. Timeline of what was discussed: 00:00 - Introduction & Why Aesthetics Feel More Confusing Than Ever 03:00 - Are Fillers Really Preventing Future Facelifts? 04:25 - Why People in Their 30s Usually Don't Need a Facelift 05:45 - When Is Someone a Good Candidate for Fillers? 08:00 - When Is Someone Actually Ready for a Facelift? 11:15 - The Structural Changes Behind Facial Aging 15:20 - Can Botox & Fillers Delay Surgery? 18:45 - What Causes the "Overfilled" Look? 21:40 - The Truth About Filler Migration 24:45 - What Surgeons Actually See During Facelift Surgery 27:45…

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Host: Dr. Azadeh Shirazi

Guest: Dr. Amir Moradi

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Products: Sculptra, Radiesse, RF microneedling

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