Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:34:16 -0500 http://www.petromd.com en-us © 2026 drmelaniepetro yes fd5c9951-5c94-5683-92cf-8c5bda237fa6 Dr. Melanie Petro episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) beauty, botox, facelift, aging, confidence, facial fillers, microneedling, skincare , skin, women Dr. Melanie Petro https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9wr7afdzf5l969bex3dbf0hvfslp?.jpg http://www.petromd.com What is Slugging & Does it Work? Still dousing your face in harsh scrubs and wondering why it feels like salted slugs in the sun? 🐌🌞 In this punchy kickoff episode, facial–plastic-surgeon-turned-skin-sleuth Dr. Petro traces slugging from 1870s oil rigs to K-beauty dorm rooms—and explains how a jar of petrolatum can save your moisture barrier whether you’re 19 or 90.

]]> Still dousing your face in harsh scrubs and wondering why it feels like salted slugs in the sun? 🐌🌞 In this punchy kickoff episode, facial–plastic-surgeon-turned-skin-sleuth Dr. Petro traces slugging from 1870s oil rigs to K-beauty dorm rooms—and explains how a jar of petrolatum can save your moisture barrier whether you’re 19 or 90.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-17172572 Thu, 15 May 2025 18:00:00 -0500 335 5 1 full false Energy Finding the right energy.

]]> Finding the right energy.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-14693607 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0500 513 4 1 full false Animal Love... There are things about you that make you "different" or "quirky"- these may be your greatest gifts to the world.  
Think of them as clues that help you along your treasure hunt to discovering your purpose.

]]> There are things about you that make you "different" or "quirky"- these may be your greatest gifts to the world.  
Think of them as clues that help you along your treasure hunt to discovering your purpose.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-8300992 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:00:00 -0500 932 5 1 full false Inspiration Is All Around You Look for the energy- for what inspires you to DO something- to BE something.  

Your heart will beat faster- You will know.

]]> Look for the energy- for what inspires you to DO something- to BE something.  

Your heart will beat faster- You will know.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-4744703 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0500 691 3 1 full false Time for Yourself Finding calm in the chaos- how do you do it?  How are you taking care of yourself & why it matters.

]]> Finding calm in the chaos- how do you do it?  How are you taking care of yourself & why it matters.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-4485095 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0500 1049 3 1 full false Why We Love Fairytales. What is it about Fairytales that bring such happiness?  I think it is about the women- the mermaids... watching them express who they are & find their voice.  We all want to be who we are- to have the courage to follow our hearts.   How do we do it?

]]> What is it about Fairytales that bring such happiness?  I think it is about the women- the mermaids... watching them express who they are & find their voice.  We all want to be who we are- to have the courage to follow our hearts.   How do we do it?

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-3393169 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500 1054 3 1 full false International Women's Day! It is International Women's Day.  Time to reflect on the true power of a determined woman.  There is simply nothing more powerful on earth.

]]> It is International Women's Day.  Time to reflect on the true power of a determined woman.  There is simply nothing more powerful on earth.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-2934685 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500 335 2 2 full false When you hug a grouper & it changes your life. Embracing your quirks is really about honoring who you are on a cellular level.  It is also what encourages other women to talk & share their stories.  There is nothing more powerful than accepting & honoring yourself & all the crazy things about you.

]]> Embracing your quirks is really about honoring who you are on a cellular level.  It is also what encourages other women to talk & share their stories.  There is nothing more powerful than accepting & honoring yourself & all the crazy things about you.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-2643754 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 615 women empowering women, s 2020 2 full false Listening to Your Life Your life will tell you where you belong- what you really want & how to get it.  All you have to do is listen.

]]> Your life will tell you where you belong- what you really want & how to get it.  All you have to do is listen.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-2595211 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 23:00:00 -0600 1084 Life, women, confidence, beauty 2020 1 full false A Modern FairyTale Finding this from 9 years ago- sometimes you have to go back to go forward.  There are so
many parts of yourself you “forget” or lose as you age.  Time to get them back ( the good parts)  & enjoy your life, 

]]> Finding this from 9 years ago- sometimes you have to go back to go forward.  There are so
many parts of yourself you “forget” or lose as you age.  Time to get them back ( the good parts)  & enjoy your life, 

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-2060436 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0600 222 3 1 full false What to Look For in An Aesthetic Physician You have decided you want to do something about how you look- you look tired, sad - feel old... but who do you turn to & how do you decide who to see? The very last thing you want is a complication.  When elective procedures aren't perfect- the remorse is real.  The money spent often pales in comparison to the humiliation of an enlarged obvious version of something that you already found embarrassing.  
This podcast is a few things I would look for & why.  Beauty is Art- and preserving &/or restoring it is my passion.

]]> You have decided you want to do something about how you look- you look tired, sad - feel old... but who do you turn to & how do you decide who to see? The very last thing you want is a complication.  When elective procedures aren't perfect- the remorse is real.  The money spent often pales in comparison to the humiliation of an enlarged obvious version of something that you already found embarrassing.  
This podcast is a few things I would look for & why.  Beauty is Art- and preserving &/or restoring it is my passion.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-1870252 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 944 beauty, facelift, botox, cosmetic treatments 2 2 full false Connections Create CONFIDENCE. Beauty is creatively displayed in so many ways.  The practice of Facial Plastic Surgery is an artistic form of self expression that makes me feel alive.  When you LOVE what you do- you don't put it in a box.  Separating "personal" from "business" is like going to a phone booth to make a call.  It is over & I am glad it is.  Show up & SAY who you are- what you believe in &  where you find your greatest happiness.  Connections only exist with honesty & openness.

]]> Beauty is creatively displayed in so many ways.  The practice of Facial Plastic Surgery is an artistic form of self expression that makes me feel alive.  When you LOVE what you do- you don't put it in a box.  Separating "personal" from "business" is like going to a phone booth to make a call.  It is over & I am glad it is.  Show up & SAY who you are- what you believe in &  where you find your greatest happiness.  Connections only exist with honesty & openness.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-1802968 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0500 1251 confidence, beauty, women 3 1 full false Beauty- What does it Really MEAN? Looking how you feel on the inside is important- really important.  Beauty- Feeling Beautiful is beyond skin deep- it is on a soul level. 

What makes you feel beautiful?

]]> Looking how you feel on the inside is important- really important.  Beauty- Feeling Beautiful is beyond skin deep- it is on a soul level. 

What makes you feel beautiful?

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-1504432 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0500 1081 beauty, facelift 1 20 full false "I just want you to know who I am" To know someone- really know someone is incredible- you are never surprised- shocked or stunned, you KNOW.  We really do know ourselves like this - deep down - we know.  Learning to truly trust that whether in a relationship or choosing a surgeon- trust yourself.  You know exactly what to do.

]]> To know someone- really know someone is incredible- you are never surprised- shocked or stunned, you KNOW.  We really do know ourselves like this - deep down - we know.  Learning to truly trust that whether in a relationship or choosing a surgeon- trust yourself.  You know exactly what to do.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-1281070 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 23:00:00 -0500 1326 plastic surgery, know yourself, trust yourself 2 2 full false Make the Starfish DANCE! The moments when you feel like you belong NO WHERE are the moments that point you to your place.  My 9th grade Biology class- the teacher making dead starfish dance- and I left- that was a moment. Those feelings & perceptions ultimately find their place & are clues to who you are & what the world needs from you.

]]> The moments when you feel like you belong NO WHERE are the moments that point you to your place.  My 9th grade Biology class- the teacher making dead starfish dance- and I left- that was a moment. Those feelings & perceptions ultimately find their place & are clues to who you are & what the world needs from you.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-1222103 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1617 find your passion, be yourself, find yourself 2 1 full false Trust Is EVERYTHING! Your Relationships - all of them- require TRUST- and that is a GIFT- a BLUE BOX gift- give it to those who you KNOW really SEE you.  Not just lines on your face- but YOU and all that you represent.   Don't settle.  Not with ANYthing in life.  

]]> Your Relationships - all of them- require TRUST- and that is a GIFT- a BLUE BOX gift- give it to those who you KNOW really SEE you.  Not just lines on your face- but YOU and all that you represent.   Don't settle.  Not with ANYthing in life.  

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-1172801 Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1289 trust, facial plastic surgery, botox 1 12 full false Not one MORE "I'm SORRY" Stop apologizing for who YOU ARE.  That "weird" characteristic is a perfect clue to your purpose.  Embrace what is different & stop apologizing for it.  

]]> Stop apologizing for who YOU ARE.  That "weird" characteristic is a perfect clue to your purpose.  Embrace what is different & stop apologizing for it.  

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-1024827 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1388 1 8 full false Subtle Transformations Make Me SO HAPPY Descriptions are SO hard for me.  I speak to you from my heart & never know what I will say BUT when you write me & say I INSPIRE you I do another one because I want HAPPINESS for us ALL...  

]]> Descriptions are SO hard for me.  I speak to you from my heart & never know what I will say BUT when you write me & say I INSPIRE you I do another one because I want HAPPINESS for us ALL...  

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-978533 Sat, 02 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1068 drmelaniepetro, selfies, beauty, subtletransformations 1 11 full false Beauty & Belief As women, we BELIEVE- so completely- so deeply every time over & over again.  What a beautiful quality that I hope to help preserve in the beauty business by sharing the truth in all that I do.  I LOVE seeing a woman feel GOOD about herself & look more like herself despite age & stress.  Knowledge is POWER.

]]> As women, we BELIEVE- so completely- so deeply every time over & over again.  What a beautiful quality that I hope to help preserve in the beauty business by sharing the truth in all that I do.  I LOVE seeing a woman feel GOOD about herself & look more like herself despite age & stress.  Knowledge is POWER.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-958631 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1108 full false Finding people on your wavelength... Inspired by "Iris" by the goo goo dolls... "I just want you to know who I am"  Finding those that hear you, understand & SEE your vision is crucial to success.  

]]> Inspired by "Iris" by the goo goo dolls... "I just want you to know who I am"  Finding those that hear you, understand & SEE your vision is crucial to success.  

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-916746 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1233 team building, vision, dreams 1 6 full false Career TESTING- I will be a Cardiologist or own a Funeral HOME- oh really? Life can be terrific & those are the BEST of times- yet the trying times are when you find out who you really ARE & what you REALLY want.  Attention to your feelings will lead you to your greatest passions.

]]> Life can be terrific & those are the BEST of times- yet the trying times are when you find out who you really ARE & what you REALLY want.  Attention to your feelings will lead you to your greatest passions.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-914581 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 729 1 5 full false Why I kept watching Bewitched at 7:05... Life lessons from my Dad kept me from going to study with my medical school class at 5am- because I LOVE my mornings.  He explained how life is a series of hoops, and you figure which ones you HAVE to jump through.  This lesson has been with me for many years and in this episode I will share with you the many ways it has helped me. 

]]> Life lessons from my Dad kept me from going to study with my medical school class at 5am- because I LOVE my mornings.  He explained how life is a series of hoops, and you figure which ones you HAVE to jump through.  This lesson has been with me for many years and in this episode I will share with you the many ways it has helped me. 

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-911427 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -0600 1619 drmelaniepetro, facialplasticsurgery, womeninbusiness, 1 4 full false I know I'm in Medical School but I wanna wear my toe ring... The path to my PASSION began with an application to medical school as a young rebellious teen who just applied because my dad said "stay in school or get a job". 

]]> The path to my PASSION began with an application to medical school as a young rebellious teen who just applied because my dad said "stay in school or get a job". 

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-909866 Sat, 05 Jan 2019 16:00:00 -0600 849 medical school, medicine, career path, passion, facial plastic surgery 1 3 full false What do YOU wake up for? 💛 In spite of many obstacles I do what I love everyday which gives you a confidence that is really unshakeable. I listen to women that inspire me everyday by sharing their lives, and we really are BETTER TOGETHER.  

]]> In spite of many obstacles I do what I love everyday which gives you a confidence that is really unshakeable. I listen to women that inspire me everyday by sharing their lives, and we really are BETTER TOGETHER.  

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-908604 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 21:00:00 -0600 323 women in medicine, inspiration 1 2 full false DrMelaniePetro LIVE My first podcast- my day.

]]> My first podcast- my day.

]]> Dr. Melanie Petro Buzzsprout-902052 Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:00:00 -0600 208 1 1 full false