Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Exposes What the Industry Won't Tell You

January 14, 2026

Dr. Christie Prendergast went from holding hearts in her hands during cardiothoracic surgery to revolutionizing how we think about aging—and she's done pretending Botox fixes what hormones broke. In this episode of The Kind Revolution Podcast, Dr. Georgine Nanos sits down with Dr. Christie Prendergast, a board-certified plastic surgeon who took an unconventional path from general surgery at UC San Diego to the high-stakes world of Beverly Hills aesthetics—only to realize the entire industry was missing the point. 


 This conversation gets real about what Dr. Christie calls Beauty Matrix™—the intersection of brain health, hormones, regenerative medicine, and yes, strategic aesthetics. She breaks down why peptides aren't for everyone (despite the hype), how TMS therapy reversed cognitive decline in a 70-year-old patient, and why the Beverly Hills transactional medicine model disgusts her. Dr. Christie reveals the dark side of aesthetic medicine: the deception, the lack of methodology, the pressure to treat women like transactions instead of human beings navigating a complex aging process. She explains why personalized medicine requires actual partnership—not just writing prescriptions for whatever's trending on Instagram. They discuss the synergy between TMS therapy and peptides, why foundational work matters more than expensive interventions, and how brain resilience might be more important than any injectable. Dr. Christie shares her vision for democratizing personalized medicine and making longevity accessible beyond Beverly Hills zip codes. 


ABOUT DR. CHRISTIE PRENDERGAST: 

Dr. Christie Prendergast is a double-board certified plastic surgeon and precision medicine specialist redefining the intersection of health, beauty, and longevity through highly personalized, patient-centered care. Her approach focuses on optimization, maintenance, and disease prevention—blending aesthetic artistry with scientific precision. 

📍 West Hollywood, California 

📱 Instagram: @doctor.christie 

🌐 Website: drchristiela.com 


ABOUT DR. GEORGINE NANOS: Board-certified physician and founder of Kind Health Group. Pioneer in integrative medicine combining primary care with cutting-edge treatments like TMS therapy for brain optimization, hormone balance, and comprehensive wellness. Advocate for treating root causes and building true patient partnerships. 


SHARE THIS VIDEO: Essential viewing for anyone who's ever walked out of an aesthetic consultation feeling like a dollar sign instead of a person. This content is educational. Consult qualified healthcare providers for personalized medical advice.

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