Published: September, 2025
Published: September, 2025
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Episode #24 of The Menopause Hour with Winona closed out a four-part Lunchtime Skincare series, hosted by Madi Baldwin with Jo Cullen, Winona's Dermatology Nurse Practitioner, titled "Aesthetic Treatments to Support & Improve Skin & Appearance.
Jo covered in-office treatments that can complement a home skincare routine, from facials and chemical peels to microneedling, radio frequency, and laser treatments, along with what to expect from each in terms of results, discomfort, and downtime.
Podcast: The Menopause Hour with Winona
Episode Number: 24
Episode Title: Episode #24: Lunchtime Skincare with Jo: Aesthetic Treatments to Support & Improve Skin & Appearance
Host: Madi Baldwin
Presenter: Jo Cullen (Winona's Dermatology Nurse Practitioner)
Published Date: September 25, 2025
Episode Duration: 47 min 20 sec
Format: Jo's Skincare
Main Topics: Facials & chemical peels, Microneedling & radio frequency, Laser treatments
The Menopause Hour with Winona is a health and wellness podcast hosted by Winona's medical professionals, addressing the perimenopause and menopause questions patients bring to their own doctors every day.
The show moves between live Q&A sessions, doctor-to-doctor dialogues, skincare deep-dives, and real patient stories, covering symptoms, treatment options, and the science behind the menopause transition.
Closing out the Lunchtime Skincare series, Jo went over the aesthetic treatments people often add once they have a solid home routine in place. She started with facials, the easiest entry point, then moved into hydrofacial treatments, and chemical peels ranging from gentle "lunchtime peels" to deeper resurfacing options that need real recovery time.
Jo also covered microneedling, which triggers the skin's own repair process to build collagen and elastin, and radio frequency, which uses heat to tighten skin over a series of sessions. She was direct about limits: device-based treatments can meaningfully improve skin, but they won't deliver surgical results. She closed with a rundown of laser options like IPL for redness and sun damage, plus tips on choosing an aesthetician who's recommending products for your skin rather than just making a sale.
Facials as a foundational add-on to a home skincare routine
Hydrafacial treatments: cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating in one device
Chemical peels, from gentle "lunchtime peels" to deeper resurfacing treatments
Red light therapy for collagen support and gradual anti-aging results
Microneedling and how micro-injuries stimulate the skin's own repair process
Radio frequency treatments for skin tightening
Combining microneedling and radio frequency for enhanced results
Setting realistic expectations: device-based treatments vs. surgical results
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) for redness, sun damage, and freckles
Skin type considerations and safety with laser treatments
Planning downtime and recovery around more intensive treatments
How to evaluate whether an aesthetician is recommending products for your skin or just to make a sale
Jo said a good aesthetician brings training, product knowledge, and an outside perspective that's hard to replicate at home. Getting on a regular facial schedule is often the easiest first step before trying more advanced treatments.
Jo explained that lighter peels cause little to no visible peeling and can be done as often as every few weeks, while deeper peels require real downtime. She recommends building in a few extra recovery days beyond what's expected, since healing time varies person to person.
Jo described how tiny, controlled injuries from microneedling prompt the skin to produce more collagen and elastin, which can improve fine lines, acne scars, and enlarged pores over a series of treatments.
Jo cautioned that radio frequency and similar skin-tightening devices can meaningfully improve skin, but they won't match what a surgical procedure delivers. She recommends setting expectations with a provider up front rather than expecting a device to substitute for surgery.
Jo noted that waiting until sagging or laxity becomes more pronounced can mean needing more aggressive treatment later. Addressing early changes with treatments like radio frequency may help delay the need for surgical intervention.
Watch the full conversation on
The Menopause Hour with Winona with Jo Cullen & Madi Baldwin.
Winona helps women access menopause and perimenopause care from home. Start with a short health questionnaire, and a board-certified physician will review your symptoms, health history, and treatment options.
