Surgical Biohacks, Anesthesia Myths, Future Cosmetic Procedures and More with Dr. Cameron Chesnut

Ben Greenfield

Nov 29, 2025

Episode description

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Dr. Cameron Chesnut is an internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon in Spokane known for delivering minimally invasive cosmetic surgery results that are both natural and transformative. Sought after by high-performers from around the world, he combines innovative surgical artistry with a progressive focus on regenerative medicine and advanced recovery techniques. His approach goes beyond the operating room: Dr. Chesnut prepares like a professional athlete, entering each procedure in a neurocognitively optimized flow state to achieve subtle yet powerful outcomes.

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Utilize intranasal stent for improved airflow during sleep and surgery

An intranasal stent, such as the one from Hale (H A L E), can be worn to physically hold the nostrils open from the inside for better airflow during sleep or even surgery.

#device

#sleep

Explore nicotine's potential for enhancing post-surgical recovery

Nicotine is being explored for post-surgical recovery due to its potential neuro-anti-inflammatory benefits that may reduce postoperative cognitive dysfunction.

#nicotine

#recovery

Optimize Vitamin D levels to reduce postoperative complications

Optimizing your Vitamin D levels before surgery is one of the most basic and effective ways to significantly lower the risk of postoperative complications like infection.

#supplement

#vitamin-D

Utilize creatine to enhance skin structure post-procedure

Creatine is emerging as a beauty supplement as it can improve skin structure by metabolically supporting fibroblasts, especially after procedures like laser resurfacing.

#creatine

#skin

Utilize safer anesthesia cocktail to prevent neuroinflammation

A less damaging anesthesia approach uses a base of dexmedetomidine (Precedex) combined with low-dose ketamine and propofol to avoid neuroinflammation.

#inflammation

Minimize plastic exposure in operating rooms for patient safety

Many operating rooms use plastic supplies, like IV tubing, containing plasticizers that are not legal in Europe and can be absorbed by the patient during surgery.

#microplastics

#safety

Build CO2 tolerance through underwater weight training

Underwater weight training is highly effective for building CO2 tolerance, which is more critical for real-life stress resilience than low-oxygen (hypoxic) training.

#exercise

#resilience

Recognize anesthesia's cognitive impact on long-term brain health

Even if you feel fully recovered, common anesthetics cause a metabolic insult to the brain that has a long-term biological price tag.

#brain

#cognition

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