Surgical Biohacks, Anesthesia Myths, Future Cosmetic Procedures and More with Dr. Cameron Chesnut
Ben Greenfield
29 nov 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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