5 Codes Podcast

Cameron Chesnut

The 5 Codes podcast is hosted by Dr. Cameron Chesnut, a double board–certified physician and practicing facial plastic surgeon with a deep focus on regenerative medicine, functional health, and long-term human performance. Working at the intersection of performance and medicine, Dr. Chesnut brings a unique, practical perspective shaped by years of experience with high performers from around the world.   Despite disciplined lifestyles, advanced health practices, and even cutting-edge biohacks, many driven individuals still feel a disconnect between how they look, how they feel, and how they perform. The 5 Codes exists to bridge that gap.   Each episode explores the principles and tools that help people perform, move, look, feel, and connect as the most optimized version of themselves. Topics include longevity, regenerative medicine, metabolic health, recovery, aesthetics, and personal discipline - approached through a grounded, strategic lens focused on real-world application.   Designed for those who take responsibility for their health and believe their next level can be built intentionally, The 5 Codes is a guide to preserving your prime and optimizing performance in every dimension of life.

  1. 14h ago ·  Video

    EP 29: Same Patient, Two Surgeries, One Wild Coincidence | OR DIARIES

    In this episode, I take you into the operating room for a revision facelift that turned into one of those "what are the odds" situations you couldn't script if you tried. My patient had a deep plane facelift eighteen months earlier on the other side of the country, and she came to me with a smile block and a visible line down her face that her original surgeon recognized but couldn't explain. The moment I saw her, I knew exactly what had happened. We get into the technical reality of what a dehiscence is, why her zygomaticus complex had disconnected from its deeper anchoring layers, and how I approached putting it back together. The wild part is that my brand new fellow, on his very first surgery with me, had actually been present at her original procedure on the East Coast, and his old notes ended up guiding how I navigated her scarring and hardware. I also share why not all deep plane facelifts are created equal, how rapidly this surgery has evolved even in the past few years, and why revision cases play so directly to the way my mind works in flow. If you're interested in facial surgery, revision procedures, surgical decision-making, or what separates a good result from a great one, this one is a fun look at what really happens beneath the surface. CONNECT WITH HOST Website: https://5c.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesnut.md/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chesnutMD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-chesnut-a6910baa/ WAYS TO WATCH/LISTEN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5CodesPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FZ7vpmq21iA1noPcFhixb?si=992ef6c8d859463f Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-codes-podcast/id1866214238 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5codespodcast/ TIMESTAMPS  00:00 - Welcome  00:12 - A "What Are the Odds" Day in the OR  00:42 - The Revision Patient and Her Traumatic Experience  01:30 - Diagnosing the Smile Block and Dehiscence  02:24 - The Fellow Who Was There the First Time  03:32 - Notes That Guided the Surgery  04:44 - Not All Deep Plane Facelifts Are Created Equal  06:15 - The Six vs. the Ten Result  07:07 - Why I Love Revision Surgeries  08:13 - The Modern Era of Facelifting  08:58 - Closing Thoughts ABOUT HOST Dr. Cameron Chesnut is the host of the 5 Codes Podcast and the founder of 5C, where he leads a team dedicated to integrative cosmetic surgery, regenerative medicine, and functional health. An internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Chesnut is known for producing natural, refined results that enhance rather than alter one's appearance. His approach blends surgical precision with biological optimization and disciplined restraint, drawing patients from around the world who value excellence, longevity, and holistic care. On the 5 Codes Podcast, Dr. Chesnut uncovers the mindsets and evidence-backed strategies he lives by, helping high performers perform better, recover smarter, and feel their best in every area of life. DISCLAIMER The views shared on this podcast are my own and are not associated with, affiliated with, or representative of my clinical teaching role at the University of Washington School of Medicine. This content is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered individualized medical advice.

  2. Sep 1 ·  Video

    EP 28: How NanoVi Fits Into My Optimized Recovery Protocol | Rowena Gates

    In this episode, I sit down with Rowena Gates to explore a key element of my optimized recovery protocol: the NanoVi, a device that uses specific wavelengths to create structured, ordered water that helps proteins fold and function the way the body intends. These protein functions sit at the foundation of nearly everything that matters after surgery, from cellular energy to immune response to how well the body repairs itself. We dive into how the NanoVi works at a molecular level, why oxygen utilization matters more than oxygen delivery, and how it layers with hyperbarics, red light, and PEMF without adding risk. Rowena walks through the published evidence in athletes, from reduced blood lactate and faster immune recovery to improved DNA repair and dramatic shifts in heart rate variability. I also share how this fits into my thinking on anesthesia, neuroinflammation, cognitive performance around surgery, and the role nature and resilience play in healing. If you're interested in facial surgery, recovery optimization, or the science of how the body rebuilds itself, this conversation offers a rare look at what supports healing beneath the surface. LEARN MORE ABOUT NANOVI https://eng3corp.com/5c CONNECT WITH HOST  Website: https://5c.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesnut.md/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chesnutMD  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-chesnut-a6910baa/  WAYS TO WATCH/LISTEN  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5CodesPodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FZ7vpmq21iA1noPcFhixb?si=992ef6c8d859463f  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-codes-podcast/id1866214238  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5codespodcast/   TIMESTAMPS  00:00 - Intro: NanoVi and the Optimized Recovery Protocol 01:00 - Meeting Rowena Gates 03:14 - How the NanoVi Works: Structured Water and Protein Folding 09:45 - The Water Science and Red Light Connection 10:17 - From the Lab: Enzyme and Protein Damage Studies 12:36 - Human Data: Blood Lactate in Athletes 13:57 - Immune Response and Faster Recovery 17:39 - Playing Nice: Hyperbarics, Red Light, and PEMF 20:40 - Oxygen Utilization vs. Oxygen Delivery 24:27 - Anesthesia, Neuroinflammation, and Resilience 26:51 - Cognitive Performance and the Brain 34:20 - HRV and DNA Repair 36:29 - Tracking HRV Through Surgical Recovery 43:10 - The Role of Nature in Healing 45:45 - Regenerative Therapies, Stem Cells, and the Mitochondria 47:40 - Closing Thoughts ABOUT HOST  Dr. Cameron Chesnut is the host of the 5 Codes Podcast and the founder of 5C, where he leads a team dedicated to integrative cosmetic surgery, regenerative medicine, and functional health. An internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Chesnut is known for producing natural, refined results that enhance rather than alter one’s appearance. His approach blends surgical precision with biological optimization and disciplined restraint, drawing patients from around the world who value excellence, longevity, and holistic care. On the 5 Codes Podcast, Dr. Chesnut uncovers the mindsets and evidence-backed strategies he lives by, helping high performers perform better, recover smarter, and feel their best in every area of life.  DISCLAIMER  The views shared on this podcast are my own and are not associated with, affiliated with, or representative of my clinical teaching role at the University of Washington School of Medicine. This content is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered individualized medical advice.

  3. Aug 25 ·  Video

    EP 27: The White Belt Mentality | OR DIARIES

    In this episode, I share a recent full facial rejuvenation case where a patient's unusual venous anatomy forced me to make a decision in the operating room that I had not made in fifteen years. Rather than sacrifice a spiderweb of veins to take my standard approach, I reached back to a lateral technique I had learned during my fellowship at UCLA, one that had been sitting dormant since my training days. I dive into what that moment taught me about curiosity, mastery, and what I call the white belt mentality, the idea that true expertise means asking better questions rather than assuming you have all the answers. I explore the concept of intrinsic learning, how skills I built teaching myself golf as a kid still show up in the operating room today, and why the edges of your capacity are exactly where growth happens. I also connect this to an observation about my happiest patients, many of whom have been with their partners since they were teenagers, and the surprising parallel between compounding experiences in a long marriage and the path to mastery in surgery. If you are interested in facial surgery, skill development, lifelong learning, or the mindset behind high performance, this episode offers a look at what keeps growth alive even after decades of expertise. CONNECT WITH HOST  Website: https://5c.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesnut.md/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chesnutMD  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-chesnut-a6910baa/  WAYS TO WATCH/LISTEN  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5CodesPodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FZ7vpmq21iA1noPcFhixb?si=992ef6c8d859463f  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-codes-podcast/id1866214238  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5codespodcast/   TIMESTAMPS  00:00 - Intro 00:12 - The Case: A Full Facial Rejuvenation 00:31 - Addressing the Submandibular Glands 01:39 - A Lateral Approach Learned at UCLA 02:42 - Aberrant Anatomy and a Decision Point 03:46 - Choosing the Harder Path 04:45 - Late Night at the Kitchen Table 05:34 - The White Belt Mentality 06:29 - The Edges of Your Capacity 07:38 - Intrinsic Learning and Self-Taught Golf 08:52 - Why Mastery Means Better Questions 09:33 - The Anatomy as Teacher 10:07 - Couples Together Since Fifteen 11:50 - Compounding: Marriage and Surgery 12:42 - Staying Teachable / Closing ABOUT HOST  Dr. Cameron Chesnut is the host of the 5 Codes Podcast and the founder of 5C, where he leads a team dedicated to integrative cosmetic surgery, regenerative medicine, and functional health. An internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Chesnut is known for producing natural, refined results that enhance rather than alter one’s appearance. His approach blends surgical precision with biological optimization and disciplined restraint, drawing patients from around the world who value excellence, longevity, and holistic care. On the 5 Codes Podcast, Dr. Chesnut uncovers the mindsets and evidence-backed strategies he lives by, helping high performers perform better, recover smarter, and feel their best in every area of life.  DISCLAIMER  The views shared on this podcast are my own and are not associated with, affiliated with, or representative of my clinical teaching role at the University of Washington School of Medicine. This content is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered individualized medical advice.

  4. Aug 18 ·  Video

    EP 26: Creatine Is More Than Just a Muscle Supplement | DEEP FOCUS

    In this episode, I explore one of the most misunderstood molecules in medicine: creatine. Most people think of it purely as a muscle-building supplement, but its real power lies in something far broader. Creatine builds a reservoir of energy that any tissue in the body can draw on when demand spikes, whether that's the brain, the immune system, or the body healing from surgery. We dive into the science of how creatine restores ATP, why I've come to view surgery as a metabolic stress rather than a purely mechanical event, and how this energy reserve supports recovery, protects the brain around anesthesia, and improves sleep in the postoperative period. I also cover the practical side of using creatine, including dosing, timing, loading, which forms actually matter, and why I now have nearly every patient on it going into a procedure. I share how my thinking has evolved over fifteen years of clinical use, why I take it myself and give it to my kids, and how it fits into my larger philosophy of preparing, executing, and recovering like an athlete. If you're interested in surgical recovery, cognitive performance, longevity, or the science of energy and healing, this episode reframes what creatine really is and why it may be one of the most valuable tools available. CONNECT WITH HOST  Website: https://5c.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesnut.md/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chesnutMD  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-chesnut-a6910baa/  WAYS TO WATCH/LISTEN  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5CodesPodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FZ7vpmq21iA1noPcFhixb?si=992ef6c8d859463f  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-codes-podcast/id1866214238  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5codespodcast/   TIMESTAMPS  00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Creatine's Branding Problem 02:44 - The ATP Energy System Explained 04:07 - Surgery as a Metabolic Stress 05:28 - Fifteen Years of Clinical Use 07:20 - Dosing and Tissue Saturation 09:51 - Effects on the Brain and Sleep 14:24 - Safe Across Every Population 15:44 - How to Choose and Dose Creatine 20:25 - Preparing and Recovering Like an Athlete 21:21 - Creatine and Inflammation 23:39 - Closing Thoughts ABOUT HOST  Dr. Cameron Chesnut is the host of the 5 Codes Podcast and the founder of 5C, where he leads a team dedicated to integrative cosmetic surgery, regenerative medicine, and functional health. An internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Chesnut is known for producing natural, refined results that enhance rather than alter one’s appearance. His approach blends surgical precision with biological optimization and disciplined restraint, drawing patients from around the world who value excellence, longevity, and holistic care. On the 5 Codes Podcast, Dr. Chesnut uncovers the mindsets and evidence-backed strategies he lives by, helping high performers perform better, recover smarter, and feel their best in every area of life.  DISCLAIMER  The views shared on this podcast are my own and are not associated with, affiliated with, or representative of my clinical teaching role at the University of Washington School of Medicine. This content is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered individualized medical advice.

  5. Aug 11 ·  Video

    EP 25: Comfort vs Competency | OR DIARIES

    In this episode, I share the story of the friend surgeon, a case involving a fellow physician who came to me for a complex revision after a procedure performed by a local plastic surgeon she knew and trusted. Her results included asymmetric brows and eyelids, hollowed upper lids, a bony growth on her forehead, and one of the most dreaded complications of all, lower eyelid retraction that required a graft from her hard palate to correct. We dive into why intelligent, educated people make predictable thought errors when choosing who operates on them, and how the psychology of familiarity, loyalty over objectivity, and the cost of convenience can quietly steer us toward the wrong decision. I also explore why specialization exists, how repetition changes the way a surgeon thinks, and why comfort should never be substituted for competency. If you're interested in facial surgery, revision work, decision making, or the hidden dynamics of choosing a surgeon, this episode offers an honest look at what happens when the easy choice turns out to be the harder one. CONNECT WITH HOST  Website: https://5c.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesnut.md/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chesnutMD  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-chesnut-a6910baa/  WAYS TO WATCH/LISTEN  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5CodesPodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FZ7vpmq21iA1noPcFhixb?si=992ef6c8d859463f  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-codes-podcast/id1866214238  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5codespodcast/   TIMESTAMPS  00:00 - Intro 00:12 - The Friend Surgeon 00:33 - What Went Wrong 01:38 - Why Smart People Make Errors 01:59 - The Psychology of Familiarity 02:51 - Loyalty vs Objectivity 04:44 - The Cost of Convenience 05:20 - Why Specialization Matters 05:56 - Comfort vs Competency 07:12 - Why My Patients Travel 08:15 - The Seven Out of Ten Result 09:27 - Choosing the Harder Option 09:42 - Closing Thoughts ABOUT HOST  Dr. Cameron Chesnut is the host of the 5 Codes Podcast and the founder of 5C, where he leads a team dedicated to integrative cosmetic surgery, regenerative medicine, and functional health. An internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Chesnut is known for producing natural, refined results that enhance rather than alter one’s appearance. His approach blends surgical precision with biological optimization and disciplined restraint, drawing patients from around the world who value excellence, longevity, and holistic care. On the 5 Codes Podcast, Dr. Chesnut uncovers the mindsets and evidence-backed strategies he lives by, helping high performers perform better, recover smarter, and feel their best in every area of life.  DISCLAIMER  The views shared on this podcast are my own and are not associated with, affiliated with, or representative of my clinical teaching role at the University of Washington School of Medicine. This content is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered individualized medical advice.

  6. Aug 4 ·  Video

    EP 24: From Friends to Business Partners | Tyler Alvarado

    In this episode, I sit down with one of my best friends, my business partner, and my training partner, Tyler Alvarado. Tyler is a CPA turned serial entrepreneur who once led a next-level tech startup out of Coeur d'Alene, and he brought that same startup mindset into helping build our practice from the inside out. We trace how our relationship evolved from two dads crossing paths at a coffee shop and a kids' soccer team, into training partners grinding through the pain cave, into business partners who now do life together. Along the way we get into what it actually takes to build trust, why betting on yourself matters more than waiting for someone to bet on you, and how discomfort in the gym reveals a person's true character. We also dig into faith, marriage, fatherhood, and legacy, plus the aesthetics conversation I care deeply about: why younger patients are chasing procedures they don't need, how fat transfer and natural approaches differ from filler, and how to think about aging the right way. If you're interested in entrepreneurship, high performance, relationships, or the philosophy behind how we practice medicine, this one carries a genuine, unfiltered look at a friendship that turned into a partnership. CONNECT WITH HOST  Website: https://5c.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesnut.md/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chesnutMD  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-chesnut-a6910baa/  WAYS TO WATCH/LISTEN  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5CodesPodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FZ7vpmq21iA1noPcFhixb?si=992ef6c8d859463f  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-codes-podcast/id1866214238  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5codespodcast/   TIMESTAMPS  00:00 - Intro 02:02 - How We Met 06:20 - From Acquaintances to Business Partners 09:03 - Getting Tyler Into Jiu Jitsu 10:40 - How Trust Was Really Built 12:40 - Bet On Yourself 14:40 - The Asset of No Medical Background 16:30 - What Makes a Rare Friendship 20:30 - Choosing the People Around the Table 25:20 - Priorities and Alignment 27:50 - Rapid Fire: Childhood and Upbringing 32:30 - Fitness, Discipline, and the Labor Day Workout 37:00 - Reflecting on Seven Years of Friendship 43:30 - The Struggles Nobody Sees 44:30 - Aesthetics Gone Wrong: Younger Patients and Filler 50:20 - Fat Transfer and the Natural Approach 53:20 - Why People in Their Thirties Reach Out 56:40 - Boats, Family, and Doing Life Together 01:04:30 - The Invitation That Changed Everything 01:07:20 - Curiosity, Growth, and the White Belt Mindset 01:12:20 - Tyler's 5 Codes 01:16:50 - Earning It and Pushing Each Other 01:19:40 - One Plus One Equals Three 01:21:30 - Closing Thoughts ABOUT HOST  Dr. Cameron Chesnut is the host of the 5 Codes Podcast and the founder of 5C, where he leads a team dedicated to integrative cosmetic surgery, regenerative medicine, and functional health. An internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Chesnut is known for producing natural, refined results that enhance rather than alter one’s appearance. His approach blends surgical precision with biological optimization and disciplined restraint, drawing patients from around the world who value excellence, longevity, and holistic care. On the 5 Codes Podcast, Dr. Chesnut uncovers the mindsets and evidence-backed strategies he lives by, helping high performers perform better, recover smarter, and feel their best in every area of life.  DISCLAIMER  The views shared on this podcast are my own and are not associated with, affiliated with, or representative of my clinical teaching role at the University of Washington School of Medicine. This content is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered individualized medical advice.

  7. Jul 28 ·  Video

    EP 23: What I Wish Everyone Knew About Filler | DEEP FOCUS

    In this episode, I take a deep focus on one of the most controversial topics in aesthetics: dermal filler, and specifically the hyaluronic acid gel fillers that have exploded in popularity over the past decade. These products were long sold on a set of assumptions that they were temporary, inert, stable, and easily reversible, but nearly all of those assumptions have turned out to need serious qualification. I walk through what recent research and my own daily observations have revealed about how long filler actually lasts, how it migrates across anatomic planes years and even decades after placement, and why dissolving it with hyaluronidase is far messier than most people believe. I also get into how filler interacts with the immune system, the inflammatory reactions that can surface long after injection, and why so much of what gets blamed on bad surgery is actually bad filler. I share how this understanding has shaped my own practice, what I wish every future patient knew before their first syringe, and my honest, practical advice for anyone who already has filler and is wondering what to do next. If you're interested in facial aesthetics, longevity, or the real science behind what happens beneath the skin, this episode offers a candid perspective from inside the debate. CONNECT WITH HOST  Website: https://5c.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesnut.md/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chesnutMD  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-chesnut-a6910baa/  WAYS TO WATCH/LISTEN  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5CodesPodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FZ7vpmq21iA1noPcFhixb?si=992ef6c8d859463f  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-codes-podcast/id1866214238  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5codespodcast/   TIMESTAMPS  00:00 - Intro 00:12 - What I Wish Everyone Knew About Filler 00:38 - The Debate That Sparked This 01:39 - Filler's Rise and the Assumptions We Built 03:58 - Assumption One: It's Only Temporary 07:39 - "I've Had Tons and I Look Great" 14:33 - Assumption Two: It Doesn't Move 17:32 - Ultrasound, MRI, and the Limits of Imaging 18:31 - The Next Frontier: Migration Over Time 19:46 - Dissolving and Post-Hyaluronidase Syndrome 25:50 - Why Hyaluronidase Doesn't Fully Work 34:41 - The "Stimulates Collagen" Myth 40:48 - Filler and the Immune System 46:25 - It Is Not Inert, and We Have to Stop Saying It 52:17 - Bad Filler Gets Blamed on Bad Surgery 57:50 - Why I'd Rather Operate Without Filler Present 58:45 - Should You Get Yours Dissolved? 59:47 - Closing Thoughts and Disclaimer ABOUT HOST  Dr. Cameron Chesnut is the host of the 5 Codes Podcast and the founder of 5C, where he leads a team dedicated to integrative cosmetic surgery, regenerative medicine, and functional health. An internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Chesnut is known for producing natural, refined results that enhance rather than alter one’s appearance. His approach blends surgical precision with biological optimization and disciplined restraint, drawing patients from around the world who value excellence, longevity, and holistic care. On the 5 Codes Podcast, Dr. Chesnut uncovers the mindsets and evidence-backed strategies he lives by, helping high performers perform better, recover smarter, and feel their best in every area of life.  DISCLAIMER  The views shared on this podcast are my own and are not associated with, affiliated with, or representative of my clinical teaching role at the University of Washington School of Medicine. This content is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered individualized medical advice.

  8. Jul 21 ·  Video

    EP 22: Things That Age You Faster | OR DIARIES

    In this episode, I explore the counterintuitive ways certain treatments people turn to for anti-aging can actually accelerate the aging process. I use a real patient story, a woman in her early forties who ended up needing surgery earlier than expected, to walk through how filler, tightening devices like ultrasound and radiofrequency, liposuction, Kybella, and weight loss peptides can all leave lasting structural changes in the face and neck. I get into why a youthful face is elastic rather than shriveled and tight, how a subtractive mindset toward fat removal often backfires, and why repositioning and replacing tissue tends to produce better long term results than taking it away. I also touch on the epigenetic and metabolic benefits of weight loss peptides alongside their structural downsides for facial fat, and why genetics, inflammation, and metabolic health all play a role in how quickly someone ages. If you're interested in facial surgery, longevity, or understanding what actually drives premature aging versus true rejuvenation, this episode breaks down what I see in practice every week. CONNECT WITH HOST  Website: https://clinic5c.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesnut.md/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chesnutMD  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-chesnut-a6910baa/  WAYS TO WATCH/LISTEN  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5CodesPodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FZ7vpmq21iA1noPcFhixb?si=992ef6c8d859463f  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-codes-podcast/id1866214238  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5codespodcast/   TIMESTAMPS  00:00 - Introduction 00:12 - Things That Age Us Faster 00:57 - A Patient's Story 01:40 - The Real Drivers of Aging 02:36 - The Anti-Aging Checklist 03:31 - Seeking Surgery Young 04:08 - What's Going On Underneath 04:54 - Filler and Aging 06:52 - Tightening Devices 08:04 - Lipo, Kybella, and GLP-1s 09:01 - The Subtractive Effect 09:34 - Repositioning vs. Removing 10:39 - The Neck Lipo Problem 11:45 - Peptides and Facial Fat 13:28 - Younger Patients, Bigger Pattern 13:46 - Fixing It the Right Way 14:58 - A Definitive Answer 15:14 - Mirror vs. How You Feel 16:31 - The Future of Peptides 17:30 - Closing Thoughts ABOUT HOST  Dr. Cameron Chesnut is the host of the Five Codes podcast and the founder of Clinic 5C, where he leads a team dedicated to integrative cosmetic surgery, regenerative medicine, and functional health. An internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Chesnut is known for producing natural, refined results that enhance rather than alter one’s appearance. His approach blends surgical precision with biological optimization and disciplined restraint, drawing patients from around the world who value excellence, longevity, and holistic care. On Five Codes, Dr. Chesnut uncovers the mindsets and evidence-backed strategies he lives by, helping high performers perform better, recover smarter, and feel their best in every area of life.  DISCLAIMER  The views shared on this podcast are my own and are not associated with, affiliated with, or representative of my clinical teaching role at the University of Washington School of Medicine. This content is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered individualized medical advice.

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The 5 Codes podcast is hosted by Dr. Cameron Chesnut, a double board–certified physician and practicing facial plastic surgeon with a deep focus on regenerative medicine, functional health, and long-term human performance. Working at the intersection of performance and medicine, Dr. Chesnut brings a unique, practical perspective shaped by years of experience with high performers from around the world.   Despite disciplined lifestyles, advanced health practices, and even cutting-edge biohacks, many driven individuals still feel a disconnect between how they look, how they feel, and how they perform. The 5 Codes exists to bridge that gap.   Each episode explores the principles and tools that help people perform, move, look, feel, and connect as the most optimized version of themselves. Topics include longevity, regenerative medicine, metabolic health, recovery, aesthetics, and personal discipline - approached through a grounded, strategic lens focused on real-world application.   Designed for those who take responsibility for their health and believe their next level can be built intentionally, The 5 Codes is a guide to preserving your prime and optimizing performance in every dimension of life.

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    Cameron Chesnut
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    2026
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