I Tried Beauty Treatments for 16 Years. Then I Built Matera.

After 16 years of beauty treatments and visits to more than 25 clinics, Amy Chang knew what she wanted from an aesthetic appointment: time to ask questions, thoughtful recommendations, and a plan that didn’t involve doing everything at once.

In this special episode of Mirror Mirror, Amy switches seats and shares the story behind Matera, the medical aesthetics clinic she founded in Santa Monica. She opens up about the experiences that shaped it, from her first laser treatments for acne scars to finding the medical team to bring her vision to life.

Amy explains what “slow beauty” means to her: unhurried consultations, gradual treatment, and taking time to reassess. She also discusses working with Dr. John Frederick and Matera’s clinical team, and how her mother’s life and passing inspired both the name and the courage to begin.

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Website — materaclinics.com

MATERA is a physician-led aesthetic clinic in Santa Monica, CA, founded by Amy Chang and medically led by board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. John Frederick. We help patients age beautifully through personalized care and the MATERA Slow Beauty Method™.

Learn more or book a consultation: appointments@materaclinics.com

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ABOUT MIRROR MIRROR
Mirror Mirror is a podcast that cuts through the noise and uncovers the science shaping beauty and the psychology driving our desire for it. Hosted by Amy Chang — LA Times contributing writer, Marie Claire 2024 Power Player, and a trusted authority in beauty, with over 2.4 million followers who turn to her for insights on cutting-edge treatments and science-backed skincare.

Expect unfiltered conversations, expert insight, and the freedom to love your lipstick — while still questioning what perfection means.

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