Plastic Surgery Decoded

Microsurgery – sounds cool, but what is it? Basically it's surgery at a microscopic level, using a microscope to assist. But how did that come about? And, when would you use it? We’ve got expert Dr. Meredith Collins with us in this episode to explain microsurgery, and how it can help with reconstruction of the body in general, plus in her sub-specialty breast reconstruction, as

What does a new era of facelift mean? Well, time and technology allow us to improve methods for almost anything. And facelifts are no different! New techniques highlight more natural results while decreasing downtime and risks. Listen to the episode to learn more, as we have our first international guest, Dr. Artur Diaz-Carandell from Barcelona, Spain to discuss this topic with us

You may know that a woman’s breast appearance can psychosocially impact her greatly. So if chosen, what are the options for breast rejuvenation, especially after weight loss, pregnancy, aging, etc? Whether it’s adding to, reducing, or reshaping the breast, how much of a difference could be made, and how involved could it be? Listen in as we speak with Dr. Richard Bene to get an

After losing weight, whether through diet and exercise, or weight-loss surgery, or even new drugs like Ozempic, now what? After going through that lengthy process, what you may not realize is that stretched-out skin will not necessarily shrink back ! Curious about that? Listen to my conversation with Dr. Brian Derby who’s got great explanations of the options for treatment. He im

A breast reduction can be life-changing! Yes, a surprising number of women suffer from heavy breasts, and we’re not just talking about endless back and neck pain. Longstanding suffering can lead to mental strain, as well. But what does a breast reduction really involve? And what happens to sensation? Can you still breast-feed? Plus, will it be covered by insurance? In this episod

In previous episode 84, or Part 1, we discussed how to reduce unwanted fat. In this episode, Part 2, we discuss the novel uses for some of that excess fat. You might be surprised, because we usually think of FAT as something to get rid of! Well, fat can be like Liquid Gold when it’s moved from one place in the body to another, improving contour and sometimes transforming the over

Here we talk about how to trim down areas of problematic fat. What are the current options? Which treatments are most effective? Are there limits to how much can be accomplished? And the biggest question... Will it last? In this episode, Dr. Kristy Hamilton in Houston, Texas has some great information about this subject, and she shares that knowledge with us right here...

Wound Care? What does it have to do with Plastic Surgery? Some acute, traumatic wounds are so large and devastating that intervention is needed to achieve healing and closure. Other lingering or chronic wounds may have associated problems that stop the healing potential in its tracks. They need help, too. Today we have Dr. David Zamierowski in conversation, to help explain the plas

Many people don’t like the idea of general anesthesia in an operating room. So, what if their procedure could just be done in the office? Sounds great, but which procedures are best-suited for an in-office location? What type of anesthesia would be used? And is it safe? These questions and more are answered by my guest Dr. Curtis Wong in California, who weighs in with his conside

Will you still care about your appearance when you are older? You might be surprised. 70 is the new 50, after all! And if you’d like to explore procedures in the later decades, at what age is it too late? In this episode we answer those questions and more, in a great conversation with Dr. JoAn Monaco practicing in New York. She tells us which age groups tend to get which procedur