HKB Uncut | A Cosmetic Surgery Podcast

Dr. Bharti and Dr. Kortesis sit down and have an, in-depth conversation about the procedures shaping aesthetic medicine in 2026 and what’s coming next.

They break down the three most popular plastic surgery procedures of the year, share their predictions for the next big trends in 2027, and discuss how GLP-1 medications are changing the conversation around weight loss, body composition, fitness, and overall health.

Then, they get into one of the most misunderstood procedures in plastic surgery: the facelift. What does a facelift actually involve? Why do so many people misunderstand the results, and what separates a natural-looking outcome from the outdated stereotypes people still associate with the procedure?

From the future of aesthetics to the realities of aging, wellness, and looking your best, this episode goes beyond the operating room to explore how plastic surgery is evolving—and what patients should really understand before making a decision.

Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. 

Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. 

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• Before & After Gallery
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Podcast Description: What happens when a patient asks a plastic surgeon for something that might not be in their best interest?  And what do plastic surgeons really think about GLP-1 weight loss medications? In this episode, two plastic surgeons get candid about some of the strangest, most shocking, and most challenging requests they’ve ever received from patients asking to stack breast implants, to complex cases involving silicone injections and correcting the work of other surgeons. But behind the wild stories is a much bigger conversation about ethics, patient safety, and the responsibility that comes with changing someone’s body. When do you say no? How do you have an honest conversation with a patient without making them feel judged? And what happens when a procedure requires more than a one time fix? The surgeons also discuss the realities of cosmetic surgery, how our bodies change over time, the risks of fat grafting when it isn’t done carefully, and why setting the right expectations can make all the difference. Plus, they share their perspectives on GLP-1 weight loss medications and how these increasingly popular treatments are changing the conversation around weight loss, body image, and plastic surgery.  

Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. 

Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. 

Connect with HKB: 

• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Before & After Gallery
• Blog
• TikTok

In this episode, Dr. Bharti & Dr. Kortesis take a closer look at Jim Carrey’s facial changes and discuss whether he may have had cosmetic work done, and what procedures could explain those changes. They also dive into the world of facial rejuvenation, exploring how much work is enough, how aging affects the face, and why every patient’s treatment plan should be unique, especially when it comes to men vs women.

To wrap things up, the doctors go head-to-head in a rapid-fire Q&A, sharing their personal opinions, unexpected answers, and a little more about who they are beyond the operating room. From celebrity transformations to real conversations about aesthetic surgery, this episode offers an honest and entertaining look at the art and science of looking your best.

Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. 

Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. 

Connect with HKB: 

• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Before & After Gallery
• Blog
• TikTok

Dr. Bharti & Dr. Kortesis dicuss the reality that every patient is different—there’s no one-size-fits-all surgery—and ultimately, the patient’s goals matter. From wanting a subtle, natural result to intentionally wanting an “operated” look, who are we to judge? And perhaps most importantly, can aesthetic surgery actually fix how you feel about yourself, or is that something surgery can never do? What happens when social media, beauty trends, and cosmetic surgery collide? In this episode, we get into the growing pressure to “look natural,” why certain procedures and techniques become trends, and whether patients should always follow them. We discuss how social media influences younger generations, the responsibility of marketing to kids, and where the line should be drawn when it comes to cosmetic surgery. 

Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. 

Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. 

Connect with HKB: 

• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Before & After Gallery
• Blog
• TikTok

Cosmetic surgery isn’t just for women anymore. More men are getting Botox, liposuction, hair restoration, eyelid surgery, facelifts, and other aesthetic procedures—and the stigma around men caring about their appearance is rapidly changing.

In this episode, the doctors break down the growing world of male cosmetic surgery. What are men actually getting done? Why are they doing it? Is it about confidence, aging, career, dating, social media—or simply wanting to look as good as they feel?

Dr. Bharti and Dr. Kortesis, also discuss cases that have personally stuck with them, that they always remember till this day. 

Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. 

Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. 

Connect with HKB: 

• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Before & After Gallery
• Blog
• TikTok

Social media has made a huge impact on our society, especially on our youth. In this episode, Dr. Kortesis and Dr. Bharti share their own experiences as parents and discuss how social media and even everyday life at school, has influenced the way their children view cosmetic surgery.

But the bigger question is being asked: How young is too young for cosmetic surgery? And how much of that decision is truly theirs?

Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. 

Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. 

Connect with HKB: 

• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Before & After Gallery
• Blog
• TikTok

Is cosmetic surgery only for the wealthy or famous? The doctors at HKB reveal who their patients really are, how they decide who's a good candidate beyond just appearance, and the incredible mindset shifts they see after surgery. They also explore procedures that genuinely change lives—and react to the viral Clavicular influencer nose job, explaining why it may have thrown off the patient's entire facial balance. This is an honest conversation about confidence, psychology, and the art of cosmetic surgery.

Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. 

Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. 

Connect with HKB: 

• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Before & After Gallery
• Blog
• TikTok

Surgery has a way of getting loud in your head at night. You can feel excited, prepared, and confident in your choice, then suddenly start thinking about anesthesia, regret, recovery, swelling, implants, or what happens if the result feels unfamiliar at first. In this episode of HKB Uncut, Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti answer the questions patients often carry quietly before a procedure. They talk through common fears with the clarity patients need before making a personal decision, covering anesthesia safety, implant flipping, filler balance, GLP-1 medications, liposuction, and the emotional side of healing.

5 things to know when surgery nerves show up:

• Anesthesia fear is common, especially for people who like to feel in control. Experienced anesthesia providers do this every day. Their job is to keep patients safe, monitored, and comfortable from start to finish.
• Implants can flip in some cases. Pocket size, implant firmness, and implant shape all play a role. When flipping does happen, it can often be addressed. In some cases, it can be corrected with a simple maneuver.
• Regret is less likely when the consultation is honest. Clear expectations matter. So does choosing an experienced, ethical surgeon who listens, communicates clearly, and helps you understand what is realistic before surgery day.
• Filler should support the face instead of overpowering it. A natural result often comes from a thoughtful mix of treatments. Conservative filler, biostimulators, skincare, microneedling, lasers, and neurotoxins can all play a role when they fit the patient’s goals.
• Recovery affects the body and the mind. Swelling, discomfort, bruising, fluid, and post-surgical blues can change how someone feels in the early healing window. Calling your surgeon early can bring clarity, reassurance, or a plan.

Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. 

Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. 

Connect with HKB: 

• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Before & After Gallery
• Blog
• TikTok

When people think about facial rejuvenation, they usually think about the eyes, skin, jawline, or neck… but the smile plays a major role, too. In this episode of HKB Uncut, Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti sit down with Dr. Joe Chichetti to talk about how dental function, airway health, bite alignment, tooth wear, and tooth display all influence the way the face looks and ages. They also discuss why natural-looking cosmetic dentistry starts with function, how digital smile design helps create personalized results, and when dental restoration may be an important part of a larger facial rejuvenation plan.

Joe Chichetti, DMD, is a cosmetic and restorative dentist and the owner of Harmony Transformative Cosmetic Dentistry at HKB Huntersville.  He brings nearly two decades of experience to his work, with a thoughtful approach that connects smile design, airway health, function, and overall wellness. Dr. Chichetti also lectures internationally on Smile design, digital dentistry, airway health, and clear aligners. 

This specialty practice was co-founded with his wife Amy, whose background in wellness, business development, and management has been integral to the Harmony patient experience. Together they have created one of the premier Cosmetic Dental practices in the country. 

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Connect with Harmony Transformative Cosmetic Dentistry:

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5 things to know before treating your smile or face:

• Your smile is not just cosmetic. When teeth look worn, uneven, or out of balance, there is often a functional reason behind it. Treating that root cause can lead to a better, longer-lasting result.
• Airway health can affect your teeth over time. Mouth breathing, grinding, clenching, and tooth movement can all be clues that something deeper is going on with the airway or bite.
• Tooth display matters more than people realize. If you are not showing much tooth when you speak or smile, it can make the face appear older… even if the rest of the face still looks youthful.
• Natural-looking dental work comes down to the details. The most believable smiles are designed around the person’s face, with the right shape, softness, translucency, and light reflection.
• The smile and face should be planned together. For some patients, improving the bite or tooth display before facial rejuvenation can help the overall result look more balanced and natural.

Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. 

Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. 

Connect with HKB: 

• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Before & After Gallery
• Blog
• TikTok

What does great plastic surgery actually look like behind the scenes? Dr. Jeyhan Wood joins HKB Uncut to share how years of craniofacial reconstruction shaped her approach to aesthetic surgery, why listening is one of the most important surgical skills, and surgical judgment shapes every recommendation from facial rejuvenation to body contouring. Along the way, the conversation explores the rise of natural-looking results, emerging regenerative technologies, and the qualities patients should look for when choosing a surgeon.

Dr. Jeyhan Wood is a board-certified plastic surgeon at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery in Chapel Hill, NC. After completing integrated plastic surgery training at Wake Forest and a craniofacial fellowship at UNC-Chapel Hill, she spent more than a decade caring for pediatric and reconstructive patients before returning her focus to aesthetic surgery.

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• Jeyhan Wood, M.D. at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, Chapel Hill, NC
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In this episode, we talk about:

• How reconstructive surgery experience creates a different perspective on aesthetics
• Why more men are choosing direct neck lifts – and what recovery actually looks like
• How tummy tucks and breast reductions can improve comfort, posture, mobility, and everyday quality of life
• What determines whether a teenager is truly ready for breast reduction surgery
• Why technical skill, empathy, and long-term patient relationships all matter when choosing a surgeon
• Why natural-looking results have become the new gold standard in aesthetics
• What regenerative medicine, GLP-1s, tissue engineering, and surgical robotics could mean for the future of plastic surgery

Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. 

Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. 

Connect with HKB: 

• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Before & After Gallery
• Blog
• TikTok