Ever wondered what really happens to your belly button during a tummy tuck — or if you can still get a mammogram with implants?

In this myth-busting episode of Making the Cut, Dr. Patrick Basile and Hope Gulley, APRN, tackle some of the most common plastic surgery misconceptions they hear every day in practice — from breast surgery to belly buttons and beyond.

Because let’s be honest: the internet is full of answers, but not all of them are true.

Together, they unpack:

•  What actually happens to your belly button during a tummy tuck (hint: it’s not a brand new one)
• Whether you can still breastfeed or get mammograms with implants
• The truth about breast lifts and why your nipples aren’t removed
• Why “internal bra” mesh isn’t what you’ve seen in lawsuit commercials
• And how long breast implants really last these days

Whether you're planning surgery or just curious, this episode is about separating fact from fiction — and empowering you with the real info you need to feel confident in your choices.

Because informed patients = empowered patients. And we’re here for that.

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Production Notes:

Co-hosts: Patrick L. Basile, M.D. & Hope Gulley, APRN

Executive Production and Engineering: Patrick L. Basile, M.D.

Production, Cover Art and Editing: Hope Myers

Theme Music: Cody Martin

Recorded at Ocean Echo Studios

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