From subtle tweaks to surgical transformations, Dr. Carrie Houssock and Lindsey explore non-surgical options and set realistic expectations for what injectables, lasers, and other treatments can do. 

But when is surgery the better choice? Dr. Houssock explains why some results simply aren’t possible without it and how combining both approaches can deliver the best outcomes.

Anti-aging isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a long-term commitment. Starting early with the right treatments can help delay the need for more invasive procedures later. Consistency is everything in skin care, and they reveal the must-have ingredients to keep your skin looking its best.

Find out which treatments are right for your age—preventative treatments in your 30s, maintenance in your 40s, and restorative treatments in your 50s and beyond. And hear Lindsey’s thought process on when it’s time to send you to Dr. Houssock for surgery.

Learn more about non-surgical facial rejuvenation options at JEV Plastic Surgery. 

Learn more about facelift with Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Carrie Houssock. 

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com

JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite 100. 

To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com

Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock

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Dr. Carrie Houssock and Danielle come to us live from the annual nationwide conference of aesthetic plastic surgeons known as The Aesthetic MEET.

Reflecting on the game-changing technologies and products they’ve discovered here in past years like the Ballancer Pro for lymphatic massage, InMode’s BodyTite and FaceTite, and Silagen scar gel, Dr. Houssock shares her favorite finds and why she’s always on the lookout for new ways to elevate the patient experience.

From scientific presentations to the latest innovations in the aesthetic industry, the conference is packed with opportunities to learn and bring the best results possible back to the practice.

This episode was recorded live at The Aesthetic MEET in Austin, Texas. 

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com

JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite 100. 

To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com

Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock

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No matter who does your surgery or how smoothly it goes, recovery always comes with risks. So why not control what we can? 

Dr. Houssock and Val share the most important plastic surgery recovery do’s and don’ts, so you can heal safely and get the best results possible.

We’ve got you covered in the operating room, but recovery? That’s on you. Think of it like training for a marathon: you need to fuel up on protein, get your body ready, and plan ahead.

Find out what to do:

• The must-have recovery essentials to keep you comfortable
• The best time to schedule surgery so it fits your life and healing time
• Why having help for the first few days (and extra support for weeks) is key
• What to expect post-surgery—because you won’t look like the “after” photo right away
• When to pause weight loss injections before and after surgery to avoid anesthesia risks and support healing

..And what NOT to do:

• How long to quit nicotine (yes, vapes and gum too) before and after surgery to avoid complications
• When to pause on alcohol before and after to lower your risk of hematomas
• Why you need to stop blood thinners like aspirin and some vitamins and supplements, and for how long
• Why working out too soon can land you back in the OR
• How long to wait before booking a vacation

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com

JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite 100. 

To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com

Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock

Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery

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After losing 100 pounds ten years ago, Danielle found herself with a new and different set of issues she hadn’t expected—and that her bariatric surgeon hadn’t prepared her for.

Opening up about her motivations and the obstacles she’s overcome, Danielle shares the realities of her life after significant weight loss, including the need for multiple procedures, the importance of realistic expectations and a strong support system in recovery.

Her path to feeling comfortable in her skin is nothing short of remarkable. After her gastric bypass, Danielle started with a tummy tuck with Dr. James Vogel. She then worked with Dr. Houssock for a full body makeover, including a thigh lift, mons lift, 360 lipo, and BodyTite. Later, she addressed her arms and chest with an arm lift, breast lift, and finally breast augmentation.

Find out:

• Danielle’s top recovery tips for the best results
• The importance of scheduling downtime into your busy life
• How she’s feeling about her results today
• Why weight fluctuations between surgeries are normal—and her advice on managing them
• The value of a supportive medical team

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com

JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. 

To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com

Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock

Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery

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Many women choose breast reduction because they're fed up with the discomfort of large breasts—whether it’s pain, trouble finding clothes that fit, or just the ongoing hassle of carrying extra weight.
 
Because breast reduction noticeably improves well-being almost right away, Dr. Houssock and Val love helping patients of all ages experience the life-changing results of this surgery.

Find out:

• What happens to the nipple during the surgery?
• Will insurance cover the cost?
• What’s the aftercare like, and how long does recovery take?
• How do scars heal, and when do they start to fade?
• Will the surgery affect my ability to breastfeed?
• What’s the difference between a breast reduction and a breast lift?
• Will I eventually need a revision?

Learn more about breast reduction

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com

JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. 

To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com

Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock

Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery

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There is a growing black market for hair restoration surgery fueled by flashy TikTok and Instagram videos, putting people at risk who don’t understand who is truly qualified and what’s realistically possible.  

Having completed hundreds of hair transplant procedures together, from their training and depth of experience Lindsey and Dr. Houssock educate us on everything we need to know, including:

• What the red flags are and how to spot them before and during consultation 
• Ways to tell whether the facility, doctor, and team are qualified and trustworthy 
• The shocking truth about who’s legally allowed to do hair transplant surgery 
• Why a scared patient came straight to the office after a 12 hour overseas flight and what happened to his grafts 
• The risks of traveling long distances for surgery & why the first 48 hours after surgery are critically important
• The permanent consequences of overharvesting 
• Why 5000 grafts is logistically impossible in a single day
• Why a fast procedure may not be a good thing 
• Standards and best practices for hair transplant surgery 
• How dishonest marketing misleads people into thinking the impossible is possible
• What questions to ask when you’re consulting with someone for hair restoration surgery

Links

Learn the dangers of black market hair transplantshttps://fightthefight.ishrs.org/

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com

JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. 

To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com

Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock

Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery

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Women with higher than average hairlines visit Dr. Houssock and Danielle feeling self-conscious about their foreheads, hiding behind headbands or even wigs. 

These women usually don't need a hair transplant; they just want a shorter forehead. If you have a full head of hair but a high hairline, this niche procedure might be your answer.

Dr. Houssock and Danielle walk you through hairline lowering from start to finish, and explain what to expect as you heal. 

Find out:

• How to know if a hair transplant is a better option
• Why men usually need a hair transplant instead
• How we hide incisions to minimize the visibility of scars
• When a multi-stage procedure is better
• Why hairline lowering and hair transplants shouldn't be done simultaneously

Learn more about hairline lowering & forehead reduction

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com

JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. 

To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com

Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock

Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery

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It's completely normal to feel uncomfortable discussing issues of incontinence or intimacy, but know you’re not alone. 

Dr. Houssock and Lindsey (who has seen it all in her labor & delivery days) have ways to help with everything.

For common issues like urinary incontinence, dryness, discomfort during sex, and aesthetic concerns, we outline the best treatment solutions for each.

With the EmpowerRF platform’s Morpheus8V and V-Tone treatments, we can strengthen muscles and boost collagen in the vaginal area. And if you need a bit more, labiaplasty offers both functional and aesthetic benefits.

Find out:

• EmpowerRF treatments and how they work
• How to know if surgery is the better option for you
• The recovery process for both surgical and non-surgical options
• What might make you a bad candidate for vaginal treatments
• Why regular treatments are key to maintaining results

Learn more about EmpowerRF Vaginal Rejuvenation by InMode and labiaplasty 

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com

JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. 

To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com

Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock

Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery

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Every day, Dr. Houssock and Lindsey talk to people with long-held misconceptions about hair transplant surgery and misunderstandings caused by the various hair restoration treatments sold to us through advertising. 

Neither Dr. Houssock or Lindsey ever expected to become an expert in hair restoration, but today it is one of the most impactful ways they help both men and women. 

Having cared for thousands of hair restoration patients between the two of them, they deconstruct the 7 most pervasive myths, including: 

• Non surgical treatments will bring back lost hair
• When I have surgery, I can be done with medication
• I can have a full hair transplant in one day
• Grafts taken from the back of my head will grow back 

Get the truth about what to expect from hair transplant surgery and hear what’s required to truly look natural after a hair transplant.

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com

JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. 

To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com

Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock

Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery

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Diastasis recti is very common but widely misunderstood, and it’s hard to even know you have it unless an expert confirms it. Because it is impossible to fix with exercise, tummy tuck surgery often includes diastasis repair. 

In severe cases of diastasis, you might even still look pregnant long after the baby is born. It can also cause back pain or force your center of gravity to be off. 

Along with fixing diastasis, umbilical hernias, and the terrible “C-section shelf,” we cover all the big questions including:

• What can and can’t be repaired w/a tummy tuck?
• Should you wait until you're done having kids to have a mommy makeover? 
• Circumstances that might require someone to have a tummy tuck twice in their life
• What happens if you get pregnant again after surgery?
• How long should you be done breastfeeding before breast surgery?  
• What are my vaginal rejuvenation options? 

In part two of our Mommy Makeover mini-series, we cover diastasis in detail with photos and videos, so be sure to watch this episode on Spotify or YouTube.

Links
Read more about mommy makeover at JEV Plastic Surgery

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com

JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. 

To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com

Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock

Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery

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