Plastic Surgery Decoded

Menopause is not just a reproductive phenomenon! The perimenopausal years set off a cascade of changes that can affect a woman’s appearance from body contour to skin quality.  Many women at this stage are surprised and frustrated to find that the daily routines they have to keep in shape and to manage their skin, no longer work very well.

So what can be done? Enter Dr. Ashley Amalfi and Dr. Smita Ramanadham, the plastic surgeon team who publish the Lipstick & Lipo podcast. This engaging duo share their expertise about options for Menopause Makeovers and leave listeners with better information about rejuvenation at a time in life that many can find challenging. Take a listen to the fun conversation we had!

Academic medical centers make up only a small percentage of all medical facilities, but what IS an academic institution?  And how is it different from standard community hospitals and surgery centers?

 Are there advantages to them?   Drawbacks?

And would a resident be involved in your surgery?  What IS a resident, anyway?

 In this episode your curiosity will be satisfied as plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Korentager explains everything in an easy-to-understand way. You’ll be armed with good information now, when you need to be at a medical facility in the future.

Here’s our conversation...

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? When would you use it?

 Well, we’ve got expert Dr. Meredith Collins with us in this episode to explain what microsurgery is all about, and how it can help with reconstruction of the body in general, as well as in her sub-specialty breast reconstruction.

Also! Listen in to hear how microsurgery saved the day for a patient with a frustrating problem.

 Here we go...

A new era of facelift… What could that mean? Well, time and technology allow us to improve methods for almost anything. And facelifts are no different!

Yes we’re in a new era of facelifts… one that highlights more natural results while decreasing downtime and risks.

Want to hear more about it?

Well it’s great that we have Dr. Artur Diaz-Carandell all the way from Barcelona, Spain to discuss this topic with us today.  He’s done a huge number of facelifts using more modern techniques, so he definitely has wisdom to share.

Plus at the end he tells us a poignant story of how this procedure changed someone’s life. Listen in now.

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 pregnancy, aging, weight loss, etc? How involved are they? In episode 88 we speak with Dr. Richard Bene to get answers to these questions. Listen in!

Okay, you’ve lost weight, whether through diet and exercise, or weight-loss surgery, or even new drugs like Ozempic. But 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 imparts important information all throughout this episode, even to the very last  bit.

So be in the know by listening to the episode right now…

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 episode we have Dr. Dinu Mistry (mistrymd.com) the Northwestern US, sharing her thoughts about breast reductions, which she performs frequently.  Listen in as she explains the essentials in such an understandable way.

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 overlying skin quality, too. This may be called fat transfer, or fat grafting, or fat injections. But, is it better than filler?

We delve into the engaging subject of repurposing fat with Dr. Alexes Hazen in New York. Here she shares her wealth of knowledge and her expertise. Download the episode now to be in the know!

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 plastic surgeon’s role in wound management, both surgical and nonsurgical. He discusses the progression of treatment for wounds throughout the decades, and relates some interesting advancements in the field, as well as some great ideas for the future. Listen to the episode.