Plastic Surgery Decoded

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.

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 considerable experience. Take a listen to what he has to say...

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 procedures, and she shares her thoughts on the safety and benefits of cosmetic surgery in the older patient, including the surprising effect on social engagement. Enjoy an added bonus, as Dr. Monaco relates an endearing patient story, as well. Find it all by listening in now.

You may have heard a lot about breast implants, but is it a “forever” procedure? Why would they ever need to come out? And, what might it be like for people who have had implants for so long, but now must live without them?

Learn about the in’s and out’s of implants from someone who has a large experience with their placement and especially with their removal. Dr. Brad Storm joins us in a great discussion of this topic.  Listen in and finally learn about the when and how of breast explantation.

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No matter how many sit-ups, abdominal contour after pregnancy is not something that can really be controlled or predicted. And when you add functional problems, related to muscle diastasis, to insecurities about appearance, what’s left is frustration and even embarrassment. 

Want to hear the story of 2 sisters who went through these difficulties after pregnancies and were successfully treated? How have their lives changed?

Listen as Dr. Ahmed Suliman tells their story and explains why the problems occur, plus what can realistically be done to restore abdominal contour.

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By now, most of us have heard about the impressive weight loss that can result from Ozempic and similar drugs.  But at what cost to the face?  “Ozempic Face” is the term ascribed to some less-desirable facial changes after significant weight reduction. So, what are those changes, and how can they be improved?  For this episode we have facial plastic surgeon Dr. Keith Ladner who fully explains this entity and its treatment.  Not only is he helpfully informative, but he has a great sense of humor, too! Take a listen to the conversation...

A face transplant?  Not science fiction!  

I’m talking about the amazing medical development of being able to transfer all the layers of the face, skin down to bone ...from a deceased donor ...to another human....in-need.

Who better to help educate listeners about this than the plastic surgeon who heads the Face Transplant Program at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Samir Mardini. Listen as he shares his knowledge about the captivating history and process of this astonishing procedure.

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Any procedure can be associated with discomfort.  Though opioids have been quite effective at minimizing pain, you no doubt are aware they can cause some unintended problems, most notably addiction-potential.

Such problems have prompted exploration into alternatives, and that exploration has been quite fruitful!

In this episode, we speak with a long-practicing plastic surgeon, Dr. Fouad Samaha , who shares his good ideas about effective pain control in plastic surgery, and alternatives to opioids.

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