Plastic Surgery Decoded

Nobody talks about the EARS when they discuss cosmetic rejuvenation! We’re about to change that with podcast Episode 65.

Dr. Azra Ashraf is our guest this time, discussing the many ways that ears may benefit from treatment. Some might surprise you!

Use those ears, and listen in!

Let’s face it, the ubiquitous celebrity and influencer promotion of cosmetic procedures can affect us all. It’s human nature to emulate those we admire or view as attractive.

But how much of the results are real, or are safe, or will last the test of time? Because we know, like anything else, trends go in and out of style.

For this episode, Dr. Gregory Greco, the current president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, joins us to give some interesting perspective to this topic.

 What’s OK to believe? Take a listen...

How much do you know about what a plastic surgeon can really do?  Sure, lots of cosmetic procedures, but it’s much more than that.  Sometimes life-changing outcomes can occur.

 This episode highlights that variety, and brings you a few surprising and often heartwarming STORIES along the way. Dr. Spencer Eagan and I had a great conversation about this interesting topic, and you’ll want to hear it!

Listen in.

Chances are that at some point, you, or perhaps someone you know, has experienced concern about the appearance of the upper arms.  Sure, you may work out or modify your diet to try to get the look you want, but this may not be fully successful, because the issues can be more than just muscle tone and fat. What can you do with extra, saggy skin?!

Previous Episode 13 has a great discussion of the basics of the Arm Lift or Brachioplasty, but my conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Dillow in this episode 62 is not to be missed.  Many are curious about what this procedure might involve, so he helps shed some light, while also explaining how to filter through the various choices for arm rejuvenation.

Here we go!

The lips are an essential component of perceived attractiveness. And Lip lifts are certainly having a moment. But what is a lip lift, and who might want it?

In this episode, Dr. Gerald O’Daniel explains how lips can show tell-tale signs of aging, and what can be done when lasers and injectables are just not enough. Best of all, he discusses his own technique for maximizing results of lip lifting, and warns against a short-cut procedure that can lead to later problems.

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Many people, and even some physicians, don’t know much about the surgical treatment choices for lymphedema, a potentially devastating problem. And, they especially don’t realize the role that a plastic surgeon can play!

 Now is your chance to learn more about this interesting topic, as Dr. James Butterworth shares his knowledge and experience with us. A great opportunity, ready for your ears.  Listen in, now.

In choosing a plastic surgeon, might their gender make a difference? How? It’s an interesting question that begs a closer look, as there have been some studies exploring this very issue. For episode 59, we have assembled a talented trio who give us their points of view as female surgeons. Listen in as Dr. Sheryl Young, Dr. Michelle DeSouza, and Dr. Elizabeth Killion share their thoughts, and tell us both how often and why patients may choose them for their gender. Here we go!

Yes, facelifts are popular!  But they can be a little intimidating, too.  There are so many different types popularized these days, that it’s hard to sort one from another, much less try to figure out which might be most helpful to you.  Deep-plane?  The SMAS technique?  Or even a “mini”??? Plus, what else can be done with a facelift?  And when is it too much?

Before you just throw your hands up, take the time to listen to our guest on this episode, Dr. David Hidalgo who has a fantastic reputation for his cosmetic surgery practice in New York.  He has treated many patients in his long career, so he has a lot to say on this subject, and plenty of wisdom to share. Take a listen now!

Some issues aren’t often talked about, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be.

A perfect example is the concept of Revision Surgery in plastic surgery, which covers a broad swath, ranging from a little touch-up to a complete re-do. But really, the possibility of this, in all its different forms, is essential to know about.

That’s why it’s so great that we have one of the most qualified people around, to speak about this subject… he wrote a textbook on it!  Yes, Dr. James Grotting is with us for this episode to help sort out the why’s, the when’s, the how’s of it all.

And, his final words really get to the crux of the issue.

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These days, we are bombarded with options for various “providers” who offer to perform our aesthetic, cosmetic, or other appearance-changing procedures. But how do we know who’s qualified to do these?

Is it OK for non-physicians to do procedures? And are some credentials more significant than others?

Find out what’s what, and who’s who, by listening to this conversation with Dr. Paul Leahy, a knowledgeable plastic surgeon who sheds some much needed light on this topic.