Today there are so many options for anesthesia for a procedure. What’s current? And, how are best choices made?

And, we can’t forget post-procedure pain management. Are there alternatives to opioids? What’s the story with opioids, anyway?

Find out all you need to know. Take a listen.

We’re talking about plastic surgery pictures!  So many people are curious about this topic.

 In this episode we’ll discuss WHY pictures are taken, and what is done with them. Are they protected? You’ll also learn some tips on how to interpret before-and-after photos with a little more savvy. Take a listen.

Now we’re talking about the basics of pre-operative and post-operative care. What do you really need to know?

Yes, let’s break it down to the “What’s” and the “Why’s” so you’ll have all the tools you need to be ready for a procedure.

Having a reasonable understanding of these may save you some difficulties down the road!

In this episode we explore how Aesthetic or Cosmetic Surgery is different from other surgery, including goals, mindset, and how it’s paid for. Does insurance cover it?

Also, we look at who is getting aesthetic surgery these days, and which procedures they are choosing.

Many people have wondered:

Should you ask for a plastic surgeon if you have to go to the Emergency Room for an injury? Or if your child is injured?

In this episode, you'll learn when a plastic surgeon may be called emergently and may be an appropriate choice. But there are probably more options than you realize.

We'll discuss what's truly feasible, and also distinguish between reconstructive need, and aesthetic request. Both have their place.

Despite best attempts, sometimes things don’t turn out as you’d hoped. Learn some of the reasons why, and what factors make a difference.

In this episode, we’ll discuss:

o   Limits of Plastic Surgery

o   Pitfalls along the way to obtaining the desired outcome

o   What you can do to help achieve best results

o   What to do if you’re just not happy

So let’s talk!

This 3rd Season, we’ll start with a really common question:

What really HAPPENS in the Operating Room???

Well, I want to tell you all about it, so your mind can be put at ease, AND you’ll be in-the-know.

 We’ll go over WHAT you would find in the OR, WHO you would find in there, and WHY. 

We’ll also go over the patient experience, all the way from entering the building, to leaving after recovery. 

Then we’ll finish with a couple of addition questions that people really seem to want to know, including whether or not they’ll be naked ;-)

So let’s get started!

Some people dislike their fat, but now there’s a reason to love it!

In this last episode of Season 2, you will learn about the Power of Fat, and why it’s thought of as “Liquid Gold”!

We’re talking about Fat Transfer, and we’ll go over the many cosmetic and reconstructive uses it has, and whether it’s a worthwhile procedure. We’ll also discuss what to expect afterwards. And, we’ll finish with some surprising benefits of fat transfer, as well as interesting possibilities for the future.

**Then, after a short break, Plastic Surgery Decoded podcast will return with New episodes in Season 3!**

In this episode we’re talking about Hand Injuries, covering types and mechanisms, as well as specific treatment for the different components of the hand, like tendon, nerve, blood vessels, and bone. We’ll resolve questions such as:

* What’s a ring avulsion?

* How do you know if an amputated finger can (or even should) be put back on?

* Why might medicinal leeches ever be used?

The answers are waiting for you ;-)

Today we’ll focus first on Arthritis, and then on Dupuytren’s Contracture, and give you a good basis to understand each.

(Lots of facts to learn, including whether cracking your knuckles makes a difference ;-)

This episode is the 3rd of 4 which are dedicated to Hand problems and their treatment.