Facelift in the office, while awake, yet numbed-up and comfortable, is a nice alternative for those who are anxious about “going under” general anesthesia. A fair amount can be accomplished this way. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Keith Hodge with Monarch Plastic Surgery (monarchps.com), who shares his thoughts about the benefits and safety of this procedure.

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What is Beauty? 

What is Attractiveness? 

We take note of it in others, and want it for ourselves.

In this episode you’ll learn about the traditional standards, and some paradoxes, too.

We’ll also speak with journalist Esther Honig (www.estherhonig.me) about a project she worked on several years ago exploring varying ideals of beauty, which yielded some surprising findings and led to a TED Talk.  Then we get a view into Esther’s own insightful perspective. 

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We’re talking about current TRENDS in Plastic Surgery, broken down into 5 categories, for ease of discussion, including trends about What procedures are done, How they are done, and new Strategies in treatment.

We’ll also touch on what happens when a trend falls out of favor AFTER you’ve had the procedure!

Worth a listen!

Please note that this Episode, #40, is the final episode for Season 3. Plastic Surgery Decoded Podcast will start a new concept in Season 4, with Interviews!

So stay tuned!

A Consultation is your first contact with a plastic surgeon. What goes on then?

In this episode we'll go over what to expect and, equally important, what to ask!

This includes a guide with 10 important questions.

So let's get started!

Ever wonder about the origin of plastic surgery? Did it start with a cut-off nose?!

In this relatively BRIEF episode, I’ll give you a BRIEF, but interesting, history of plastic surgery …the origins of which may be a bit surprising.

And, we’ll talk a little about what it takes to become a plastic surgeon!

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.