Plastic Surgery Decoded

Over the years, implants have been so pivotal to breast enhancement surgery and to breast reconstruction after cancer. Yet it’s essential to be familiar with potential associated problems, like rare but serious ALCL lymphoma, as well as Breast Implant Illness. This does not mean implants shouldn’t be used; however awareness is key. Previous Episode 5 introduced the basics of these concepts, but for this current Episode 45, we interview expert Dr. Patricia McGuire who fills you in about the screening and treatment of such issues. And, there are some surprising facts she brings to light, especially in the second half of our discussion. Listen, and learn the latest… 

Lasers, and other machine-based skin treatments, are immensely popular these days, and becoming even more so, practically by the day! For basic understanding of them, you can refer back to helpful Episode 20, but for today’s episode we have a special interview with laser treatment expert, Dr. Jay Burns. He explains his rational for choosing certain treatments over others, and he gives insight regarding advancements and trends in the laser world. Take a listen!

There are 2 things we wonder about Cellulite…

What is it, really? And can it be effectively treated?

Look no further than this episode of Plastic Surgery Decoded for the answers, including input from Dr. Grant Stevens, who has a fair amount of expertise in the subject.

Take a listen now…

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.

Listen in…

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. 

Take a listen!

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.