Because healing doesn’t always look like Instagram highlights.

In this episode of Making the Cut, Dr. Patrick Basile and Hope Gulley, APRN are talking all things recovery — from swelling and scars to the unexpected emotional rollercoaster that can come with healing.

Whether you’re fresh out of surgery or just starting your research, this episode is all about setting realistic expectations and helping you feel confident in the healing process.

Together, they cover:

• What’s normal (and what’s not) when it comes to scars, and more
• The “day 3 doubts” — and how we guide patients through the post-op blues
• Why healing isn’t just physical, and what we wish every patient knew

We’re all about helping your results look as beautiful as they feel — and reminding you that recovery is a journey, not a race.

If you’re in the middle of recovery, hang in there. You’re healing — not just physically, but emotionally too.

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Links & Resources:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drpatrickbasile

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickbasile/

Website: https://www.patrickbasilemd.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrickbasilemd

Online Store: https://store.patrickbasilemd.com/

Production Notes:

Co-hosts: Patrick L. Basile, M.D. & Hope Gulley, APRN

Executive Production and Engineering: Patrick L. Basile, M.D.

Production, Cover Art and Editing: Hope Myers

Theme Music: Cody Martin

Recorded at Ocean Echo Studios

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