Today I talk to filmmaker Cris Saur, the director of the film “Quest for Beauty. A model turned documentary storyteller, she shares her perspective on the beauty industry as we explore existential questions like what beauty means and what makes life beautiful; how she made @questforbeautymovie; and how plastic surgeons can benefit from understanding the meaning of beauty for their patients.

In this episode of The Reality Pill we switch roles and my mentor Dr. Pearlman interviews me about my techniques in face lifting, lip lifting, brow lifting; and what I've learned throughout my years. We discuss my coveted deep plane AuraLyft; why I feel it is superior to other facelifts and how it leaves the most natural looking appearance. We discuss buccal fat, what is it, how it is used in facelifts; and how we both like the outcome of Profound RF and Morpheus as our top radio frequency procedures to add to our surgeries for best outcome.

In this week's episode I sit down with my brother-in-law Dr. Nadiv Samimi to discuss the intricate field of pain medicine and his various approaches to helping patients. For some of his cases he addresses physical pain directly, but for many there is a psychological element that plays an even bigger part. Join me as we dive into this reality and learn how pain might even be impacting the lives of you and me.

My colleague, Dr. Robert Cohen answers all your questions about breast revision surgery, including why it is the most challenging type of breast surgery to perform.

Join me for today’s “The Reality Pill” as I welcome guest Bruno Pereira to dissect the definition of facial symmetry and it’s effect on perceived beauty. Pereira, who specializes in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, shares his unmatched knowledge of facial anatomy and the importance of honoring the facial flow of patients as individuals.

Today I sit down with oromaxillofacial surgeon Javier Gutierrez. Based in Marbella Spain, Gut specialized in facial feminization surgery. We discuss his surgery center and facial team- a resort like experience for patient recoveries; and the intricacies of facial feminization and transgender reaffirmation surgery.

In this episode of The Reality Pill, I sit down with my mentor, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Pearlman to talk all things surgical and non-surgical rhinoplasty and revisions. We discuss complexities of rhinoplasty revision and what it entails; the difference between open vs closed rhinoplasty; form and function in looking natural; types of cartilage grafting; and the limitations to non-surgical work.

In this episode of The Reality Pill I introduce my business partner, plastic surgeon Dr. Cohen. We discuss the realities and myths in the world of breasts and tummy tucks and the misconception between natural/fake and subtle/substantial differences.

In this episode of The Reality Pill I sit down with plastic surgeon Dr. Neinstein to chat surgeon specialization, all things liposuction and conturing the body. We discuss the skill set required for being a top plastic surgeon, the difference between traditional and modern liposuction and the pros/cons associated with trying to achieve “perfection.”

I had the opportunity to sit down with cosmetic dentist and international speaker Dr. Kyle Stanley to chat about the importance of camaraderie, and the synergy between dentists and plastic surgeons. We discuss how knowing the structure and beauty of both the teeth and face can assist patients; and how to utilize each other’s talents to perform to the desires of patients and achieve the most natural look.