Is the most important part of plastic surgery the scalpel—or the psychology behind why you choose it and how you feel afterward?

In this candid episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, I sit down with my longtime patient-turned-friend, Alexis, to unpack her 15-year journey—four surgeries, eight procedures—and the mindset shifts behind each decision. From a post-pregnancy mommy makeover (tummy tuck with diastasis repair) to a breast lift with implants, then subtle upper-face rejuvenation (limited lateral brow lift + upper lids), and finally a lower-face/neck transformation (deep-plane facelift + small chin implant + lower lids + micro-fat grafting), we show how sequencing, restraint, and honesty can deliver results that look fresh—not “done.” We talk openly about why some patients stay secretive, why others are proudly transparent, and how to navigate judgment, social media distortion, and the myth that more procedures = a “cat face.” You’ll also hear how motherhood, weight changes, and aging shift priorities—and why sometimes the kindest thing you can do for your family is to put your own “oxygen mask” on first.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The right procedure at the right time: why exercise can’t fix loose skin or diastasis, and when surgery is the missing puzzle piece.
• Sequencing that makes sense: convenience, recovery, and why breasts + abdomen often play better together.
• Face vs. filler: when fillers help—and when a facelift/necklift is the “screwdriver,” not the hammer.
• Chin implant reality check: tiny, customized implants that sharpen a jawline without changing who you are.
• Natural, not noticeable: how subtle technique (and using less pull, not more) avoids the “weird” look.
• Mindset matters: dropping shame, embracing empowerment, and being honest for the sake of others’ expectations.

Who this episode is for: those considering a mommy makeover, anyone debating face/neck rejuvenation in their 40s–50s, and listeners confused by the internet’s extremes who just want practical, compassionate guidance.

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