When women go in for a mommy makeover, some feel guilty because they feel selfish and vain in taking time away from their family to have cosmetic surgery. That’s precisely how Stacy, Dr. Rahban’s patient, felt when she went to his practice for a consult for a mini tuck. Before her visit, she researched and spoke to women who had the procedure. She was confident that she wanted the mini tuck and not a full tummy tuck because the mini would give her less downtime away from her family. Although she did the right thing by doing her research, she took the wrong approach by assuming that was what sh ..read more

When you go for any cosmetic surgery, you care about the overall outcome, including your incisions. Scars are a massive part of what patients try to avoid; however, they go into surgery not knowing that their surgeon is probably not the one doing the closing. In this week's episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady's guest Amanda is a recent patient who underwent a complete mommy makeover. As a current patient and a nurse by profession, Amanda better understands the importance of closures than most patients. Join Dr. Rady and his guest as they give their expert insight on what you should ..read more

One of the main complaints patients mention when considering a rhinoplasty is their profile. They don't realize that their chin often contributes to how well they appear when looking at their profile. Dr. Rahban's philosophy is never to make suggestions to patients when they come for a procedure. However, he makes an exception when it comes to rhinoplasty. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rahban welcomes his patient Genesis, who had a rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and chin augmentation procedure. Genesis initially wanted to fix her nose but discovered the need for a chin augmenta ..read more

Thanks to the popularity of weight loss medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic, many who were once obese are now skinny. With this new reality comes the problem of dealing with excess skin that won't go away with exercise. Join Dr. Rahban and his guest and patient, Katie, who had a circumferential body lift after losing more than half her body weight. Katie opened up about the challenges of weight loss, the misconceptions surrounding obesity, and how she struggled with yo-yo dieting and exercise until she turned to medication for help. Dr. Rahban delves into what a circumferential body lift is ..read more

There is a genuine misconception that general anesthesia is dangerous and should be avoided, if possible, when having plastic surgery. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, these urban myths regarding general anesthesia will be debunked. Join Dr. Rahban and his anesthesiologist, Dr. Houston, as they address our listeners' questions and shared concerns about anesthesia in plastic surgery. They delve into the different types of anesthesia, including local anesthesia, general anesthesia, and conscious sedation, and provide insights into the safety and effectiveness of each type. They als ..read more

Would you have liposuction done to remove stubborn fat areas if you knew the result would not be what you expected? As the popularity and demand of liposuction has grown, the outcomes have gotten worse. One of the biggest pitfalls is unrealistic imagery found on the internet. Women go online and see the before and after spectacular images, but the reality is that they are getting the wool pulled over their eyes. Dr. Rahban recently posted his point of view regarding liposuction on his Instagram account and asked his followers if they had any regrets about their liposuction procedure. Much to h ..read more

In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, our host Dr. Rady Rahban, renowned plastic surgeon and expert in breast procedures, is joined by patient Raina as she bravely shares her personal journey with breast explantation. From the decision-making process to the emotional and physical aspects of the procedure, Raina provides candid insights into her experience. Join us as we explore the nuances of breast explantation surgery, offering guidance and support to those considering this transformative journey ..read more

Ten years ago, people associated a facelift with someone in their sixties and seventies getting a facial rejuvenation procedure to improve their look. However, facelifts today have become more popular due to a significant shift driven by social media. More women and men are opting to stall the aging process much earlier and getting a facelift in their forties and fifties to have more time to enjoy their new youthful look. In this episode, Dr. Rahban is joined by the Smith couple in their early fifties, who together decided to get a facelift after undergoing significant weight loss. What was th ..read more

It's time for one of your favorite episodes, our monthly questions, and answers from our listeners. In this episode, we answer your questions on different breast procedures. Among the topics discussed are gynecomastia, a condition where men have prominent breast tissue and explain the treatments, capsular contracture, and double bubble, a complication where the breast implant pushes the fold of the breast down, to name a few. In the second half of the episode, Dr. Rahban follows up with his producer, Maria, four months after her breast explantation, reduction, and lift surgery. Maria will ask ..read more

Many celebrities have recently announced that they have been diagnosed with skin cancer. Among them are Hugh Jackman, who was treated for skin cancer for a second time on his nose, and Andy Cohen, who was treated for melanoma on his lips. Both cancers developed on their faces, which is an area that can be life-altering because of their careers in front of a camera. Have you thought of how you would deal with it if you developed skin cancer on your face? Contrary to what many believe, skin cancer does not just affect older people, as is the case with Jackman and Cohen, who both are in their 50s ..read more