A new era of facelift… What could that mean? Well, time and technology allow us to improve methods for almost anything. And facelifts are no different! Yes we’re in a new era of facelifts… one that highlights more natural results while decreasing downtime and risks. Want to hear more about it? Well it’s great that we have Dr. Artur Diaz-Carandell all the way from Barcelona, Spain to discuss this topic with us today.  He’s done a huge number of facelifts using more modern techniques, so he definitely has wisdom to share. Plus at the end he tells us a poignant story of how this procedu ..read more

You may know that a woman’s breast appearance can psychosocially impact her greatly. So if chosen, what are the options for breast rejuvenation, especially after pregnancy, aging, weight loss, etc? How involved are they? In episode 88 we speak with Dr. Richard Bene to get answers to these questions. Listen in ..read more

Okay, you’ve lost weight, whether through diet and exercise, or weight-loss surgery, or even new drugs like Ozempic. But after going through that lengthy process, what you may not realize is that stretched-out skin will not necessarily shrink back ! Curious about that? Listen to my conversation with Dr. Brian Derby who’s got great explanations of the options for treatment. He imparts important information all throughout this episode, even to the very last  bit. So be in the know by listening to the episode right now ..read more

A breast reduction can be life-changing! Yes, a surprising number of women suffer from heavy breasts, and we’re not just talking about endless back and neck pain. Longstanding suffering can lead to mental strain, as well. But what does a breast reduction really involve? And what happens to sensation? Can you still breast-feed? Plus, will it be covered by insurance?  In this episode we have Dr. Dinu Mistry (mistrymd.com) the Northwestern US, sharing her thoughts about breast reductions, which she performs frequently.  Listen in as she explains the essentials in such an understandable ..read more

Here we talk about how to trim down areas of problematic fat. What are the current options? Which treatments are most effective? Are there limits to how much can be accomplished? And the biggest question... Will it last? In this episode, Dr. Kristy Hamilton in Houston, Texas has some great information about this subject, and she shares that knowledge with us right here ..read more

Wound Care?  What does it have to do with Plastic Surgery? Some acute, traumatic wounds are so large and devastating that intervention is needed to achieve healing and closure.  Other lingering or chronic wounds may have associated problems that stop the healing potential in its tracks. They need help, too. Today we have Dr. David Zamierowski in conversation, to help explain the plastic surgeon’s role in wound management, both surgical and nonsurgical. He discusses the progression of treatment for wounds throughout the decades, and relates some interesting advancements in the field ..read more

Many people don’t like the idea of general anesthesia in an operating room. So, what if their procedure could just be done in the office? Sounds great, but which procedures are best-suited for an in-office location? What type of anesthesia would be used? And is it safe?  These questions and more are answered by my guest Dr. Curtis Wong in California, who weighs in with his considerable experience. Take a listen to what he has to say ..read more

You may have heard a lot about breast implants, but is it a “forever” procedure? Why would they ever need to come out? And, what might it be like for people who have had implants for so long, but now must live without them? Learn about the in’s and out’s of implants from someone who has a large experience with their placement and especially with their removal. Dr. Brad Storm joins us in a great discussion of this topic.  Listen in and finally learn about the when and how of breast explantation.  Tune in ..read more

No matter how many sit-ups, abdominal contour after pregnancy is not something that can really be controlled or predicted. And when you add functional problems, related to muscle diastasis, to insecurities about appearance, what’s left is frustration and even embarrassment.  Want to hear the story of 2 sisters who went through these difficulties after pregnancies and were successfully treated? How have their lives changed? Listen as Dr. Ahmed Suliman tells their story and explains why the problems occur, plus what can realistically be done to restore abdominal contour. Here we go ..read more

A face transplant?  Not science fiction!   I’m talking about the amazing medical development of being able to transfer all the layers of the face, skin down to bone ...from a deceased donor ...to another human....in-need. Who better to help educate listeners about this than the plastic surgeon who heads the Face Transplant Program at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Samir Mardini. Listen as he shares his knowledge about the captivating history and process of this astonishing procedure. Here we go ..read more