Plain Talk About Plastic Surgery

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about breast implants; how they came to be, and what they are like now.

In this episode I'll explain the different types of breast implants, from their simple (and often problematic) beginnings, to the state of the art implants currently available today that I use in my own practice.

We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have...

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy.

In this episode I'll explain what breast lift surgery is, and how breast lift surgery works with the human anatomy to give an ideal result.

We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about breast lifts:

What is the difference between a breast lift and a breast reduction?

Wha...

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about facelift surgery. If you've listened to my other podcasts, we've already covered surgeries for the forehead, the eyelids, and the neck. Today we're going to put it all together with the facelift.

In this episode I'll explain what facelift surgery is, and how facelift surgery works with the human anatomy to give an ideal result.

We cover a lot of interesting ground in this ep...

Thank you for joining me!  Today we're going to talk about breast augmentation surgery. There are so many questions women have about breast augmentation, and a lot to consider. That's why I created this episode.

In this episode I'll explain what breast augmentation surgery is, and how breast augmentation surgery works with the human anatomy to give an ideal result.

We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answ...

Thank you for joining me!  Today we're talking about a common question I often hear from my patients: why can't I just have my neck fixed?

In this episode I'll explain the anatomy of the neck, what makes just performing a neck lift instead of a face lift such a complicated issue, why some people are candidates for a neck lift but most people are not, and what to expect if you just receive a neck lift.

We cover a lot of very in...

Thank you for joining me!  Today we're going to talk about Botox® Cosmetic.

In this episode I'll explain what Botox is, the differences between Botox and other wrinkle-minimizing injectables like Dysport and Jeuveau, how Botox works to minimize wrinkles, how long the effect lasts, and what to expect when you receive Botox.

We cover a lot of very interesting ground in this episode, and quickly answer many of the questions peopl...

Thank you for joining me!  Today we're going to talk about brow lift surgery, also known as forehead lift surgery.

In this episode I'll explain what brow lift surgery is, the differences between brow lift surgery for women and men, and the pros and cons of the various brow lift surgical techniques available today.

We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about brow lift...

Thank you for joining me!  Today we're going to talk about upper eyelid surgery and lower eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty.

In this episode I'll explain what blepharoplasty is, and how upper eyelid lift surgery and lower eyelid lift surgery work, how they're similar and how they are different.

We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about eyelid surgery:

Wh...

Thank you for joining me!  Today we're going to talk about lip fillers, facial fillers and cheek fillers like Juvederm, Voluma, Vollure, Volbella and Sculptra.  

In this episode I'll explain what fillers are and how they work, what the various pros and cons of each filler are and when each is most appropriate, and then I will explain how I apply fillers and what one of my patients can expect when they come to me for fille...

Thank you for joining me!  Today we're going to talk about liposuction.  In this episode I'll explain what liposuction is and how it came to be, what techniques exist for liposuction and their pros and cons, and then I will explain how I perform liposuction and what one of my patients can expect when they come to me for liposuction.  

We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questi...

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Today we're going to talk about gynecomastia and mastopexy surgery.

In this episode I'll explain what gynecomastia is and how it is caused, then I will explain surgical and non-surgical ways that gynecomastia can be corrected.

We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about gynecomastia:

What is gynecomastia? What is adolescent gynecomastia, and does...

Thank you for joining me! 

Today we're going to talk about abdominoplasty, or as it is more commonly known, the tummy tuck. 

In this episode I'll give you the history of the tummy tuck. I will go over my consultation when patients come in who are interested in doing something to improve their abdominal wall, and then we'll discuss the risks and complications of tummy tuck surgery as well as the surgical technique. We'll a...

There are so many questions women have regarding breast reduction surgery, and they can feel overwhelming at first. That's why I created this episode.

What is breast reduction surgery, and why would women want to have a breast reduction? 

Do you have to pay for breast reduction yourself? 

How do we get insurance to cover breast reduction surgery? 

What surgical techniques are available for breast reduction, which one...

Learn about the types of earlobe problems that would bring a patient to a plastic surgeon, the types of procedures that can be done on an earlobe, interesting tidbits about the history and lore of the earlobe, and the anatomy.

Welcome to Plain Talk About Plastic Surgery, a podcast to educate you about all things concerning plastic surgery procedures and operations, and other topics of relevance, with down to earth and honest inform...

A Sizer Bra is a normal bra of the cup size that you want to fit into comfortably after your operation. This bra is used during surgery as a guide to ensure your breasts will fit comfortably into it so you get the size breasts that you want. 

I do find that lots of patients seem to be a bit confused about what a Sizer Bra is and how to find a bra of the type and form we're looking for, or are bringing in an inappropriate size....