Lipstick & Lipo: Your Unfiltered Guide to Plastic Surgery

Dr. Smita Ramanadham and Dr. Ashley Amalfi
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Join us, two Board-Certified female Plastic Surgeons, as we discuss all things plastic surgery, beauty, and wellness. No topic is off-limits. Our mission is to provide you with accurate information and educate in a real, approachable, and relatable way. Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham is a double-board certified plastic surgeon in private solo practice in NJ and Dr. Ashley Amalfi is a board certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Rochester, NY. We share a love and passion for plastic surgery, mentorship, women in surgery, and, fashion (of course!)! Our friendship has been so natural and organic that it only made sense that we would start this adventure together. We hope you enjoy these episodes as much as we enjoyed making them!

  1. 6d ago

    Compression After Liposuction, What Do You Need to Know? Originally Aired 4/2023

    This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are bringing back our most watched episode on the channel! Compression garments are one of the topics patients ask us about the most, and with so much conflicting advice online and influencers sharing their own liposuction journeys, it is easy to see why. We cover what a compression garment does, how long you need to wear it, how tight is too tight, and why wearing it consistently matters more than the brand you choose. We also talk about the creases and seams that can leave lasting indents, why zippers and clasps make life easier in the first few weeks, and why so many patients end up loving their compression so much they do not want to take it off. What You’ll Learn: Why every plastic surgeon recommends compression after liposuction, even if their protocols differ. How compression helps prevent fluid buildup and reduces swelling so you see your real results sooner. Why the first six weeks are the most important time to wear your garment 20 to 21 hours a day. How to tell if your garment is too tight and why a garment you cannot tolerate is one you will not wear. Why creases and seams in the wrong place can leave permanent indents and how to check for them. Why zippers and clasps make getting your garment on and off easier early in recovery. Why you will likely need to size down as your swelling goes away. How to become the expert of your own swelling and know when to put your garment back on months later. Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

  2. Oct 22

    How Long Does Plastic Surgery Recovery Take With a Physical Job?

    This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are answering a viewer question that we hear often what does recovery look like if you have a physical job or an active lifestyle? Whether you are a hairdresser, a yoga teacher, a warehouse worker or someone who cannot imagine six weeks without CrossFit, this episode is for you. Recovery after surgery is not one size fits all and planning for it is just as important as the surgery itself. We talk about realistic timelines, what your body is doing during recovery, why listening to it matters more than any list of restrictions, and why the people who rest well in the beginning are the ones who bounce back fastest. What You’ll Learn: Why planning your surgery recovery is just as important as planning the surgery itself. What a realistic recovery timeline looks like for active patients and physical jobs. Why your body is working harder than you think even when you feel fine after surgery. Why three weeks and six weeks are the two most important milestones in recovery. What hairdressers, yoga teachers and other physically demanding jobs should expect. Why the arbitrary 10 pound lifting rule may not apply to you. Why resting well in the beginning is what gets you back to full activity fastest. Why your body will give you its own restrictions after surgery and why that matters more than a list. Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

  3. Oct 15

    Is Your Face Supposed to Be Symmetric?

    You often hear women say take a photo of me from this side because they think they have a better side. And while that might be true, those differences are part of what makes your face recognizably yours and overcorrecting them can make you look distorted rather than refreshed. This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are talking about facial asymmetry. It is a topic we have not covered much but as board certified plastic surgeons it is a big part of what we do every day. Whether you are getting fillers or considering facial surgery, making sure you still look like you is always the goal. No one has a perfectly symmetric face and that is not something we want to change. Your asymmetry is part of what makes you look like you.  What You’ll Learn: As board certified plastic surgeons we understand the face from the inside out the muscles, the layers and the underlying structure and this is why you want this level of skill when working on your face. What we are trained to see during a consultation that most people would never notice. Why going to someone who truly knows the face protects you from results that work against you. Why the goal is always for you to walk out looking like yourself, only better. Connect with Dr. Ashley Amalfi: Website - https://www.quatela.com/about/our-surgeons/dr-ashley-n-amalfi/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drashleyamalfi/   Connect with Dr. Smita Ramanadham: Website - https://www.drsmita.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedrsmita/

  4. Oct 8

    Compression After Liposuction: Why It Matters and What Happens If You Skip It | Lipstick and Lipo

    This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are answering your questions about compression after surgery and what actually happens if you skip it. Compression is one of the most important parts of recovery after body surgery and one of the most misunderstood. As board certified plastic surgeons we see the difference it makes and we see what happens when patients do not wear it consistently. We cover why compression works, how long you actually need it, why finding the right fit matters more than the brand, and why skipping it or wearing the wrong garment can permanently affect your results. What You'll Learn Why compression is a non-negotiable part of recovery after body surgery. Why compression should feel supportive not torturous. Why uniform compression matters and what happens when your garment does not fit properly. Why skipping compression or wearing the wrong garment can permanently change your contour. Why consistency matters more than the brand you choose. Why your compression needs will change as your swelling goes down and your body changes. Why timing your surgery around the season can make compression more manageable.

  5. Oct 1

    Sex After Plastic Surgery: When Is It Safe and What Happens If You Do It Too Soon?

    This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are answering a viewer question that a lot of patients want to ask but do not always feel comfortable bringing up. When can you resume intimacy after surgery? As board certified plastic surgeons we treat physical intimacy the same way we treat any other physical activity and the risks of doing it too soon are very real. We cover the general timeline, what can actually happen if you rush it, why certain procedures require a longer wait, and why protecting your recovery protects your results. What You'll Learn: Why physical intimacy is treated the same as any other physical activity during recovery. The general timeline for resuming intimacy after plastic surgery. What actually happens when patients are intimate too soon after surgery and why bleeding is a real surgical risk. Why rushing intimacy can send you back to day zero of your recovery. Why certain procedures like breast augmentation and labiaplasty require a longer wait for intimacy specifically. Why your body will tell you when it is too soon even if you want to push through it. Why these are general guidelines and why your surgeon may have specific nuances for your procedure. Why protecting your recovery means protecting your results long term. Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

  6. Sep 24

    Minimally Invasive Breast Augmentation: The Preserve Technique with Faster Recovery

    This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are covering something that does not come along often in plastic surgery a truly new and innovative technique that is changing the way we think about breast augmentation. The Preserve technique is minimally invasive, uses your natural anatomy, requires no general anesthesia and has a remarkably quick recovery. We cover how it compares to traditional breast augmentation, who the right candidate is, what recovery looks like, and why this is bringing in a whole new group of patients who never thought breast augmentation could fit into their lives. What You'll Learn: What the Preserve technique is and how it differs from traditional breast augmentation. Why not cutting the tissue changes everything about recovery. What recovery looks like with Preserve versus traditional augmentation. Why the lack of general anesthesia is a significant part of the appeal. Why the procedure feels almost too easy and what patients still need to be careful about. Who the ideal candidate is for Preserve including moms, busy professionals and active patients. Why Preserve only works with implants 315cc and below and what that means for you. Why traditional breast augmentation is still a great option and how both surgeons decide which is right for each patient. Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

  7. Sep 17

    How to Age Like Dolly Parton The Plastic Surgery Timeline From Your 20s to Your 60s

    This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are continuing our tribute to Dolly Parton and covering the philosophy she lived by when it came to plastic surgery. In her own words, it was all about doing it in little bits and pieces. As board certified plastic surgeons, that philosophy is exactly what we practice and recommend for aging gracefully. We cover what that timeline actually looks like from your twenties all the way through your sixties, when non-surgical treatments fit in, when surgery makes sense, why revisions are normal and not a sign that something went wrong, and why starting a relationship with your surgeon early is the real secret to aging like Dolly. What You'll Learn: What Dolly meant when she said she did it in little bits and pieces and why that approach works. Why getting a revision does not mean your first surgery went wrong. Why starting with good skin quality gives you a better foundation for surgical results. Why building a relationship with your surgeon early is the key to aging gracefully. Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

  8. Sep 10

    Dolly Parton: Honoring the Woman Who Never Lied About Her Plastic Surgery

    This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are honoring Dolly Parton, the woman who was arguably the first celebrity to truly own her plastic surgery decades before it was accepted or celebrated. From facelifts and eyelid surgery to liposuction and her iconic breast implants, Dolly was refreshingly honest every single time she was asked. We talk about what she had done, why her openness mattered then and still matters now, and what every woman can take from her legacy when it comes to owning her choices without apology. What You'll Learn: Why doing a little at a time delivers the best long term results. Why her appearance was a personal aesthetic choice and not a standard to compare yourself to. How her openness helped break down the stigma around plastic surgery decades before social media. Why celebrities who deny having work done set up unrealistic expectations for women everywhere. What her legacy means for the conversation around transparency in plastic surgery today. Why board certified plastic surgeons matter and why Dolly herself talked about that. Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

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Join us, two Board-Certified female Plastic Surgeons, as we discuss all things plastic surgery, beauty, and wellness. No topic is off-limits. Our mission is to provide you with accurate information and educate in a real, approachable, and relatable way. Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham is a double-board certified plastic surgeon in private solo practice in NJ and Dr. Ashley Amalfi is a board certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Rochester, NY. We share a love and passion for plastic surgery, mentorship, women in surgery, and, fashion (of course!)! Our friendship has been so natural and organic that it only made sense that we would start this adventure together. We hope you enjoy these episodes as much as we enjoyed making them!

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