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. 2d ago

    Why Do Breasts Look Bigger After a Breast Lift? Is It Normal?

    If you just had a breast lift and your breasts look or feel bigger than you expected, this episode is for you. And if you are considering a breast lift and wondering whether it will change your size, this episode is also for you. A breast lift cannot make you bigger. What you are seeing and feeling is swelling, and it is completely normal. Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Smita Ramanadham and Dr. Ashley Amalfi answer this exact viewer question and walk through everything you need to know, from what swelling actually looks like after a lift, to the recovery timeline, to what you can do right now to heal faster. Including one tip about your post-surgery diet that most patients have never heard. What You'll Learn: Why a breast lift can never make you bigger and what's actually happening when it feels that way. The difference between a lift, a reduction. Why asymmetric swelling can happen when different procedures are done on each side. The two most important time markers in breast surgery recovery: three weeks and three months. How compression, sleep position, and lymphatic massage help reduce swelling. Why your diet after surgery matters more than you think — and the sodium connection most patients miss. Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

  2. Aug 6

    Botox Beyond Wrinkles: The Medical Uses You Didn't Know About

    This week on Lipstick and Lipo we're talking Botox but not the way you might expect. Yes it's the most popular cosmetic treatment out there, but did you know it has legitimate medical uses too? From excessive sweating and TMJ to Bell's palsy and nerve asymmetry, we're discussing down all the ways board-certified plastic surgeons are using Botox beyond the cosmetic side. Plus Dr. Ashley shares her own personal experience with Bell's palsy after her first pregnancy, and why Botox was part of managing it. What You'll Learn: How Botox treats hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and who it's most life-changing for. How Botox helps TMJ, teeth grinding, and jaw clenching — and why it outlasts other treatments. What Bell's palsy is, why Dr. Ashley developed it after pregnancy, and how Botox helps manage facial asymmetry. Why Botox is used across nearly every medical specialty not just plastic surgery. How often you actually need masseter and armpit Botox compared to facial Botox. If you learned something new today, share this episode with a friend. New episodes launch every week find us on Spotify, Apple and Youtube so make sure you're subscribed. 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/

  3. Jul 30

    Pre-Surgery Checklist | What to Expect Before Plastic Surgery | From Two Female Plastic Surgeons

    This week on Lipstick and Lipo we're switching gears instead of talking about recovery, we're talking about what happens before you even get to the operating table. This episode came from a viewer question about blood work, and it opened up a whole conversation we don't normally cover. From medical clearance and blood work to mammograms, GLP-1 medications, supplements, and why telling your surgeon about everything including things you might not think matter. We're walking you through everything you need to know to get yourself to surgery safely. What You'll Learn: Why cosmetic surgery requires the same level of pre-op preparation as any other surgery. What blood work and medical clearance most patients need before going under. Why Dr. Amalfi now recommends a mammogram for every breast surgery patient regardless of age. What additional labs GLP-1 and weight loss patients need before surgery. Why your supplements, vitamins, and peptides are just as important as your medications. How diabetes, thyroid issues, and other conditions affect your surgical clearance. When surgery might need to be postponed — and why that's actually a good thing. Why there is no such thing as too much information when it comes to your pre-op history. Make sure you subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple so you never miss a new episode of Lipstick and Lipo. Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

  4. Jul 23

    A Plastic Surgeon Becomes the Patient: Dr. Smita Ramanadham's C-Section Recovery

    This week on Lipstick and Lipo we have exciting news Dr. Smita is back, and she's a new mom! With a seven-week-old at home, Smita is sharing what it was like to be on the other side of surgery for the very first time. As surgeons, we talk our patients through recovery every single day, but experiencing it firsthand is a whole different story. We're comparing C-section recovery to tummy tuck recovery, talking about why having a support system matters so much in that first month, and getting into what it was really like for Smita to return to the OR just five weeks after giving birth. What You'll Learn: How C-section recovery compares to a tummy tuck and why they're not the same surgery. Why tummy tuck patients get more recovery support than new moms (and how that changes healing). Why the recovery advice we give patients turned out to be accurate firsthand. How to know when you're ready to return to activity after surgery and why easing in matters. What options exist if you don't have a support network at home. What going back to the OR five weeks post-C-section was actually like. Don't forget to subscribe we've got lots more plastic surgery content headed your way. Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

  5. Jul 16

    Lipo Recovery: Why It's Different for Everyone

    This week on Lipstick and Lipo we're answering one of your questions about lipo recovery. As our name states, we use lipo consistently in our practices. Now, there are differing opinions about healing, and like many things, it's super personal. Every person has a different pain tolerance, and that's something that's really hard to compare. Even though the incisions are small, lipo is still something major don't assume you'll be back at work the next day. We're going through what recovery actually looks like, what affects it, and how we set our patients up to heal well. Highlights: The misconception small incisions create: this isn't a "lunchtime" procedure. Why bruising and swelling are completely normal no matter who your surgeon is. Pain tolerance is personal why some patients bounce back fast and others need more time. The supplements that can make your bruising worse. How anxiety plays into what you feel during recovery. Why good skin quality matters for your final result. This episode came straight from your comments keep the questions coming! Send us a DM on Instagram on what you want us to cover and make sure you subscribe so you don't miss a brand new episode of Lipstick and Lipo every week. Dr. Smita Ramanadham Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

  6. Jul 9

    Celebrities Rejecting Plastic Surgery - The Anti-Botox Movement

    Some celebrities like Kate Winslet and Sarah Jessica Parker are publicly rejecting plastic surgery and swearing off Botox and fillers. Some are still getting it done. What's really happening in Hollywood, and does it matter for you? Board certified plastic surgeons discuss the growing divide among celebrities, why some are rejecting procedures, and why neither choice should be judged. Your decision about plastic surgery is personal and it shouldn't be influenced by what anyone else is doing. What you'll learn: The misconception about what plastic surgery actually does. How Hollywood pressure to chase youth affects treatment trends. Why you don't have to pick a camp and stick with it forever. The importance of making your own decision, not following celebrities. How to approach plastic surgery safely without judgment. Why both choices - doing something or doing nothing are equally valid. This is your decision and nobody else's business. Talk to your doctors, figure out what's right for you, and remember you can change your mind anytime. Make sure you're subscribed so you get real information and current trends. Dr. Smita Ramanadham Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

  7. Jul 2

    Breast implants under or over the muscle? Will you have a choice?

    We recently received a comment from a viewer who had breast implants placed without being given a choice or explanation about placement options. This sparked an important conversation about patient communication. We discuss why placement matters, the differences between over and under the muscle, how the industry has evolved, and why your surgeon needs to explain your options before surgery. You need to understand the why behind every decision before you go into surgery. What you'll learn: The difference between implants over the muscle and under the muscle. How implant technology has changed surgeon approaches. Why some surgeons only do one technique versus offering options. How new implant companies are changing the industry. When it's appropriate to switch placement (and when it's not). Why communication with your surgeon matters before surgery. Questions you should be asking before implant surgery. Surgery is a big deal and you have every right to know what's going on. Do your research, ask questions, and make sure your surgeon is explaining your options. If they're not willing to discuss this with you, you have every right to go somewhere else. Dr. Smita Ramanadham Connect with Dr. Smita Website Instagram Connect with Dr. Amalfi Website Instagram

  8. Jun 25

    Vampire facials and salmon DNA - Are they worth the hype?

    Vampire facials and salmon DNA facials are trending, with celebrity endorsements and expensive price tags. But are they actually worth the money, and do board certified plastic surgeons recommend them? We're discussing what these treatments actually do, what the science shows, and whether you're better off sticking to the basics like retinol, sunscreen, and proven treatments like microneedling and lasers. What you'll learn: What vampire facials and salmon DNA facials actually are. Why these treatments are so expensive and if they're worth the money. The verdict from board certified surgeons. What actually works. Where to go if you do want to try them. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't waste money on treatments that aren't worth it.  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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