Once Upon A Surgery

Once Upon A Surgery
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Once Upon A Surgery: Real Stories. Real Transformations. Step into a world where transformation meets storytelling! Hosted by Kerry Berlet, wife of renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Berlet, this channel brings you inspiring plastic surgery journeys that feel like modern-day fairy tales. Through heartfelt interviews, patients share their motivations, experiences, and stunning before-and-after results that help them look and feel like the best versions of themselves. ✨ From confidence-boosting enhancements to dramatic transformations, Once Upon A Surgery celebrates empowerment, beauty, and h

  1. 10h ago

    The Truth About Living With a New Face | Kerry 2.0 #podcast #interview #plasticsurgery #facelift

    In this episode of Once Upon a Surgery, Kerry sits down with Dr. Anthony Berlet to talk about life after her transformation. Together, they discuss the unexpected compliments, the confidence that comes with looking refreshed, and the surprising reactions she receives almost every day.From strangers assuming she's a model to people being genuinely shocked when they learn her real age, Kerry shares how her appearance has changed the way others perceive her and how she feels about herself.In this episode, we discuss:• Living with the results of a deep plane facelift• How friends, family, and strangers have reacted• Being mistaken for someone much younger• The confidence that comes from looking like you feel• Whether the attention ever becomes uncomfortable• The emotional side of facial rejuvenation• Dr. Berlet's philosophy on creating natural, age-appropriate resultsThis is an honest conversation about aging, confidence, and what happens after the bandages come off.If you're considering facial rejuvenation or are simply curious about the long-term experience, this episode offers a candid look at life after surgery.Subscribe for more patient journeys, educational discussions, and behind-the-scenes conversations with Dr. Anthony Berlet.#OnceUponASurgery #Facelift #DeepPlaneFacelift #PlasticSurgery #FacialRejuvenation #LifeAfterFacelift #NaturalResults #AgingGracefully #Confidence #DrAnthonyBerlet

    28 min
  2. Breast Surgery Recovery: Prairie Wear Founder Holli Markwald Shares Her Story #breastcancer #podcast

    10h ago

    Breast Surgery Recovery: Prairie Wear Founder Holli Markwald Shares Her Story #breastcancer #podcast

    Recovering from breast surgery is about more than healing—it's about feeling supported, comfortable, and confident every step of the way.In this episode of Once Upon a Surgery, Dr. Anthony Berlet and host Kerry Berlet sit down with Holli Markwald, founder and CEO of Prairie Wear, to discuss how a personal experience inspired her to create one of the most innovative recovery bras available today.Together they discuss:• Why the right recovery bra can make a significant difference after breast surgery• The inspiration behind Prairie Wear• How thoughtful design improves comfort during healing• What breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, mastectomy, reconstruction, and explant patients should look for in a post-surgical bra• How restoring confidence is an important part of recoveryWhether you're preparing for surgery, currently recovering, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers practical advice and an inspiring look at innovation born from lived experience.Subscribe to Once Upon a Surgery for honest conversations about plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, patient journeys, recovery, and the people changing lives along the way.#BreastSurgery #RecoveryBra #PrairieWear #PlasticSurgery #BreastReduction #BreastAugmentation #BreastLift #BreastReconstruction #ExplantSurgery #Mastectomy #PostOpRecovery #DrAnthonyBerlet #OnceUponASurgery

    28 min

  3. Jun 5

    He Lost His Arm and Became an Inspiration #podcast #resilience #cancer #inspiration #osteosarcoma

    When Jimmy Nolan was just a teenager, he received devastating news: osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer, threatened not only his future, but his life.In 1999, Dr. Anthony Berlet was part of the surgical team that performed the life-saving operation that ultimately resulted in Jimmy losing his arm.Most people would understand if Jimmy gave up.Instead, he built a remarkable life.More than 25 years later, Jimmy joins Kerry Berlet on Once Upon A Surgery to share his extraordinary journey of perseverance, resilience, family, and purpose. From overcoming cancer to becoming a competitive golfer, husband, father, and inspiration to countless others, Jimmy's story is proof that life's greatest challenges do not have to define us.In this emotional reunion, Jimmy and Dr. Berlet reconnect decades after the surgery that changed everything. Together, they reflect on the difficult decisions, the road to recovery, and the unexpected blessings that emerged from tragedy.This episode is about far more than surgery. It's about courage, perspective, and the incredible strength of the human spirit.Featuring:• Jimmy Nolan, osteosarcoma survivor and one-armed golfer• Dr. Anthony Berlet, plastic surgeon and member of Jimmy's original surgical team• Jimmy's family and support system• A powerful look at life after cancerIf Jimmy's story inspires you, please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that anything is possible.#Osteosarcoma #CancerSurvivor #JimmyNolan #DrAnthonyBerlet #AmputeeAthlete #Golf #Inspiration #CancerAwareness #PatientStory #Perseverance #LifeAfterCancer #OnceUponASurgery

    37 min
  4. When The Before Face Interviews The After Face #podcast #interview #facelift

    Apr 20

    When The Before Face Interviews The After Face #podcast #interview #facelift

    What happens when you sit down and interview yourself… before AND after a facelift?Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of Once Upon A Surgery where things get very real. Pre-facelift Kerry sits across from post-facelift Kerry just 20 days after surgery for a raw, honest, and at times shocking conversation.This episode has everything:• The full before vs 20 days after transformation• Kerry’s pre-surgery consult with Dr. Anthony Berlet• Immediate post-op consult and recovery insights• What she was worried about vs what actually happened• The emotional side of seeing your face change in real timeThis is not just about plastic surgery. It’s about identity, fear, confidence, and what it really feels like to go through it.Dr. Berlet breaks down the process, expectations, and why natural results matter. Kerry asks the questions everyone is thinking… and answers them from both sides.Watch until the end. The shift is wild.Subscribe for more real stories, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes journeys in plastic surgery.#Facelift #PlasticSurgery #BeforeAndAfter #FaceliftRecovery #OnceUponASurgery #Transformation #DeepPlaneFacelift #Day20 #SurgeryJourney #RealTalk

    45 min
  5. Season 2 Finale- Premiere Guest Returns + Bombshell Announcement, & Dr. Berlet Talks Supplements #podcast

    Mar 24

    Season 2 Finale- Premiere Guest Returns + Bombshell Announcement, & Dr. Berlet Talks Supplements #podcast

    One year ago, Nicole was the very first guest on Once Upon A Surgery. Now she’s back for the Season 2 finale after undergoing blepharoplasty, fat grafting, and neck liposuction with Dr. Berlet and her results speak for themselves. This episode goes beyond the before and after. Dr. Berlet shares his exact approach to surgery prep and recovery, including supplements, skincare, and prescriptions that make all the difference. And in a moment no one expected, Kerry reveals a major personal decision that sets the stage for Season 3. Full circle. Real results. And what comes next. #PlasticSurgery #Facelift #Blepharoplasty #FatGrafting #NeckLipo #BeforeAndAfter #NaturalResults #OnceUponASurgery #DrBerlet

    34 min

  6. Feb 24

    Are They Kardashians? Mommy Makeovers, Botox & the Berlet Button #kardashians #glowup

    They’re glamorous, confident, and constantly mistaken for sisters. Giovanna and Adriana, aka the Fauxdashians, join Once Upon A Surgery to talk all things beauty, confidence, and transformation.In this episode, the Fauxdashians open up about their mommy makeover journeys with Dr. Anthony Berlet, why they trust him completely, and how the iconic Berlet Button became part of their glow-up. They also share why they swear by Dr. Berlet for the best Botox, how subtle treatments can make a powerful difference, and what it feels like to look refreshed, confident, and unapologetically stunning.From motherhood to maintenance, this conversation is about optimizing, not changing who you are, and why looking your best can feel empowering at every stage of life.✨ Real stories✨ Real transformations✨ A little Fauxdashian fabulousnessSubscribe for more conversations that pull back the curtain on beauty, confidence, and the art of becoming.#OnceUponASurgery #Fauxdashians #MommyMakeover #BerletButton #DrBerlet #BotoxResults #PlasticSurgeryConfidence #BeautyMaintenance #GlowUp #RealTransformations

    32 min

  7. Jan 31

    Still Can’t Cook But Can Hard Launch a New Face #podcast #dating #facelift 42:16 Still Can’t Cook but Can Hard Launch a New Face #podcast #dating #facelift

    ​ @onceuponasurgery  What happens when menopause, hormone replacement therapy, aging bodies and modern dating collide?In this candid and hilarious episode of Once Upon A Surgery, host Kerry Berlet sits down with Kelley Fahey, creator of the Still Can’t Cook podcast, to talk about everything women are actually dealing with but rarely say out loud.From navigating menopause and HRT, to body changes with age, to deciding to have a facelift with Dr. Anthony Berlet, Kelley opens up about reclaiming confidence and control. She also reveals her plan to hard launch her new face on dating apps in 2026.This episode is honest, funny, empowering and refreshingly real. It proves that aging does not mean fading out. It means leveling up.Topics include:• Menopause and HRT realities• Aging bodies and confidence• Kelley’s facelift journey with Dr. Berlet• Beauty, dating and starting fresh in midlife• Why self reinvention does not come with an expiration date🎧 Watch, laugh and rethink everything you have been told about aging.Hosted by: Kerry BerletGuest: Kelley Fahey, Still Can’t CookSeries: Once Upon A SurgeryBerlet Plastic Surgery: NYC & NJ332.232.5630#OnceUponASurgery #MenopauseTalk #FaceliftJourney #DatingOver50 #DatingApps #HRT #WomenAgingWell #StillCantCook #DrBerlet #MidlifeGlowUp #HardLaunch2026

    42 min
  8. One Childhood Surgery. A Lifetime of Confidence. #podcast #plasticsurgery #beforeandafter

    Jan 21

    One Childhood Surgery. A Lifetime of Confidence. #podcast #plasticsurgery #beforeandafter

    When Jackie was just 8 years old, she was being cruelly called “Dumbo” because of her ears. Her parents brought her to Dr. Anthony Berlet, who performed otoplasty that would quietly change the course of her life.Now 18 years later, Jackie is 25, confident, and working in the hospital where she unexpectedly crosses paths with Dr. Berlet again. In this emotional Once Upon A Surgery episode, she reflects on childhood bullying, growing up with renewed confidence, and the powerful full-circle moment of seeing the surgeon who helped shape her self-esteem so early in life.Jackie shares how something many dismiss as “cosmetic” had a profound impact on who she became, how she carries herself, and how deeply grateful she remains all these years later.This is a story about kindness, timing, and how one surgery can ripple through an entire lifetime.✨ Real patient. Real story. Real transformation.#OnceUponASurgery #Otoplasty #EarPinning #ChildhoodBullying #ConfidenceJourney #PlasticSurgeryStories #RealPatientStory #BeforeAndAfter #LifeChanging #AntiBullying #SelfEsteem #FullCircleMoment #DrBerlet #PatientGratitude #MedicalStories #Transformation

    34 min
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Once Upon A Surgery: Real Stories. Real Transformations. Step into a world where transformation meets storytelling! Hosted by Kerry Berlet, wife of renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Berlet, this channel brings you inspiring plastic surgery journeys that feel like modern-day fairy tales. Through heartfelt interviews, patients share their motivations, experiences, and stunning before-and-after results that help them look and feel like the best versions of themselves. ✨ From confidence-boosting enhancements to dramatic transformations, Once Upon A Surgery celebrates empowerment, beauty, and h

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  • Creator
    Once Upon A Surgery
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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