Plastic Surgery Decoded Regina Nouhan MD

Microsurgery – sounds cool, but what is it? Basically it's surgery at a microscopic level, using a microscope to assist. But how did that come about? And, when would you use it?
 We’ve got expert Dr. Meredith Collins with us in this episode to explain microsurgery, and how it can help with reconstruction of the body in general, plus in her sub-specialty breast reconstruction, as well. And, a patient story!
 Here we go...

What does a new era of facelift mean? Well, time and technology allow us to improve methods for almost anything. And facelifts are no different! New techniques highlight more natural results while decreasing downtime and risks.
Listen to the episode to learn more, as we have our first international guest, Dr. Artur Diaz-Carandell from Barcelona, Spain to discuss this topic with us today.  He’s extensively used modern techniques for his facelifts, so he has lots of wisdom to share. And, at the end he tells us a poignant story of how this procedure changed someone’s life. Listen in now!

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 weight loss, pregnancy, aging, etc?
Whether it’s adding to, reducing, or reshaping the breast, how much of a difference could be made, and how involved could it be?
Listen in as we speak with Dr. Richard Bene to get answers to these very questions.

After losing weight, whether through diet and exercise, or weight-loss surgery, or even new drugs like Ozempic, now what? 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…

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 in the Northwestern US, sharing her thoughts about breast reductions, which she performs frequently. Listen in as she explains the essentials in such an understandable way.

In previous episode 84, or Part 1, we discussed how to reduce unwanted fat.  In this episode, Part 2, we discuss the novel uses for some of that excess fat. You might be surprised, because we usually think of FAT as something to get rid of! Well, fat can be like Liquid Gold when it’s moved from one place in the body to another, improving contour and sometimes transforming the overlying skin quality, too. This may be called fat transfer, or fat grafting, or fat injections. But, which is better -- fat or filler?
We delve into the engaging subject of repurposing fat with Dr. Alexes Hazen in New York. Download the episode now to be in the know!