brazilianbuttlift

In this week’s episode, we will explore the world of cosmetic surgery and what you should know before considering going under the knife. 

Cosmetic surgery is a lucrative business that is in high demand for people who want to enhance themselves. But with any surgical procedure there are dangers involved. 

The most dangerous cosmetic surgery is the BBL which will be discussed in today’s episode. This is not a deterrent to discourage you from getting a BBL but you should be aware of the risk in addition to pre and post op care. 

Tune into this week's episode of Plastic Surgery Untold, exploring the fascinating evolution of BBL trends with amazing guest Dr. Matt Nykeil. From the past obsession with sheer size to the emerging trend of seeking the Modern BBL: balanced, athletic, and toned. Join Dr. Franco, Dr. Arredondo, Dr. Nykiel, and PA Gilbert as they delve into the shifting ideals and evolution of BBL standards as they discuss the pursuit of a new aesthetic paradigm. The modern BBL will keep people guessing, “Are they living that Squat life or that surgery life”?

Join Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to board-certified plastic surgeon Alex Zuriarrain, MD, FACS, of Zuri Plastic Surgery in Miami, about one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures: the Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL. 
 
Zuriarrain talks about the ideal BBL candidate, what’s influencing the shape patients are asking for, and the need for patients to have realistic expectations. In addition, he talks about the need for plastic surgeons to really communicate to patients that this is a dangerous procedure. Patients not only need to know the mortality rate associated with the BBL procedure, but also that complications happen—even to the best surgeons. What’s more, patients need to know the limitations of fat grafting and that one round of liposuction and fat grafting may not be enough to get the final result they want.

Butt augmentation has continued to be one of the hottest trends in plastic surgery. While the Brazilian Butt is the most popular method for butt augmentation, there are patients that are not candidates for a BBL or want to combine butt implants with their BBL. The buttock implants are unique in that they can add projection and shape to the butt. They are also an option of patients that don’t have enough fat for a BBL. Join us as our special guest Dr. Rolando Morales guides us through the intricate world of butt implants!

Social media has transformed the world of plastic surgery forever. It has opened so many doors for patients and created an un-paralleled level of transparency. However, there is always the good and bad as social media can create unrealistic expectations in the world of filters and photo editing! Our celebrity team will help guide you through this maze of mystical feeds.

Cellulite is a concern for many women and as butt augmentation has become increasingly more popular it has become a common discussion in my office.  The number of treatments available for cellulite a numerous, the number of treatments that work for cellulite are few.  We have discussed Cellfina previously which is an effective treatment in the correct patient.  QWO works in a similar fashion to cellfina as it treats the fibrous bands that cause cellulite.  Our celebrity cast will walk you through the cellulite maze!

Liposuction was one of the first procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Today we discuss some of the advancements in liposuction that have transformed it in to liposculpting. The idea of three dimensional body sculpting has truly been a leap forward in the aesthetic results that we are able to achieve! We invited liposculpting expert Dr. Truong from Chicago to join on the journey through the evolution of liposuction.

The weight loss journey can be difficult whether it is achieved by surgery or diet and exercise. The finishing touches after the weight loss tends to be surgical intervention to remove the excess skin. Patients tend to feel amazing after all the weight loss and they want to be able to show off all their hard work. The world-famous Dr. Gaurav Bharti from H/K/B cosmetic surgeon in Charlotte North, Carolina will walk us through the process!

Building a business is not for the faint of heart! Today on the podcast, the team welcomes Dr. Kerr, owner of Synergy Plastic Surgery in Austin, Texas. Dr. Kerr, Dr. Franco, and the team discuss the vital components to building and growing a successful plastic surgery empire in today's market. We discuss the challenges associated with building a business and how to successfully navigate growth opportunities. The team's discussion covers everything from choosing your partners and hiring staff, to scaling the business and buying real estate. This episode was packed with so many golden nuggets, you might have to listen a few times to get them all!

Liposuction has been one of the hottest procedures in the United States with the quarantine 15 being a thing! We have Dr. Andre Levesque joining us today as he specializes in liposcultping without the use of anesthesia. He will help guide us through the maze of liposuction and who is a good candidate for liposculpting under local anesthesia. We might even convince him to talk a little about J-Plasma (Renuvion) if we are lucky!

Today we are talking about the facility or surgery center where patients have plastic surgery.  This is a common question and there are a variety of options for patients.  We discuss the difference between a surgery center, hospital and office based procedure.  We want to help guide patients through the complicated path of surgical facilities!  We also catch up on the personal adventures of the Plastic Surgery Untold cast!  

Mommy makeover is not a new thing in plastic surgery, however how we perform a mommy makeover has evolved and modernized.  In the past we were able to remove skin and fat, but we were not able to sculpt the body in three dimensions they we do currently.  The addition of fat transfer has added an entirely new dimension to body sculpting and the mommy makeover.  Dr. Franco and the celebrity cast of Plastic Surgery Untold will walk us through these changes in the mommy makeover and how it has evolved!

One of the most important aspects of plastic surgery is preparation. We have invited my mentor Dr. Kevin Chang who specializes in internal medicine and medical informatics to join us and help guide us through the importance of pre-operative preparation. Dr. Chang and our celebrity cast will work through the common labs and questions patients have while preparing for their surgery!

Breast augmentation continues to be the most common aesthetic procedure in America. One of the hardest parts of the entire procedure is deciding on the specific breast implant for your enhancement. The gummy bear (highly cohesive silicone) implants have become extremely popular over the past couple of years for several reasons. We have celebrity guest Sarah Viebrock from @deliveringmotherhood with us to discuss the benefits of a gummy bear breast implant.

J – Plasma (Renuvion) is one of the hottest treatments in America as it is able to tighten skin and enhance patient’s overall appearance. Renuvion can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with your Brazilian Butt Lift. We also catch everyone up with all of the quarantine life from all of your celebrity cast!

COVID – 19 has changed the world for all of us including the cast of Plastic Surgery Untold.  Join us for our first podcast on Zoom!  We invited California’s Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Matt Nykiel to discuss how his practice has changed over these interesting times.  We discuss everything from virtual consultations to changes you will see in the office!