reconstructive surgery

It is common to hear about productivity, materials, and laser power in additive manufacturing (AM). But stories are rarely heard about the lives being changed because of this technology. Innovation in AM is not just about technology. It is about transforming lives and creating a better future for people. 

Host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Princess Moshoana, a South African woman whose life was forever changed by a violent act and then restored through the marvels of AM and Dr. Gerrie Booysen, a leading figure in AM and Director of the Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing at the Central University of Technology. Together, they share a journey of recovery and groundbreaking advancements in medical industrial 3D printing. 

Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS. 

Key Takeaways: 

 
[1:31] Princess recounts the violent crime that left her physically and emotionally unable to smile. 

[7:11] Dr. Gerrie Booysen explains the history of the Centre for Rapid Prototyping and how they began 3D-printed patient-specific implants. 

[11:06] The arduous process chain of creating, implanting, and reconstructing Princess’ jaw with an AM printed part. 

[13:37] How additive manufacturing helped Princess regain her hopes and dreams. 

[15:14] The many ways AM devices and reconstructive surgery can meet the tremendous needs of South Africans. 

Resource Link:  Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing 

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

- Dr. Fan's background, experiences, and achievements in the field of plastic surgery.

- Factors to consider when deciding to undergo a procedure, such as personal concerns and desires

- The importance of safety and understanding potential risks associated with surgery, especially for older individuals

- Recovery process and common side effects of procedures

- The significance of realistic expectations and maturity when considering cosmetic surgery, especially for young individuals

- The importance of discussing motivations with parents and potentially seeking psychological evaluation

- Encouragement for individuals to wait until they are older and more confident before making decisions about procedures

- The limits and effectiveness of non-surgical treatments like Botox and fillers

- The belief in the importance of inner beauty and improving overall well-being in addition to outer appearance

- Lisa’s work on helping women find love and partnership and the transformative effects on their appearance through the Finding the Guardian of Your Soul program

Key quotes:

• "And I encourage people to wait until they're old enough, mature enough, to really know, to have their own identity, to know what's important to themselves, so that when they're making any choices, it is from a place of empowerment, a place of certainty, a place of confidence, a place of making a long term decision." — Dr. Larry Fan
• "Even in an era where we are so modernized and women have so many opportunities, the emphasis on looks is awful for so many of us." — Lisa Shield
• "What I tell people is, number one, if you have a problem that you're not happy with and it bothers you enough to be willing to get help, that's probably an appropriate time to get help, provided you understand, okay, what does the help involve and what kind of results can be expected?" — Dr. Larry Fan
• The best results are cases where people clearly look much, much better, but they also look very natural and very appealing, where there isn't any obvious sign it doesn't look like they've had surgery. That's the highest level of surgery when people look better, but it's actually undetectable." — Dr. Larry Fan
• "And I call my course my work the world's Cheapest facelift because these women start blossoming and coming back to life and this dark cloud of being single and feeling stigmatized and finally finding their power with men. And they literally look ten to 15 years younger at the end of twelve weeks." — Lisa Shield
• "I think there's a very big opportunity to not just improve our outer appearance, what I call our outer beauty, but also to improve our inner beauty." — Dr. Larry Fan

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Email the podcast at: podcast@lisashield.com

On this day in 1941, a group of badly burned airmen in the Royal Air Force established "The Guinea Pig Club."

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Born with a facial difference, every time I had facial reconstructive surgery, I grieved for that little girl's reflection in the mirror that was quickly fading away.  I never realized these emotional experiences were just that, grief.  On this self healing journey, I quickly learned that grief doesn't have to just be sad and painful, that it can the unexpressed love we hold within.  I learned to express this love in letter to my younger self. 

I have had a lot of requests to talk about Breast Implant Illness (BII), so here we go! My guest today is Dr. Robert Whitfield, a conventionally trained surgeon who has spent decades as a plastic surgeon working with patients with breast cancer, who has developed a unique approach to recovery and healing people with these conditions, as well as using alternative methods for breast reconstruction without implants.  BII is a condition where people who have had breast implants go on to develop conditions, such as chronic fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, hormone imbalance, and premature menopause, all driven by inflammation continuing to react to the implant that is in your body.

You will hear more about:

• How BII impacts the body at a systemic level
• How other ailments can mimic this condition (and how we go about sorting that out!)
• Is explant surgery (implant removal) the right choice?
• How Dr. Whitfield’s Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program makes a difference in a patient’s recovery outcome
• What you can do if you still want implants
• And more!

More about Dr. Whitfield:

Dr. Whitfield is an experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He completed six years of surgical training at Indiana University Medical Center. He remained at the Indiana University Medical Center to complete his Plastic Surgery Residency. At the completion of his Plastic Surgery Residency he chose to gain additional training in Microsurgery and Aesthetic Surgery by completing a one year fellowship.

Dr. Whitfield focuses on providing clients with nutritional guidance, nutraceutical advice, personal genetic predisposition screening, non-invasive, minimally invasive and surgical options for treatments all over the body. He has completed over 4000 breast procedures since 2004 including over 500 implant removals. He has the largest series of explant specimens with PCR testing. While serving as the President Elect of the Research Foundation he gave testimony at the FDA hearings in 2019 regarding BII. 

Dr. Whitfield’s philosophy is that the best plastic surgery results are the ones you don’t see. He also strongly believes that patients have a right to know about ALL their non-surgical options before considering surgery. His goal is to work with you to bring about your self vision in a way that appears natural, flawless and 100% you.

Connect with Dr. Whitfield:
Dr. Whitfield’s Website: https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/

Dr. Whitfield’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobertwhitfield/

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Beyond the O.R. podcast, featuring Dr. Kevin Brenner. A double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Brenner is offering us a front-row glimpse of what he sees every day at his highly successful Beverly Hills practice. Even more than his expertise and insights, Dr. Brenner brings a human touch. You’ll enjoy the rapid-fire banter with Elizabeth Morales, who has come to know Dr. Brenner’s many facets first as a patient and now as his co-host and producer of the show. They talk about what inspired Dr. Brenner to start a podcast and what to expect in the coming shows. He will introduce you to all the latest hot topics in the world of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery as well as to some of the compelling characters Dr. Brenner has gotten to know through his practice. We’ll be hearing from attorneys, actors, comedy writers, Navy SEALS and many other fascinating, inspiring people with stories to share. So join us to find out what goes on inside Dr. Brenner’s world of plastic surgery – and beyond!

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In this episode we take listeners beyond breast cancer screening to what happens next – what if they find something?

Our guest, Dr. Elizabeth Stirling Craig, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Hartford HealthCare’s Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Dr. Craig specializes in microsurgery - the next level of breast reconstructive surgery. This procedure, using the patient's own tissue, results in a breast that resembles the natural breast as closely as possible in shape, size, and position.

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Dr. Stirling Craig, a plastic surgeon and micro-vascular surgeon with the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut, explores a recent phenomenon of sorts - post-lockdown cosmetic surgery. What’s behind the Zoom Boom, and what to avoid if you’re considering a surgical procedure for yourself.

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Surgeon Explains Why More People May Be Undergoing Plastic Surgery

This episode is a mega finale for Season 1, the In-Service Review series: HAIL MARY!

ISR30 is a HIGH YIELD review of literally the entire test, every subject for the past 5 years.
This only includes the bare bones, strictly need to memorize information.

Every Core Host joins us to cover their favorite topics including  Dr. Morgan Martin @morganmartinmd, Dr. Sanam Zahedi @doctorzahedi,  Dr. Casey Sheck @dr.caseygenesheck, and Dr. Brian Bassiri-Tehrani @doctor_bbt.

Production, design, and editing by our Co-Founder Greta Davis @greta_davis 

Visual supplement editing: Zain Aryanpour 

Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD @alechfishermd

Check out our YouTube Channel for the visual supplement to this episode!
https://linktr.ee/Theloupepodcast

This episode continues our resident led In-Service Review  series and covers Cleft Lip and Palate!

ISR29 reviews all the high yield material on Cleft Lip and Palate on the In-Service Exam from the past 5 years. This is not comprehensive, but it does cover the majority of what you need to know!

Your Hosts for this episode are Dr. Casey Sheck @dr.caseygenesheck and  Dr. Morgan Martin @morganmartinmd .

Production, design, and editing by our Co-Founder Greta Davis @greta_davis 

Visual supplement editing: Zain Aryanpour and Erica Lee.  

Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD @alechfishermd

Check out our YouTube Channel for the visual supplement to this episode!
https://linktr.ee/Theloupepodcast

This episode continues our resident led In-Service Review  series and covers the entire section of Core Surgical Principles!

ISR28 reviews all the high yield material in the general surgical principles section from the past 5 years. This is not comprehensive, but it does touch on material including:
Electrolytes, nutrition, peri-opertaive factors, wounds, head and neck surgery, cardiology, ventilation, trauma, vascular, transplant, transgender, pregnancy, medications, practice management, ethics, and statistics. Whoo that's a lot.

Your Hosts for this episode are Dr. Morgan Martin @morganmartinmd and Dr. Brian Bassiri-Tehrani @doctor_bbt.

Production, design, and editing by our Co-Founder Greta Davis @greta_davis 

Visual supplement editing: Omar Saad 

Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD @alechfishermd

Check out our YouTube Channel for the visual supplement to this episode!
https://linktr.ee/Theloupepodcast

This episode continues our resident led In-Service Review  series and covers Craniofacial!

ISR27 covers everything you need to know for the in-service exam as we have reviewed the exam from the past 5 years to make this episode.

Your Hosts for this episode are Dr. Sanam Zahedi @doctorzahedi and Dr. Morgan Martin @morganmartinmd .

Production, design, and editing by our Co-Founder Greta Davis @greta_davis 

Visual supplement editing: Zain Aryanpour and Edgar Soto. 

Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD @alechfishermd

Check out our YouTube Channel for the visual supplement to this episode!
https://linktr.ee/Theloupepodcast

This episode continues our resident led In-Service Review  series and covers Ear Reconstruction!

ISR26 covers everything you need to know for the in-service exam as we have reviewed the exam from the past 5 years to make this episode.

Your Hosts for this episode are Dr. Sanam Zahedi @doctorzahedi and Dr. Morgan Martin @morganmartinmd .

Production, design, and editing by our Co-Founder Greta Davis @greta_davis 

Visual supplement editing: Arian Ahanouni

Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD @alechfishermd

Check out our YouTube Channel for the visual supplement to this episode!
https://linktr.ee/Theloupepodcast

This episode continues our resident led In-Service Review  series and covers WOUNDS!

ISR24 covers everything you need to know for the in-service exam as we have reviewed the exam from the past 5 years to make this episode.

Your Hosts for this episode are Dr. Brian Bassiri-Tehrani @doctor_bbt and Dr. Casey Sheck @dr.caseygenesheck

Production, design, and editing by our Co-Founder Greta Davis @greta_davis 

Visual supplement editing: Zain Aryanpour @zaryanpour

Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD @alechfishermd

Check out our YouTube Channel for the visual supplement to this episode!
https://linktr.ee/Theloupepodcast

This episode continues our resident led In-Service Review  series and covers Hand Tendons!

ISR23 covers everything you need to know for the in-service exam as we have reviewed the exam from the past 5 years to make this episode.

Your Hosts for this episode are Dr. Brian Bassiri-Tehrani @doctor_bbt and Dr. Sanam Zahedi @doctorzahedi.

Production, design, and editing by our Co-Founder Greta Davis @greta_davis

Visual supplement editing: Jesse Emefiele

Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD @alechfishermd

Check out our YouTube Channel for the visual supplement to this episode!
https://linktr.ee/Theloupepodcast

This episode continues our resident led In-Service Review  series and covers Lower Extremity!

ISR22 covers everything you need to know for the in-service exam as we have reviewed the exam from the past 5 years to make this episode.

Your Hosts for this episode are Dr. Morgan Martin morganmartinmd and Dr. Brian Bassiri-Tehrani @doctor_bbt.

Production, design, and editing by our Co-Founder Greta Davis @greta_davis

Visual supplement editing: Omar Saad https://www.instagram.com/omar_saad96/

Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD @alechfishermd

Check out our YouTube Channel for the visual supplement to this episode!
https://linktr.ee/Theloupepodcast

This episode continues our resident led In-Service Review  series and covers Hand Fractures and Dislocations!
 
ISR21 covers everything you need to know for the in-service exam as we have reviewed the exam from the past 5 years to make this episode.

Your Core Hosts for this episode are Dr. Brian Bassiri-Tehrani @doctor_bbt and Dr. Sanam Zahedi @doctorzahedi.

Production, design, and editing by our Co-Founder Greta Davis @greta_davis

Visual supplement editing: Kirsten Young.

Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD @alechfishermd

Check out our YouTube Channel for the visual supplement to this episode!
https://linktr.ee/Theloupepodcast

 This episode continues our resident led In-Service Review  series and covers HAND NERVES!
 
ISR20 covers everything you need to know for the in-service exam as we have reviewed the exam from the past 5 years to make this episode.

Your Host for this episode is Dr. Casey Sheck @dr.caseygenesheck with guest host Dr. Alec Fisher @alechfishermd.

Production, design, and editing by our Co-Founder Greta Davis @greta_davis

Visual supplement editing: Matthew Delancy.

Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD @alechfishermd

Check out our YouTube Channel for the visual supplement to this episode!
https://linktr.ee/Theloupepodcast