3 Plastic Surgeons and a Fourth

Should you be asking for TXA (Tranexamic acid) in your cosmetic surgery procedure? If you asked plastic surgeons 5 years ago if they used TXA- nearly all of them would have said no. Originally approved for heavy menstrual bleeding and tooth extraction in hemophiliacs, TXA has been used off-label in cardiac, orthopedic and many other types of surgery. Recently TXA has made its way to plastic surger...

What is the smallest, yet biggest plastic surgery operation? Certainly a nose job (rhinoplasty) qualifies! Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon takes point today and discusses the finer points of rhinoplasty with Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic as they delve into an area of the face where form and function are both critical to a successful surgical result....

"All I want to do is wear clothing and not have to wear a bra!" Many patients come in with this goal. However, with breast augmentation surgery, some patients may require more support than their bodies can provide. A technique called "Internal bra" or mesh support can help. New generation meshes can help to provide lift in patients who need it. Who needs internal bras? What are...

What's going on with BBL surgery? Recently the Florida Board of Medicine enacted an emergency rule limiting Florida surgeons to performing three Brazilian butt lifts a day and required that they use ultrasound. BBL or Brazilian butt lifts, technically called gluteal fat grafting, involves injecting fat to enlarge or reshape patients’ buttocks. Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar takes us through...

What happens when the plastic surgeon has to get surgery? Our very own Dr. Salvatore Pacella recently underwent total knee arthroplasty (total knee replacement) surgery, which prevented him from working for months. Why would a busy plastic surgeon choose to undergo surgery? How did Dr. Pacella plan for the surgery? Who did he choose to perform the surgery? What was the outcome? We discuss all this...

How important is gender affirming surgery? Gender affirming surgery is on the rise, with patient demand expected to grow from a market value of $300 million in 2019 to potentially $1.5 billion by 2026. Despite the ongoing political conflict over gender rights and care, gender affirming surgery is now an important aspect of comprehensive plastic surgery care. Drs. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplastic...

What if you could have naturally full, perkier breasts WITHOUT breast implants? Drs. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic welcome guest Dr. Andrew Trussler. We talk to Dr. Trussler about his expertise regarding auto breast augmentation, or natural breast shaping with a breast lift. Board certified in plastic surgery, Andrew Trussler,...

What is the secret to "Instagram cheekbones?" The procedure called buccal fat pad excision has been trending on TikTok ever since Chrissy Teigen revealed she underwent the procedure to thin her cheeks. Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss what exactly does the procedure entail? What you should know before gettin...

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss the new FDA safety requirements and the updated study results for breast implants. Recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a "black box" warning for breast implants. What does that scary-sounding term mean for patients? We break it down and discuss how this c...

THE RETURN OF 3 Plastic Surgeons and a Microphone! --- Preview Clip from our next podcast episode dropping Friday November 26 at 11AM EST (8AM PST) --- After a hiatus - we are back and better than ever! Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss NON INVASIVE BODY CONTOURING, including the treatment which has been in the headlin...

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic revisit the tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty. --- Our previous episode was one of the most watched, and today we discuss another case and about the many factors which should be taken into consideration when choosing best techniques. --- If you or anyone you know is considering a tummy...

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss one of the MOST IMPORTANT decisions for patients undergoing breast augmentation: how to choose the RIGHT IMPLANT SIZE. --- Unfortunately the most common reason for revision breast augmentation surgery is dissatisfaction with breast size. It is is extremely important to make sure patien...

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic welcome guest Dr. Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS, FRCSC. We talk to Dr. Tong about his expertise regarding double lid (double fold or "Asian") blepharoplasty, the most popular aesthetic plastic surgery procedure in the world. Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS, FRCSC, at the Yorkville Institute of Pla...

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic welcome guest Dr. Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS, FRCSC. We talk to Dr. Tong about his expertise regarding double lid (double fold or "Asian") blepharoplasty, the most popular aesthetic plastic surgery procedure in the world. Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS, FRCSC, at the Yorkville Institute of Pla...

Part 2 of our fascinating discussion: Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic welcome guests Trey Phillips @welcelCBD and Dr. Lisa Gardner-Phillips @docfortworth, founders of WelCel, a company specializing in CBD (cannabidiol). If you ever wondered about CBD, and if it would be useful for postoperative pain, these experts break down CBD - what it is, what kind of CBD product...

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic welcome guests Trey Phillips @welcelCBD and Dr. Lisa Gardner-Phillips @docfortworth, founders of WelCel, a company specializing in CBD (cannabidiol). If you ever wondered about CBD, and if it would be useful for postoperative pain, these experts break down CBD - what it is, what kind of CBD products are available, and what to look for...

One of the most common concerns for plastic surgery patients is pain after their procedure. In the year 2021, what are the best ways to manage post-operative pain? Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss different, including nontraditional, methods to optimize pain management while minimizing narcotic use. Effective pain con...

Who knew a surgical career could risk crippling you permanently? Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss the challenges faced by surgeons operating for long hours over many years. Previously ignored, OR-related physical stress and injury is now recognized as a tremendous problem faced by surgeons. Surgeon safety is patient s...

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic in a fascinating Part 2 tackle a growing influence in plastic surgery - social media and apps such as Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok. Whether it is marketing a plastic surgery practice, educating potential patients, or simply entertaining viewers, what are the benefits and potential issues ass...

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic tackle a growing influence in plastic surgery - social media and apps such as Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok. Whether it is marketing a plastic surgery practice, educating potential patients, or simply entertaining viewers, what are the benefits and potential issues associated with the growth...

Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Ramin Behmand MD. Dr. Behmand is the only board-certified plastic surgeon to have successfully summited Mount Everest. In a thrilling finale, Dr. Behmand describes in words and photographs how he was able to conquer Mount Everest. We talk to Dr. Behmand about his unique experience climbing Mt. Everest. In two years previ...

Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Ramin Behmand MD. Dr. Behmand is the only board-certified plastic surgeon to have successfully summited Mount Everest. In part 2 Dr. Behmand shows his experience in photographs as he ascends the mountain from base camp. We talk to Dr. Behmand about his unique experience climbing Mt. Everest. In two years previous to Dr....

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar , Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon , and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Ramin Behmand MD. Dr. Behmand is the only board-certified plastic surgeon to have successfully summited Mount Everest.⁠ https://3plasticsurgerypodcast.com/ ---⁠ We talk to Dr. Behmand about his unique experience climbing Mt. Everest. In two years previous to Dr. Ramin's succes...

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee present the last part of our special solo multi-part interview. Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Stephanie Cohen MD.  --- In Part 3 of the podcast, Dr. Rhee talks to Dr. Cohen about her experiences with international surgical trips and starting ISMS Operation Kids....

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee kicks off another season with a special solo multi-part interview. Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Stephanie Cohen MD.  In Part 2 of the podcast, Dr. Rhee talks to Dr. Cohen about her experiences starting a successful plastic surgery business. If you are intereste...