Plastic Surgery Uncensored

Diana was 25 when she came in for a rhinoplasty. All she knew was that she didn't like her nose. Four years later, she shares what actually changed. In this episode, Dr. Rady Rahban and Diana talk about: Why most patients can't pinpoint what bothers them about their nose How the chin and neck affect how the nose looks Why every rhinoplasty should protect breathing, even when breathing "seems fine"...

What happens when you're unhappy with the results of your rhinoplasty? Can a second surgery really fix it? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban takes a deep dive into revision rhinoplasty, explaining why correcting a previous nose surgery is significantly more complex than performing the original procedure. From scar tissue and compromised...

What happens when you experience a serious complication after plastic surgery—and the surgeon responsible for your care is nowhere to be found? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with a physician and mother of two who found herself in exactly that situation. She did her research, chose a board-certified plastic surgeon, checked his credentials, and entered sur...

What should you realistically expect when you decide to remove your implants? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with his patient Raina for an honest conversation about explantation, the growing concerns surrounding implants, and what patients need to understand before making the decision to remove them. After years of living with implants, Reina developed sig...

What happens after you lose 100 pounds—or more? For many patients, reaching their goal weight is only half the journey. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban explores the reality of massive weight loss and what happens to the body after significant changes in weight. While losing weight can dramatically improve health and quality of life, it...

Is it safe to have multiple plastic surgery procedures performed at the same time—and should one surgeon be trusted to do them all? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban explores the benefits, risks, and realities of combining procedures with his patient Tara, who is three months out from undergoing both a rhinoplasty and augmentation during a single operation. Combining p...

Would you travel abroad for plastic surgery if it meant saving thousands of dollars? For many patients, the lower price is enough to make destination surgery incredibly appealing—but what happens when something goes wrong? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban takes on the controversial topic of traveling outside the United States for cosmet...

What happens when you do everything “right” after pregnancy—eat well, exercise consistently, rebuild your strength—and your body still doesn’t recover the way you expected? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with his patient Heather, a lifelong athlete and personal trainer who never imagined she would consider plastic surgery. After two pregnancies and C-secti...

What makes plastic surgery for men fundamentally different? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban takes a closer look at male aesthetics—an increasingly popular area of plastic surgery that remains far less discussed and understood than its female counterpart. For men, the margin for error can be remarkably small. Subtle changes to the nose, eyelids, brow, or jawline can i...

What happens after you lose more than 200 pounds? The weight may be gone—but the journey is far from over. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with his patient Aya, who shares her extraordinary journey from 400 pounds to 175. After multiple bariatric procedures and years of navigating significant changes to her weight and body, Aya ultimately faced a challenge...

Are breast implants safe—and what does the science actually tell us about their risks? In Part Two of this two-part series, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban dives into some of the most controversial and widely debated issues surrounding breast implants, separating legitimate concerns from misinformation and marketing. Dr. Rahban breaks down the rare cancers associated with textured...

How do you separate fact from fiction when it comes to breast implants? Breast implants remain one of the most commonly performed—and most misunderstood—procedures in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Despite decades of use, misinformation continues to shape how patients think about implant safety, sizing, placement, and long-term outcomes. In this first installment of a two-part series, board...

Have you ever caught your reflection and thought, “Why don’t I look the way I feel inside?” In today’s powerful and inspiring episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with Marlena—an extraordinary patient who made the bold decision to undergo a facelift, brow lift, chin augmentation, and fat transfer at 66 years young. Her reason? She was ready for her reflection to finally...

Most people don't have a skincare problem—they have a misinformation problem. In the final installment of this five-part series on nonsurgical aesthetic treatments, Dr. Rady Rahban is joined once again by Charlene to examine the biggest skincare mistakes they see patients make every day. From spending hundreds of dollars on luxury products with little scientific backing to following complicated ro...

In an industry constantly promoting the newest device or technology, why has microneedling remained a cornerstone of skin rejuvenation? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban is joined by aesthetic nurse Charlene for part four of their five-part series examining today's most popular nonsurgical aesthetic treatments. Together, they explore the...

What does it actually mean when a med spa says it offers “laser treatments”? The answer is far more complicated than most patients realize. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban is joined once again by Charlene, RN, for part three of their series examining the increasingly popular and often misunderstood world of nonsurgical aesthetic treatments. T ogether, Dr. Rahban and...

Facial fillers have transformed aesthetic medicine—but they've also become one of its most controversial treatments. From "pillow face" to overfilled lips and viral celebrity reversals, it's no surprise that many patients are questioning whether fillers are still the right choice. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban is joined by Charlene,...

With so many neuromodulators on the market, it's easy to assume the product is what determines the outcome. In reality, that's only part of the story. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban is joined by aesthetic nurse Charlene for a comprehensive discussion on Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Daxxify, and the growing world of neuromodulators. Togethe...

Get ready for a fantastic episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored. In this special episode, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with one of the most respected names in aesthetic surgery: Dr. Garth Fisher. More than a world-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Fisher has been a mentor, colleague, and close friend to Dr. Rahban for over two decades. Together, they discuss the evolution of plastic surgery, the rise of...

What if one of the most popular non-surgical procedures in aesthetic medicine is also one of the most misunderstood? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban takes an in-depth look at liquid rhinoplasty—a procedure that has surged in popularity thanks to its promise of immediate results, minimal downtime, and the ability to alter the appearance of the nose without surgery. Bu...

What happens when a split-second accident changes the way you see yourself for more than a decade? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, I sit down with Jasmine, a former Navy service member who spent 11 years living with a traumatic lip deformity after a sports injury involving braces. What began as a seemingly routine injury left her with permanent changes to her lip shape, affecting he...

What happens when a “simple” nose job turns into years of regret, anxiety, and feeling like you no longer recognize your own face? In this deeply personal episode of Dr. Rady Rahban’s Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Chloe shares the emotional reality of undergoing not one… but THREE rhinoplasties before finally finding relief. What started as a minor concern about breathing and subtle refinement quick...

Have you ever wondered why strong jawlines are so universally attractive? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban explores the anatomy, structure, and surgical realities behind one of the most defining features of facial beauty: the jawline. From celebrities and social media to everyday patients searching for sharper definition, the demand for a stronger jawline has exploded...

What happens when the spot everyone keeps treating… should’ve been biopsied? In this deeply personal episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with Valerie, a vibrant 40-year-old woman whose “sun spot” was dismissed, lasered, peeled, and treated for years—before finally being diagnosed as invasive melanoma. This conversation is equal parts shocking, educational, and incredib...

In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban takes on one of the most important—and most dangerously misunderstood—topics in aesthetic medicine: the real difference between plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, and the confusing web of titles patients are expected to decipher. In today’s world, “board-certified” doesn’t always mean what patients think it means. Marketing can be po...