HKB Uncut | A Cosmetic Surgery Podcast

In the world of aesthetics, social media is a double-edged sword. Surgeons can use it to share patients’ results, but patients may be exposed to images or ideals from other sources that are not always achievable. When people pose in particular ways and drastically edit their photos for social media, others may long to become something that’s not real or possible. As trends come and go, many influe...

Plastic surgeons (and best friends) Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti team up on It’s Complicated to uncomplicate the mental and physical aspects of life and aesthetic surgery to help anyone who is committed to achieving their personal best. Through the real stories of past and present patients, they’ll share their unique vision for the future of aesthetic medicine and bring perspective from...

For anyone considering surgery, Drs. Kortesis and Bharti discuss the nature of complications in plastic surgery and how they’re handled, from the doctor’s point of view and the patient’s. Complications in plastic surgery include hematomas, seromas, necrosis, or blood clots. Both surgeons have been in practice long enough to know that it’s a matter of predicting them, preventing them, and doing thi...

Many people make the mistake of waiting too long to take care of their face and neck. But the preferred approach to facial rejuvenation has changed in recent years. To uncomplicate the inevitable process of the aging face, Drs. Kortesis and Bharti discuss the actions and treatments needed to avoid the big operation for as long as possible. Find out what you can do along the way to avoid the “yo-yo...

H/K/B’s brilliant female plastic surgeon Dr. Shawna Kleban joins Drs. Kortesis and Bharti to uncomplicate the stereotypes and differences in treatment women in plastic surgery sometimes face. From getting called “nurse” in the hospital to being known as the “aggressively direct” female plastic surgeon, Dr. Kleban gives perspective on the challenges and differences women face in what has historical...

There’s “active recovery” and then there’s surfing, skiing, swimming in the ocean a few days after surgery… and what about sex? Going to the gym? What are the acceptable levels of activity and risk in the days and weeks following surgery? Don’t do something unnecessary to damage the investment you just made in yourself or worse, end up back in the operating room to fix something you could have pre...

Continuing the discussion on how you can affect your results, Drs. Kortesis and Bharti take us through all the things you can do to get the best results possible out of your procedure. Just because you get a facelift doesn't mean you stop taking care of your skin there. By taking a few simple steps before and after surgery, you open the doors to an incredible transformation. Get the inside in...

Surgeons can fake reviews, doctor up pictures, and go incredible lengths to convince you they know what they’re doing. But an ethical plastic surgeon in a reputable practice doesn’t do any of that. They’re willing to talk to you and answer all your questions. If a surgeon gets mad when you ask about their experience, you may want to look somewhere else. Go to someone who has done the procedure you...

Drs. Kortesis and Bharti share highlights from the recent aesthetic plastic surgery meeting, including the big takeaways from their courses and the answers to some controversial questions from audiences which included some of the premier thinkers in aesthetics. Topics included breast implant fatigue, breast implant illness, avoiding unnecessary surgeries, and the internal bra technique with Galafl...

Some people avoid general anesthesia procedures because they don’t want to commit to the downtime, while others have a fear of not being in control of their own body. If you’re one of these people, the good news is you can have procedures like face and neck lifts, blepharoplasty, and even liposuction under local anesthesia. But if you have a low pain tolerance and can’t handle needles, you probabl...

Plastic surgeons have never been able to change patients’ lives as dramatically as they can today by combining aesthetic and well-being treatments. Drs. Bharti and Kortesis chat with Austin plastic surgeon Dr. Johnny Franco about the ‘Skinny Shot’ and the best modalities to combine with it to make patients healthy and happy. It’s easy to love the simplicity of semaglutide, but when you lose weight...

Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure.  Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surg...