Plastic Surgery Uncensored

Massive weight loss is not only a physical process but a psychological process as well. What defines massive weight loss?  You've dedicated yourself to losing a substantial amount of weight but now what? In this episode of "Plastic Surgery Uncensored," Dr. Rady Rahban addresses the complex issues faced after massive weight loss, focusing on body contouring surgery. He discusses the physical change...

Many celebrities have recently announced that they have been diagnosed with skin cancer. Among them are Hugh Jackman, who was treated for skin cancer for a second time on his nose, and Andy Cohen, who was treated for melanoma on his lips. Both cancers developed on their faces, which is an area that can be life-altering because of their careers in front of a camera. Have you thought of how you woul...

What defines a holistic lifestyle? How does plastic surgery fit into the holistic mindset? In this episode of "Plastic Surgery Uncensored," Dr. Rady Rahban and his patient Sandeep explore the complexities of choosing plastic surgery from a holistic perspective. Sandeep, a mother of two and a follower of a natural lifestyle, shares her experience with abdominal plastic surgery, including her motiva...

Although celebrities may seem to live luxurious lives, the reality is that not everything in Hollywood is as glamorous as it may seem. Is the grass truly greener on the other side? Dr Rahban invites his close friend and patient, Molly Sims, a stunning model, actress, and entrepreneur, to his show.  On this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr Rady and Molly candidly discuss the less glamorous...

When women go in for a mommy makeover, some feel guilty because they feel selfish and vain in taking time away from their family to have cosmetic surgery. That’s precisely how Stacy, Dr. Rahban’s patient, felt when she went to his practice for a consult for a mini tuck. Before her visit, she researched and spoke to women who had the procedure. She was confident that she wanted the mini tuck and no...

When you go for any cosmetic surgery, you care about the overall outcome, including your incisions. Scars are a massive part of what patients try to avoid; however, they go into surgery not knowing that their surgeon is probably not the one doing the closing. In this week's episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady's guest Amanda is a recent patient who underwent a complete mommy makeover. A...

One of the main complaints patients mention when considering a rhinoplasty is their profile. They don't realize that their chin often contributes to how well they appear when looking at their profile. Dr. Rahban's philosophy is never to make suggestions to patients when they come for a procedure. However, he makes an exception when it comes to rhinoplasty. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncens...

Thanks to the popularity of weight loss medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic, many who were once obese are now skinny. With this new reality comes the problem of dealing with excess skin that won't go away with exercise. Join Dr. Rahban and his guest and patient, Katie, who had a circumferential body lift after losing more than half her body weight. Katie opened up about the challenges of weight...

There is a genuine misconception that general anesthesia is dangerous and should be avoided, if possible, when having plastic surgery. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, these urban myths regarding general anesthesia will be debunked. Join Dr. Rahban and his anesthesiologist, Dr. Houston, as they address our listeners' questions and shared concerns about anesthesia in plastic surgery....

Would you have liposuction done to remove stubborn fat areas if you knew the result would not be what you expected? As the popularity and demand of liposuction has grown, the outcomes have gotten worse. One of the biggest pitfalls is unrealistic imagery found on the internet. Women go online and see the before and after spectacular images, but the reality is that they are getting the wool pulled o...

In this month's questions and answers, Dr. Rahban responds to our listener's question regarding tummy tucks. Join Dr. Rahban as he delves into all the aspects related to tummy tucks and abdomen and clarifies the curiosities regarding belly buttons, muscle repairs, pre and post-procedures, and possible blood clot consequences that can happen during a tummy tuck. Take advantage of another fascinatin...

In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, our host Dr. Rady Rahban, renowned plastic surgeon and expert in breast procedures, is joined by patient Raina as she bravely shares her personal journey with breast explantation. From the decision-making process to the emotional and physical aspects of the procedure, Raina provides candid insights into her experience. Join us as we explore the nuance...

Ten years ago, people associated a facelift with someone in their sixties and seventies getting a facial rejuvenation procedure to improve their look. However, facelifts today have become more popular due to a significant shift driven by social media. More women and men are opting to stall the aging process much earlier and getting a facelift in their forties and fifties to have more time to enjoy...

Abdominoplasties, or Tummy Tucks as they are popularly known, have been around for some time and remain to this day a popular procedure. However, some of these tummy tucks are done poorly, creating a horrible outcome. You might assume that these flawed procedures are being performed by shady or inexperienced doctors or, worse yet, in foreign countries. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Ma...

It's time for one of your favorite episodes, our monthly questions, and answers from our listeners. In this episode, we answer your questions on different breast procedures. Among the topics discussed are gynecomastia, a condition where men have prominent breast tissue and explain the treatments, capsular contracture, and double bubble, a complication where the breast implant pushes the fold of th...

Can you imagine someone getting a hammer and smashing their jaw or cheekbone to get a popular trending look they see on social media? You might think, who in their right mind would even do this? The reality is, many young social followers are easily influenced and obsessed by a look and will try anything if they think they can achieve it without spending thousands of dollars. In this episode, Dr....

If you are planning on getting plastic surgery for the new year to improve your body, you need to prepare yourself and lose some of those extra pounds you gained to get the ultimate result. In this week's episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady's guest and good friend is exercise guru Tony Horton. Join them as they talk in-depth about the five fitness elements, essential exercises, and die...

Plastic surgery has pretty much covered the entire body; however, the skull is the last bastion that hasn't been done until now. Today, skull reshaping is quickly becoming popular among bald men and is expected to be a mainstream procedure within the next 20 years. But that's not the only aesthetic surgical advancement that has seen an uptick in demand among men, women, and transgender people. In...

Have you ever heard of someone getting a rib reduction or shoulder reshaping? How about a skull reshaping or calf reduction? Although these are procedures that you think are just urban myths or wouldn’t think possible, the reality is that these procedures do exist. They are highly specialized procedures that need to be performed by specialized surgeons and experts in their field. In this episode o...

Many women and men deny they have even had plastic surgery. So, what is the stigma that prevents some people from openly admitting they have had plastic surgery? In this episode, Dr. Rahban talks to one of his patients who has had nine different procedures and is proud of it. Sara originally went to Dr. Rahban for a mommy makeover, but after a year of looking at herself on zoom calls, she felt she...

Is it possible to see a plastic surgeon for one thing and leave being convinced of having another procedure? Dr. Rady Rahban’s patient Danessa went to see him after she had a significant weight loss and wanted to have a Tummy Tuck. Much to her surprise, he recommended a complete body lift. So what did he tell her to convince her? The reality. He told her her options and not just what she wanted to...

Millions of people have had rhinoplasty, and probably many are unhappy with the outcome. Rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging surgeries in plastic surgery in general. The procedure is complicated, but more importantly, the nose is in front of your face and is exposed for everyone to see. Any mistakes will be obvious. Now, imagine having to revise your rhinoplasty. That is two hundred times m...

Prepare to be inspired and informed as we embark on a deep dive into the world of the patient mommy makeover journey. Get ready to explore the reasons behind the decision to undergo surgery, the right timing, and the fears that come with it. Is there a right time to undergo surgery nonetheless a Mommy Makeover? What are the common road blocks that come up with undergoing surgery and how do you nav...

One of the elements that make up a surgeon’s identity is their website and how a doctor sells their practice, combined with a social platform, patient reviews, and a gallery of pictures. However, the average patient doesn’t see or know how easily unscrupulous doctors can manipulate these sites. Join Dr. Rady and his guest website designer and marketing executive, Matt Bartilson from Studio 3 Marke...

The holy grail of non-surgical procedures is finding a device to tighten the skin. Unfortunately, that machine doesn’t exist, but while we wait for it, specific techniques can help in the appearance of sagging and loose skin. Ultherapy and Coolsculpting are popular non-surgical procedures, but what do they do, and how effective are these procedures? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, D...