Beauty and the Beasts

Perimenopause is finally getting the attention it deserves, and it shapes cosmetic surgery results far more than most people realize. In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, Dr. Sam Jejurikar of Dallas and Dr. Sal Pacella of San Diego break down how the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause change the face, the breast, and the way patients heal. Two board-certified plastic surgeons expl...

Celebrity plastic surgery is everywhere right now, and the Kris Jenner and Denise Richards facelift stories have quietly touched off a real debate inside the plastic surgery world. In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, Dr. Sam Jejurikar of Dallas and Dr. Salvatore Pacella of San Diego go past the headlines and talk through what is actually going on. Two board-certified plastic surgeons explain...

One in eight Americans is now on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound. The weight loss can be life-changing, but there is a side of this story that rarely gets talked about openly: what these medications are doing to your face, your skin, your muscle mass, your bone density, and your body contour. In this episode, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar (Dallas, TX) and...

In this episode, Dr. Jejurikar and Dr. Pacella tackle one of the most underappreciated operations in cosmetic plastic surgery: the brow lift. Most patients never come in asking for one. They come in saying they look tired, they want something done about their eyes, and the brow is the hidden culprit. The guys break down why the high, pulled look of the 1990s coronal brow lift is outdated, why endo...

The Plastic Surgery Consultation What Patients Should Expect In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella focus on one of the most important parts of plastic surgery that often gets overlooked: the consultation. For many patients, the first visit with a plastic surgeon can feel intimidating. Most people arrive having done extensive online r...

Revision Breast Surgery Why Secondary Breast Operations Are So Common In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella discuss secondary and revision breast surgery and explain why it is one of the most common procedures in modern breast surgery. Many patients are surprised to learn that breast implants are not lifetime devices. Over time, chan...

Rhinoplasty - Form, Function, and Natural Results In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella explore rhinoplasty, one of the most technically demanding and misunderstood procedures in plastic surgery. Rhinoplasty is often thought of as cosmetic nose reshaping, but the surgeons explain why it is just as much about structure and breathing a...

Eyelid Surgery - Why Small Does Not Mean Simple In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella take a deep dive into eyelid surgery and explain why one of the smallest operations in plastic surgery can also be one of the most complex. Many patients think of eyelid surgery as a quick or minor procedure. In reality, successful eyelid rejuvenati...

Episode 8: The Importance of Fat in Plastic Surgery In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts , plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella discuss how fat has become one of the most valuable tools in modern plastic surgery. Once considered something to remove and discard, fat is now recognized for its regenerative properties, growth factors, and ability to restore youthful volume...

Male Plastic Surgery What Works, What Fails, and Why Subtlety Matters In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts , plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella tackle the growing and often misunderstood topic of male plastic surgery . Cosmetic surgery for men has become increasingly common, yet many male patients still worry about stigma, visibility, and looking unnatural. In this co...

Mommy Makeover What It Is, What It Is Not, and How Surgeons Think About It In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts , plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella take a practical look at the mommy makeover and explain why the term is often misunderstood by patients. Rather than being a single procedure, a mommy makeover typically refers to combining breast surgery and abdominal su...

Is 40 really too young for a facelift, or is that an outdated way of thinking? In this episode of the Beauty and the Beasts Podcast , Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Sal Pacella explore how facial aging actually works and why the right timing for facial rejuvenation has far less to do with age than most people think. They discuss how volume loss, tissue laxity, weight changes, and overall health contrib...

In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Sal Pacella break down the major trends that are reshaping plastic surgery in 2025 and 2026. From the explosion of GLP 1 medications and the rise of younger facelifts to the emerging role of artificial intelligence in aesthetic medicine, they discuss what is changing, why it matters, and what patients should understand before choo...

Should you choose facial fillers or consider cosmetic surgery? In this episode of the Beauty and the Beasts Podcast, Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Sal Pacella break down the real differences between injectables and surgical facial rejuvenation. They discuss when fillers make sense, why younger patients often prefer treatments with minimal downtime, and when surgery offers longer-lasting, more predicta...

Breast augmentation is everywhere on social media, but what’s real and what’s filtered? In this episode, Dr. Jejurikar and Dr. Pacella break down the trends shaping 2025, from the “Kylie Jenner effect” to why Motiva implants are dominating patient conversations. We cut through myths, compare implant technologies, and share what every patient should know before surgery. A must-listen for anyone cur...

In this introduction to Beauty and the Beasts , Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Jejurikar and San Diego aesthetic surgeon Dr. Sal Pacella share their personal backstories and the journey that led them to become leading plastic surgeons. You will hear how their training, practice experience, and unique perspectives shaped their approach to cosmetic surgery. This episode sets the stage for the entire...