Big Butts No Lies Plastic Surgery Podcast

What happens when the multi-billion dollar cosmetic surgery industry prioritizes private equity profits over human lives? Welcome to Part 1 of Before You Go Under the Knife , a dark, immersive audio series hosted by 18-year plastic surgery insider Mavi Rodriguez .  In this premier episode, Mavi pulls back the curtain on the lethal gaps in the medical system that protect dangerous doctors instead o...

What actually happens to your body when a cosmetic procedure goes wrong? Welcome to Part 2 of Before You Go Under the Knife , an explicit, investigative audio series hosted by 18-year plastic surgery insider Mavi Rodriguez .  In this episode, Mavi breaks down the raw medical mechanics behind the industry's most requested and dangerous procedures. She exposes the precise anatomical reason why...

How do you protect your life and your body in a system filled with hidden surgical loopholes? Welcome to the final part of Before You Go Under the Knife , an investigative audio series hosted by 18-year plastic surgery insider Mavi Rodriguez .  In this finale, Mavi hands over the ultimate power blueprint to the patient, detailing the exact research steps you must take before booking. She reveals t...

Planning your tummy tuck recovery at home? In this solo episode of Big Butts No Lies , Mavi shares an updated recovery masterclass packed with raw, real notes straight from her post-op facility, The Recovery Haven.  Mavi dives deep into what the first week after surgery actually looks like, starting with the reality of post-op pain and why the old myth that liposuction hurts less than a tummy tuck...

Are you trying to figure out your next steps after losing weight on GLP-1 medications? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies , Mavi sits down with board-certified Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Aric Aghayan to talk about the reality of body contouring after significant weight loss.  Dr. Aghayan breaks down why a traditional tummy tuck only addresses two-dimensional, post-pregnancy changes in the fron...

Welcome to Entry #2 of The Recovery Diaries ! 💖 In this entry, Mavi sits with Hillary to break down her entire surgical timeline, including the highs and lows of her Tummy Tuck, Fat Transffer, Labiaplasty , and Breast Implants . Together, they are peeling back the layers of the plastic surgery world with zero filters and a massive dose of humor. Hillary shares her unique perspective on the cosmet...

Are you considering a breast reduction or a breast lift but feel completely overwhelmed by all the medical jargon online? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies , Mavi sits down with board-certified New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Keith Blechman to demystify everything you need to know about breast surgery.  Dr. Blechman strips away the confusing terminology and breaks down breast anatomy into two...

Are you on a massive weight loss journey and trying to figure out the final phase of your transformation? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies , Mavi sits down with board-certified New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Kevin Small, Director of Plastic Surgery at the New York Bariatric Group.  Dr. Small answers the number one question patients ask: Will insurance pay for body contouring after weight lo...

Are you considering a non-surgical liquid rhinoplasty, or do you want to understand what it takes to completely rebuild the central feature of the human face? In this very special episode of Big Butts No Lies , Mavi sits down with her very first overseas guest from the UK , board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Anil Joshi.  Dr. Joshi details the intense clinical complexities behind nasal reco...

Does your plastic surgeon worry about your blood supply as much as your results? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies , Mavi talks with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Monica Wentworth about the critical role of vascular health in surgery.  Dr. Wentworth shares why her background in vascular surgery research makes her a specialist in preventing complications like necrosis and surgical wounds ....

Welcome to the very first entry of The Recovery Diaries . In this debut episode, your host Mavi steps out from behind the consultant desk to share her heart, girl-to-girl. After over a decade working in the plastic surgery industry, Mavi opens up about her personal surgical journey—from waiting until after kids to having a 360 Lipo, BBL, and breast reduction. But this isn't just a story about...

Are the "after" photos you see on Instagram actually real? In this episode, Mavi sits down with board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Ryan Kunkel and Dr. Rhett Willis to expose the details that separate a "good" mommy makeover from a breathtaking one.  We break down the technical side of the abdominoplasty —specifically why the belly button is the "tell-tale sign" of a...

Are your eyes making you look tired, angry, or older than you feel? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with DC-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lexie Wang to dive deep into the world of ocular plastics. Dr. Wang explains why the eyes are the "highest yield" area for facial rejuvenation and breaks down the crucial differences between hooded eyes and a drooping b...

Is the era of "bigger is better" finally over? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Houston-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ravi to discuss the massive shift toward natural results in breast augmentation and liposuction . With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ravi breaks down why patients are opting for smaller implants, "auto-augmentation" breast...

Can peptides actually improve your plastic surgery recovery ? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Jackie Barreda—a veteran patient care coordinator and host of Glow Time —to discuss the "Glow Stack," weight loss medications , and how to maintain your BBL or mommy makeover results.  Jackie shares her journey from working in dermatology and plastic surgery since 1997...

What does a mommy makeover actually do for a patient’s confidence and body? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Houston-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Cara Downey to break down how breast augmentation, liposuction, and abdominoplasty work together to restore what pregnancy or weight loss has changed.  Dr. Downey shares her expertise on why this journey is about mor...

What makes one plastic surgeon better than another? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies , Mavi sits down with Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz to break down what truly separates good results from exceptional ones, and it goes far beyond just technique. Dr. De La Cruz shares his journey traveling the world to learn from the best surgeons, from training in Colombia, to studying techniques in Turkey, Italy,...

Many women think they need breast implants… when what they actually need is a breast lift. In this episode of Big Butts No Lies , Mavi sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Olga Bachilo to break down the difference between a breast lift and breast augmentation — and how to know which one is right for you. Dr. Bachilo, founder of Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, is known for creati...

If you’re thinking about breast surgery, this is the conversation you need to hear first. In this episode, Mavi sits down with Dr. Ryan Couvillion to break down what patients really need to understand before making a decision — from expectations and safety to how to approach your consultation the right way. This isn’t about trends… it’s about making the right decision for you . 🎧 Listen if you’re...

Lymphatic drainage massages are one of the most talked-about parts of plastic surgery recovery… but are they actually necessary? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies , Mavi sits down with lymphedema specialist Kathleen Lisson to break down everything patients need to know about post-operative lymphatic massage. With nearly two decades of experience working alongside top plastic surgeons, Mavi know...

Breast surgery is NOT one-size-fits-all. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Hamilton to break down what patients really need to understand before choosing breast implants, a breast lift, or revision surgery. We talk about: • How to know if you need a lift, implants, or both  • Why some women don’t actually need implants  • Implant size mistakes  • Skin quality and long-term results  • When to re...

You guys have been asking about peptides… and today we’re finally breaking it down. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Zarrabi from Vitality Med Spa in LA to talk about GLP-1 medications, semaglutide, retatrutide, BPC-157, TB-500, and the growing peptide trend taking over social media. Are peptides safe? Should you use them before plastic surgery? What does “stacking” actually mean? Is this FDA...

Can insurance actually cover plastic surgery? In this episode, I sit down with Jacksonville plastic surgeon Dr. Abby Threet to talk about what procedures may qualify for insurance — including breast reduction, panniculectomy, upper blepharoplasty, gynecomastia, skin cancer reconstruction, and breast reconstruction revision. We break down: • The difference between a breast lift and a breast reducti...

If you’ve lost a significant amount of weight — whether through GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, or lifestyle changes — and you’re wondering what happens to the loose skin, this episode is for you. In today’s episode of Big Butts No Lies, I’m sitting down with Dr. Sarah Kennedy , a board-certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta, to break down body contouring after weight loss. We talk about what...

My girls, if you’ve been looking in the mirror wondering “Do I need a facelift?” — this episode is for you. In this episode of Big Butts No Lies , I’m sitting down with Dr. Edward Daniele , one of the only surgeons in West Texas who is double board-certified in Plastic Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery , to talk about something that gets overlooked all the time: the neck . We break down: When nec...