Lipstick & Lipo: Your Unfiltered Guide to Plastic Surgery

Cellulite is the truly the bane of most of our existences but we finally have a treatment that offers great results for our patients. Aveli is truly transformative in improving the texture of our skin and getting rid of that hard to treat cellulite.

You all know we love what an internal bra can do in delivering great results for our patients but what exactly is it? What does this bra actually look like? Tune in to Lipstick and Lipo this week to learn more!

Have you heard about bra bands? While some surgeons always place their patients in bra bands, we don't and here's why! tune in!

In order to help you heal and support the breast during healing, your surgeon will often place you in a surgical bra. This provides extra support during this time. This episode is all about bras, bras, bras.

Anyone who has liposuction is placed in compression garments. This helps healing and the best results. Tune in to learn more about garments and what you should expect after surgery.

Dr. Amalfi and Dr. Smita have a brand new episode for you and this is a good one! This entire series is dedicated to removing some of the stigma surrounding surgical equipment often needed for your surgery or recovery. Today is all about the dreaded drain, which is actually not very scary. If you are our spotify listeners, this is a series you want to watch on Youtube!

These questions come up every single time after surgery. This is a must watch if you are planning or have just had surgery. Tune in to Lipstick and Lipo and don't forget to subscribe! Did you know you can also find Dr. Smita and Dr. Amalfi on Spotify?

This is a question you need the answer to while you are planning your surgery. Time off of work is important to plan in advance. Tune in!

We are continuing our series dedicated to your caretakers. After surgery, we need help in order to recover our best. This episode specifically discusses what your caretaker should know to help you heal the best.

We continue our series all for caretakers. The role of your caretaker is so important in creating a safe environment for you to heal your best and have a smooth recovery after surgery. This episode is all about abdominal surgery including abdominoplasty, mini and reverse tummy tucks, and liposuction of the abdomen. Show this to whoever is helping you after surgery!

The role of your caretaker is very important in your recovery after surgery. In this series we discuss the best way they can prepare for your surgery so that your recovery is as smooth as possible. This week, we start with breast surgery. If you are planning on having surgery, this is the perfect series to share with your loved ones that you've enlisted to help with your recovery.

The internal bra is actually best used in these instances. It is a great option for revision breast surgery or complex surgery. It's vital to go to experienced surgeons that are well-versed in these techniques and procedures.

Can the internal bra be used if you've never had breast surgery before? Watch this video to find out! Dr. Amalfi and Dr Smita discuss if this is an option and in which cases it could be helpful.

Internal bras are all the rage and are becoming very popular. It gives a way to strengthen the skin and soft tissue of the breast, something we have never been able to do before. This is a gamechanger guys! You must watch this video to learn more!

This question gets asked every single day. Some patients come in knowing what they want based on what their friends had done. BUT the best decision is individual to you and your goals and anatomy. Tune in for our take on this.

It's common to have concerns about changing sensations after surgery. Will you be numb? more sensitive? Will there be no change? The answer to this is of course important to know prior to surgery so make sure you tune in and watch this newest episode of Lipstick and Lipo.

Allowing your body to heal properly after surgery is key in obtaining the best results. But when can you return to exercise without compromising anything? The answer in this new episode of Lipstick and Lipo.

This is actually a very common question. Patients are always wondering if they are too old for plastic surgery and specifically for breast implants. Tune in to hear the answer directly from the experts.

This comes up during every consultation. Should I wait until after kids before having my breast augmentation? Tune in to this new episode of Lipstick and Lipo and hear what Dr. Amalfi and Dr. Smita have to say.

Are you thinking about a breast augmentation but worried implants may increase your risk of breast cancer? In this brand new episode by Drs. Smita and Amalfi, that question is answered. We discuss implants and their association with breast cancer as well as other risks you should know before your surgery. Tune in!

Whether you are on birth control or hormone replacement therapy, when should you stop for surgery? While you should always consult with your plastic surgeon, we discuss our recommendations.

While every surgery may have different limitations for activity and exercise, in this episode Dr. Amalfi and Dr. Smita discuss general recommendations for working out after surgery. Make sure to subscribe or listen to us on Spotify and Iheartradio.

We finish off our series with fillers. Most often you will be getting fillers more than once so it's always best to have some of these staples on hand. This is a quick one but not one you want to miss.

This episode is dedicated to your arms and legs. Arm and thigh lifts or liposuction in these areas are common procedures that address the contour of the extremities. They also can lead to prolonged swelling and contour irregularites which we want to avoid. Dr. Amalfi and Dr. Smita discuss the best ways to prepare for your surgery and the shopping list that will get you through it!

This week is all about tummy tucks and what you should buy to best prepare for your abdominoplasty. Don't miss this especially if you are thinking about this surgery, already have one scheduled, or just had one!