Once Upon A Surgery

In this episode of Once Upon a Surgery, Kerry sits down with Dr. Anthony Berlet to talk about life after her transformation. Together, they discuss the unexpected compliments, the confidence that comes with looking refreshed, and the surprising reactions she receives almost every day. From strangers assuming she's a model to people being genuinely shocked when they learn her real age, Kerry sh...

Recovering from breast surgery is about more than healing—it's about feeling supported, comfortable, and confident every step of the way. In this episode of Once Upon a Surgery, Dr. Anthony Berlet and host Kerry Berlet sit down with Holli Markwald, founder and CEO of Prairie Wear, to discuss how a personal experience inspired her to create one of the most innovative recovery bras available tod...

When Jimmy Nolan was just a teenager, he received devastating news: osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer, threatened not only his future, but his life. In 1999, Dr. Anthony Berlet was part of the surgical team that performed the life-saving operation that ultimately resulted in Jimmy losing his arm. Most people would understand if Jimmy gave up. Instead, he built a remarkable life. More...

What happens when you sit down and interview yourself… before AND after a facelift? Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of Once Upon A Surgery where things get very real. Pre-facelift Kerry sits across from post-facelift Kerry just 20 days after surgery for a raw, honest, and at times shocking conversation. This episode has everything:• The full before vs 20 days after transformation• Kerry’s pre-sur...

One year ago, Nicole was the very first guest on Once Upon A Surgery . Now she’s back for the Season 2 finale after undergoing blepharoplasty, fat grafting, and neck liposuction with Dr. Berlet and her results speak for themselves. This episode goes beyond the before and after. Dr. Berlet shares his exact approach to surgery prep and recovery, including supplements, skincare, and prescriptions tha...

They’re glamorous, confident, and constantly mistaken for sisters. Giovanna and Adriana, aka the Fauxdashians, join Once Upon A Surgery to talk all things beauty, confidence, and transformation. In this episode, the Fauxdashians open up about their mommy makeover journeys with Dr. Anthony Berlet, why they trust him completely, and how the iconic Berlet Button became part of their glow-up. They als...

​  @onceuponasurgery  What happens when menopause, hormone replacement therapy, aging bodies and modern dating collide? In this candid and hilarious episode of Once Upon A Surgery, host Kerry Berlet sits down with Kelley Fahey, creator of the Still Can’t Cook podcast, to talk about everything women are actually dealing with but rarely say out loud. From navigating menopause and HRT, to body change...

When Jackie was just 8 years old, she was being cruelly called “Dumbo” because of her ears. Her parents brought her to Dr. Anthony Berlet, who performed otoplasty that would quietly change the course of her life. Now 18 years later, Jackie is 25, confident, and working in the hospital where she unexpectedly crosses paths with Dr. Berlet again. In this emotional Once Upon A Surgery episode, she ref...

In this candid Once Upon A Surgery episode, Miss Universe Switzerland Finalist, Tessy opens up about her real experience with neck liposuction and MiraDry, including something no one talks about enough...craving food during procedures 😅.From sculpting the jawline with neck lipo to reducing sweat and odor with MiraDry, Tessy shares what each procedure actually feels like, how recovery compares, an...

@Onceuponasurgery Irene is the definition of timeless beauty. Fifteen years after her first procedure, she returns to Once Upon A Surgery to share her incredible journey from age 35 to 50, looking like a supermodel version of her younger self. In this episode, Irene opens up about the life changing work she had with Dr. Berlet, including:✨ Rhinoplasty (new nose)✨ Chin refinement✨ Lower eyelid r...

In this explosive episode of Once Upon A Surgery , Kerry sits down with Tessy — Miss Universe Switzerland contestant, model, SURVIVOR, and soon-to-launch fashion designer — for one of the most unbelievable transformation stories ever shared. In just one year, Tessy endured: 💔 An attempted murder 💔 A botched breast augmentation 💔 A fat-removal procedure gone wrong 🔥 And still rose to compete fo...

Diane’s journey is one of profound loss, unimaginable strength, and an inspiring transformation that no one could have predicted. After suffering permanent vision loss in one eye due to medical malpractice at a hospital, Diane—who had spent years caring for patients as Dr. Berlet’s nurse—found her entire world turned upside down. Suddenly, the caregiver became a victim of trauma, forced to rebuild...

Meet Trish , a loyal patient whose journey with Dr. Anthony Berlet spans more than two decades — beginning with an emergency room visit after a fall that left her needing stitches. What started as a moment of crisis blossomed into a lifelong trust and aesthetic journey. Trish shares how her subtle “10-year tune-ups” — including her facelift, eyelid rejuvenation (blepharoplasty), and natural refine...

Step behind the scenes of EPN New York Fashion Week’s “Plastic Surgery as Art: Fashion Fusion”, a breathtaking collaboration between Once Upon A Surgery, Dr. Anthony Berlet, and the couture brand Chiffique.🎥 In this full-length episode, host Kerry Berlet takes you inside the transformation—where real patients become runway models, celebrating confidence, beauty, and self-expression through fashio...

In this inspiring episode of Once Upon A Surgery, host Kerry Berlet sits down with Aimee Lettich-Pearson, the visionary designer behind Chiffique, to uncover the story behind one of fashion’s most captivating couture brands. Together, they talk about Chiffique’s artistic roots, Aimee's journey as a designer and entrepreneur, and how her daughter Amee Lilliana, the brand’s Creative Director, br...

After spending hours on Zoom staring at a reflection that didn’t match how she felt inside, Diane decided it was time for a change. In this episode of Once Upon A Surgery , Kerry talks with Diane about how her facelift transformed not just her appearance, but her entire outlook on life. From regaining her confidence to finally seeing her youthful spirit reflected in the mirror, Diane’s story is a...

When Elaine decided to get a “mother of the bride” facelift with Dr. Anthony Berlet, she wanted to look as radiant as she felt inside,and the results speak for themselves. With brighter, more youthful eyes and a beautifully defined jawline, Elaine’s transformation is both elegant and empowering. In this episode of Once Upon a Surgery , host Kerry Berlet sits down with Elaine to talk about her full...

In this powerful and emotional episode of Once Upon a Surgery , host Kerry Berlet sits down with Gina, who bravely shares her journey of survival, healing, and transformation. After enduring childhood sexual abuse, Gina spent years longing for a breast reduction—feeling trapped in a body that didn’t feel like her own. Following a hard-won legal settlement against her abuser, Gina made the life-cha...

What’s it like being married to your plastic surgeon? Host Kerry Berlet sits down with her husband, Dr. Anthony Berlet—NYC and NJ’s renowned double board-certified plastic surgeon—for a wild and heartwarming interview. They cover everything from his family legacy in medicine to the craziest surgical stories, including: ✅ Reattaching a priest’s severed finger 🙏 ✅ Giving a tummy tuck to a male co...

In this powerful episode of Once Upon a Surgery , Alyssa shares her unforgettable journey from a horrific car accident that left her face and nose shattered—to becoming more beautiful than ever. After being placed in a medically induced coma, Alyssa’s future was uncertain. But with unwavering dedication, Dr. Anthony Berlet quite literally held her broken nose in his hand and vowed to restore her n...

YouTube Description (Keyword Optimized): At just 15, Angelica—an influencer on the rise—underwent a nose job that left her devastated. She refused to take pictures for over a year, hiding from the camera and the world. In this emotional episode of Once Upon A Surgery , Angelica opens up about the trauma of a botched rhinoplasty and how Dr. Anthony Berlet helped restore her confidence with a revisi...

Eye Bags Gone, Snatched Jawline Secured – Rick’s Neck & Eyelid Transformation In this episode of Once Upon A Surgery , Rick opens up about getting rid of his under-eye bags and sagging neck with a neck lift and upper/lower eyelid surgery performed by Dr. Anthony Berlet. His goal? A refreshed, younger look—and a snatched jawline to match. Rick dives into the decision-making process, the recover...

Kim lost 145 pounds using an injectable weight drug like Ozempic —but the journey didn’t end there. At 5'2", her dramatic transformation left her with severe loose skin that shattered her confidence. In this emotional episode of Once Upon A Surgery , she opens up about the unexpected struggles after massive weight loss and how Dr. Berlet helped complete her transformation with a facelift, thigh li...

When skin cancer threatened more than just her health—it took part of her nose—former model Elizabeth faced the unimaginable. In this deeply inspiring episode of Once Upon A Surgery , she opens up about her emotional journey: from battling skin cancer to trusting Dr. Anthony Berlet with the most delicate task of all—rebuilding her face. This is a story of resilience, trust, and transformation —and...

Not all belly buttons are created equal… and if you know, you know about the Berlet Belly Button. 🔄👀 In this emotional After the Episode, Dr. Berlet breaks down the why behind Nicole’s surgery—from the techniques he used to the reasons it had to be done. He walks us through the surgical plan, the artistry involved, and the signature touches (yes, even that belly button) that made all the differe...