Plastic Surgery Uncensored

Social media has undoubtedly impacted our children and adolescents, creating a mental strain on their development, especially when their brains and bodies undergo many physical changes. The biggest single challenge is a stimulus overload of images and content on social media 24/7 with no rest. This deluge of curated information creates many serious developmental issues. Among the many problems par...

An essential part of the framework of your face is your jawline and your chin, but what do you do when you have a weak jaw or have a double chin? We often know there is a problem with our look but don’t know what is needed to improve it. To understand the topic and pinpoint the issue, Dr. Rady Rahban talks about chin implants, a powerful tool that, when used correctly, can create a subtle but effe...

One always thinks of complications during a plastic surgery procedure, but what happens when the problem occurs after the fact, during recovery? In this episode, Dr. Rady invites his patient, Christina, a mother of 4, who traveled over 350 miles from San Jose, California, to get a Mommy Makeover. Seven days post op after Dr. Rady completed Christina’s mommy makeover, she popped a blood vessel whil...

Are you in the market for an eyebrow transplant? How about high definition liposuction? In this episode of "Plastic Surgery Uncensored," host and expert Dr. Rady Rahban sits alongside his producer Maria and together they tackle your submitted questions in their monthly Q&A session on various plastic surgery topics. They discuss topics such as: facial asymmetry, eyebrow transplants, chin filler...

Getting a breast augmentation in your 20s doesn’t mean it will last forever. Life happens, you have children, gravity takes effect, and your breasts inevitably start to sag. What should you do when getting a breast revision? What are the risks the second time around? In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rahban discusses revisional breast surgery with his guest, Jasmine. She shares he...

When considering rhinoplasty, the consultation process plays a crucial role in determining the specific goals of your surgery. It's not all about aesthetics but about functionality, too. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rahban focuses on male rhinoplasty, explicitly addressing the distinctions between male and female rhinoplasty procedures, the considerations for oily or thick-sk...

As we age, we want to maintain a natural, youthful look, but gravity takes hold, and the lack of elasticity causes our eyelids and eyebrows to sag. This can result in a heavy and closed appearance of the eyes. Unfortunately, nature can’t do it on its own and sometimes requires the help of a plastic surgeon. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban discusses facial rejuvenatio...

What are some fat grafting issues to be aware of?  Is PRP an effective procedure to rejuvenate the under eyes?  What's the latest on Breast Implant Illness and textured breast implant safety? In the latest episode of "Plastic Surgery Uncensored," Dr. Rady Raban dives deep into YOUR questions, providing expert advice and knowledge on these popular topics. In this episode, Dr. Rahban and his produce...

Are you considering removing your breast implants? What should you expect after breast implant removal? Join us on this episode of "Plastic Surgery Uncensored" where Dr. Rahban and his patient Brooklyn take a deep dive into the decision to remove her breast implants after many years. Dr. Rahban walks us through the process of explantation, the different options available, and the emotional and phy...

Thousands of people get a rhinoplasty and end up unhappy with the results of their initial nose surgery. The reality is, noses are one of plastic surgery's most complicated procedures, and most surgeons don't do rhinoplasty. There are even fewer who will do a revision. What do you do if you are unhappy and need a revision? Are you a realistic candidate for a revision rhinoplasty? Listen to this ep...

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...