R. Brannon Claytor, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgery: What the reveal reveals.

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A top plastic surgery podcast sharing the real stories behind the results. Go beyond the before-and-after photos with Dr. R. Brannon Claytor, Chief of Plastic Surgery for Main Line Health. In “What the Reveal Reveals,” Dr. Claytor sits down for candid interviews with his actual patients to discuss their transformative plastic surgery journeys. In episodes under 10 minutes, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of today’s most requested procedures, including the deep plane facelift, drainless tummy tuck, breast augmentation, and mommy makeovers. Patients share honest insights about their motivations,...

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R. Brannon Claytor, MD, FACS

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Health

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www.cnplasticsurgery.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

One Year Later: 60-Year-Old Arm Lift Patient Shares "Surreal" Awake Surgery Experience 10.04.2026

"The aim was to get my arms to a size that I was comfortable with...and I think we achieved that." This 60-year-old patient is one year out from her brachioplasty. She was unhappy with her "flabby" arms and was struggling to find clothing that fit properly because of the excess skin. This procedure was done under tumescent local anesthesia, meaning that the patient was awake th...

"I Would Do This Over and Over Again": Facial Fat Grafting Patient 1 Week Later 10.04.2026

"I would do this, hands down, over and over again!" Our lovely 46-year-old patient is 1 week out from her facial fat grafting and is already loving her results. "I was totally comfortable during the procedure, recovery's been easy, I did not take any pain medicine after." She is very happy with the volume and shape of her face after her procedure, and shares that there is...

"I LOVE My Symmetry": 40-Year-Old Subfascial Breast Augmentation Patient 10.04.2026

"I'm very happy with my results. I love my symmetry...I feel more confident!"  This 40-year-old patient is 2 months out from her subfascial saline Ideal implant breast augmentation. She would absolutely recommend this to anyone thinking about it, and shares that shes been talking to friends her age who have already had children and are considering implants.  Many people are concerne...

This 40-Year-Old Patient's Confidence SKYROCKETED After Her Tummy Tuck 10.04.2026

"Before I had my surgery done I was very self conscious." This wonderful 40-year-old patient is about 6 months out from her abdominoplasty. After having 2 kids, her stomach was stretched and no amount of exercise was helping flatten it. "I'm very satisfied, he did an AMAZING job, and I'm very thankful!" Thank you for tuning in to Plastic Surgery: What the reveal revea...

70-Year-Old Arm Lift, Thigh Lift, AND Tummy Tuck Patient Has Noticed a HUGE Difference in Mobility 10.04.2026

This incredible 70-year-old patient is about a year post-op from her abdominoplasty, thighplasty, AND brachioplasty. She lost a lot of weight and was left with loose, sagging skin that she wanted removed.  "I have NO chaffing, I have clothes that fit much, much better, and with the thighplasty, I've noticed a real change in my mobility!" She has noticed an improvement in both her ga...

31-Year-Old Arm Lift Patient was "THRILLED From Start to Finish" 10.04.2026

"I've been thrilled with everything from start to finish!" This beautiful 31 year old patient is 2 months out from her brachioplasty and is looking amazing! She came to Dr. Claytor because he offered the procedure at our in-office suite, and she was impressed by the before & after scar photos on our website. She shares that this has felt like a seamless experience from start to...

One Year After Her Facelift and Eyelid Lift: "I Hold My Head Up High Now" 30.03.2026

"It has made me EXTREMELY confident going out, wearing certain things!" This beautiful patient is about a year out from her deep plane facelift and blepharoplasty and her confidence has SKY ROCKETTED! She has always felt like she was young at heart, but now she feels like she LOOKS young at heart. She notes that her family has commented on how bright and vibrant she is now.  She is very...

Breast Lift Under Local AWAKE Anesthesia: "I Wish I Had Done It Sooner" 25.03.2026

"I can't say enough about how I didn't have to go under general anesthesia!" This 58-year-old patient is 5 months out from her mastopexy under local AWAKE anesthesia. Her recovery was incredibly easy and quick. "I was I had done it sooner!" She has had to rethink her entire wardrobe because she can now wear the clothes that she wants without feeling self-conscious.  T...

58-Year-Old Patient is Seeing Results Just 1 Week After Her Facelift 25.03.2026

"I'm seeing a lot of improvement already!" This 58-year-old patient is just 1 week out from her awake deep plane facelift and already feels that her profile looks younger without all the excess skin. She was comfortable under local anesthesia. There were parts where she had to squeeze one of the nurses hards for support, but it was an overall positive experience.   "I love my j...

29-Year-Old Tummy Tuck Patient is Feeling FANTASTIC After 3 Weeks 25.03.2026

"It's beyond my expectations!" This 29-year-old patient is 3 weeks out from her tummy tuck and is feeling amazing. She had a c-section scar that was giving her a difficult time, which Dr. Claytor was able to repair during her procedure. "I'm down TWO sizes!" She found our office from a friend's recommendation. She was worried that having surgery would have a larg...

"Easier Than My C-Sections": 37-Year-Old Tummy Tuck Patient is 6 Weeks Post-Op 25.03.2026

"It was very easy. Less discomfort than both of my c-sections!" This 37-year-old patient is 6 weeks out from her tummy tuck with reconstruction of her belly button. She had a very significant rectus diastasis repair, with her hernia being over 9 inches. She was back to coaching her daughters lacrosse team at just two weeks post-op. She is feeling great and is having a wonderful time shop...

51-Year-Old Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation Patient is "ABSOLUTELY Happy" With Her Results 27.02.2026

"So far I'm doing VERY well!" This 51-year-old patient is about 4 months out from her joint abdominoplasty and breast augmentation procedures and is LOVING her results. She admits that she was a little nervous starting the process, but was quickly put at ease and made comfortable by our staff. She decided to undergo this procedure in hopes of feeling better about herself and more co...

Mini Facelift, HUGE Results: 44-Year-Old is One Week Post-Op 25.02.2026

"The procedure was AWESOME!" This 44-year-old patient is just 1 week post-op from her mini facelift. She describes the recovery as uncomfortable for a couple days, but not painful. She feels that she looks different in a good way - people won't look at her and assume she had work done, but she now looks rejuvenated and younger. Thank you for tuning in to Plastic Surgery: What the re...

Hernia Repair Fixed Her Balance and Back Pain: 38-Year-Old Tummy Tuck Patient 19.02.2026

"My balance is night and day!" This 38-year-old patient is 4 months out from her hernia repair and tummy tuck procedure. After having 3 children, she had a significant umbilical hernia that needed to be repaired. She no longer has lower back pain, she feels much more balanced, and is very happy with her decision.  Thank you for tuning in to Plastic Surgery: What the reveal reveals! If yo...

"I Actually Look REALLY GREAT!": 56-Year-Old Facelift Patient LOVES Her Results 19.02.2026

'Oh my gosh, I actually really look GREAT! It really does look good." This lovely 56-year-old patient is one month out from her deep plane facelift under local tumescent anesthesia. She very generously shares that she had an amazing experience and LOVES her results. She absolutely recommends this to a friend and would do it again. Thank you for tuning in to Plastic Surgery: What the reve...

This Patient is Taking High-Intensity Workout Classes Just 3 Months After Her Tummy Tuck 18.02.2026

"I feel great 3 months out!" This 50-year-old patient is 3 months out from her tummy tuck, which she decided to get because despite working out regularly and following a healthy diet, she was not happy with her abdominal area. She had been following an athletic regime for 3-4 years before deciding a tummy tuck was the route she wanted to take. She also tried out some non-surgical options...

"I Feel Younger, I Have More Stamina" Shares 63-Year-Old Tummy Tuck Patient 17.02.2026

"I just wanted more self-confidence, I wanted to feel good in my clothes." This beautiful patient is 63-years-old and is 2 months out from her abdominoplasty. We had a big snow storm at the 6 week point in her recovery, and she was able to shovel on her own for HOURS with NO PAIN! On her transformation, "It's amazing. It's night and day." She would absolutely recommen...

Subfascial Breast Augmentation Patient, "Five Days Out and So Far, So Good" 17.02.2026

This lovely 43-year-old patient is just 5 days out from her subfascial breast augmentation and is already "back to regularly scheduled programing". She shares that the first few days of recovery were uncomfortable but not unmanageable, which is what she expected.  "Five days out, so far, so good!" Thank you for tuning in to Plastic Surgery: What the reveal reveals! If you enjoy...

68-Year-Old Deep Plane Facelift Patient Feels "Young and Fabulous" 9 Months Post-Op 12.02.2026

"I feel young and I feel fabulous!" This patient is 68 years old and is about 9 months out from her deep plane facelift under tumescent local (awake) anesthesia. "The journey wasn't a difficult one." She shares that surgery under local anesthesia was easy, and she even fell asleep for a little bit. There was minimal pain during recovery and she didn't need to take any...

37-Year-Old Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift Patient: "This Surgery Has Given Me the Confidence To Be The Mother I Want To Be" 12.02.2026

"The recovery process has been amazing!" This amazing 37-year-old mother of two is 2 weeks out from her abdominoplasty and mastopexy and is already feeling great. "This surgery has given me the confidence to be the mother I want to be, and be the best version of myself and my kids, and I feel like the version of myself." She jokes that she she will never will clothes again beca...

63-Year-Old Facelift and Eyelid Lift Patient Feels Her Face Now Matches Her Inner-Self 12.02.2026

This 65-year-old patient is 5 weeks out from her deep plane facelift and upper eyelid blepharoplasty. She describes herself as young at heart and felt like she was becoming depressed about her appearance. "I felt like my face didn't match the rest of me and the way I feel." She shares that the first two weeks required a lot of patience, but it was completely worth it. Thank you for...

"I Don't Feel Invisible Anymore": 69-Year-Old Facelift Patient Found Her Confidence Again 11.02.2026

"I have the confidence I had as a teenager!"  This 69-year-old patient underwent a deep plane facelift and her confidence has DRASTICALLY increased. She shares that she feels more confident now, 46 years into her marriage, than she did when they first met! This boost has made her much more bold in her daily life, where she was much more timid due to her insecurities prior to her procedur...

"The Healing Process Has Been Much Better Than I Was Expecting": 44-Year-Old Tummy Tuck Patient is 2 Weeks Post-Op 11.02.2026

"My experience has been really incredible." This patient is just 2 weeks out from her drainless abdominoplasty. She decided to undergo this procedure with Dr. Claytor after 10 other consults did not meet her expectations.  "The healing process has been much better than I was expecting." Her biggest concern was the pain and how long the downtime would be. At 2 weeks, she is feel...

Facelift, Eyelid Lift AND Tummy Tuck Patient is Back to Work Just 12 Days Later 11.02.2026

"I am THRILLED with my surgeries. I had 3 procedures done and I'm already back to work today on my twelfth morning." This 49-year-old patient is just 11 days out from her deep plane facelift, upper eyelid lift, AND mini tummy tuck. "I feel like I look how I feel." This patient works in healthcare and felt like the long hours were really showing on her face. After her proce...

44-Year-Old Breast Augmentation Patient, "3 Days Later, This is Way Easier Than I Thought" 11.02.2026

"I think the number one goal for me was, after two kids, just some redefining, lifting, a very natural breast." This patient wanted a breast augmentation to add some volume back to her breasts after having 2 kids. "3 days later, this is way easier than I thought and way less scary than I thought!" Thank you for tuning in to Plastic Surgery: What the reveal reveals! If you enjoy...

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