The Trillium Show with Dr. Jason Hall

Send us Fan Mail In this week's mini episode, I answer the question of whether we typically use cannulas or needles for fillers and why. 

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever considered a breast lift you might have asked: am I a good candidate? In this show, I talk all things breast lift surgery: who needs it, what the goals of surgery are, and combining a breast lift with an implant. I go over how hormones (of pregnancy and with the passage of time) change a woman's breast tissue and what that means for our surgical plan.  Lots of...

Send us Fan Mail 1:20: Why is breast implant removal becoming more popular? 2:32: What is an implant capsule and why is it important? 4:25: “Simple” implant removal 5:36: Implant removal with capsulectomy 9:47: Implant removal with mastopexy Links: Dr. Jason Hall, MD Website: https://drjasonhall.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/jhallmd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhallmd/ Facebook: https://www.f...

Send us Fan Mail 0:45 - Immediately after surgery to 72 hours 1:38 - First Three Weeks 3:18 - How surgical simulations help patients avoid a postoperative identity crisis 4:08 - Three Weeks to Three Months 5:40 - Three Months to One Year

Send us Fan Mail On our last episode, I discussed ten things you need to know before you have cosmetic surgery. I got such a great response to this, that I'm  going to follow up with ten more things to help make RECOVERY easier.   Highlights: 00:58 Go for a walk 01:53 Take deep breaths 02:50 Take your medicine 03:39 Don’t make big decisions 04:00 Avoid greasy/spicy foods 04:16 Shower 04:59 Re...

Send us Fan Mail To help you make a the journey to your surgery a successful one, there are some essential steps that you can take. For this episode, we go through what we lovingly refer to as the “Ten Commandments” for the pre-operative period between your preoperative visit and your surgery day.  Each of them will provide some details on what you need to do in order to make your journey a succes...

Send us Fan Mail For this episode I am joined by Dr. Mike Nayak. Dr. Nayak brings his unparalleled expertise in neck lift and facial surgery to the table, and we have a wide ranging conversation about neck lifting, plastic surgery, and work-life balance. We discuss how he got started in St. Louis, and his roots in Missouri. He reflects on his experience starting a practice with his wife, and share...

Send us Fan Mail Rhinoplasty was one of the first episodes that I sketched out when I was contemplating starting the podcast, but I am just now sitting down to hit record. I wanted to make sure that I had a robust presentation and thorough examination of one his favorite operations. It turned into a case of "paralysis by analysis", not wanting to really record the episode until all the d...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the podcast is one for anyone who is considering facial surgery. A year and a half ago, Kris Price elected to have a facelift, and decided to document her entire journey in a blog. The result was a story of self-discovery that has been detailed in a very raw and personal way. In this episode, Kris discusses the decision-making process that led to her choice to get...

Send us Fan Mail Plastic surgery on occasion tackles some sensitive topics. Today’s subject, labiaplasty, certainly belongs in that category. While other surgeries may have more social prevalence, such as breast augmentation or rhinoplasty, there is an emerging sensibility about the role labiaplasty plays. In this episode we cover the rise in popularity of labiaplasty here in the US, and how the t...

Send us Fan Mail For this episode we are joined by an old friend, Claire Balest, owner of Claire Balest Hair + Makeup who has worked all over the world for her work in the wedding industry. At a pivotal “crossroads” in her career Claire decided to branch out into her own business, and her path has been nothing but meteoric since then.  In this episode, Claire talks about the nuances of starting he...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to lasers and cosmetic medicine there are some important distinctions to be made. There is a wide array of lasers out there, and their respective uses range across the cosmetic spectrum, from hair removal to skin resurfacing and all things in between. Lasers for cosmetic medicine are broken down into two broad categories: ablative and non-ablative. I’ll discuss the p...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is all about facial aging and the three main areas of facial aging—skin aging, volume loss, and structure. A foundational rule of thumb for any cosmetic treatment, including facial rejuvenation, is that treatment is based on your anatomy and biology and not on your age! Understanding this concept will set you in the right direction during your consultation and as you...

Send us Fan Mail Over time, we've seen the standard of "beauty" shift when it comes to breast augmentation.  In 2021, "natural" is in, and the "adult entertainer" look is out.  Regardless of what look you are going for, the internet is full of recommendations and opinions on how to get the result you want.  This means YOU, the patient, feel like you have to make...

Send us Fan Mail A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty surgery, is very common in the United States. Last year (2020), nearly 100,000 tummy tucks were performed in the US. This procedure serves as a safe solution for excess skin and results in the restoration of your natural silhouette. In this episode, I’ll break down what a tummy tuck is - and more importantly, what it isn’t. We’ll go over...

Send us Fan Mail When we talk about facial cosmetic surgery, what comes to mind for most people is a facelift. However, there are many types of facial procedures one may consider. Whether it is a laser facelift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, or even injectable fillers, each of these require a thorough consultation to ensure that the result will make you feel confident and rejuvenated. There are a t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Trillium Show, I’m joined by my good friend, Dr. William Gibson.  Dr. Gibson specializes in the surgical treatment of breast cancer and serves as the general surgeon at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. In this conversation, we explore breast cancer and what may come along with a diagnosis, both physical and emotional. Through the lens of compassion,...

Send us Fan Mail Approximately 300,000 women undergo some form of breast augmentation each year. While information on these procedures can be found online, the internet and reality TV shows (like Botched) can be misleading and ultimately increase anxiety before you even have your consultation. In this episode of The Trillium Show, I give you some tips to help prepare for your breast augmentation c...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Trillium Show. In this introductory episode, I explore my long journey towards becoming a physician, the inspiration behind this project, and what to look forward to in future episodes.  Plastic surgery as a specialty focuses on change - both physical and psychological. The Trillium Show will explore these changes through candid conversations and real-life experienc...