Plain Talk About Plastic Surgery

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about all the little lumps, and bumps, and moles that bring people into my office. In this episode I'll explain the different types of lumps, bumps, and moles that we all seem to pick up as we age, including how they form, how they are best removed, and what differentiates an aesthetic concern from a true health and wellbeing concern. We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have: What is the difference between a lipoma and a sebaceous cyst? Is surgery the only option to remove a lipoma, or should a treatment like Kybella be considered? Are lipomas benign? How can sebaceous cysts be removed? Which sebaceous cysts can be removed in-office, and which should be removed in the operating room? What are dermoids? Are glandular tumors benign? What about dermatofibromas? Can moles be removed without scarring? Are skin checks to screen for skin cancer really necessary, and how often should a skin check be done? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of patients, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery, and breast implants are no exception. That's why I made this episode! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, https://drkerner.com. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website https://drkerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes wherever you normally get your podcasts as well as here on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock!

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about breast implants; how they came to be, and what they are like now. In this episode I'll explain the different types of breast implants, from their simple (and often problematic) beginnings, to the state of the art implants currently available today that I use in my own practice. We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about breast implants: What are the differences between silicone and saline breast implants? What materials are breast implants made from, and is one type of breast implant widely considered to be safer than the others? Are smooth or textured breast implants considered better? Do all breast implants fail over time, and what are the risks and complications when a breast implant of each type fails? What type and material of breast implant looks best on each woman's body type? What is my favorite type of breast implant to use in my practice? (Spoiler alert: I love the Ideal Implant, and I'll explain why I think you'll love it too!) Is wrinkling always an issue with saline implants… and does it have to be? Health studies and data of past, older style breast implants from the '70s, '80s and '90s no longer really apply to today's 5th-generation style of implants. Why is that, and what changed? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of patients, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery, and breast implants are no exception. That's why I made this episode! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, https://drkerner.com. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website https://drkerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes wherever you normally get your podcasts as well as here on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock!

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy. In this episode I'll explain what breast lift surgery is, and how breast lift surgery works with the human anatomy to give an ideal result. We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about breast lifts: What is the difference between a breast lift and a breast reduction? What are the types of breast lift surgery and how do surgical techniques differ in each type? Who is a good candidate for a breast lift? Who is a poor candidate for a breast lift? Why weight gain or weight loss after a breast lift is a problem for long lasting results. Why is a preoperative mammogram so important before a breast lift? What are my current thoughts on the use of GalaFLEX in a breast lift? What is the recover process like after a breast lift, and what is the pain like? What are the risks involved in a breast lift? What is scarring like after a breast lift, and what are the important considerations regarding scarring in a breast lift? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of patients, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery, and breast lifts are no exception. That's why I made this episode! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, https://drkerner.com. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website https://drkerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes wherever you normally get your podcasts as well as here on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock!

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about facelift surgery. If you've listened to my other podcasts, we've already covered surgeries for the forehead, the eyelids, and the neck. Today we're going to put it all together with the facelift. In this episode I'll explain what facelift surgery is, and how facelift surgery works with the human anatomy to give an ideal result. We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about facelifts: What are the risks and complications of facelift surgery? What are the types of facelift surgery and how do surgical techniques differ in each type? What causes facial aging? How is a mini facelift different from a full facelift (also known as a SMAS flap or plication)? Is there pain involved, and how long is the recovery period? What makes someone a good candidate for a facelift? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of men and women, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery, and facelift surgery is no exception. That's why I made this episode! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, https://drkerner.com. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website https://drkerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes wherever you normally get your podcasts as well as here on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock!

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about breast augmentation surgery. There are so many questions women have about breast augmentation, and a lot to consider. That's why I created this episode. In this episode I'll explain what breast augmentation surgery is, and how breast augmentation surgery works with the human anatomy to give an ideal result. We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about breast augmentation: What are the risks and complications of breast augmentation? How does a surgeon go about determining the correct implant size to help a woman achieve her ideal final result? What makes someone a good candidate or a bad candidate for breast augmentation surgery? How does a woman's torso length, body shape, and unique anatomical details influence the final result of breast augmentation surgery? How are breast implants inserted and positioned to provide the best, longest lasting results? What role does a Sizer Bra play during surgery? Why do I NOT perform armpit or areolar incisions in my plastic surgery practice? Is there pain involved and how long does it take to see the results? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of men and women, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery, and breast augmentation surgery is no exception. That's why I made this episode! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, https://drkerner.com. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website https://drkerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes wherever you normally get your podcasts as well as here on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock!

Thank you for joining me! Today we're talking about a common question I often hear from my patients: why can't I just have my neck fixed? In this episode I'll explain the anatomy of the neck, what makes just performing a neck lift instead of a face lift such a complicated issue, why some people are candidates for a neck lift but most people are not, and what to expect if you just receive a neck lift. We cover a lot of very interesting ground in this episode, and quickly answer many of the questions people have about neck lifts: What are the risks and complications of neck lifts (cervicoplasty)? Do neck lifts last? What about thread lifts or barb suture lifts? How do neck lifts compare to face lifts? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of men and women, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery. That's why I made this episode about cervicoplasty! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, https://drkerner.com. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website https://drkerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes wherever you normally get your podcasts as well as on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock!

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about Botox® Cosmetic. In this episode I'll explain what Botox is, the differences between Botox and other wrinkle-minimizing injectables like Dysport and Jeuveau, how Botox works to minimize wrinkles, how long the effect lasts, and what to expect when you receive Botox. We cover a lot of very interesting ground in this episode, and quickly answer many of the questions people have about Botox: What are the risks and complications of Botox? How long does Botox last, and how long after injection until you see results? How much Botox should you receive? Can you receive too much or too little, and what happens if you do? There are lots of Botox deals out there, so is it important to have your Botox injected by a cosmetic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and if so, why does it matter? Is getting Botox painful or pain-free? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of men and women, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery. That's why I made this episode about Botox! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, https://drkerner.com. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website https://drkerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes wherever you normally get your podcasts as well as on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock!

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about browlift surgery, also known as forehead lift surgery. In this episode I'll explain what browlift surgery is, the differences between browlift surgery for women and men, and the pros and cons of the various browlift surgical techniques available today. We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about browlift surgery: What are the risks and complications of browlift surgery? What is it about the anatomy of the forehead that makes browlift surgery so complicated? Why are the surgical considerations for browlifts different between women and men? What browlift surgical techniques are available today and which are considered the best? Is there any pain involved and how long does it take to see the results? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of men and women, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery. That's why I made this episode about browlifts! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, https://drkerner.com. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website https://drkerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes wherever you normally get your podcasts as well as on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock!

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about upper eyelid surgery and lower eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty. In this episode I'll explain what blepharoplasty is, and how upper eyelid lift surgery and lower eyelid lift surgery work, how they're similar and how they are different. We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about eyelid surgery: What are the risks and complications of eyelid surgery? What causes eyes to age so eyelid lift surgery is recommended? How is upper eyelid surgery different from lower eyelid surgery? Is there any pain involved and how long does it take to see the results? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of men and women, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery, and fillers are no exception. That's why I made this episode! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, https://drkerner.com. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website https://drkerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes wherever you normally get your podcasts as well as here on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock!

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about lip fillers, facial fillers and cheek fillers like Juvederm, Voluma, Vollure, Volbella and Sculptra. In this episode I'll explain what fillers are and how they work, what the various pros and cons of each filler are and when each is most appropriate, and then I will explain how I apply fillers and what one of my patients can expect when they come to me for fillers. We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about fillers: What are the different types of fillers and what are the risks and complications? How do permanent and semi-permanent fillers compare to absorbable fillers? Why do doctors use more than one type of filler on the face, cheeks and lips and at different depths in the tissue? Is there any pain involved and how long does it take to see the results? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of men and women, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery, and fillers are no exception. That's why I made this episode! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, https://drkerner.com. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website https://drkerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes wherever you normally get your podcasts as well as here on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock!

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about liposuction. In this episode I'll explain what liposuction is and how it came to be, what techniques exist for liposuction and their pros and cons, and then I will explain how I perform liposuction and what one of my patients can expect when they come to me for liposuction. We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about liposuction: What is liposuction? What are the different types of liposuction? What are the risks and complications associated with liposuction? What is ultrasonic liposuction? What is power-assisted liposuction? What should a patient undergoing liposuction expect to experience during the procedure? How soon can you exercise after liposuction? Who is the best candidate for liposuction, and who is not a good candidate for liposuction? What is post-surgical recovery like after liposuction? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of men and women, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery, and liposuction is no exception. That's why I made this episode! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, https://drkerner.com. I hope you enjoy this episode! For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website https://drkerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes wherever you normally get your podcasts as well as here on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock!

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about gynecomastia and mastopexy surgery. In this episode I'll explain what gynecomastia is and how it is caused, then I will explain surgical and non-surgical ways that gynecomastia can be corrected. We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the questions people have about gynecomastia: What is gynecomastia? What is adolescent gynecomastia, and does it differ from gynecomastia presented in the adult male? What people are most likely to develop gynecomastia? What is most likely to cause gynecomastia? Can certain diets or prescriptions cause gynecomastia? Is surgery the only solution for gynecomastia, or are there non-surgical remedies as well? Is there a relationship between gynecomastia and male breast cancer? Who is the best candidate for mastopexy surgery to correct gynecomastia? What is post-surgical recovery like after mastopexy? As a plastic surgeon with over 32 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of men and women, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery, and gynecomastia and mastopexy surgery is no exception. That's why I made this episode! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, www.DrKerner.com. I hope you enjoy this episode. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website www.DrKerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock.

Thank you for joining me! Today we're going to talk about abdominoplasty, or as it is more commonly known, the tummy tuck. In this episode I'll give you the history of the tummy tuck. I will go over my consultation when patients come in who are interested in doing something to improve their abdominal wall, and then we'll discuss the risks and complications of tummy tuck surgery as well as the surgical technique. We'll also touch on your post-operative course and recovery. Hopefully by listening to this podcast, it will answer questions that might have arisen after your consultation with me in the office. We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the common (and uncommon) questions people have about abdominoplasty: Why do people have tummy tuck surgery? Is it the skin? The fat? The protrusion? And how can a tummy tuck address those concerns? What does the tummy tuck operation involve, and what is actually done during surgery? What about complications like scarring, blood clots, and skin health? What is recovery like? How long does recovering from a tummy tuck take? What can you not do after an abdominoplasty? Who is a good candidate for a tummy tuck, and who is not? As a plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of men and women, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery, and tummy tuck surgery is no exception. That's why I made this episode! If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, www.DrKerner.com. I hope you enjoy this episode. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website www.DrKerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock.

There are so many questions women have regarding breast reduction surgery, and they can feel overwhelming at first. That's why I created this episode. What is breast reduction surgery, and why would women want to have a breast reduction? Do you have to pay for breast reduction yourself? How do we get insurance to cover breast reduction surgery? What surgical techniques are available for breast reduction, which one is best for you. What are the pros and cons of each technique? What are the possible surgical complications? Who is a good candidate for breast reduction surgery? As a plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience, breast reduction surgery is my favorite procedure because I know that I'm making a direct and dramatic impact on someone's life by doing this operation. In plastic surgery circles, breast reduction is the most positive patient operation. In my experience, patients are just uniformly so happy that they did this operation, and they feel so much better. I always hear from patients, especially the older ones, "Why didn't I do this 20 years ago and take the pain and the weight off my back and my shoulders, I would have been so much happier." I hope this episode answers a lot of your questions. I think it will be very helpful to patients who are considering breast reduction because when you come into our office and we do our first consultation, it's an awful lot of information to try and remember, and there's no way you can write it all down. And although we do provide you with consultation sheets, I don't think they're quite as informative as basically hearing me go over the entire consultation as I do in this episode. If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, www.DrKerner.com. I hope you enjoy this episode. For other episodes, and upcoming episodes, you can go to my website www.DrKerner.com/podcasts or you can subscribe to our newsletter to know when a new episode is available, and also find our episodes on YouTube. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to use your sunblock.

Learn about the types of earlobe problems that would bring a patient to a plastic surgeon, the types of procedures that can be done on an earlobe, interesting tidbits about the history and lore of the earlobe, and the anatomy. Welcome to Plain Talk About Plastic Surgery, a podcast to educate you about all things concerning plastic surgery procedures and operations, and other topics of relevance, with down to earth and honest information. I'm your host, Dr. Elizabeth Kerner. Let's get started! Learn more about Earlobe Repair Plastic Surgery at www.drkerner.com

A Sizer Bra is a normal bra of the cup size that you want to fit into comfortably after your operation. This bra is used during surgery as a guide to ensure your breasts will fit comfortably into it so you get the size breasts that you want. I do find that lots of patients seem to be a bit confused about what a Sizer Bra is and how to find a bra of the type and form we're looking for, or are bringing in an inappropriate size. So today I'm going to talk to you about how to find a Sizer Bra and what to look for. I'd also like to give you a little of the amazing history about the brassiere. Welcome to Plain Talk About Plastic Surgery, a podcast to educate you about all things concerning plastic surgery procedures and operations, and other topics of relevance, with down to earth and honest information. I'm your host, Dr. Elizabeth Kerner. Let's get started! Learn more about Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgery at www.drkerner.com