Plastic Surgery: Before and After

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Welcome to Plastic Surgery: Before and After, where board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith dishes on the ins and outs of plastic surgery in today's world. We cover popular questions about common procedures, demystify lesser known but powerful tweaks, tackle trending stories in beauty news, speak with industry insiders, and more. Please note that the information provided in this podcast is not medical advice and is never a substitution for a consultation with a medical provider.

Darren M. Smith, M.D.


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    Latest episodes from Plastic Surgery: Before and After

    What is Liposuction Recovery Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 2:36


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith gives you an idea of what you can expect liposuction recovery to be like.

    What Can HIFEM Do for You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 5:30


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith explores the possibilities of HIFEM, high-intensity focussed electromagnetic energy.

    How Can I Prepare for my Plastic Surgery Procedure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 6:44


    Plastic surgery procedures are exciting, potentially life-changing events. Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith offers some thoughts on how to prepare.

    What is an Arm Lift?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 5:45


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith looks into this powerful procedure to get rid of excess arm skin and fat. We also explore a new twist on this classic procedure to improve muscle definition as well.

    What Are Some Tips for a Smooth Liposuction Recovery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 10:05


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith shares the advice he gives his patients for an easy liposuction recovery.

    What is a BBL?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 13:40


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith explores the fine points of BBLs.

    How Can I Get Rid of Cellulite? Let's Talk About Emtone!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 8:18


    Cellulite is one of the toughest problems to treat in aesthetic medicine. Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith discusses Emtone, a promising new treatment here.

    What is Emsculpt Neo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 11:21


    Emsculpt Neo is a true paradigm shift in noninvasive body contouring. Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith explains.

    What is One of the Most Important Things You Can Do to Ensure You Get the Best Result with Plastic Surgery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 3:20


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith discusses the importance of communication and asking questions during your plastic surgery journey, and invites you to join the conversation at here.

    Is Breast Augmentation the Same as Breast Implant Surgery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 7:31


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith discusses different approaches to one of the most frequently requested procedures in plastic surgery.

    How Can I Avoid Bad Plastic Surgery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 13:20


    Welcome to our 50th episode! Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith offers some advice to make sure you have a safe plastic surgery experience and get the best results possible.

    What is Lipo360?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 12:14


    Lipo360 is exploding in popularity. Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith takes a look at exactly what this procedure involves.

    What is AccuTite?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 5:50


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith explores one of the most advanced skin tightening technologies available today.

    What Is a Rectus Diastasis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 7:06


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon discusses rectus diastasis and the key to a flat abdomen.

    Can I Smoke if I'm Having Plastic Surgery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 6:33


    A plastic surgery procedure is a great excuse to quit smoking. Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith reviews why.

    What Kind of Plastic Surgery Can Men Have?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 7:47


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith introduces the rapidly growing field of male plastic surgery here.

    How Does Stomach Liposuction Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 10:57


    Abdominal liposuction is one of the most popular procedures we perform in our NYC plastic surgery practice. Board certified plastic surgeon and liposuction expert Dr. Darren Smith takes you through the procedure here.

    When is Plastic Surgery a Bad Idea?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 16:28


    Plastic surgery is a major undertaking in many ways. Dr. Darren Smith, a top NYC board certified plastic surgeon helps you decide if the time is right for you.

    What is Body Contouring?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 17:53


    New options to enhance the shape of your body seem to be appearing at an ever-increasing pace. Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith offers an overview of the constantly evolving world of body contouring.

    Who is the Best Plastic Surgeon in New York City?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 17:43


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith helps you find the plastic surgeon of your dreams.

    How Do I Choose a Breast Implant Shape?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 14:27


    Having a breast augmentation is a very personal process, and it's important to understand your options to ensure you get the look you want. Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith explains.

    What's Better: CoolSculpting or SculpSure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 9:46


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith helps you explore your noninvasive body contouring options.

    What Can I Do About My Abdomen Post-Pregnancy if I Don't Want to Have A Tummy Tuck?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 9:33


    The abdominoplasty, or "tummy tuck," is the most powerful procedure available to get your abdomen back. But what if you want something a little less invasive? Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith discusses a new option.

    What are the Different Kinds of Liposuction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 11:51


    Liposuction is one of the most popular procedures Dr. Darren Smith performs in his New York City plastic surgery practice. Sometimes all of the adjectives surrounding the procedure (tumescent lipo, smart lipo, power assisted lipo, etc.) can make the whole thing a bit mysterious. Listen here for an explanation.

    Is Plastic Surgery Permanent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 11:06


    Plastic surgery can require a significant investment of time and money. How long will it last? Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith dives in.

    How Can I Fix My Nipples?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 9:18


    From inverted nipple correction, to areolar reduction, and so many other variants in between, this structure has increasingly found itself in the aesthetic limelight. Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith explains.

    Can my Earlobe be Repaired?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 8:34


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith explores earlobe repair from the procedure itself to recovery and cost.

    Why Do I Look Angry All The Time? (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 11:20


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith draws on his expertise in facial anatomy to describe how plastic surgery can get your friends to stop asking you what's wrong. In Part 1 we focused on the upper facial third. Here in Part 2 we tackle the lower facial third.

    Why Do I Look Angry All The Time? (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 17:31


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith draws on his expertise in facial anatomy to describe how plastic surgery can get your friends to stop asking you what's wrong. In Part 1 we focus on the upper facial third. We'll tackle the lower facial third in Part 2.

    What is Liposuction Recovery Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 8:19


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon and liposuction expert Dr. Darren Smith walks you through liposuction recovery so you know what to expect.

    Can I Lose Weight by Having Liposuction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 11:30


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon and liposuction expert Dr. Darren Smith explains the relationship between liposuction and weight loss.

    What is the Most Exciting New Development in Women's Intimate Wellness? Hello, Emsella!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 7:24


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith introduces Emsella, a non-invasive (dare we say "magical"?) treatment that is taking the intimate wellness space by storm.

    How Can I Build Muscle and Burn Fat Without Surgery or Downtime? Meet Emsculpt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 17:49


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon and body contouring expert Dr. Darren Smith discusses all the details of Emsculpt, one of today's most sought after treatments. From determining if you're a good candidate to getting a sense of pricing, it's all here.

    Am I a Good Candidate for Liposuction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 10:21


    You may see incredible liposuction results all over the internet, but the key to achieving great results like these is patient selection. Liposuction is not right for everyone. But if it's right for you, it can be VERY right. Top NYC board certified plastic surgeon and liposuction expert Dr. Darren Smith explains.

    How Can I Get Rid of Cellulite? Let's Talk About Qwo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 16:43


    Board Certified NYC plastic surgeon Darren Smith introduces Qwo, a potential breakthrough in the quest to defeat cellulite and discusses frequently asked questions about cellulite and existing treatments.

    How Can I Get Rid of Loose Neck Skin Without Surgery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 10:51


    What causes loose neck skin? Can I get rid of mine without surgery? Board-certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith explains what works (and what doesn't) for loose neck skin in our latest episode.

    How Much Does Liposuction Cost?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 18:57


    Liposuction is one of the world's most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures, but the elements that contribute to the pricing for this procedure can seem a bit mysterious. Board certified plastic surgeon and NYC liposuction expert Dr. Darren Smith dives in to offer some clarity.

    Can I Have More Than One Plastic Surgery Procedure at a Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 14:50


    We hate to use the expression "killing two birds with one stone" in any setting, and especially in reference to surgery... but with well-planned combined plastic surgery procedures you may be able to do just that. Top NYC board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith explains how in this episode.

    How Does Fat Transfer Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 17:11


    Fat is a funny thing. Sometimes we can't stand it, but sometimes it is the key to achieving stunning aesthetic results. Fat transfer expert and board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith dives in.

    How Can I Tighten My Skin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 16:15


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith explores one of plastic surgery's greatest challenges and most sought-after procedures: skin tightening.

    How Can I Get Rid of Inner Thigh Fat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 6:57


    Learn how to conquer your inner thighs from board certified NYC plastic surgeon and liposuction expert Dr. Darren Smith.

    How Much Does a Breast Augmentation Cost?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 13:45


    Board Certified New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith breaks down the cost of breast implants.

    What Parts of My Body Can I Liposuction? Can we do all of it?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 16:57


    Almost everyone has heard the term "liposuction" and knows that it is a way to get rid of extra fat. What are the body areas that we can treat with liposuction? What are the specific goals to achieve in each of these areas? Top NYC liposuction expert Dr. Darren Smith offers some guidance here.

    How Can I Improve the Shape of My Arms?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 9:50


    A problem-based approach to getting the arms of your dreams, presented by NYC board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith.

    Can I Get Botox or Fillers When I'm Pregnant or Breastfeeding?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 6:05


    Who doesn't like a little Botox here or a little filler there? Board certified New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith explores the safety of these almost ubiquitous treatments during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

    What Causes a Double Chin? And How Can I Get Rid of Mine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 14:21


    Double chin removal is one of the most common procedures performed by New York City board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith. In this episode, Dr. Smith looks at what causes double chins and what we can do about them.

    Why is Plastic Surgery Called "Plastic Surgery"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 7:04


    Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith discusses the origins of the term "plastic surgery" and of the field itself.

    What are the Different Kinds of Breast Lift?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 7:00


    A breast lift (mastopexy) is a powerful operation that does exactly what its name implies: lift the breasts. However, there are several different ways a breast can "droop" or become "ptotic," and there are different kinds of breast lift to match. Dr. Darren Smith, a board certified plastic surgeon in New York City, explains.

    What is it Like to Have a Tummy Tuck?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 9:44


    Dr. Darren Smith, a board certified plastic surgeon in New York City, taps his tummy tuck experience to give you a sense of what the process is like.

    Will I Have Loose Skin After Liposuction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 6:16


    Dr. Darren Smith, a board certified plastic surgeon and liposuction expert in NYC, explains when you may need to worry about loose skin after liposuction and what you can do about it.

    What is the Difference Between Liposuction and Coolsculpting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 15:01


    If you are looking to have a body contouring procedure, or lose fat in specific areas of your body, there's a good chance you've come across both liposuction and CoolSculpting as possible options. Board certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith discusses the differences between these procedures, and shares his personal favorite noninvasive body contouring procedure.

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