Beauty and the Surgeon

It’s time for another round of busting myths. This time Dr. Martin and Amy discuss the common misperceptions around breast augmentation surgery. Gummy bear implants, implant expiration dates, saline implants, implants …

For the brand new year we have a brand new topic we’ve never talked about–lips! A lip lift is a procedure where the skin between the nose and upper lip is shortened to reduce wrinkles and make the upper lip look more …

It's the last episode of the year and you know what that means! Dr. Martin and Amy have picked out their top 5 moments from this years episodes. Join us in celebrating another fantastic year at the Beauty and the …

Loose skin and fat underneath the arms is a common problem for many people, especially after significant weight loss. In many cases a Brachioplasty (or Arm Lift) is the only way to effectively remove loose skin from …

The two research nerds are at it again! Dr. Martin and Amy have some new research to break down for you. What did scientists find when they looked at whether strength training and exercise caused people to live longer? …

Last episode we busted myths about facelifts. Now it’s time to make you an expert on the subject. From incisions and scaring to downtime and recovery, this is everything you need to know about facelifts and neck lifts.

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Halloween is right around the corner and Dr. Martin and Amy have heard a lot of spooky stories about facelifts. Facelifts make you look weird! …

It's time for another round of listener questions! This time we have questions about whether 72 is too old for a thigh lift, stem cells and fat …

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) affects about 10% of men per decade of life. Men older than 40 are three times as likely to experience complete ED than …

We're back to talk more about one of the most common plastic surgery procedures–Breast Augmentation! A person’s first (or primary) breast augmentation is an important life decision so it’s a good idea to be well …

Do you have a good habit that you found out later was beneficial to your health and aging? Dr. Martin and Amy did, and on part 2 of this episode they talk about a few things they got right.

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What do you wish you would have known when you were younger to take better care of yourself? Eat better? Exercise more? In this two part episode Dr. …

Scars can be unsightly and some can even be painful. Can a scar be fixed? Scar revision is a procedure to improve the cosmetic appearance of the scar …

It's time for round two of our listener questions! This time we got questions about surgery recommendations after losing over 100 pounds, upper back and bra line lifts, elevated neutrophils after surgery, endoscopic …

Our listeners have more questions and we love it! This time we had to break them into two episodes. We have questions about representing people of …

There’s so much to know about breast reduction surgery that we had to do another whole episode about it! Dr. Martin and Amy describe the four types …

Do men get facelifts? Of course they do! Men experience many of the same signs of aging as women and there are lots of options to look better. Why don’t you hear about men’s facelifts? Because they don’t talk about it! …

It's time to reach into the bag again! What’s the latest stuff Dr. Martin and Amy are into? They've got great suggestions for beauty and hygiene products that they have been trying out.

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Most people like to entertain themselves with blockbuster movies or epic TV shows but Dr. Martin and Amy love research papers! Amy takes us through a study on how Sirtuin 6 is linked to longevity and Dr. Martin explains …

Why would anyone want to inject Botulinum Toxin in their face? Because it works! And, surprisingly, it’s very safe! Knowing the history and science …

We love your questions! This episode our listeners ask: Does fat come back after liposuction? How many times does a surgeon have to perform a procedure before they’re an expert? Are there less invasive options than a …

The PSN (Plastic Surgery News) from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently printed an article called “The Golden Rules of Plastic …

Do breast implants need to be replaced after 10 years? Women replace or remove their breast implants for many different reasons. It's common to exchange implants to increase or decrease breast size, but sometimes it’s …

Sometimes recovering from surgery isn’t what you’d expect. And sometimes things can happen after surgery that no one expects, not even your surgeon. Healing and recovery is different for everybody but there are common …

Fasting isn’t just a new fad, it’s been around for thousands of years, but what are the health benefits of fasting? What is the best type of fasting? …

It's been a big year for the Beauty and the Surgeon podcast thanks to all our viewers and listeners! Once again Dr. Martin and Amy pick their top five moments from the previous year. Happy New Year!

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Did you take my ear off? What do you do with the liposuction fat? Why aren’t their Daddy Makeovers? Plastic surgery is perplexing and some of the same questions come up again and again. Dr. Martin and Amy dive into some …

The FDA is now requiring “black box” labeling on breast implants. What does this mean? Should you be concerned? Not when Dr. Martin and Amy are here …

Can plastic surgery… remove scars? Remove scratch marks? Be reversed? Will plastic surgery… become more affordable? Go out of style? Last forever? We let Google autofill some common plastic surgery questions to see what …

Having a Thighplasty (also called a Thigh Lift or Leg Lift) is a big decision that has a lot of considerations. It’s important to have as much information as possible about the procedure and the recovery time. Dr. …

Preoperative appointments are super important! If you are having surgery of any kind, this episode will guide you through everything you need to know …

We have more questions from listeners! Can accessory breast tissue in the armpit be removed? Does Dr. Martin perform Direct Excision Platysmaplasty? Do patients complain of a choking sensation after a neck lift? Is …

Most people think that their skin is the reason their face looks older but did you know changes in your facial fat can be the biggest factor in …

Choosing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon may be the single most important decision you make when having plastic surgery. What is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon? The ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) …

In most cases, plastic surgery is used to combat the effects of aging. So what could be more relevant than an episode on the latest longevity …

At what age should you consider a facelift? Some people fix problem areas in their 30s and others wait until their 70s. Every facelift is unique and …

More questions from listeners! We got questions about how radiation treatments affect plastic surgery, brow lift options, and is plastic surgery addictive? Dr. Martin and Amy discuss what a Transblepharoplasty Endotine …

Let’s get down to the fat of it! Let’s talk about liposuction! Fat removal with liposuction is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. In most cases it can be done in the office while the patient is awake. …

You can always tell when a Hollywood celebrity has had plastic surgery, right? Wrong! More often than not the natural beauty of an aging celebrity is …

It’s our 100th episode! Thank you to all our listeners who made this possible! Dr Martin, Amy and producer Nils reminisce about the origins of the podcast and how they all met. They also play a fun game called “Name …

The bag of stuff we’re into is back! What nutrition and beauty products have captured the interest of Dr. Martin and Amy recently? The past year has been challenging so let’s learn about a few things that brought Beauty …

Lower eyelids are one of the first places that we start to show aging. Dark circles, wrinkles, loose skin, and puffy eyes are all problematic and get …

The cost of plastic surgery can be different for everyone. Where are you having surgery? What does the surgery involve? Who is your surgeon? There …

We got your voicemails! We got questions about “Swell Hell” i.e. “How much swelling is normal 4-6 months after surgery?” “How do I handle conflicting …

What do “Too Much Exercise”, “Curing Depression with BOTOX”, “50,000 year old Poop”, and “Apples” have in common? It’s all research we’re into! Dr. …

Sometimes called a turkey neck, wrinkled sagging skin on the neck is something both men and women develop with age. There’s a minimally invasive office procedure called a Direct Excision Neck Lift that gets rid of …

Does plastic surgery make you happy? What does the science say? The answer is… it depends. Plastic surgery has improved many people’s life by fixing an aesthetic problem that has been distracting to their lifestyles. …

Is it safe to have plastic surgery done in another country? What should you know before traveling for surgery? It’s quite common for people to travel …

A “Mommy Makeover” is a combination of surgeries that addresses problem areas that result from giving birth. These can include breast augmentation, …

Happy New Year! The challenges of 2020 have made us all think about what happiness really means. Does money make people happy? What about success? Can the constant pursuit of happiness have the opposite effect? Dr. …

It’s the last episode of 2020! We are excited to leave this year behind us but even more excited to share our top 5 moments of 2020 on the Beauty and the Surgeon podcast! We reminisce about cryotherapy, semen facials, …

You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers! Do ruptured breast implants increase your chance of getting breast cancer? How old is too old for a …

After significant weight loss many people deal with excess skin on their arms, back and chest. An upper body lift can be a combination of surgeries to remove skin and fat from the upper torso. These can include …

What kind of skin care does a plastic surgeon recommend? Do treatments like stem cells and vampire facials really work? Taking care of your skin is …

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is one of the most common plastic surgeries sought out by both women and men. What makes a person a candidate for this procedure? Well, pretty much anyone who has loose skin above and/or …

Amy surprises Dr. Martin with a pop quiz using the web’s most searched questions about plastic surgery. Are plastic surgeons rich? Do plastic surgeons use plastic? You may be surprised what people ask google when they …

Is it possible to enlarge breasts without implants? There are a number of techniques out there from fat transfer to unusual contraptions, but do they …

What are the most popular plastic surgery procedures? Do women get more plastic surgery than men? What parts of the United States do the most plastic …

This episode is all about how to build a beautiful butt! What's a Brazilian butt lift? How is it different than a standard butt lift? Can you build a …

When it comes to surgery, can you trust what you watch on YouTube? Dr. Martin and Amy are back to talk about some recent studies that caught their attention. One study is an assessment of the quality of information in …

CoolSculpt, Contoura, Morpheus8, VivaRF, AccuTite, SmartLipo, Vaser, and on and on! It’s hard to keep track of all the devices used for tightening …

It’s time to talk about Dr. Martin’s favorite surgery! Rhinoplasty or nose job is a highly complex procedure of millimeters and takes an expert surgeon to preform correctly. A Rhinoplasty can also be paired with a …

There’s a lot of talk out there about “boosting” the immune system with supplements, but the secret to a strong immunity is homeostasis. Your body is constantly working to fight off illness and keep you healthy and it …

Did you know good quality sleep is as important to your health as diet and exercise? These days we tend not to make sleep a priority in our lives but being sleep deprived is damaging to many parts of the body and …

Shelter in place continues but Dr. Martin and Amy are still here to answer your questions. What is the best fat graphing technique? Can good …

We’re sheltered in place! It’s hard to stay on top of nutrition, exercise, sleep and mental health in these strange and difficult times. Never fear! …

Everyone knows that good nutrition is a very important part of being healthy, but it's not always a comprehensive part of a medical exam. Recently Amy hosted a roundtable on how nutrition experts can align with medical …

Amy just returned from the 2020 Nutritional Therapy Conference and she’s going to tell you all about it! Amy and Dr. Martin talk about this year’s presenters and presentations reporting on the latest in nutrition and …

A body lift is one of the most transformational surgeries a person can have done. Massive weight loss from a new lifestyle or bariatric surgery is life changing but it leaves behind loose skin on many parts of the body. …

Recovering from surgery can be a long and uncomfortable process but did you know there are things you can do to make your recovery easier? Dr. Martin and Amy have so much good advice about recovery that we had to do …

Diet, weight loss, liposuction–we’re in a constant battle trying to lose excess fat. But did you know fat is an organ and is more important than you might think? When you remove fat with liposuction, where does it go? …

Male breast enlargement is more common than you might think. It can have many different causes and can happen at any time throughout a man’s life. It’s called Gynecomastia and it’s the most common problem men fix with …

Happy New Year! We covered a lot of topics on the podcast this past year. Everything from breast cancer and longevity to celebrity siblings and turmeric root. It’s time for Jason and Amy to pick their top 5 Beauty and …

It's almost the new year and you're probably thinking about your New Year's resolutions for 2020. Are the changes you want to make in your life …

Did you know that breast lift procedures increased 70% since 2000, outpacing breast implants 2-1? Lifting sagging breasts can improve quality of life and increase comfort. Amy and Dr. Martin discuss this increasingly …

Friend of the show Steve Shaw returns to inspire us! What's he been up to? Running, running, and more running! He tells us about the documentary he's …

Kyphosis, breast pain, back and neck pain can all be caused by disproportionately large breasts. One of the few cosmetic surgeries that is sometimes covered by insurance, a breast reduction can dramatically improve a …

Every scar tells a story. Why do we scar? How do you minimize scarring? Every wound scars, it’s just how our bodies work, but some scars can be more …

What happens when a surgeon needs surgery? It’s important to understand that being an expert on one subject doesn’t make a person an expert on other subjects, no matter how smart they are. It’s important to find an …

Dr. Jason Martin is a talented and successful plastic surgeon, but did you know he's also a trauma surgeon? When someone has a tragic accident and …

What’s going on in the operating room while you’re under anesthesia for cosmetic or plastic surgery? Is it like the movies and TV? What kind of music does the surgical team like to listen to? Dr. Martin and Amy talk …

In July 2019 the FDA asked Allergan to voluntarily recall BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders due to uncommon incidence of breast …

We’ve got a whole new bag of stuff we’re into! From books and hobbies to workouts and nutrition learn about a few of our favorite things at the …

How long does it take to recover from plastic surgery? Recovery is different for everyone and every procedure has different recovery times and challenges associated with it. Dr. Martin and Amy discuss recovering from …

How is physical beauty measured? Where do our instincts for what’s beautiful come from? The Golden Rule is commonly referenced when measuring beauty …

Spending a lot on Botox? It might be time for a brow lift. Also known as a forehead lift or forehead rejuvenation, this quick in-office procedure …

Loose skin on the inner thighs can be restrictive and uncomfortable. A leg lift or thighplasty can be a great option for removing leftover loose skin after significant weight loss. Dr. Martin and Amy talk about who’s a …

Did you know a facelift and a necklift usually go hand in hand? Wrinkles and loose skin caused by aging happen on the face and neck simultaneously. …

Men care about how they look too! Loose skin after weight loss? Love handles that won’t go away no matter how much you diet and exercise? There are …

How can you live a longer, healthier life? Lifestyle, diet and genetics all play a part in how long we live but there’s a lot we still don’t know. Dr. Martin and Amy discuss the science of aging and some recent studies …

Most patients who undergo a mastectomy have options to consider surrounding breast reconstruction. What new technologies and procedures are available …

Small, but Mighty! Dr. Martin reviews AccuTite, a new technology that uses Radio-Frequency Assisted Lipolysis (RFAL) to reduce fat and tighten skin …

Loose skin and fat on the arms can be both aesthetically and functionally problematic. Aging and weight loss can cause the upper arm skin to lose …

How do you choose the right breast implant for your body and lifestyle? What size and shape? What brand? What should it be made out of? The answer is …

Breast Implant Associated ALCL, implant failure and capsular contracture are serious concerns when considering breast implants. How common are …

Can coffee slow the aging process? Can mindfulness help you lose weight? The headlines say they do but often medical news stories can be misleading. …

Happy New Year! We kick off 2019 by inspiring and motivating you to transform something about yourself. Improving your health and appearance can also improve your personal relationships by increasing your …

2018 was a great year for the Beauty and the Surgeon Podcast! We covered a variety of topics ranging from migraine surgery and tummy tucks to weight loss and staying motivated. We also had incredible guests who shared …

Taking nutritional supplements can be beneficial for some people before or recovering from surgery, however, it’s not as safe and straight forward as it might seem. What vitamins help with healing and scars? Is CBD …

Ear Pinning or Otoplasty is the process of surgically reducing the angle of the ears to the head. Protruding ears can be bothersome to people who have them but there are ways to reduce the amount they stick out. Dr. …