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Podcast: How to Recover Like a Celebrity After Plastic Surgery

Podcast: How to Recover Like a Celebrity After Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Listen: Watch: Don’t even think about “toughing it out” after plastic surgery. No clubbing, no hauling luggage, no supermom heroics. Dr. G and Bri share how to recover like a celeb—hello, Lodge at Torrey Pines—or bare minimum, kick back and let someone else take care of you for once. Check out our Out-of-Town Patient Guide […]

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Podcast: A Bigger Butt With Someone Else’s Fat?

Podcast: A Bigger Butt With Someone Else’s Fat?

Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Listen: Watch: Instead of borrowing your own fat, AlloClae uses donor fat—yep, borrowed from someone else—and people are seriously loving it. Naturally, Dr. G and Bri had to explain why this treatment is such a big deal.  You’ll get the lowdown on how recovery, cost, and results stack up against traditional fat transfer and why […]

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Podcast: Biggest Fears About Anesthesia (And Why They’re Overblown)

Podcast: Biggest Fears About Anesthesia (And Why They’re Overblown)

Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Listen: Watch: Anesthesia sounds scary, but it’s really not—as long as you’re in safe, trusted hands. Before surgery, ask ALL the anesthesia questions (seriously, peace of mind goes a long way).  And here’s a pro tip: don’t hide your medical history. We will find out, and it only makes things more complicated for you, your […]

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Podcast – Before You Book: What to Expect During a Plastic Surgery Consultation

Podcast – Before You Book: What to Expect During a Plastic Surgery Consultation

Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Listen: Watch: Forget the mystery. Here’s your all-access preview to what really happens when you sit down for a plastic surgery consultation. Dr. G and patient coordinator Ava break down what to expect during that first meeting: why your medical history matters more than you think, how long you should be at a stable weight […]

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Podcast: Buh-Bye Bat Wings! The Secret to Snatched Sleeveless Arms

Podcast: Buh-Bye Bat Wings! The Secret to Snatched Sleeveless Arms

Body Surgery, Podcast

Listen: Watch: Thinking about tackling your arms? Whether it’s loose skin or just a bit of “extra chub” (Dr. G’s words, not ours), this is your go-to guide if you’re dreaming of those Michelle Obama arms. Dr. G doesn’t mess around with arm lift surgery. She lipos the entire arm and trims off the extra […]

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Podcast: A Bigger BBL Isn’t Better (Unless You’re Into That)

Podcast: A Bigger BBL Isn’t Better (Unless You’re Into That)

Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Watch: Listen: PSA: If you’re a tiny little stick, you do not need 1000ccs in each cheek, so don’t go to someone who’s about to do that. In this no-BS convo, Dr. G and Bri tell the truth about the BBL—how to find a legit surgeon, how much fat actually sticks around, and how long […]

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