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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 – Life After Rhinoplasty: What to Expect

Podcast – Life After Rhinoplasty: What to Expect

Face Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Listen: Watch: Learn just what to expect during rhinoplasty recovery, from when the cast comes off and how you’ll look and feel in those early weeks to the stages of seeing your results shine through. Expect major swelling and a slow reveal. Final results can take up to a year, so patience is key. Trust […]

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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 – Breathe Better, Be Better: What You Need to Know Before Rhinoplasty

Podcast – Breathe Better, Be Better: What You Need to Know Before Rhinoplasty

Face Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Listen: Watch: Rhinoplasty: it’s not about fitting a mold—it’s about harmony and function. Since “natural” means something different to everyone, Dr. Chao and Bri discuss how she sets expectations before nose surgery.  On the technical side, Dr. Chao shares how she borrows cartilage (even frozen rib!) to fix broken noses, why honoring ethnic features matters […]

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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 – Life After Facelift: What to Expect

Podcast – Life After Facelift: What to Expect

Face Surgery, Podcast

Listen: Watch: Find out what to expect during facelift recovery from day one—think swelling, elastic headbands, and being a princess for a week.  Hear how long you’ll be looking like a “cute little q-tip” as Bri says, how Dr. Chao manages post-op pain, and why you’ll need to swap glamour for a stylish recovery hat […]

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