Plastic Surgery Uncensored

Is it safe to have multiple plastic surgery procedures performed at the same time—and should one surgeon be trusted to do them all?
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban explores the benefits, risks, and realities of combining procedures with his patient Tara, who is three months out from undergoing both a rhinoplasty and augmentation during a single operation.
Combining procedures can offer a unique advantage: one surgeon, one surgical plan, and one recovery. But doing it successfully requires more than convenience. Dr. Rahban explains why true surgical versatility matters, and the risk patients ta...

Would you travel abroad for plastic surgery if it meant saving thousands of dollars? For many patients, the lower price is enough to make destination surgery incredibly appealing—but what happens when something goes wrong?
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban takes on the controversial topic of traveling outside the United States for cosmetic surgery. While cost is often the driving factor, Dr. Rahban explains why evaluating the safety of surgery requires looking far beyond the surgeon performing the procedure.
From preoperative testing and anesthesia to surgical facilities, emergency care, and po...

What happens when you do everything “right” after pregnancy—eat well, exercise consistently, rebuild your strength—and your body still doesn’t recover the way you expected?
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with his patient Heather, a lifelong athlete and personal trainer who never imagined she would consider plastic surgery. After two pregnancies and C-sections, Heather found herself dealing with persistent diastasis recti, lower back pain, loss of core function, and abdominal changes that no amount of training could correct.
Together, Dr. Rahban and Heather explore:
Why diastasis recti cannot simply be...

What makes plastic surgery for men fundamentally different?
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban takes a closer look at male aesthetics—an increasingly popular area of plastic surgery that remains far less discussed and understood than its female counterpart.
For men, the margin for error can be remarkably small. Subtle changes to the nose, eyelids, brow, or jawline can improve facial balance, but overcorrection can just as easily compromise the masculine features that made someone attractive in the first place.
Dr. Rahban explores the procedures men are seeking at different stages of life, fr...

What happens after you lose more than 200 pounds? The weight may be gone—but the journey is far from over.
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with his patient Aya, who shares her extraordinary journey from 400 pounds to 175. After multiple bariatric procedures and years of navigating significant changes to her weight and body, Aya ultimately faced a challenge common among massive weight loss patients: what to do with the excess skin left behind.
Together, Dr. Rahban and Aya explore:
Why massive weight loss almost inevitably leaves behind excess skinThe most common bo...

Are breast implants safe—and what does the science actually tell us about their risks?
In Part Two of this two-part series, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban dives into some of the most controversial and widely debated issues surrounding breast implants, separating legitimate concerns from misinformation and marketing.
Dr. Rahban breaks down the rare cancers associated with textured implants, what patients need to understand about Motiva and newer implant technology, and why the newest implant is not necessarily the best choice for every patient.
He then tackles one of the most contentious topics in plastic surgery: br...

How do you separate fact from fiction when it comes to breast implants?
Breast implants remain one of the most commonly performed—and most misunderstood—procedures in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Despite decades of use, misinformation continues to shape how patients think about implant safety, sizing, placement, and long-term outcomes.
In this first installment of a two-part series, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding breast implants before discussing the controversies surrounding them. From saline versus silicone and the truth about "gummy bear" implants to implant placement, incision options, sizing philosophy, and surgical tech...

Have you ever caught your reflection and thought, “Why don’t I look the way I feel inside?”

In today’s powerful and inspiring episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with Marlena—an extraordinary patient who made the bold decision to undergo a facelift, brow lift, chin augmentation, and fat transfer at 66 years young. Her reason? She was ready for her reflection to finally match the vibrant, passionate woman she’s always been. From retirement and moving cross-country to starting a new marriage and launching a nonprofit, Marlena shares how surgery was more than cosmetic—it...

Most people don't have a skincare problem—they have a misinformation problem.
In the final installment of this five-part series on nonsurgical aesthetic treatments, Dr. Rady Rahban is joined once again by Charlene to examine the biggest skincare mistakes they see patients make every day.
From spending hundreds of dollars on luxury products with little scientific backing to following complicated routines that are impossible to maintain, they explain why effective skincare is often much simpler than the beauty industry would have you believe.
Together, they discuss what medical-grade skincare actually means, why ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, mo...

In an industry constantly promoting the newest device or technology, why has microneedling remained a cornerstone of skin rejuvenation?
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban is joined by aesthetic nurse Charlene for part four of their five-part series examining today's most popular nonsurgical aesthetic treatments.
Together, they explore the science behind microneedling, how controlled collagen stimulation can improve skin texture, tone, fine lines, acne scars, and overall skin quality, and why this relatively simple treatment continues to earn the confidence of experienced providers despite the constant introduction of newer technologies.
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What does it actually mean when a med spa says it offers “laser treatments”? The answer is far more complicated than most patients realize.
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban is joined once again by Charlene, RN, for part three of their series examining the increasingly popular and often misunderstood world of nonsurgical aesthetic treatments. T
ogether, Dr. Rahban and Charlene break down technologies including BBL, IPL, erbium resurfacing, and HALO, while exploring one of the most important issues in laser medicine: treating darker skin tones safely. They also discuss the relationship between downtime and...

Facial fillers have transformed aesthetic medicine—but they've also become one of its most controversial treatments. From "pillow face" to overfilled lips and viral celebrity reversals, it's no surprise that many patients are questioning whether fillers are still the right choice.
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban is joined by Charlene, RN, for a comprehensive discussion on facial fillers. Together, they explain the different types of fillers available, why hyaluronic acid fillers remain the gold standard, and how the right product, technique, and injector can make all the difference.
The conversation ex...

With so many neuromodulators on the market, it's easy to assume the product is what determines the outcome. In reality, that's only part of the story.
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban is joined by aesthetic nurse Charlene for a comprehensive discussion on Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Daxxify, and the growing world of neuromodulators. Together, they explain how these products work, what distinguishes them from one another, and why the skill and judgment of the injector often have a far greater impact than the name on the vial.
From forehead lines and...

Get ready for a fantastic episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored.
In this special episode, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with one of the most respected names in aesthetic surgery: Dr. Garth Fisher. More than a world-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Fisher has been a mentor, colleague, and close friend to Dr. Rahban for over two decades.
Together, they discuss the evolution of plastic surgery, the rise of social media and influencer culture, how patients should evaluate surgeons, and why experience, judgment, and honesty remain the most valuable assets a surgeon can possess.
The conversation explores some of today's...

What if one of the most popular non-surgical procedures in aesthetic medicine is also one of the most misunderstood?
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban takes an in-depth look at liquid rhinoplasty—a procedure that has surged in popularity thanks to its promise of immediate results, minimal downtime, and the ability to alter the appearance of the nose without surgery.
But beneath the appeal lies a far more complex reality.
Dr. Rahban breaks down what liquid rhinoplasty actually is, the anatomical principles that make it effective in certain situations, and why it is of...

What happens when a split-second accident changes the way you see yourself for more than a decade?
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, I sit down with Jasmine, a former Navy service member who spent 11 years living with a traumatic lip deformity after a sports injury involving braces. What began as a seemingly routine injury left her with permanent changes to her lip shape, affecting her confidence, smile, photos, and daily interactions for years.
Together, we explore a topic rarely discussed in plastic surgery: lip reduction and corrective lip reconstruction. While the world is flooded with information a...

What happens when a “simple” nose job turns into years of regret, anxiety, and feeling like you no longer recognize your own face?

In this deeply personal episode of Dr. Rady Rahban’s Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Chloe shares the emotional reality of undergoing not one… but THREE rhinoplasties before finally finding relief. What started as a minor concern about breathing and subtle refinement quickly spiraled into a devastating revision journey filled with pressure, poor surgical planning, permanent implants, asymmetry, breathing problems, and the crushing feeling of being “botched.”
This episode goes far beyond before-and-after photos. Dr. Rahban and Chloe un...

Have you ever wondered why strong jawlines are so universally attractive?
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban explores the anatomy, structure, and surgical realities behind one of the most defining features of facial beauty: the jawline.
From celebrities and social media to everyday patients searching for sharper definition, the demand for a stronger jawline has exploded. But Dr. Rahban explains why most people misunderstand what actually creates a strong, attractive jawline—and why so many modern treatments fail to address the real issue.
A beautiful jawline is not a single feature, nor is it...

What happens when the spot everyone keeps treating… should’ve been biopsied?
In this deeply personal episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with Valerie, a vibrant 40-year-old woman whose “sun spot” was dismissed, lasered, peeled, and treated for years—before finally being diagnosed as invasive melanoma.
This conversation is equal parts shocking, educational, and incredibly important.
Valerie shares the emotional reality of hearing the words “you have melanoma,” while Dr. Rahban breaks down the dangerous misconception that skin cancer always looks obvious, raised, or alarming.
Together, they unpack:
• Why melanoma can look deceptively...

In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban takes on one of the most important—and most dangerously misunderstood—topics in aesthetic medicine: the real difference between plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, and the confusing web of titles patients are expected to decipher.
In today’s world, “board-certified” doesn’t always mean what patients think it means. Marketing can be polished, credentials can sound impressive, and yet the actual training behind those titles may be vastly different. Dr. Rahban breaks down the realities of surgical education, board certification, scope of practice, and how this lack of transparency continues to mislead p...

What’s the difference between a hernia and diastasis—and why does it matter more than you think?
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban sits down with world-renowned hernia specialist Dr. Shirin Towfigh to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in abdominal surgery.
They cover:
• Diastasis vs. hernia — thinning vs. a true hole (and why they’re NOT the same)
• Why pregnancy often leads to diastasis—and how it impacts core strength, posture, and daily function
• The real risks of hernias and when they require repair
• The truth about mesh—when it...

When does an insecurity cross the line into a mental health disorder?
It’s not as obvious as you think.
In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban breaks down one of the most important distinctions in aesthetic medicine: the difference between normal self-improvement—and true body dysmorphia.
Because while insecurity is part of being human…
There’s a point where it stops being physical—and becomes psychological.
And if you miss that line, surgery doesn’t help.
It makes things worse.
Here’s what he unpacks:
• What body dysmorphia actually is—and...

Facelifts are everywhere right now—but with all the attention comes a lot of confusion.
This week on Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban is joined by renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Talei to break down what’s really going on in the world of facial rejuvenation—and what patients may be getting wrong.
From the explosion of facelift popularity on social media to the rise of new techniques and marketing buzzwords, this episode cuts through the noise and gets back to fundamentals: how the face actually ages—and how it should be treated.
Inside the episode...

If you’ve ever thought about fixing your ears—but told yourself it’s “not worth it”… this is for you.This week on Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban dives into one of the most overlooked—but impactful—procedures in plastic surgery: otoplasty (ear surgery).
It may not be one of the most popular procedures—but for the right patient, it’s arguably one of the most life-changing.
In this episode, Dr. Rahban sits down with Pia, who spent years going back and forth—sometimes bothered, sometimes not—before finally deciding to move forward on her own terms…And realizing it w...

What did it take to achieve the impossible? What was the moment that changed everything? And what advice does Brittany have for those facing their own surgical regrets?
The road to restoration is never easy—but for Brittany, it was nearly impossible. In this gripping part 2, Dr. Rady Rahban unravels the next chapter of Brittany’s harrowing plastic surgery nightmare, one that left her with devastating complications, shattered confidence, and a seemingly insurmountable battle ahead.
After a botched Smart Lipo procedure left her with fibrosis, scarring, and a mutilated abdomen, Brittany spent years sear...