Lipstick & Lipo: Your Unfiltered Guide to Plastic Surgery
Lipstick & Lipo: Your Unfiltered Guide to Plastic Surgery
Podcast Description
Join us, two Board-Certified female Plastic Surgeons, as we discuss all things plastic surgery, beauty, and wellness. No topic is off-limits. Our mission is to provide you with accurate information and educate in a real, approachable, and relatable way.
Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham is a double-board certified plastic surgeon in private solo practice in NJ and Dr. Ashley Amalfi is a board certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Rochester, NY.
We share a love and passion for plastic surgery, mentorship, women in surgery, and, fashion (of course!)! Our friendship has been so natural and organic that it only made sense that we would start this adventure together. We hope you enjoy these episodes as much as we enjoyed making them!
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Content Themes
The podcast covers an array of themes including current plastic surgery trends, safety concerns, and popular procedures. Notable episodes focus on topics like celebrity plastic surgery trends, Mommy Makeover 2.0, the rising popularity of Ozempic, and the intricacies of various surgeries such as tummy tucks, labiaplasty, and rhinoplasty, providing listeners with valuable insights and practical information.
Join us, two Board-Certified female Plastic Surgeons, as we discuss all things plastic surgery, beauty, and wellness. No topic is off-limits. Our mission is to provide you with accurate information and educate in a real, approachable, and relatable way.
Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham is a double-board certified plastic surgeon in private solo practice in NJ and Dr. Ashley Amalfi is a board certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Rochester, NY.
We share a love and passion for plastic surgery, mentorship, women in surgery, and, fashion (of course!)! Our friendship has been so natural and organic that it only made sense that we would start this adventure together. We hope you enjoy these episodes as much as we enjoyed making them!
Not all surgeons are the same, and the difference can impact your safety. The terms “plastic surgeon” and “cosmetic surgeon” sound similar, but they represent vastly different levels of training and expertise. One requires nearly a decade of specialized surgical training and rigorous board certification. The other might be a doctor who took a short course.
We’re explaining what board certification actually means, why it matters for your safety, and the questions you need to ask before choosing a surgeon. Understanding these credentials could be one of the most important decisions you make.
What you’ll learn:
- The key differences between plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons.
- What board certification actually requires and why it’s so rigorous.
- How many years of training plastic surgeons complete.
- Why “cosmetic surgery” is not a recognized medical specialty.
- The written and oral exam process for board certification.
- How plastic surgeons handle complications versus others.
- Why re-certification is required every 5-10 years.
- The exact questions to ask your surgeon about credentials.
- Red flags that indicate someone isn’t properly qualified.
- Why websites can be misleading about credentials.
If you’re considering any cosmetic procedure, this episode gives you the questions to ask. Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss the critical information that helps you make an educated decision.
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