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!
Traveling for plastic surgery can be tempting, especially when you see deals that seem too good to pass up. But there are unique risks and considerations you need to understand before booking that flight.
From aftercare access to safety standards to what happens if something goes wrong, we’re discussing the reality of traveling for cosmetic procedures. Whether you’re considering going out of state or out of the country, this episode gives you the questions to ask and the red flags to watch for.
Understanding what makes traveling for surgery different helps you make informed decisions about your safety and results.
What you’ll learn:
- Why aftercare matters.
- What questions to ask about follow-up care when traveling.
- The reality of international safety standards and regulations.
- Why cheap deals are major red flags.
- What happens if you have complications far from your surgeon.
- The true cost of fixing botched surgery from discount providers.
- Why revisions cost significantly more than primary procedures.
- What to look for if you’re traveling to a surgeon.
- How to evaluate if traveling is worth the risk for your situation.
If this episode was helpful, share it with someone who might be considering traveling for a procedure. And make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss the critical information that helps you make an educated decision.
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