Lipstick & Lipo: Your Unfiltered Guide to Plastic Surgery

You often hear women say take a photo of me from this side because they think they have a better side. And while that might be true, those differences are part of what makes your face recognizably yours and overcorrecting them can make you look distorted rather than refreshed. This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are talking about facial asymmetry. It is a topic we have not covered much but as board certified plastic surgeons it is a ...

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are answering your questions about compression after surgery and what actually happens if you skip it.

Compression is one of the most important parts of recovery after body surgery and one of the most misunderstood. As board certified plastic surgeons we see the difference it makes and we see what happens when patients do not wear it consistently.

We cover why compression works, how long you actual...

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are answering a viewer question that a lot of patients want to ask but do not always feel comfortable bringing up. When can you resume intimacy after surgery?

As board certified plastic surgeons we treat physical intimacy the same way we treat any other physical activity and the risks of doing it too soon are very real.

We cover the general timeline, what can ...

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are covering something that does not come along often in plastic surgery a truly new and innovative technique that is changing the way we think about breast augmentation. The Preserve technique is minimally invasive, uses your natural anatomy, requires no general anesthesia and has a remarkably quick recovery.

We cover how it compares to traditional breast augmentation, wh...

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are continuing our tribute to Dolly Parton and covering the philosophy she lived by when it came to plastic surgery.

In her own words, it was all about doing it in little bits and pieces.

As board certified plastic surgeons, that philosophy is exactly what we practice and recommend for aging gracefully. We cover what that timeline actually looks like from your twenties all the way thro...

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are honoring Dolly Parton, the woman who was arguably the first celebrity to truly own her plastic surgery decades before it was accepted or celebrated. From facelifts and eyelid surgery to liposuction and her iconic breast implants, Dolly was refreshingly honest every single time she was asked.

We talk about what she had done, why her openness mattered then and still matt...

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are answering a viewer question about celebrity plastic surgery and the opinions that come with it. From Emily Blunt to Simone Biles, celebrities are constantly in the spotlight and their procedures spark a lot of conversation.

But the real takeaway is not whether you agree with their choices it is what those choices reveal about the importance of finding a surgeon whose aesthetic aligns with your ...

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are discussing a topic we do not cover enough facial procedures. Specifically eyelid surgery and under eye filler.

The eyes are often the first area to show signs of aging, and the options for addressing that range from a quick in-office procedure all the way to surgery. We cover who is a good candidate for each, why under eye filler is not right for most people, what eyelid surgery actually involv...

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we are answering a viewer question that opened up a conversation we think a lot of you have been wanting to hear. Is labiaplasty purely aesthetic or are there real physical reasons to consider it?

We cover everything from the anatomy of why discomfort happens, to who is a candidate, to why patient satisfaction for this procedure is unlike almost anything else we do.

Whether you have been living with i...

If you just had a breast lift and your breasts look or feel bigger than you expected, this episode is for you.

And if you are considering a breast lift and wondering whether it will change your size, this episode is also for you. A breast lift cannot make you bigger. What you are seeing and feeling is swelling, and it is completely normal.

Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Smita Ramanadham and Dr. Ashley Amalfi answer this exact...

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we're talking Botox but not the way you might expect.

Yes it's the most popular cosmetic treatment out there, but did you know it has legitimate medical uses too? From excessive sweating and TMJ to Bell's palsy and nerve asymmetry, we're discussing down all the ways board-certified plastic surgeons are using Botox beyond the cosmetic side. Plus Dr. Ashley shares her own personal experience with Bell's...

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we're switching gears instead of talking about recovery, we're talking about what happens before you even get to the operating table. This episode came from a viewer question about blood work, and it opened up a whole conversation we don't normally cover.

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we have exciting news Dr. Smita is back, and she's a new mom!

With a seven-week-old at home, Smita is sharing what it was like to be on the other side of surgery for the very first time.

As surgeons, we talk our patients through recovery every single day, but experiencing it firsthand is a whole different story. We're comparing C-section recovery to tummy tuck recovery, talking about why having a supp...

This week on Lipstick and Lipo we're answering one of your questions about lipo recovery. As our name states, we use lipo consistently in our practices.

Now, there are differing opinions about healing, and like many things, it's super personal. Every person has a different pain tolerance, and that's something that's really hard to compare.

Even though the incisions are small, lipo is still something major don't assume you'll be bac...

Some celebrities like Kate Winslet and Sarah Jessica Parker are publicly rejecting plastic surgery and swearing off Botox and fillers. Some are still getting it done. What's really happening in Hollywood, and does it matter for you?

Board certified plastic surgeons discuss the growing divide among ce...

We recently received a comment from a viewer who had breast implants placed without being given a choice or explanation about placement options.

This sparked an important conversation about patient communication. We discuss why placement matters, the differences between over and under the muscle, how the industry has evolved, and why your surgeon needs to explain your options before surgery. You need to understand the why behind ev...

Vampire facials and salmon DNA facials are trending, with celebrity endorsements and expensive price tags. But are they actually worth the money, and do board certified plastic surgeons recommend them?

We're discussing what these treatments actually do, what the science shows, and whether you're better off sticking to the basics like retinol, sunscreen, and proven treatments like microneedling and lasers.

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