Discover the unvarnished truth behind plastic surgery before-and-after photos as we sit down with Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, Dr. Lawrence Tong @yorkvilleplasticsurgery, Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic. They take a deep dive into the ethics of image presentation in the aesthetic surgery world. Prepare to have your eyes opened to the pressures that social media brings to the fore, and learn how your expectations might be unwittingly shaped by su...
Jan 31, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 75
Have you considered the unexpected cosmetic side effects of weight loss medications? Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar from Dallas, Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic and guest host Dr. Lawrence Tong @yorkvilleplasticsurgery from Toronto, (subbing in place for Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon) peel back the layers on a topic that's reshaping more than just waistlines. As the use of medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro for weight loss surges, we're seeing a new wave of cosmetic concerns – e...
Jan 24, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 74
Discover the changing tides of breast augmentation as we sit down with plastic surgery experts Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar from Dallas, Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic and guest host Dr. Lawrence Tong @yorkvilleplasticsurgery from Toronto, (subbing in place for Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon). Our conversation goes over the results of a 15-year survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, highlighting a decline in patient smoking habits, an uptick in sagging post-procedure...
Jan 17, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 73
How long do fillers like Restylane and Juvederm really last? Distinguished hosts, Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar from Dallas, Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic and guest host Dr. Lawrence Tong @yorkvilleplasticsurgery from Toronto, (subbing in place for Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon) explore the surprising longevity of facial fillers. These plastic surgeons discuss how this volume may last well beyond their expected duration. We delve into the factors that may contribute to this exte...
Dec 28, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 72
Unlock the hidden truths of celebrity cosmetic procedures with our distinguished hosts, Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar from Dallas, Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic and guest host Dr. Lawrence Tong @yorkvilleplasticsurgery from Toronto, (subbing in place for Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon), as we delve into Sia's candid admission of liposuction and the ripples it sends through the realm of fame and personal choice. Explore with us the delicate balance of transparency and privacy, and...
Dec 22, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 71
Ever wondered what's behind the sudden surge in aesthetic services? Brace yourselves as the Three Plastic Surgeons and a Microphone Podcast take you on a journey through the latest trends in aesthetic plastic surgery! Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic analyze intriguing data from the Aesthetic Society that indicates a 14% rise in aesthetic procedures but interestingly, a whopping 23% increase in non-surgical treatment...
Oct 12, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 70
Ever wondered how much preparation goes into a successful plastic surgery procedure? Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic help unveil the cloak of mystery that often shrouds these vital steps. We share from our trove of knowledge the top five things every patient must know before going under the knife. You'll learn about the absolute necessity of kicking the smoking habit, the paramount importance of pre-surgery instruct...
Sep 14, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 69
Ever dreamed of achieving facial rejuvenation with a more natural, surgery-free look? Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon takes co-hosts Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic through an exquisite masterclass on the art of mini-lifts, a revolutionary approach to facelifting that minimizes scarring and impact on the patient, with actual before and after cases of patients. This episode brims with professional insights about identifying ideal candidates for mini-...
Sep 14, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 68
Ready to arm yourself with the financial know-how to afford your dream plastic surgery? Prepare to transform your understanding of the financial aspects of plastic surgery as Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic demystify everything from the cost range of procedures to the impact of earning potential on the affordability of treatments. We’ll get real about the significant, life-altering effects of these procedures, partic...
Jul 13, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 67
One of the hottest buzzwords in plastic surgery is "high definition" liposuction. But what does that mean, exactly? Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss high definition liposuction and more with guest Las Vegas plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Costa MD @drcosta_platinum. Dr. Chris Costa is a Nevada native who serves the greater Las Vegas and Henderson area through his private plastic surgery practice, Platinum Plas...
May 04, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 66
"The best way to fix mistakes is to avoid them." Of course, the problem is how does one avoid the mistakes in the first place? Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic, Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon and Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar discuss liposuction, mommy makeovers and tummy tucks with special guest Dr. Reza Kordestani, @drreza.k, expert plastic surgeon, regarding aesthetic body contouring and how to achieve spectacular results while avoiding potential pitfalls. Dr. Reza Kordestani is ...
Apr 20, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 65
A number of patients are traveling outside the United States to get their cosmetic plastic surgery procedures done. Patients see fantastic pictures on social media, travel for surgery, and then return home - sometimes with problems that their local surgeons are forced to address. Is traveling for cosmetic surgery safe? Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic, Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon and Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar discuss international medical tourism, the factors to consider abou...
Apr 06, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 64
If getting old is unavoidable, one of the biggest issues is the undereye sagging, also known as festoons and malar bags. Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, world expert on eyelid and periorbital surgery, take Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic through a number of cases showing before and afters. You won't believe these are the same people after seeing the amazing rejuvenative results! #podcast #plasticsurgery #cosmeticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #beauty #bo...
Mar 09, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 63
The latest phenomenon known as "Ozempic face," #OzempicFace is all over social media. This new weight loss medication and similar medications, Wegovy and Mounjaro, has been sweeping the United States, resulting in the fear that losing weight with these medications would result in a hollow, saggy, droopy facial appearance. Well, the Three Plastic Surgeons have the actual scoop on #OzempicFace, with one of our surgeons who describes what one of these new weigh-loss medications did for him, analyzi...
Feb 09, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 62
On a special episode of 3 Plastic Surgery Podcast, Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic record their thoughts returning from Bangladesh on a surgical mission trip with a medical team from @smilebangladesh. All three plastic surgeons, including Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, have worked with charitable groups for many years to utilize their surgical skills to help children in need. We discuss the challenges of working with underserved populations and w...
Jan 12, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 61
One of the most challenging operations in plastic surgery is a revision rhinoplasty, or nose job. Think of the prominent celebrities who had to wrestle with bad outcomes after surgery. Today we talk to special guest Dr. Yash Avashia @dryash, board certified plastic surgeon in Dallas Texas, who specializes in revision rhinoplasties. He shares his tips and tricks with Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic on how he manages ...
Nov 25, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Belly buttons are little, but they are a big deal, especially in tummy tucks. How can you get a great belly button appearance after your surgery? Today we talk to special guest Dr. Bradley Hubbard @bradleyhubbardmd, board certified plastic surgeon in Dallas Texas, who has studied the belly button exhaustively. He shares his tips and tricks with Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic on how to feel comfortable wearing that ...
Nov 17, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Have you ever wondered how someone graduating from medical school becomes a plastic surgeon? Today we talk to special guest Dr. Amanda Gosman @aagosman, who trains plastic surgeons for a living. Dr. Amanda Gosman is a board certified plastic surgeon who is chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Director of the Plastic Surgery Residency Program and the Craniofacial Fellowship Program. She is also the director of the Fresh Start Clinic for Craniofacial Anom...
Nov 10, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Why are plastic surgeons thought of as wizards when dealing with scars? Can we really make them disappear? The 3 Plastic Surgeons tackle one of the constant challenges faced by plastic surgeons - scar management. How do scars heal? How can we optimize scar healing? Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon leads the discussion with Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic about tips and tricks to getting the best scar result after surgery or even a traumatic injury. #...
Nov 03, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 57
Patients have always had two options for breast augmentation: saline implants, or silicone implants. Is there now a third choice for patients? Guest Gabe Walters, Vice President for US Sales for the IDEAL IMPLANT Inc., speaks on the 3PlasticSurgeryPodcast about the IDEAL IMPLANT, a structured saline breast implants that gives "the peace of mind of saline" AND " the more realistic look and natural feel of silicone gel." Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeo...
Oct 27, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Should you be asking for TXA (Tranexamic acid) in your cosmetic surgery procedure? If you asked plastic surgeons 5 years ago if they used TXA- nearly all of them would have said no. Originally approved for heavy menstrual bleeding and tooth extraction in hemophiliacs, TXA has been used off-label in cardiac, orthopedic and many other types of surgery. Recently TXA has made its way to plastic surgery, where surgeons are reportedly using it for nearly every aesthetic plastic surgical procedure - fa...
Oct 20, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 55
What is the smallest, yet biggest plastic surgery operation? Certainly a nose job (rhinoplasty) qualifies! Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon takes point today and discusses the finer points of rhinoplasty with Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic as they delve into an area of the face where form and function are both critical to a successful surgical result. --- Find out more at https://3plasticsurgerypodcast.com/ #podcast #plasticsurgery #cosmeticsurgery ...
Oct 13, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 54
"All I want to do is wear clothing and not have to wear a bra!" Many patients come in with this goal. However, with breast augmentation surgery, some patients may require more support than their bodies can provide. A technique called "Internal bra" or mesh support can help. New generation meshes can help to provide lift in patients who need it. Who needs internal bras? What are they made of? How do they work? Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar leads the discussion with Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandie...
Oct 06, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 53
What's going on with BBL surgery? Recently the Florida Board of Medicine enacted an emergency rule limiting Florida surgeons to performing three Brazilian butt lifts a day and required that they use ultrasound. BBL or Brazilian butt lifts, technically called gluteal fat grafting, involves injecting fat to enlarge or reshape patients’ buttocks. Dr. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar takes us through the use of ultrasound in BBL surgery and discusses the technical aspects of ultrasound can be used help s...
Sep 01, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 52
What happens when the plastic surgeon has to get surgery? Our very own Dr. Salvatore Pacella recently underwent total knee arthroplasty (total knee replacement) surgery, which prevented him from working for months. Why would a busy plastic surgeon choose to undergo surgery? How did Dr. Pacella plan for the surgery? Who did he choose to perform the surgery? What was the outcome? We discuss all this with Dr. Pacella and find out his perspective on the other side of the operating table. find out mo...
Aug 04, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 51
How important is gender affirming surgery? Gender affirming surgery is on the rise, with patient demand expected to grow from a market value of $300 million in 2019 to potentially $1.5 billion by 2026. Despite the ongoing political conflict over gender rights and care, gender affirming surgery is now an important aspect of comprehensive plastic surgery care. Drs. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic welcome guest @drmanishchampaneri...
Jul 14, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 50
What if you could have naturally full, perkier breasts WITHOUT breast implants? Drs. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic welcome guest Dr. Andrew Trussler. We talk to Dr. Trussler about his expertise regarding auto breast augmentation, or natural breast shaping with a breast lift. Board certified in plastic surgery, Andrew Trussler, MD, was an All-American swimmer at the University of Southern California. He also graduated Summa Cu...
Feb 04, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 49
What is the secret to "Instagram cheekbones?" The procedure called buccal fat pad excision has been trending on TikTok ever since Chrissy Teigen revealed she underwent the procedure to thin her cheeks. Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss what exactly does the procedure entail? What you should know before getting the surgery, who the best candidates are, and the pros and cons of getting the procedure done. Find out what...
Jan 07, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss the new FDA safety requirements and the updated study results for breast implants. Recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a "black box" warning for breast implants. What does that scary-sounding term mean for patients? We break it down and discuss how this can lead to better informed patients and improved communication between patients and their surgeons. If you or ...
Dec 03, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 18
THE RETURN OF 3 Plastic Surgeons and a Microphone! --- Preview Clip from our next podcast episode dropping Friday November 26 at 11AM EST (8AM PST) --- After a hiatus - we are back and better than ever! Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss NON INVASIVE BODY CONTOURING, including the treatment which has been in the headlines - CoolSculpt. Is it better than liposuction? Is it safe? What other options are out there? If you...
Nov 26, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 17
