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Body Contouring Surgery After Weight Loss: One Patient's 112-Pound TransformationWhat really happens to your skin after you lose over 100 pounds? In this episode of In the BEST of HANDS: The Plastic Surgery Podcast, Dr. Jason Rosenberg and co-host Meredith Reis welcome back patient Kelly for part two of her journey.Last episode, Kelly shared her breast implant removal and lift after a health crisis and weight gain. Now, after losing 112 pounds, she returns to discuss her body contouring surgeries: an arm lift (brachioplasty) with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), followed by a thigh lift (thighplasty). Dr. Rosenberg explains why GLP-1 medications are driving more contouring consults, how he sequences procedures, and what to expect from scars and recovery. Plus, the debut of a new segment: Knife Fight.For the "before" photo of Kelly with her son at graduation, click here.Timestamps 00:00 – Kelly's 112-lb weight loss, looking back at old photos 01:00 – Recap of Kelly's explant story 02:00 – GLP-1 medications and rising demand for body contouring 04:00 – Kelly's lupus diagnosis, two years bedridden 07:00 – The turning point: losing weight for her grandchildren 09:00 – Body contouring overview: arms, tummy, legs 12:00 – Why procedures are sequenced: tummy/breasts, then arms, then legs 13:00 – Tummy tuck: incision and belly button repositioning 14:00 – Diastasis recti repair explained 15:00 – Arm lift: "bat wings," scar placement, scar migration 17:00 – Thigh lift: why it's saved for last, added risks 18:00 – Kelly's results and recovery 21:00 – Scar care: compression, silicone, sun protection, microneedling 27:00 – How Kelly's family sees her today 30:00 – New segment: Knife FightIn this episode, we cover:Weight Loss & Health *Kelly's lupus diagnosis and two years bedridden *Her turning point: wanting to be active for her grandchildren *How GLP-1 drugs are fueling body contouring consults *Why skin elasticity and age affect how skin "snaps back"Planning Multiple Procedures *Why Dr. Rosenberg limits surgery to about four hours *Sequencing: tummy/breasts first, arms next, legs last *"Hey, Doc" patients and how trust builds toward more proceduresTummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) *The hip-to-hip incision and belly button repositioning *Diastasis recti repair and the "girdle effect" *How C-section scars factor inArm Lift (Brachioplasty) *What causes "bat wings" and how it's corrected *Scar placement and why scars can migrate *When liposuction is addedThigh Lift (Thighplasty) *Why it's saved for last *Added infection risk and slower healing *Why ideal body weight improves resultsRecovery & Scar Care *Kelly's recovery timeline for all three procedures *Compression garments through a Florida summer *Scar care: compression, silicone, sun protection, steroid injections, microneedling *How Kelly's family sees her transformation todayNew Segment: Knife FightPlay along with out guessing game about Pew Research data on aging and cosmetic treatments🎧 Thanks for checking out In the BEST of HANDS: The Plastic Surgery Podcast! New episodes drop twice a month, on Wednesdays.✅ Subscribe/follow on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.✅ Rate & Review — your input helps more listeners find us.✨ Follow Dr. Jason Rosenberg & Rosenberg Plastic Surgery: https://rosenbergplasticsurgery.com/ and on INSTAGRAMKeywords: body contouring, arm lift, brachioplasty, tummy tuck, abdominoplasty, thigh lift, thighplasty, weight loss surgery, breast implant removal, GLP-1, scar care

In this episode of In the BEST of HANDS: The Plastic Surgery Podcast, Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Jason Rosenberg and co-host Meredith Reis sit down with a very special guest: Kelly, one of Dr. Rosenberg's own patients. A 62-year-old former fitness studio owner, Kelly shares her health journey: from a systemic lupus diagnosis that left her bedridden for two years to the eventual decision to have her 30-year-old breast implants removed in hopes of improving her health. After years of research and skepticism around Breast Implant Illness, she took the leap, and the results changed her life. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation.In this episode, we'll cover:Kelly's journey from thriving fitness professional to a lupus diagnosis that upended her lifeWhy she waited years, and stayed skeptical, before deciding to undergo an explant surgery based on what she’s learned about Breast Implant Illness The outdated promise Kelly's original surgeon made: that once getting implants, "you’ll never have to do anything again”How to tell if an implant has ruptured, and the difference between silicone and saline implant ruptures Dr. Rosenberg's Breast Illness Scorecard, and how he tracks patient symptoms over timeKelly's own healing journey and why best results were seen after months, not days The different grades of breast sag, and what to expect after implant removalHow implant removal is often paired with a breast lift for the best shapeThe unexpected side effects felt months after surgery, what it is and why it happensWhat happens to implants after they're removedThe role of partners factor into the consultation processHow Dr. Rosenberg manages patients' desire for more than one proceduresPlus, Dr. Rosenberg shares what it’s like when friends ask for his opinion of their bodies, and how he approaches the awkward conversations that can come up when you date a plastic surgeon (and what he’s really looking for in a partner) A teaser for Part 2: Kelly's body contouring surgery after major weight loss✨ Follow Dr. Jason Rosenberg & Rosenberg Plastic Surgery across platforms for a behind-the-scenes look at his practice and more patient education:📸 Follow, Comment & DM Dr. Rosenberg at Rosenberg Plastic Surgery on Instagram📸 Follow Rosenberg Plastic Surgery on Facebook💻 Check out Rosenberg Plastic Surgery🎧 Thanks for checking out In the BEST of HANDS: The Plastic Surgery Podcast! New episodes drop twice a month, on Wednesdays.✅ Please subscribe/follow the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. That way, you'll never miss an episode.✅ Rate & Review — We want to hear from you! And your input helps more listeners find us.

Are your breast implants making you sick? Or are you just done with them? In this episode of In the BEST of HANDS: The Plastic Surgery Podcast, Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Jason Rosenberg and his co-host Meredith Reis tackle the growing trend of explant surgery. Dr. Rosenberg explains why so many of his patients are looking to have their breast implants removed. Some are simply "over" their implants after several decades. But there’s another growing group who suspect their implants may be connected to a constellation of symptoms including fatigue, like hair loss, low libido, rashes, GI issues and more. It's what is commonly known as Breast Implant Illness. The two dig into how Dr. Rosenberg approaches patients who feel dismissed by their doctors, the evolution of his "Silhouette Reset" procedure that combines implant removal with a breast lift, fat grafting, and a tummy tuck plus the keys to recovering successfully from surgery and the best practices for minimizing scarring. In this episode, we'll cover:•      Why so many patients come to Dr. Rosenberg wanting implants out, not in•      The myth that implants "need" to be changed every 10 years vs. what kind of maintenance you should expect to undertake•      The two types of patients seeking explant surgery: those who are "sick and tired" of their implants, and those who think their implants are making them sick•      Breast Implant Illness: why it’s being taken very seriously, despite there being test or official diagnosis for it•      The FDA's black box warning on breast implants, and what it does and doesn't tell you•      Dr. Rosenberg's "Symptom Scorecard," and what years of patient data are showing•      Capsules explained: the scar tissue that forms around every implant, the four-grade scale for capsule severity•      Why some patients specifically request their capsule be removed along with the implant, and what Dr. Rosenberg tells them•      What microsurgery is, and why explant patients often seek out surgeons trained in it•      Insurance and explant surgery: why it's rarely covered for breast implant illness, and rare exception in which it might be•      The "Silhouette Reset": how implant removal, a breast lift, fat grafting, and a tummy tuck evolved into one combined procedure•      What recovery really looks like: drains, soreness, and realistic timelines for getting back to work and back to the gym•      Diastasis recti, extra skin, and why tummy tucks have become common after alongside explants as well as after major weight loss (including GLP-1-related loss)•      Scarring 101: what determines scar quality, and the products and treatments that can help🎧 Thanks for checking out In the BEST of HANDS: The Plastic Surgery Podcast! New episodes drop twice a month, on Wednesdays.✅ Please subscribe/follow the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. That way, you'll never miss an episode.✅ Rate & Review — We want to hear from you! And your input helps more listeners find us.✨ Follow Dr. Jason Rosenberg & Rosenberg Plastic Surgery across platforms for a behind-the-scenes look at his practice and more patient education: https://rosenbergplasticsurgery.com/

What if you had a great friend who was also a nationally recognized, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon? Well, now you do.   Meet Dr. Jason J. Rosenberg. On IN THE BEST OF HANDS: THE PLASTIC SURGERY PODCAST, he’s joined by his pal and executive producer, Emmy and Gracie Award-winning journalist Meredith Reis.Together, they'll get into the topics around plastic and cosmetic surgery we’re all curious about: from how to choose a surgeon to what to expect before and after surgery - as well as and how to spot red flags. Every episode feels like you're at the table with a friend who happens to have years of training in plastic and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Rosenberg is warm, engaging and committed to sharing what he knows with his patients and listeners.  Also on the podcast, you’ll hear personal stories from people who've had breast reconstruction, facelifts, breast explant surgery, and more. Plus, Dr. Rosenberg will lead conversations with top surgeons diving deep into their respective specialties.