Busting one of the biggest myths in body contouring, this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold dives into the modern mommy makeover. Dr. Franco is joined by Dr. Reis and Dr. Weinfeld to unpack why liposuction and tummy tucks aren't an either/or decision, and how a truly modern abdominoplasty is about sculpting a natural, three-dimensional shape rather than just a flat abdomen.

Far from being unsafe, combining the two has been refined over more than a decade of technique and training. Done properly, it protects blood supply, reduces complications, and takes results from good to exceptional.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the belief that you can't combine liposuction with a tummy tuck is a myth
• How liposculpting creates natural contours and definition instead of a flat, "operated" look
• The biggest telltale signs of a tummy tuck and how to avoid them
• How power-assisted and ultrasound-assisted liposuction have elevated modern results
• The role of post-operative care, from lymphatic massage to compression garments

The big takeaway: a modern tummy tuck almost always involves liposuction. The two go hand in hand, like peanut butter and jelly, and in the right hands, that combination is what separates a great result from an excellent one.

Busting the "fake news" head-on, this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold dives into preservation breast augmentation. Dr. Franco is joined by Dr. Reis and Dr. Weinfeld to unpack why this technique is anything but the "brutal blunt dissection" critics claim, and how placing the implant where the breast actually lives is changing the game for natural, lifted results.

Far from a step backward, preservation is precision surgery, using fine cannulas, ultrasound guidance, and balloon dissection to spare ligaments, vessels, and muscle. The result is a cleaner pocket, an easier recovery, and an implant that works with the breast instead of underneath it.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the "brutal blunt dissection" criticism of preservation breast augmentation is a myth
• How preserving the ligaments allows the implant to lift the breast for a more natural result
• Busting the myths around rippling, implant size limits, and incision options
• Who's a great candidate for the transaxillary (armpit) approach, from keloid-prone patients to underboob fans
• Restoration preservation: switching patients from under-the-muscle implants to a preserved approach
• Why combining preservation augmentation with a breast lift delivers better results with less downtime

The big takeaway: if you're going to augment the breast, augment it where the breast lives. Preservation isn't a knock on traditional techniques, but in the right hands, it solves problems surgeons have worked around for decades, and this is only the beginning of where it's headed.

Tackling one of the newest phenomena in aesthetics, this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold dives into "Ozempic breast." Dr. Franco is joined by Dr. Reis and Dr. Weinfeld to unpack why losing the weight doesn't mean losing your options, and how a whole new patient population, often in their 20s, is coming in with deflated breasts and mature-patient problems after dramatic weight loss.

Far from having "nothing to do," these patients have more options than ever, from sixth generation implants to preservation techniques, internal bra support, and fine-tuning with products like AlloClae. The key is a thoughtful plan that accounts for skin quality, future changes, and long-term support.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why "lost the weight, lost the boobs, nothing to do" is fiction
• How rapid weight loss creates unique challenges like thin skin, stretch marks, and volume loss
• Why sixth generation cohesive implants are a game changer for these patients
• The addition-subtraction philosophy: augmenting with an implant while lifting or reducing at the same time
• How the internal bra and absorbable mesh provide long-term support for attenuated tissue
• Why waiting for a stable weight and planning for future life changes matters

The big takeaway: an implant alone usually isn't the answer for the Ozempic breast. Most patients will need some degree of lift or reduction with their augmentation, and with modern techniques like preservation, surgeons can do more with less and set patients up for long-term success on their weight loss journey.