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New! "Today in Plastic Surgery" Podcast Series

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has produced a news series of podcasts designed to better inform potential patients about current issues in the field of plastic surgery. they chose Dr. Reath and one of his patients to be featured in the most recent podcast about breast augmentation. Scroll down the page to listen to the rest of the T.I.P.S. podcast series.

Breast Augmentation 

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that uses implants to produce fuller breasts or restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy.

This highly individualized procedure should be undertaken for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

 In this twenty minute podcast:

• Dr. Reath, an ASPS Member Surgeon, discusses various breast augmentation options, what to expect during the consultation with your surgeon, and safety and recovery issues to consider
• A patient of Dr. Reath's describes her reasons for having the procedure, how she prepared for her consultation, and how long it took to return to her normal daily routine

Click Here to listen to T.I.P.S. Augmentation Podcast

Medical Tourism Podcast

Each year, thousands of Americans travel to a foreign country for healthcare. And, although qualified physicians practice in excellent facilities all over the world, some countries do not have the infrastructure to monitor and enforce high standards for medical facilities and equipment, and many patients are undergoing plastic surgery in these unregulated facilities.

This 11 minute podcast is a must-listen for anyone considering traveling to a foreign country for plastic surgery. Featuring:

• Chilling testimony from a patient who traveled abroad for plastic surgery and suffered severe complications
• An ASPS Member Surgeon discussing what prospective plastic surgery patients can do to protect themselves

Click Here to Listen to the T.I.P.S. Medical Tourism Podcast

Body Contouring After Weight Loss Podcast

Body Contouring following major weight loss can improve body image by removing excess sagging skin and fat, resulting in a more normal body appearance, with smoother contours.

In this podcast, an ASPS Member Surgeon discusses the plastic surgery options available to people who have experienced massive weight loss.

Also, his patient, Sue, describes her experiences going from a size 58 to a size 18 through bariatric surgery, and then to a size 8 via a series of procedures known as body contouring.

 Good candidates for body contouring are:

• Adults of any age whose weight loss has stabilized
• Healthy individuals who do not have medical conditions that can impair healing or increase risk of surgery
• Non-smokers
• Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals for what body contouring can accomplish
• Individuals committed to leading a healthy lifestyle including proper nutrition and fitness

Click Here to Listen to the T.I.P.S. Body Contouring After Weight Loss Podcast

Male Breast Reduction Podcast

Gynecomastia is a condition of over-developed or enlarged breasts in men — often causes emotional discomfort and can impair self-confidence. Some men even avoid certain physical activities and intimacy simply to hide their condition.

Advances in plastic surgery techniques allow for correction of gynecomastia through a procedure that reduces breast size and flattens and enhances the chest contours. Nearly 20,000 male breast reduction procedures were performed in 2006.

This procedure is a good option for patients who:

• Are physically healthy and of relatively normal weight
• Have realistic expectations
• Are not experiencing further breast development
• Are bothered by the feeling that their breasts are too large

In this podcast, listeners will hear an ASPS member surgeon discussing the causes of gynecomastia and courses of treatment, as well as his patient, Matthew, describing how he coped with his condition before surgery and his post-surgical outlook on life.
 

Click Here to Listen to the T.I.P.S. Male Breast Reduction Podcast

Teenage Plastic Surgery Podcast

In 2007, only two percent of all cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed on teens, yet there are varying opinions about the pros and cons of teens undergoing elective plastic surgery.

This podcast is a must-listen for teens and parents alike, featuring: A young adult talking about her experience in choosing to undergo plastic surgery at age 18.

An ASPS Member Surgeon discusses:

• The role of the patient's parents in the decision-making process
• How to properly evaluate teenage plastic surgery patients

Click Here to Listen to the T.I.P.S. Teenage Plastic Surgery Podcast

Patient of Courage: Scott Rigsby

In 1986, 18-year-old Scott Rigsby was thrown from the back of a pickup truck and dragged over 300 feet under a flat bed trailer, suffering severe damage to both legs. His right leg was amputated that day. Over the next dozen years, he underwent 26 reconstructive plastic surgery procedures on his left leg, but ultimately he elected to have his left leg amputated. From that moment, Scott has never looked back.

Listeners will hear this courageous story from Scott himself, as well as the ASPS member surgeon who cared for Scott over the years.

On October 13, 2007, Scott became the first below-the-knee double amputee to complete an Ironman competition (2.4 mile swim; 112 mile bike; 26.2 mile run) at the Hawaiian Ironman. ASPS salutes this Patient of Courage for his accomplishments and inspiration to others.

Click Here to Listen to Scott Rigsby's Story

Before and After Photos