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Where Before Meets After

Where Before Meets After brings credible, accurate information about plastic surgery, aesthetic procedures and treatments to the researching audience from trusted plastic surgeons and aesthetic professionals.

Recent Episodes

Feb. 12, 2026

How a nose job works (step-by-step) [Shannon O'Brien, MD, Portland]

Ever wondered what happens during a nose job? Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains the techniques behind rhinoplasty, from smoothing bumps to refining tips. Read more about Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shanno...
Feb. 11, 2026

How big will my scars be after skin removal surgery? [Bob Basu, MD, Houston]

From tummy tucks to body lifts, large incisions are part of the process. Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu explains how plastic surgeons minimize and hide scars—and why patient recovery is just as important as the surgery ...
Feb. 10, 2026

What it’s like to get microneedling [Thai Becker, RN, Portland]

From numbing cream to post-treatment glow, Portland aesthetic nurse Thai walks through exactly what a SkinPen session feels like, how long the redness lasts, what you should (and shouldn’t) put on your face, and how to protec...
Feb. 9, 2026

Think you broke your nose? Here’s what to do [Shannon O'Brien, MD, Portland]

Think you broke your nose? You probably have time. Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains how to know if it’s serious, when swelling should settle before an exam, and what can be done if it happened years ago. ...
Feb. 6, 2026

Did she or didn’t she? Natural breast lifts that look like implants [Austin Hayes, MD, Portland]

“Did she or didn’t she?” — the question everyone asks when they see Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Austin Hayes’s triple bra breast lift before & after photos. He explains how he keeps upper-breast volume and secures it so the ...
Feb. 5, 2026

The treatment for "man boobs": Male breast reduction explained [Kyle Baltrusch, MD, Portland]

Male breast tissue affects millions of men, leading them to hide in baggy shirts, even at the pool or beach. Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Baltrusch shares why gynecomastia is so common and how it can be fixed. Read more ...