Face Episodes

March 3, 2025

How to get rid of sagging cheeks and jowls [Shannon O'Brien, MD, Portland]

In your 40s, you might start seeing loose skin around your neck. By your 50s and 60s, issues like sagging cheeks and jowls often become more noticeable, making a facelift more appealing. Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains how...

Guest: Shannon O'Brien, MD

Dec. 8, 2024

Your ultimate guide to a speedy eyelid surgery recovery [Shannon O'Brien, MD, Portland]

Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains what to expect during eyelid surgery recovery, from how long you’ll have swelling and bruising and how long your vision may be blurry to when you can return to work and the gym. Links Read more...

Guest: Shannon O'Brien, MD

Dec. 6, 2024

7 best treatments for tired eyes [Shannon O'Brien, MD, Portland]

Eyelid surgery can be combined with other treatments to enhance overall results. Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains why some people may need a brow lift instead of or along with eyelid surgery and outlines the non-surgical options...

Guest: Shannon O'Brien, MD

Dec. 4, 2024

Do I need upper or lower eyelid surgery? [Shannon O'Brien, MD, Portland]

Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien explains how upper and lower eyelid surgery are done, how she keeps you comfortable during and after, and what the typical recovery is like. Links Read more about...

Guest: Shannon O'Brien, MD

Dec. 3, 2024

What is Skinvive and how does it work? [Michele Shermak, MD, Baltimore]

Hear about the purpose and goals of Skinvive, the new hydrating filler treatment from Allergan (maker of Botox and Juvederm) with Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Michele Shermak. Links Read more about https://www.drshermak.com/ Dr. Michele Shermak...

Guest: Michele Shermak, MD

Nov. 29, 2024

Why do I always look tired? [Shannon O'Brien, MD, Portland]

Eyes are key to connection, but aging can make them look unintentionally sad, tired, and angry. Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon O’Brien breaks down the reasons this procedure is so popular. She explains how puffiness and shadows can make the...

Guest: Shannon O'Brien, MD

Nov. 16, 2024

Is it good or bad that fillers are lasting longer than before? [Michele Shermak, MD, Baltimore]

Get the latest update on how injectable fillers are evolving to show more long-term improvements, with' Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Michele Shermak. Links Read more about https://www.drshermak.com/ Dr. Michele Shermak Follow Dr. Shermak on...

Guest: Michele Shermak, MD

Nov. 6, 2024

Facial fat transfer vs. filler: which is better? [Kiya Movassaghi, MD, Eugene]

How is fat used for facial rejuvenation and how does the quality of a person’s fat change with age? When is fat better than filler? Eugene plastic surgeon Dr. Kiya Movassaghi explains the choices. Links Read more about https://www.drmovassaghi.com/...

Guest: Kiya Movassaghi, MD

Nov. 5, 2024

What's the first sign of aging in the face that people tend to notice? [Ricardo Rodriguez, MD, Baltimore]

There's one aging change people tend to notice on your face before all others. Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez reveals what it is and how this feature can be restored if it’s something that bothers you personally. Links Read more...

Guest: Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Nov. 3, 2024

How to avoid looking overfilled [Michele Shermak, MD, Baltimore]

Hear what injecting mistakes can cause someone to look overfilled and find out someone is a better candidate for fat grafting or filler with Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Michele Shermak. Links Read more about https://www.drshermak.com/ Dr. Michele...

Guest: Michele Shermak, MD

Oct. 23, 2024

How have facial aging treatments evolved? [Kiya Movassaghi, MD, Eugene]

You don't have to wait until it’s time for a facelift to treat facial aging anymore. Eugene plastic surgeon Dr. Kiya Movassaghi explains how the treatment of facial aging has evolved over the last 20 years with the innovations of new technologies,...

Guest: Kiya Movassaghi, MD

Oct. 22, 2024

Can facial fat grafting make your skin strong again? [Ricardo Rodriguez, MD, Baltimore]

For facial fat grafting, hear why Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez prefers transferring fat under the dermis rather than above and explains his unique approach. Links Read more about https://www.cosmeticsurg.net/ Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez...

Guest: Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Oct. 20, 2024

How we get that V-shaped face (not a chipmunk face) with filler [Michele Shermak, MD, Baltimore]

While the lips are the most popular placement for dermal fillers, there are other parts of the face that can benefit from them. Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Michele Shermak explains other common areas she uses fillers to help patients achieve their...

Guest: Michele Shermak, MD

Oct. 9, 2024

Deconstructing fancy face lift terminology [Kiya Movassaghi, MD, Eugene]

Facelift surgery techniques depend on the patient’s needs. Eugene plastic surgeon Dr. Kiya Movassaghi explains the approaches. Links Read more about https://www.drmovassaghi.com/ Dr. Kiya Movassaghi Follow Dr. Movassaghi on Instagram...

Guest: Kiya Movassaghi, MD

Oct. 8, 2024

Do your lips make you look old? [Ricardo Rodriguez, MD, Baltimore]

Hear how the results of the lip lift surgery impact the overall appearance of the face and whether scars are noticeable, with Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez. Links Read more about https://www.cosmeticsurg.net/ Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez...

Guest: Ricardo Rodriguez, MD