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Feb 2025
1h 46m

Plastic Surgery Myth Busting: The Truth ...

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
About this episode

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kristy Hamilton, a board-certified plastic surgeon, to explore the latest advancements in aesthetic medicine, the impact of social media on beauty standards, and the reality of breast implant illness. Dr. Hamilton shares her expert insights on facial rejuvenation, fat transfer, the safety of fillers, and new biostimulators while debunking common myths around plastic surgery. We also dive deep into the controversial rise of explant surgeries, the latest data on BII, and how surgical and non-surgical options can help individuals feel more confident in their skin. From the influence of celebrity procedures to the evolution of breast implants, this conversation is packed with science-backed insights, expert advice, and practical takeaways for those considering aesthetic procedures.

Key Points:

  • The truth behind plastic surgery and celebrity transformations
  • What can and can’t be fixed through diet, exercise, and non-surgical treatments
  • Breast Implant Illness: What the latest research reveals
  • The risks of capsulectomy and explant regret
  • The role of fillers, biostimulators, and fat transfer in facial rejuvenation
  • How to approach facelifts and natural aesthetic treatments
  • Best skincare practices for long-term anti-aging

Who is Dr. Kristy Hamilton?

Kristy Hamilton, MD, FACS is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Houston, Texas who specializes in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body. An artist and a scientist, Dr. Hamilton blends form and function with an artistic eye to achieve beautiful, natural results. She understands patients’ individual needs and applies her surgical skill with meticulous detail, customized to each patient’s anatomy. Her patients’ well-being is her utmost concern, and she is well known for her compassionate care.

Dr. Hamilton offers the full range of bespoke aesthetic plastic surgery including rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facelifts and facial rejuvenation, necklifts, fat transfer, chin surgery, breast augmentation and lifts, body contouring and liposuction, as well as reconstructive facial and breast surgery.

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Timestamps:


(00:00) – The Truth About Plastic Surgery & Celebrity Transformations

(12:55) – Mommy Makeovers: What Can & Can’t Be Fixed Without Surgery

(23:38) – Breast Implant Illness (BII): What the Latest Research Tells Us

(36:28) – The Risks of Capsuleectomy & Explant Regret

(44:07) – The Evolution of Fillers, Biostimulators & Fat Transfer

(52:38) – The Future of Facelifts & The Push for Natural Aesthetics

(1:05:28) – The Best Skincare Practices for Long-Term Anti-Aging

Disclaimer:


The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked from this podcast or YouTube is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professional for any such conditions.

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