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BBLs, Facelifts, and Fillers with Dr. Rady Rahban
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- Well Beyond 40
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 3193
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Summary
Why do some people look amazing after procedures while others look strange, swollen and are frankly regretful? In this episode, I’m sitting down again with Dr. Rady Rahban, a Beverly Hills board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, to get brutally honest about what women need to know before plastic surgery. We talk about the procedures that can look beautiful when done well, the ones that are overdone or misunderstood, and the red flags that should make you walk away from a surgeon. My goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and clear-eyed so you can make decisions from confidence instead of fear, pressure, or hype. What you’ll learn: (07:13) Modern plastic surgery techniques and anesthesia make procedures safer than ever, but marketing hype can still cloud patient judgment. (08:49) Brazilian Butt Lifts involve highly aggressive liposuction and carry a deadly risk of fat embolisms if injected incorrectly into the muscle. (14:24) A revolutionary donor product called Aliclay allows lean, fit individuals to add cosmetic volume without needing their own harvestable fat. (19:52) The phenomenon known as "Ozempic face" is primarily the natural result of rapid weight loss rather than a specific drug side effect. (24:55) A natural-looking facelift relies entirely on a skilled surgeon knowing exactly how much to adjust the tissue dial without over-pulling. (32:13) Extensive body contouring after massive weight loss requires a highly detailed prioritization plan and realistic economic budgeting. (35:23) Many body contouring surgeons utilize unvetted assistant teams to perform extensive suturing while the primary surgeon exits the room. (38:01) Finding a reputable surgeon requires identifying specific red flags, such as high-pressure sales tactics or a disorganized…