# Dr. Rady Rahban Shares the Real Truth Behind Plastic Surgery

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Podcast: [Well Beyond 40](https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-beyond-40-740535)
Published: 2026-06-10T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What makes someone a good candidate for a facelift after 40? On this episode of Well Beyond 40, I sit down with renowned board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban to pull back the curtain on the real truths, myths, and marketing traps surrounding aesthetic procedures. We dive deep into my personal journey with my recent facelift, explore why filler over-use can backfire, and examine why younger, healthier individuals are often the best candidates for natural surgical outcomes. Whether you are trying to navigate the confusing differences between a cosmetic and plastic surgeon or determining the right time for a procedure, this candid conversation provides the ultimate baseline for aging beautifully and safely on your own terms. What you’ll learn: (01:00) How cellular energy and declining mitochondrial health directly contribute to age-related muscle loss. (02:48) Why a lack of specific fuels like butyrate can disrupt gut signals and create constant background hunger noise. (06:01) The ways that cosmetic procedures can elevate an already grounded person's self-image when external features do not match their inner vitality. (09:14) Why a doctor's heavy marketing budget and high prices do not automatically equate to superior surgical skill. (12:28) The truth about the deceptive "honeymoon phase" of facelift swelling and how it sets unrealistic expectations online. (16:39) What physically happens to facial anatomy after age forty and how the unmonitored filler craze leads to a puffy, distorted appearance. (22:37) Why performing lesser changes on younger, healthier candidates yields far superior and more natural surgical results than waiting until later in life. (25:21) The vital differences between board-certified plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons who operate in…

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