{"podcast":{"title":"Alabama The Beautiful: The Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery Podcast","slug":"alabama-the-beautiful-the-eastern-shore-cosmetic-surgery-podcast-6702363","podcast_index_feed_id":6702363,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6021957/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b7dbaf9fde5133bed72d470312aeeab8.jpg","author":"Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery","episode_count":68,"summary":"Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner, surgeons with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and their trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable “swiss army knife” of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery. With Dr. Koehler and Dr. Gardner's unique expertise in cosmetic surgery and medical aesthetics, each episode is a deep dive into a face, breast or body plastic surgery procedure or hot topic. From the first cosmetic surgery consultation to the days, months, and years beyond, no question goes unanswered. Have a question for Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner and Kirstin? Record your voicemail at alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com and we’ll answer it on the podcast. Located in Fairhope, Alabama on the beautiful Eastern Shore, cosmetic surgeon Dr. James Koehler and his team are dedicated to delivering the very best patient experiences and results. Learn why Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery Center one of the leading cosmetic surgery providers for men and women near Fairhope, Alabama and throughout the Mobile-Pensacola area at easternshoreplasticsurgery.com. Your Hosts James Koehler, MD -…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-03T22:23:06.956782+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alabama-the-beautiful-the-eastern-shore-cosmetic-surgery-podcast-6702363"},"episode":{"title":"Body Lift: What Recovery Really Looks Like, Week by Week","slug":"body-lift-what-recovery-really-looks-like-week-by-week","published_at":"2026-09-03T11:00:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alabama-the-beautiful-the-eastern-shore-cosmetic-surgery-podcast-6702363/body-lift-what-recovery-really-looks-like-week-by-week","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alabama-the-beautiful-the-eastern-shore-cosmetic-surgery-podcast-6702363","url":"https://www.alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com/body-lift-what-recovery-really-looks-like-week-by-week","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74749146/atb067_body_lift_recovery_v2.mp3","summary":"Six months. That's about how long it takes for swelling to fully settle after one of cosmetic surgery's biggest transformations — and the first ten days feel entirely different from month six. Dr. Vincent Gardner walks through the day-by-day reality of a full body lift: soreness, three to four surgical drains, and a new non-narcotic pain protocol that's changing how people get through the first week. He and Dr. James Koehler cover the parts nobody warns you about — where swelling pools in unexpected places, when it's actually safe to drive again, and why most people end up grateful for the scar once the excess skin is gone. Dr. Gardner also breaks down the real timeline for seeing your final shape — and why the first glimpse in the mirror is only the beginning. Read more about post-weight-loss body contouring: easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/body/after-weight-loss Questions answered by this episode: What does the first week of recovery after a body lift really look like? How many drains do you have after a full body lift? When can you start driving again after a body lift? How long does swelling take to go down after a body lift? Why is there swelling in the pubic area after a tummy tuck or body lift? What can you do to get a better-looking scar after a body lift? When do you see your final results after a body lift? Is tightness or numbness normal after a body lift? Can you lose more weight after a body lift? How painful is a body lift without narcotic pain medication? Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner, surgeons with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and their trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable \"swiss army knife\" of Eastern Shore Cosme…","meta_description":"Six months. 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