It's Complicated: The HKB Cosmetic Surgery Podcast

Welcome to our new sound and look of the Its Complicated Video Podcast which will be available not only here on Spotify but Also on Apple Podcasts & our Youtube Page! On this Episode we dive in deep on family, work life balance, and most importantly why we think this podcast will be so beneficial to so many of you listening.

Plastic surgeons have never been able to change patients’ lives as dramatically as they can today by combining aesthetic and well-being treatments. Drs. Bharti and Kortesis chat with Austin plastic surgeon Dr. Johnny Franco about the ‘Skinny Shot’ and the best modalities to combine with it to make patients healthy and happy.It’s easy to love the simplicity of semaglutide, but when you lose weight drastically, you’ll start to get loose, lax skin. For a complete treatment that makes you look and feel great, it’s best to address skin laxity simultaneously with biostimulators like Sculptra, energy modalities like RF microneedling, and skin tightening treatments like Renuvion.This episode was recorded live at The Aesthetic Meeting 2023.Follow Dr. Johnny Franco on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/austinplasticsurgeon/ Learn more about H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery Subscribe to the It's Complicated email list to be notified about new episodesFollow us on Instagram @hkbcosmeticsurgeryTake a screenshot of this podcast episode with your phone and show it at your consultation or appointment, or mention the promo code PODCAST to receive $25 off any service or product of $50 or more at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery.To contact us or request a consultation at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, call 704.659.9000 or fill out the request form at hkbsurgery.com/contact/.H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery serves patients across the Southeast, with 3 Charlotte-area locations including Dilworth, Huntersville, and Southpark; Chapel Hill, Concord, Greensboro, Charleston, South Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee.Hosts: Bill G. Kortesis, MD & Gaurav Bharti, MDAssistantProducers: Celeste Slay, Jennifer Ginn

Some people avoid general anesthesia procedures because they don’t want to commit to the downtime, while others have a fear of not being in control of their own body. If you’re one of these people, the good news is you can have procedures like face and neck lifts, blepharoplasty, and even liposuction under local anesthesia. But if you have a low pain tolerance and can’t handle needles, you probably shouldn’t rely on local for your cosmetic procedures. Drs. Bharti and Kortesis outline the procedures which can easily be done under local, the benefits of choosing local over general anesthesia, and the limitations of local.LinksLearn more about H/K/B Cosmetic SurgerySubscribe to the It's Complicated email list to be notified about new episodesFollow us on Instagram @hkbcosmeticsurgeryTake a screenshot of this podcast episode with your phone and show it at your consultation or appointment, or mention the promo code PODCAST to receive $25 off any service or product of $50 or more at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery.To contact us or request a consultation at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, call 704.659.9000 or fill out the request form at hkbsurgery.com/contact/.H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery serves patients across the Southeast, with 3 Charlotte-area locations including Dilworth, Huntersville, and Southpark; Chapel Hill, Concord, Greensboro, Charleston, South Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee.Hosts: Bill G. Kortesis, MD & Gaurav Bharti, MDAssistantProducers: Celeste Slay, Jennifer Ginn

Drs. Kortesis and Bharti share highlights from the recent aesthetic plastic surgery meeting, including the big takeaways from their courses and the answers to some controversial questions from audiences which included some of the premier thinkers in aesthetics.Topics included breast implant fatigue, breast implant illness, avoiding unnecessary surgeries, and the internal bra technique with Galaflex. Much like this podcast, the doctors recognize that the opportunity to share their experiences with other doctors is to uncomplicate the complicated procedures they do on a daily basis.This episode was recorded live at The Aesthetic Meeting in Miami, Florida on April 22, 2023.Learn more about The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons https://www.theaestheticsociety.org/ LinksLearn more about H/K/B Cosmetic Surgeryhttps://www.hkbsurgery.com/Subscribe to the It's Complicated email list to be notified about new episodeshttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/nykWC80/itscomplicatedFollow us on Instagram @hkbcosmeticsurgeryTake a screenshot of this podcast episode with your phone and show it at your consultation or appointment, or mention the promo code PODCAST to receive $25 off any service or product of $50 or more at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery.To contact us or request a consultation at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, call 704.659.9000 or fill out the request form at hkbsurgery.com/contact/.H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery serves patients across the Southeast, with 3 Charlotte-area locations including Dilworth, Huntersville, and Southpark; Chapel Hill, Concord, Greensboro, Charleston, South Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee.Hosts: Bill G. Kortesis, MD & Gaurav Bharti, MDAssistant Producers: Celeste Slay, Jennifer Ginn

Surgeons can fake reviews, doctor up pictures, and go incredible lengths to convince you they know what they’re doing. But an ethical plastic surgeon in a reputable practice doesn’t do any of that. They’re willing to talk to you and answer all your questions.If a surgeon gets mad when you ask about their experience, you may want to look somewhere else. Go to someone who has done the procedure you’re considering hundreds of times and has the credentials to back it up.Drs. Bharti and Kortesis share how to find the right surgeon for you, from the research process to the consultation. Find out the most important questions you should ask a surgeon when meeting them.Learn more about H/K/B Cosmetic Surgeryhttps://www.hkbsurgery.com/Subscribe to the It's Complicated email list to be notified about new episodeshttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/nykWC80/itscomplicatedFollow us on Instagram @hkbcosmeticsurgeryTake a screenshot of this podcast episode with your phone and show it at your consultation or appointment, or mention the promo code PODCAST to receive $25 off any service or product of $50 or more at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery.To contact us or request a consultation at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, call 704.659.9000 or fill out the request form at hkbsurgery.com/contact/.H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery serves patients across the Southeast, with 3 Charlotte-area locations including Dilworth, Huntersville, and Southpark; Chapel Hill, Concord, Greensboro, Charleston, South Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee.Hosts: Bill G. Kortesis, MD & Gaurav Bharti, MDAssistant Producers: Celeste Slay, Jennifer Ginn

Continuing the discussion on how you can affect your results, Drs. Kortesis and Bharti take us through all the things you can do to get the best results possible out of your procedure.Just because you get a facelift doesn't mean you stop taking care of your skin there. By taking a few simple steps before and after surgery, you open the doors to an incredible transformation.Get the inside info on being as prepared as possible, healing quickly, and maintaining results.Hear part 1 of this series, “How to Ruin Your Results” https://hkbsurgery.com/podcast-how-to-ruin-your-results/Learn more about H/K/B Cosmetic SurgerySubscribe to the It's Complicated email list to be notified about new episodesFollow us on Instagram @hkbcosmeticsurgeryTake a screenshot of this podcast episode with your phone and show it at your consultation or appointment, or mention the promo code PODCAST to receive $25 off any service or product of $50 or more at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery.To contact us or request a consultation at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, call 704.659.9000 or fill out the request form at hkbsurgery.com/contact/.H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery serves patients across the Southeast, with 3 Charlotte-area locations including Dilworth, Huntersville, and Southpark; Chapel Hill, Concord, Greensboro, Charleston, South Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee.Hosts: Bill G. Kortesis, MD & Gaurav Bharti, MDAssistant Producers: Celeste Slay, Jennifer Ginn

There’s “active recovery” and then there’s surfing, skiing, swimming in the ocean a few days after surgery… and what about sex? Going to the gym? What are the acceptable levels of activity and risk in the days and weeks following surgery? Don’t do something unnecessary to damage the investment you just made in yourself or worse, end up back in the operating room to fix something you could have prevented. Drs. Kortesis and Bharti share what not to do if you want the best results possible out of your procedure, from the bedroom to the weight room.LinksRead H/K/B’s blog on plastic surgery recovery tipshttps://hkbsurgery.com/9-things-you-need-at-home-to-make-plastic-surgery-recovery-more-comfortable/Learn more about H/K/B Cosmetic Surgeryhttps://www.hkbsurgery.com/Subscribe to the It's Complicated email list to be notified about new episodes. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/nykWC80/itscomplicated Follow us on Instagram @hkbcosmeticsurgery.https://www.instagram.com/hkbcosmeticsurgery/Take a screenshot of this podcast episode with your phone and show it at your consultation or appointment, or mention the promo code PODCAST to receive $25 off any service or product of $50 or more at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery.To contact us or request a consultation at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, call 704.659.9000 or fill out the request form at hkbsurgery.com/contact/.H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery serves patients across the Southeast, with 3 Charlotte-area locations including Dilworth, Huntersville, and Southpark; Chapel Hill, Concord, Greensboro, Charleston, South Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee.Hosts: Bill G. Kortesis, MD & Gaurav Bharti, MDAssistant Producers: Celeste Slay, Jennifer Ginn

H/K/B’s brilliant female plastic surgeon Dr. Shawna Kleban joins Drs. Kortesis and Bharti to uncomplicate the stereotypes and differences in treatment women in plastic surgery sometimes face.From getting called “nurse” in the hospital to being known as the “aggressively direct” female plastic surgeon, Dr. Kleban gives perspective on the challenges and differences women face in what has historically been a male-dominated field. Find out why some patients prefer female plastic surgeons while others tend to not give them the same respect as their male counterparts, and hear Dr. Kleban’s invaluable advice for younger women considering a career in medicine.LinksMeet Dr. Shawna KlebanLearn more about H/K/B Cosmetic SurgerySubscribe to the It's Complicated email list to be notified about new episodesFollow us on Instagram @hkbcosmeticsurgeryTake a screenshot of this podcast episode with your phone and show it at your consultation or appointment, or mention the promo code PODCAST to receive $25 off any service or product of $50 or more at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery.To contact us or request a consultation at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, call 704.659.9000 or fill out the request form at hkbsurgery.com/contact/.H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery serves patients across the Southeast, with 3 Charlotte-area locations including Dilworth, Huntersville, and Southpark; Chapel Hill, Concord, Greensboro, Charleston, South Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee.Hosts: Bill G. Kortesis, MD & Gaurav Bharti, MDAssistant Producers: Celeste Slay, Jennifer Ginn

Many people make the mistake of waiting too long to take care of their face and neck. But the preferred approach to facial rejuvenation has changed in recent years. To uncomplicate the inevitable process of the aging face, Drs. Kortesis and Bharti discuss the actions and treatments needed to avoid the big operation for as long as possible. Find out what you can do along the way to avoid the “yo-yo” effect of looking old then suddenly young again and delay surgery much longer than was possible in the past, and hear the secrets of a patient in her 80’s who still looks like she’s in her 50’s.Learn more about H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery at hkbsurgery.comSubscribe to the It's Complicated email list to be notified about new episodeshttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/nykWC80/itscomplicatedFollow us on Instagram @hkbcosmeticsurgeryTake a screenshot of this podcast episode with your phone and show it at your consultation or appointment, or mention the promo code PODCAST to receive $25 off any service or product of $50 or more at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery.To contact us or request a consultation at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, call 704.659.9000 or fill out the request form at hkbsurgery.com/contact/.H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery serves patients across the Southeast, with 3 Charlotte-area locations including Dilworth, Huntersville, and Southpark; Chapel Hill, Concord, Greensboro, Charleston, South Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee.Hosts: Bill G. Kortesis, MD & Gaurav Bharti, MDAssistant Producers: Celeste Slay, Jennifer Ginn

For anyone considering surgery, Drs. Kortesis and Bharti discuss the nature of complications in plastic surgery and how they’re handled, from the doctor’s point of view and the patient’s.Complications in plastic surgery include hematomas, seromas, necrosis, or blood clots. Both surgeons have been in practice long enough to know that it’s a matter of predicting them, preventing them, and doing things by checklist. For any procedure, the goal is to make sure the benefits are high and the risks are much lower.When complications do happen, the H/K/B way to handle them is to take a team approach.In both life and in the operating room, sometimes you have to take an alternate route to get to your destination. A good, caring, experienced surgeon knows how to handle complications that arise to reach the best possible outcome.Learn more about H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery at hkbsurgery.comSubscribe to the It's Complicated email list to be notified about new episodes https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/nykWC80/itscomplicatedFollow us on Instagram @hkbcosmeticsurgeryTake a screenshot of this podcast episode with your phone and show it at your consultation or appointment, or mention the promo code PODCAST to receive $25 off any service or product of $50 or more at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery.To contact us or request a consultation at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, call 704.659.9000 or fill out the request form at hkbsurgery.com/contact/.H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery serves patients across the Southeast, with 3 Charlotte-area locations including Dilworth, Huntersville, and Southpark; Chapel Hill, Concord, Greensboro, Charleston, South Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee.Hosts: Bill G. Kortesis, MD & Gaurav Bharti, MDAssistant Producers: Celeste Slay, Jennifer Ginn