Planning your tummy tuck recovery at home? In this solo episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi shares an updated recovery masterclass packed with raw, real notes straight from her post-op facility, The Recovery Haven. Mavi dives deep into what the first week after surgery actually looks like, starting with the reality of post-op pain and why the old myth that liposuction hurts less than a tummy tuck is completely false. She breaks down the exact gear you need to stay independent and comfort...
Jun 23
22 min
Are you trying to figure out your next steps after losing weight on GLP-1 medications? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with board-certified Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Aric Aghayan to talk about the reality of body contouring after significant weight loss. Dr. Aghayan breaks down why a traditional tummy tuck only addresses two-dimensional, post-pregnancy changes in the front, and why anyone who has lost more than 50 pounds is likely a much better candidate for a 36...
Jun 15
33 min
Welcome to Entry #2 of The Recovery Diaries! đź’– In this entry, Mavi sits with Hillary to break down her entire surgical timeline, including the highs and lows of her Tummy Tuck, Fat Transffer, Labiaplasty, and Breast Implants. Together, they are peeling back the layers of the plastic surgery world with zero filters and a massive dose of humor. Hillary shares her unique perspective on the cosmetic surgery community, how comedy helps us process our physical transformations, and why finding joy (...
Jun 9
53 min
Are you considering a breast reduction or a breast lift but feel completely overwhelmed by all the medical jargon online? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with board-certified New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Keith Blechman to demystify everything you need to know about breast surgery. Dr. Blechman strips away the confusing terminology and breaks down breast anatomy into two simple parts: the skin envelope and the breast mound. We dive into the critical differences ...
Jun 1
32 min
Are you on a massive weight loss journey and trying to figure out the final phase of your transformation? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with board-certified New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Kevin Small, Director of Plastic Surgery at the New York Bariatric Group. Dr. Small answers the number one question patients ask: Will insurance pay for body contouring after weight loss? He reveals exactly how to document skin rashes, pain, and functional issues to get insura...
May 26
27 min
Are you considering a non-surgical liquid rhinoplasty, or do you want to understand what it takes to completely rebuild the central feature of the human face? In this very special episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with her very first overseas guest from the UK, board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Anil Joshi. Dr. Joshi details the intense clinical complexities behind nasal reconstruction caused by severe trauma, skin cancer, or extensive cocaine abuse. He explains the t...
May 18
30 min
Does your plastic surgeon worry about your blood supply as much as your results? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi talks with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Monica Wentworth about the critical role of vascular health in surgery. Dr. Wentworth shares why her background in vascular surgery research makes her a specialist in preventing complications like necrosis and surgical wounds. We dive into why you must disclose previous energy-based treatments like CoolSculpting or rad...
May 11
33 min
Welcome to the very first entry of The Recovery Diaries. In this debut episode, your host Mavi steps out from behind the consultant desk to share her heart, girl-to-girl. After over a decade working in the plastic surgery industry, Mavi opens up about her personal surgical journey—from waiting until after kids to having a 360 Lipo, BBL, and breast reduction. But this isn't just a story about physical changes. Mavi dives deep into the "Saturn Return" that led to her divorce, the realization th...
May 5
10 min
Are the "after" photos you see on Instagram actually real? In this episode, Mavi sits down with board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Ryan Kunkel and Dr. Rhett Willis to expose the details that separate a "good" mommy makeover from a breathtaking one. We break down the technical side of the abdominoplasty—specifically why the belly button is the "tell-tale sign" of a tummy tuck—and explore the polarizing debate of combining a breast lift with an augmentation in a single stage. Plus, the ...
May 4
35 min
Are your eyes making you look tired, angry, or older than you feel? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with DC-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lexie Wang to dive deep into the world of ocular plastics. Dr. Wang explains why the eyes are the "highest yield" area for facial rejuvenation and breaks down the crucial differences between hooded eyes and a drooping brow. We discuss the risks of removing too much skin during an upper blepharoplasty, how to test your own an...
Apr 27
29 min
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