The Mommy Makeover: What No One Tells You
Board-certified New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith pulls back the curtain on the "Mommy Makeover" to reveal the surgical realities, recovery timelines, and mindset shifts that social media...
1 Mar 8min
The Truth About ‘Drop and Fluff’ — What’s Really Happening After Breast Augmentation
What does “drop and fluff” actually mean after breast augmentation?Dr. Darren Smith breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of recovery. Learn why implants start higher on the chest, how gravi...
30 Okt 20253min
AlloClae: This Changes Everything (or at least a lot of things)
Welcome back to Plastic Surgery Before and After! After a multi-year hiatus, Dr. Darren Smith returns with one of the most exciting developments in aesthetic surgery in recent memory: AlloClae — an of...
20 Okt 20255min
What is Liposuction Recovery Like?
Liposuction recovery includes an early period of soreness, swelling, and bruising, followed by a longer period in which the contour becomes clearer. In this brief update, New York City board-certified...
6 Aug 20212min
What Can HIFEM Do for You?
HIFEM stands for high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology, which uses a magnetic field to stimulate muscle contractions. In this episode, Darren M. Smith, MD, a plastic surgeon in New York Ci...
2 Des 20205min
How Can I Prepare for my Plastic Surgery Procedure?
Preparing for plastic surgery means addressing health concerns before the procedure and arranging the support, space and time needed afterward. In this episode, Darren M. Smith, MD, a plastic surgeon ...
25 Nov 20206min
What is an Arm Lift?
What is an arm lift? Also called brachioplasty, it is surgery to improve upper-arm contour by addressing excess skin and, when appropriate, excess fat. Darren M. Smith, MD, a board-certified plastic s...
18 Nov 20205min
What Are Some Tips for a Smooth Liposuction Recovery?
A useful liposuction recovery plan should explain movement, compression, wound care, activity, and follow-up for your particular procedure. In this episode, New York City board-certified plastic surge...
11 Nov 202010min
