What Is a Rectus Diastasis?
Rectus diastasis, also called diastasis recti, is widening between the paired rectus abdominal muscles as the connective tissue along the midline stretches. In this episode, Darren M. Smith, MD, a pla...
25 Sep 20207min
Can I Smoke if I'm Having Plastic Surgery?
Smoking increases risks around plastic surgery, including impaired wound healing, tissue loss and complications related to anesthesia and recovery. In this episode, Darren M. Smith, MD, a plastic surg...
22 Sep 20206min
What Kind of Plastic Surgery Can Men Have?
Men can consider a broad range of aesthetic procedures, with the choice guided by anatomy, health and personal goals. In this episode, Darren M. Smith, MD, a plastic surgeon in New York City, gives an...
19 Sep 20207min
How Does Stomach Liposuction Work?
Stomach liposuction removes selected fat beneath the abdominal skin through small access incisions using a thin cannula. It does not remove loose skin or target visceral fat around the organs. In this...
16 Sep 202010min
When is Plastic Surgery a Bad Idea?
Elective cosmetic surgery may be worth postponing when the decision is driven by outside pressure, health concerns need attention, or life circumstances make recovery difficult. In this episode, Darre...
13 Sep 202016min
What is Body Contouring?
Body contouring is an umbrella term for procedures intended to change body shape. The right category depends on whether the goal involves fat, loose skin, muscle definition or added volume. In this ep...
10 Sep 202017min
Who is the Best Plastic Surgeon in New York City?
Who is the best plastic surgeon in New York City? This episode's answer is that there is no single best surgeon for every person and procedure. Darren M. Smith, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon i...
7 Sep 202017min
How Do I Choose a Breast Implant Shape?
Does the shape of a breast implant determine the final breast shape? It is one factor among several. Darren M. Smith, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City, explains how implant shape...
4 Sep 202014min
