Episode 40: Sunday June 6
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Episode 40: Sunday June 6

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic welcome guests Trey Phillips @welcelCBD and Dr. Lisa Gardner-Phillips @docfortworth, founders of WelCel, a company specializing in CBD (cannabidiol). If you ever wondered about CBD, and if it would be useful for postoperative pain, these experts break down CBD - what it is, what kind of CBD products are available, and what to look for in a great CBD product. Effective pain control is a critical component of great surgical outcomes. If you ever worried about pain management after surgery, this episode is a MUST WATCH!

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Episode 39: Sunday April 11
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Episode 39: Sunday April 11

One of the most common concerns for plastic surgery patients is pain after their procedure. In the year 2021, what are the best ways to manage post-operative pain? Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss different, including nontraditional, methods to optimize pain management while minimizing narcotic use. Effective pain control is a critical component of great surgical outcomes. If you ever worried about pain management after surgery, this episode is a MUST.

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Episode 38: Sunday March 28
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Episode 38: Sunday March 28

Who knew a surgical career could risk crippling you permanently? Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic discuss the challenges faced by surgeons operating for long hours over many years. Previously ignored, OR-related physical stress and injury is now recognized as a tremendous problem faced by surgeons. Surgeon safety is patient safety. How can surgeons protect and take care of themselves in a culture where stoicism and self-sacrifice has been valued above all else?

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Episode 37: Sunday March 21
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Episode 37: Sunday March 21

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic in a fascinating Part 2 tackle a growing influence in plastic surgery - social media and apps such as Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok. Whether it is marketing a plastic surgery practice, educating potential patients, or simply entertaining viewers, what are the benefits and potential issues associated with the growth of social media within plastic surgery?

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Episode 36: Sunday March 14
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Episode 36: Sunday March 14

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic tackle a growing influence in plastic surgery - social media and apps such as Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok. Whether it is marketing a plastic surgery practice, educating potential patients, or simply entertaining viewers, what are the benefits and potential issues associated with the growth of social media within plastic surgery?

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Episode 35: Sunday February 21
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Episode 35: Sunday February 21

Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Ramin Behmand MD. Dr. Behmand is the only board-certified plastic surgeon to have successfully summited Mount Everest. In a thrilling finale, Dr. Behmand describes in words and photographs how he was able to conquer Mount Everest.

We talk to Dr. Behmand about his unique experience climbing Mt. Everest. In two years previous to Dr. Ramin's successful summit, nearly 40 people died in serious avalanches, the highest death rate on Everest to date. Over 300 climbers have died attempting to reach the top. Only about 5000 people have successfully reached Everest's summit since Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first made it to the top in 1953. This singularly unique experience is riveting to hear.

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Episode 34: Sunday February 14
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Episode 34: Sunday February 14

Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Ramin Behmand MD. Dr. Behmand is the only board-certified plastic surgeon to have successfully summited Mount Everest. In part 2 Dr. Behmand shows his experience in photographs as he ascends the mountain from base camp.

We talk to Dr. Behmand about his unique experience climbing Mt. Everest. In the two years previous to Dr. Ramin's successful summit, nearly 40 people died in serious avalanches, the highest death rate on Everest to date. Over 300 climbers have died attempting to reach the top. Only about 5000 people have successfully reached Everest's summit since Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first made it to the top in 1953. This singularly unique experience is riveting to hear.

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Episode 33: Sunday February 07
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Episode 33: Sunday February 07

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Ramin Behmand MD. Dr. Behmand is the only board-certified plastic surgeon to have successfully summited Mount Everest.

We talk to Dr. Behmand about his unique experience climbing Mt. Everest. In the two years previous to Dr. Ramin's successful summit, nearly 40 people died in serious avalanches, the highest death rate on Everest to date. Over 300 climbers have died attempting to reach the top. Only about 5000 people have successfully reached Everest's summit since Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first made it to the top in 1953. This singularly unique experience is riveting to hear.

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Episode 32: Sunday January 31
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Episode 32: Sunday January 31

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee present the last part of our special solo multi-part interview. Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Stephanie Cohen MD.

In Part 3 of the podcast, Dr. Rhee talks to Dr. Cohen about her experiences with international surgical trips and starting ISMS Operation Kids. If you are interested service for others, this episode is a MUST WATCH!

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Episode 31: Sunday January 24
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Episode 31: Sunday January 24

Drs. Sam Jejurikar @samjejurikar, Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, and Sam Rhee continue with a special solo multi-part interview. Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Stephanie Cohen MD.

In Part 2 of the podcast, Dr. Rhee talks to Dr. Cohen about her experiences starting a successful plastic surgery business. If you are interested learning how successful people overcome challenges and adversity, this episode is a MUST WATCH!

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Episode 30: Sunday January 17
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Episode 30: Sunday January 17

On their next episode, Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee Podcast kick off another season with a special solo multi-part interview. Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Stephanie Cohen MD.

In Part 1 of the podcast, Dr. Rhee talks to Dr. Cohen about her experiences on the road to becoming a successful plastic surgeon. If you are interested learning how successful people overcome challenges and adversity, this episode is a MUST WATCH !

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Episode 29: Sunday January 10
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Episode 29: Sunday January 10

On their next episode Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee recap their favorite moments from the past 28 (!!!) episodes of the season, including their their amazing guests and good-natured ribbing. It includes all the best moments from the year. This episode is a MUST WATCH!

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Episode 28: Sunday December 27
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Episode 28: Sunday December 27

On their next episode, Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee discuss breast reduction. For patients with very large breasts, having a reduction can feel like — quite literally — having a weight lifted off of their chest. Along with the physical pain, patients may suffer from emotional distress or more significant mental challenges as a result of their large breasts.

The 3 plastic surgeons talk about breast reduction and the factors should be taken into consideration when planning surgery. If you are thinking about breast reduction surgery to improve your live, this episode is a MUST!

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Episode 27: Sunday December 20
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Episode 27: Sunday December 20

Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Michael Orseck MD. Dr. Orseck is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. We talk to Dr. Orseck about his expertise regarding DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) breast reconstruction, an advanced microsurgical procedure for breast cancer patients.

He is formally fellowship trained in Cosmetic Surgery, at New York University and the Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital. Dr. Orseck is also specially trained in reconstructive microsurgery, completing a fellowship in Gent, Belgium.

Since 2014, he has been recognized as one of Castle Connelly’s Top Doctors, and has been voted Best Plastic Surgeon by the readers of the Herald Journal in Spartanburg.

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Episode 26: Sunday December 13
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Episode 26: Sunday December 13

Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Shahid Aziz DMD MD FACS FAACMFS, co-founder and President of Smile Bangladesh. A 1st generation Bengali-American, Shahid has been leading a small team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to Bangladesh since 2006. To date, his teams have treated about 1100 children and adults with cleft lip and palate deformities.

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Episode 25: Sunday December 06
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Episode 25: Sunday December 06

Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Amy Alderman, MD, MPH., board-certified plastic surgeon (http://www.dramyalderman.com/) Sam, Sal and Sam all trained with Dr. Alderman during plastic residency at University of Michigan, and unanimously agreed she is one of the most talented plastic surgeons they know.

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Episode 24: Sunday November 29
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Episode 24: Sunday November 29

Drs. Sam Jejurikar , Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee roundup the latest plastic surgery news, including the "Zoom Boom", the plastic surgeon featured in Borat 2, statistics of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, and proposed regulation of cosmetic surgery advertising.

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Episode 23: Sunday November 22
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Episode 23: Sunday November 22

Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee discuss a case and review different minimally invasive ways to narrow and contour the face and neck. From Botox and Dysport, to Kybella, buccal fat excision, liposuction and more, the plastic surgeons review how to narrow and shape the face with options that offer little downtime and scarring.

The 3 plastic surgeons talk about the many factors should be taken into consideration when choosing which techniques are best. If you are interested in the latest and greatest in face and neck contouring, this episode is a MUST WATCH!

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Episode 22: Sunday November 15
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Episode 22: Sunday November 15

Drs. Salvatore Pacella, Sam Jejurikar, and Sam Rhee discuss the world's most common cancer which 20% of all Americans will develop by age 70. This is a special episode about facial skin cancer and its surgical reconstruction.

The 3 plastic surgeons present cases of patients and talk about the many factors should be taken into consideration in these complex surgical cases. If you ever wanted to see some amazingly cool surgical reconstructions, this episode is a MUST WATCH!

ADVISORY: some graphic surgical scenes

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Episode 21: Sunday November 8
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Episode 21: Sunday November 8

Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee discuss a case in restoring the shape and appearance of after childbearing. Many women notice changes in their bodies post-pregnancy. There are many areas of the body that can be addressed and there are many techniques used to perform a mommy makeover.

The 3 plastic surgeons talk about the many factors should be taken into consideration when choosing which techniques are best. If you are interested in the latest and greatest in Mommy Makeovers, this episode is a MUST WATCH!

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