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In our interview series, Inside Cosmetic Surgery - An In Depth Look At The Most Popular Procedures, Board Certified doctors from all across the country reveal their candid inside knowledge on the top cosmetic surgery topics.

     • Want to know the difference between body sculpting and body contouring?
     • How about whether or not insurance will cover your eyelid procedure?
     • Still can't figure out whether saline or silicone is right for you?
     • We've got answers to all those questions, plus hundreds more!

Just click on any of the topics below and you get instant access the full audio interviews as well as the transcripts. You can to listen or read them at your leisure. These interviews are filled with valuable inside information to help you make informed decisions.



Midface Rejuvenation with Dr. Achih Chen

Dr Achih Chen

What exactly is mid face rejuvenation? In this Inside Cosmetic Surgery interview, we speak with Dr. Achih Chen, of The Georgia Center, about where the mid face lies, and why this area is so often overlooked. Dr. Chen goes into detail on why facial implants are so different from breast implants, and why filling the nasiolabial folds isn’t always enough.

He answers our questions on how long mid face implants last, why the implants never leak, how this procedure stacks up to fat transfer and other injectable fillers, and so much more. Listen to the detailed interview, or read through the transcript below to find out what you need to know about mid face rejuvenation.

Read our "Midface Rejuvenation with Dr. Achih Chen" interview

Dr. Briggs Cook on the Integration of Ophthalmology with Facial Plastic Surgery

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As our Inside Cosmetic Surgery series continues, we learn about the integration of ophthalmology with facial plastic surgery. Very few areas on our body are more sensitive than they eyes. We speak with Ophthalmologist and facial cosmetic surgeon Dr. Briggs Cook, of Charlotte, NC, on this delicate balance. He also tells you why seeking an ophthalmologist for your eyelid surgery may be better than seeing a general practitioner.

Read our "Dr. Briggs Cook on the Integration of Ophthalmology with Facial Plastic Surgery" interview

Dr. Efrain Gonzalez on Fat Transfer vs Silicone Implants for Buttock Augmentation

Dr Efrain Gonzalez

With women like Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Kim Kardashian grabbing lots of attention for their derrière, it’s no wonder that butt augmentation is such a rapidly growing procedure. In this episode of Inside Cosmetic Surgery, we speak with Dr. Efrain Gonzalez of Sacramento, CA, about the popularity of buttock augmentation in his practice. He also tells us what kind of results to expect with fat transfer butt augmentation versus buttock augmentation with silicone implants.

Read our "Dr. Efrain Gonzalez on Fat Transfer vs Silicone Implants for Buttock Augmentation" interview

Dr. Rick Bosshardt – Silicone or Saline Implants

Dr. Rick Bosshardt

So you want to get breast augmentation, but can’t decide between saline or silicone implants? Check out our interview with Dr. Rick Bosshardt, of Tavares, FL, as he fills us in on the differences between the two types of breast implants.

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Dr. Robert Kotler, of Dr. 90210, Speaks On Cosmetic Facial Surgery

Dr Robert Kotler

On our latest installment of Inside Cosmetic Surgery, we speak with Dr. Robert Kotler, formerly on the E! show, Dr. 90210. Dr. Kotler provides great insight on what patients can do BEFORE they even set foot in a surgeon’s office, to make sure they are going to get the best possible result for their facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Kotler also responds to our reader’s questions here on Cosmetic Surgery Today! Have a question you’d like to ask Dr. Kotler? Pop on over to our Ask The Doctor page to submit your question!

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Dr. Raul Rodriguez Talks LipoSculpture

Dr Raul Rodriguez

In this episode of Inside Cosmetic Surgery, we speak with Dr. Raul Rodriguez, a liposuction expert in Texas, to hash out the differences among the several different liposuction procedures. Give the interview a listen or read through the transcript.

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Vampire Breast Lift – Dr. Charles Runels

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We recently got a chance to speak with the creator of the Vampire Facelift, Dr. Charles Runels. He speaks candidly on the differences between a simple Selphyl injection and his designer cosmetic procedure the Vampire Facelift. We here at CosmeticSurgeryToday are also the first to report on his NEW procedure, the Vampire Breast Lift!

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Dr. Richard Goldfarb, Medical Director of Selphyl, talks to CosmeticSurgeryToday about the Vampire Facelift

Dr. Richard Goldfarb

We get lots of questions here at Cosmetic Surgery Today about Selphyl Injectable Filler and Vampire Facelift. In an effort to answer those questions, we went directly to the source!

We sat down with the Medical Director of Selphyl, Dr. Richard Goldfarb. He clears up a lot of myths and provides a much better understanding of how this popularly titled Vampire Facelift is actually performed.

Read our "Dr. Richard Goldfarb, Medical Director of Selphyl, talks to CosmeticSurgeryToday about the Vampire Facelift" interview