Huda Kattan's breast reduction surgery sparks conversation
From Afternoons with Helen Farmer by Dubai Eye 103.8
April 29, 2026 · 1h 27m
About this episode
Huda Kattan discusses her health scare related to breast implants, while experts weigh in on fashion, homeschooling, and security.
Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan has opened up about a serious health scare after revealing that her breast implants had ruptured after more than a decade, causing pain, inflammation and early signs of infection. Plastic surgeon Dr Adel Quttainah weighs in. Plus - Raluca Marcu, known as The Image Scientist, she combines marketing, psychology, styling and body language to help people understand the science behind how they are perceived. Paris has just hosted its first ever Modest Fashion Week. Maryem Gargoubi, founder of DORA Ready-to-Wear, a UAE-based hijab brand, has her own personal story of navigating identity, work and fashion as a hijab-wearing woman. Homeschooling in the UAE and across the GCC is no longer just a fringe lifestyle choice or something families turn to when traditional school does not work out. Dr Michel Khoury, Founder and CEO of Eastwood Global Online School, gives us some insight into this trend, Security experts are saying the password may finally be on the way out. Mortada Ayad, VP, META at Delinea, gives us safer and more secure options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Helen Farmer
Guests: Huda Kattan, Dr Adel Quttainah, Raluca Marcu, Maryem Gargoubi, Dr Michel Khoury, Mortada Ayad
Topics covered
- health
- fashion
- homeschooling
- body image
- security
Keywords
- breast reduction
- health scare
- modest fashion
- homeschooling
- password security
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Huda Beauty, DORA Ready-to-Wear, Eastwood Global Online School, META, Delinea
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