Perfectly Imperfect - A Female Plastic Surgeon's Perspective

There is a growing black market for hair restoration surgery fueled by flashy TikTok and Instagram videos, putting people at risk who don’t understand who is truly qualified and what’s realistically possible. Having completed hundreds of hair transplant procedures together, from their training and depth of experience Lindsey and Dr. Houssock educate us on everything we need to know, including:What the red flags are and how to spot them before and during consultation Ways to tell whether the facility, doctor, and team are qualified and trustworthy The shocking truth about who’s legally allowed to do hair transplant surgery Why a scared patient came straight to the office after a 12 hour overseas flight and what happened to his grafts The risks of traveling long distances for surgery & why the first 48 hours after surgery are critically importantThe permanent consequences of overharvesting Why 5000 grafts is logistically impossible in a single dayWhy a fast procedure may not be a good thing Standards and best practices for hair transplant surgery How dishonest marketing misleads people into thinking the impossible is possibleWhat questions to ask when you’re consulting with someone for hair restoration surgeryLinksLearn the dangers of black market hair transplantshttps://fightthefight.ishrs.org/Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.comJEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussockFollow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgeryPerfectly Imperfect is a production of The Axis: theaxis.ioTheme music: GUNSHY, Nyck Caution

It's completely normal to feel uncomfortable discussing issues of incontinence or intimacy, but know you’re not alone. Dr. Houssock and Lindsey (who has seen it all in her labor & delivery days) have ways to help with everything.For common issues like urinary incontinence, dryness, discomfort during sex, and aesthetic concerns, we outline the best treatment solutions for each.With the EmpowerRF platform’s Morpheus8V and V-Tone treatments, we can strengthen muscles and boost collagen in the vaginal area. And if you need a bit more, labiaplasty offers both functional and aesthetic benefits.Find out:EmpowerRF treatments and how they workHow to know if surgery is the better option for youThe recovery process for both surgical and non-surgical optionsWhat might make you a bad candidate for vaginal treatmentsWhy regular treatments are key to maintaining resultsLearn more about EmpowerRF Vaginal Rejuvenation by InMode and labiaplasty Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.comJEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussockFollow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgeryPerfectly Imperfect is a production of The Axis: theaxis.ioTheme music: GUNSHY, Nyck Caution

Diastasis recti is very common but widely misunderstood, and it’s hard to even know you have it unless an expert confirms it. Because it is impossible to fix with exercise, tummy tuck surgery often includes diastasis repair. In severe cases of diastasis, you might even still look pregnant long after the baby is born. It can also cause back pain or force your center of gravity to be off. Along with fixing diastasis, umbilical hernias, and the terrible “C-section shelf,” we cover all the big questions including:What can and can’t be repaired w/a tummy tuck?Should you wait until you're done having kids to have a mommy makeover? Circumstances that might require someone to have a tummy tuck twice in their lifeWhat happens if you get pregnant again after surgery?How long should you be done breastfeeding before breast surgery? What are my vaginal rejuvenation options? In part two of our Mommy Makeover mini-series, we cover diastasis in detail with photos and videos, so be sure to watch this episode on Spotify or YouTube.LinksRead more about mommy makeover at JEV Plastic SurgeryHosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.comJEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussockFollow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgeryPerfectly Imperfect is a production of The Axis: theaxis.ioTheme music: GUNSHY, Nyck Caution

About once a week, a bride-to-be comes in asking for our help and often there’s not enough time to do everything. Dr. Houssock and Lindsey, our in-house skin care expert, take you through the ideal timeline to prepare for a big event, from procedures to start planning at least 6 months ahead through the little tweaks you can safely do a week before the wedding.Hear the go-to wedding prep favorites and how far ahead to schedule them, and what to include in your “emergency kit” to camouflage any last-minute issues that come along.When you get engaged, call your family first. But then call us, so there’s enough time for you to look perfect by your wedding day.Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.comJEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussockFollow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgeryPerfectly Imperfect is a production of The Axis: theaxis.ioTheme music: GUNSHY, Nyck Caution

Ever wonder how some celebrities just don’t seem to get older? The secret is that they have a smart aesthetic professional who has them on a strategic treatment plan with a little bit of everything in their toolbox, and fillers are one of those tools.The beauty of fillers is the wide range we have to choose for every face and concern, from restoring volume to reducing fine lines and wrinkles.Dr. Houssock & Val let us in on their favorite products and how long they last, and share a warning about the risks that come with overfilling.Learn more about injectable fillers at JEV Plastic Surgery.Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.comJEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussockFollow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgeryPerfectly Imperfect is a production of The Axis: theaxis.ioTheme music: GUNSHY, Nyck Caution

A plastic surgery consultation at JEV Plastic Surgery is never a “cookie cutter” situation. From your first phone call to scheduling surgery, our goal is to make sure you feel comfortable, educated enough to make informed decisions, and never rushed.Danielle, the director of JEV Plastic Surgery and a patient coordinator for over 17 years, takes us through the consultation experience to share the thinking behind why consultation fees are necessary, how quotes are given, how we help out of town patients, and the one thing that will cause someone to lose their deposit.Read more about Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Carrie HoussockContact us to schedule your consultationLearn more about what the process looks like for out of town patientsHosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.comJEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Houssock on InstagramFollow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on InstagramPerfectly Imperfect is a production of The AxisTheme music: GUNSHY, Nyck Caution

For many people, going under general anesthesia is the scariest part of having surgery.You trust that you won’t wake up unexpectedly in the middle of surgery, and that when it’s over you will wake up – without being in unbearable pain.Although you do get to choose your plastic surgeon, you don’t get to choose who does your anesthesia and you might not even meet them before the day of surgery. On this episode you’ll meet Sarah, the intensive care nurse turned CRNA and Dr. Houssock’s trusted partner in the operating room. With each and every patient in the operating room, Sarah and Dr. Houssock do the profoundly important dance of surgeon and anesthetist.Find out why our complication rate is so low, what happens when patients don’t prepare themselves adequately for surgery, and the single most important factor to a smooth operation.Read more about Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Carrie HoussockHosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.comJEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.comFollow Dr. Houssock on InstagramFollow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on InstagramPerfectly Imperfect is a production of The AxisTheme music: GUNSHY, Nyck Caution

Valerie, the operating room nurse at JEV, quizzes Dr. Houssock on the most common questions women have when considering breast augmentation, including implant size, incisions, recovery, and fixing asymmetry.At every consultation and continuing through the pre-op appointment, careful attention is paid to choosing the right size. Once in the operating room, Dr. Houssock and Valerie work together and use implant sizers to confirm the size is exactly what each patient is expecting. With an overflow of conflicting and controversial information about breast implants out there, Dr. Houssock and Valerie set the record straight. Read more about Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Carrie HoussockSee Dr. Houssock's breast augmentation before and after photosHosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.comJEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com Follow Dr. Houssock on InstagramFollow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on InstagramPerfectly Imperfect is a production of The AxisTheme music: GUNSHY, Nyck Caution