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What if staying awake during plastic surgery could actually make it SAFER?

In Part 2 of our conversation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Suissa, we explore the innovations reshaping modern cosmetic surgery—and why traditional approaches using general anesthesia may carry unnecessary risks.

From breakthrough safety techniques in the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) to emerging research on anesthesia's impact on long-term brain health, this episode examines how evidence-based methods are changing the future of surgery.

🔍 In this episode, you will learn:

✅ Safer BBL techniques from the most-cited plastic surgery paper
✅ Why awake surgery reduces complication risks
✅ Vibration tech improving fat survival by 30–40%
✅ Hidden neurocognitive risks of general anesthesia
✅ 10 key factors that influence pain perception
✅ How surgeon experience lowers complications

🧪 Safety in the Smallest Details

Dr. Suissa's clinic uses custom glass canisters instead of plastic during fat transfer to help avoid microplastic contamination. When a surgeon is thinking at that level of detail about patient safety, you know you are dealing with someone special.

Find out more about his practice:
https://squlptbody.com/
(SQULPT)

🎓 Evidence-Based Innovation

Dr. Suissa holds a Master's degree in Clinical Epidemiology—bringing a research-driven approach to surgical safety and patient outcomes.

His philosophy?
Avoid silicone. Avoid general anesthesia. Achieve better results with less trauma.

🎧 This episode is essential if you:

• Are considering cosmetic surgery (BBL, liposuction)
• Care about anesthesia and brain health
• Want safer, less invasive procedures
• Value evidence-based innovation

👉 Have not heard Part 1 yet? Start with Season 8, Episode 8.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Vibration Technology Development
06:45 Custom Glass Canister & Fat Separation
11:11 Fat Survival Rates
14:03 Fat Volume Requirements
18:43 Body Proportion Standards
20:14 Fat Transfer vs Implants
21:35 BBL Safety Research
28:53 Awake Surgery Advantages
31:40 Minimizing Neuropathy
34:45 Wide Awake Surgery Movement
38:26 Patient Support During Awake Procedures
42:33 Pain Tolerance Factors
47:33 Mind-Body Connection

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#PlasticSurgery #BBL #AwakeSurgery #Liposuction #CosmeticSurgery #PatientSafety #FatTransfer

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What if some of the most advanced plastic surgery today is performed while patients are completely awake—and it's actually safer?

In this episode of Pod of Inquiry, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Suissa to explore the evolution of awake liposuction, fat transfer, and modern body sculpting—and why many surgeons are rethinking traditional implant-based approaches.

From the science of tumescent anesthesia to the psychology of cosmetic surgery, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what patients should really know.

💉 In this episode, we discuss:

➡️Why some surgeons are moving away from breast implants and the growing conversation around Breast Implant Illness (BII)
➡️How awake liposuction avoids general anesthesia—and why that can improve safety and precision
➡️The neuroscience of pain control, including how vibration leverages Gate Control Theory
➡️When cosmetic surgery won't fix the underlying issue—and how responsible surgeons screen for unrealistic expectations
➡️The rise of social media–driven procedures in younger patients
➡️Real-world complications, risk management, and surgical transparency

Dr. Suissa shares insights from his training at the University of Toronto and Yale University, along with his experience practicing across North America—from Montreal to Beverly Hills to Miami.

Whether you're considering cosmetic procedures, interested in regenerative aesthetics, or simply curious about how neuroscience intersects with surgical innovation, this episode delivers a thoughtful, evidence-informed perspective.

🎧 Watch now to understand the real risks, benefits, and breakthroughs in modern body sculpting.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:49 Dr. Suissa's Background
03:20 Training & Career Path
04:52 Miami & Cosmetic Surgery Culture
05:48 Social Media Influence
06:30 Canada vs US Market
08:02 Surgical Philosophy
09:36 Managing Expectations
11:35 When Surgery Is Appropriate
12:34 Younger Cosmetic Trends
14:10 Patient Red Flags
15:31 Body Dysmorphic Disorder
16:45 Surgery & Quality of Life
20:00 Function vs Form
21:01 Psychology of Scars
23:05 Minimizing Scars
25:00 Facelift Techniques
25:36 Breast Surgery Scars
26:55 Endoscopic Approaches
27:38 Fat Transfer vs Implants
28:51 Implant Removal Trend
29:01 Implant Types & Evolution
30:00 Implant Ruptures
31:42 Breast Implant Illness
32:42 BII & Explant Decisions
33:07 Benefits of Fat Transfer
34:06 Patient Selection
35:04 Implant Litigation History
36:06 Body Sculpting Innovation
36:59 Liposuction Evolution
37:27 History of Liposuction
38:28 Tumescent Breakthrough
39:07 Tumescent Solution Components
40:52 How Tumescent Works
41:21 Lidocaine Safety
42:26 Technique Refinements
43:40 Vibratory Cannula Innovation
45:06 Gate Control Theory
48:08 Vibration vs Ultrasound
48:37 Skin Tightening Claims

-- Hashtags --
#AwakeLiposuction #FatTransfer #BreastImplantIllness #BodySculpting #PlasticSurgery #AestheticMedicine #SurgicalInnovation

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(A Trusted Source for Natural & Synthetic Bioregulators)
✅Essential Energy : https://essentialenergy.solutions/?sca_ref=9026629.TgisoqpDPz
Your 10% discount code is POI10
( Photonic EMF Protection + Bio Tuning )
✅Approved Medical Sollutions: https://approvedmedicalsolutions.com/
(Non-licensed patients can use code "sbarrett" for a 10% discount.)
Please register your patients at - www.tremorstudy.com
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If you or someone you know struggles with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)—dizziness, brain fog, fatigue, or rapid heart rate upon standing—this episode offers a radically different way to understand what's happening and how recovery may be possible.

In this conversation, we are joined by Dr. George Michalopoulos, a Chicago-based functional neurologist, to explore why POTS is not a "broken heart" or a permanently damaged body—but a nervous system that has lost confidence in its predictions.

Rather than symptom suppression, this episode dives into root-cause neurology, neuroplasticity, and objective clinical outcomes.

🧠 In this episode, you'll learn:

➡️Why beta blockers often mask symptoms without correcting the underlying dysfunction
➡️How viral infections and inflammation disrupt sensory integration and autonomic control
➡️The neuroplasticity-based approach showing measurable improvements in as little as 12 days
➡️Why dietary triggers (especially gluten and dairy) can interfere with nervous system recovery
➡️Real patient outcomes, including balance scores improving from 20% to 95% in 10 days
➡️Why POTS disproportionately affects women (75–80% of cases) and why cases are rising

Dr. Michalopoulos shares what he's seeing clinically, how progress is objectively measured, and why restoring nervous system trust—not forcing the body—is key to improvement.

If you're frustrated with conventional explanations or looking for actionable, evidence-based insights into autonomic dysfunction, this episode goes far beyond standard care models.

🎧 Watch now to rethink POTS, neuroplasticity, and what recovery can look like.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to POTS
01:19 Journey into Functional Neurology
03:09 Daughter's Tics & Turning Point
04:25 What Is POTS & Dysautonomia
04:45 Brain Prediction Errors in POTS
14:48 Limits of Beta Blockers
19:21 Dystonia Case Study
21:11 Nerve Surgery & Brain Adaptation
22:53 Cerebellum & Balance Pathways
26:03 Why POTS Develops
26:28 Inflammation & Diet
28:53 Fasting & Immune Triggers
35:44 Treating POTS: Art & Science
39:28 Why Results Appear Fast
39:34 Using Objective Metrics
41:26 Vagal Nerve Stimulation
43:50 Hope for POTS Patients
45:02 Metrics Build Confidence
45:57 Balance Training Results
47:53 Gender Differences in Neurology
48:55 Contact Information
49:51 Closing Remarks

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#POTS #Dysautonomia #FunctionalNeurology #Neuroplasticity #AutonomicNervousSystem #BrainHealth #IntegrativeMedicine