Repair or Refresh? Let’s Chat Reconstructive vs Cosmetic Surgery

Today we're talking about reconstructive vs cosmetic plastic surgery. When I thought about this topic, I didn't really think we'd spend so much time on reconstructive surgery, but I am so happy we did.

Richard and Kim explain some wild operations that surgeons are performing to either repair or rebuild parts of the body that have been damaged by illnesses like cancer, congenital disease, or through accidents. Keep listening to hear why ignoring a non-malignant skin cancer on your nose may lead to forehead surgery, how the human brain will automatically start to use your index finger as a thumb, and why breaking your jaw might actually lead to a better facelift.

We briefly mention breast reconstruction in this episode but if you'd like to know more, listen to this episode where we go into more detail about your surgical options after a mastectomy.

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