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Emerging Concepts in Breast Augmentation with Implants: A Paradigm Shift

 
Dr. Scott A. Spiro, MD, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in West Orange, New Jersey, returns to eHealth Radio & the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to discuss breast augmentation using implants—especially the emerging shift toward pre-pectoral, sub-fascial techniques. With over 20 years of experience and an artist’s eye, Dr. Spiro brings fresh insight into how modern implant technology, patient lifestyle, and aesthetic goals are reshaping breast augmentation today.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Scott Spiro discuss the following:
Dr. Spiro, given the title of this podcast, you know the first question that begs to be asked, why the paradigm shift?
If I may interrupt at the point please describe capsular contracture.
So, we are in the early 2000s with sub-pectoral or sub-muscular implant placement and a decade dominated by textured implants.  Continue please.
Implant laterization?  Please explain further.
So it seems this was the test case for this modern day shift for cosmetic implant surgery?
Can you elaborate back on this "cohesivity of implants” what is cohesivity?
Ok, gravity is undefeated.  More women are valuing the benefits of weight training fitness, generation 6 implants, are more highly cohesive, but what about the human tissue grafts you mentioned earlier?
Slowly absorbable meshes? Can you elaborate on that one?
And the results so far? Are you pleased?
May I ask again about the lateralization problem, how does pre-pectoral decrease that concern?
Dr. Scott A. Spiro, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon in West Orange, NJ, widely recognized for his skill in facial aesthetics, with a particular focus on eyelid surgery. A graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, he completed advanced training at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and further honed his expertise at the Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute.
Consistently honored as one of New Jersey Monthly’s Top Doctors (2007–2024) and named among America’s Best Plastic Surgeons in eyelid surgery, facelift, and rhinoplasty, Dr. Spiro is known for combining surgical precision with an artistic sensibility. He also serves as adjunct faculty for the Rutgers plastic surgery residency program, where he was awarded the 2024 "Faculty Teacher of the Year."
At Spiro Plastic Surgery LLC, his practice emphasizes individualized care and natural-looking results. With a deep understanding of how the eyes influence overall facial harmony, Dr. Spiro customizes each blepharoplasty to enhance vibrancy and restore youthful definition—making him a sought-after specialist for patients across the country.
Website: https://drspiro.com  Breast Augmentation: https://drspiro.com/breast/breast-augmentation
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiroplasticsurgery Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpiroPlasticSurgery 
LOCATION & CONTACT DETAILS Spiro Plastic Surgery | Dr. Scott Spiro 101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 510 West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 736-5907
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Is a Second Breast Surgery Worth it? With Breast Revision Expert Dr. Hisham Seify

 
Dr. Hisham Seify of Newport Plastic Surgery, a distinguished board-certified plastic surgeon serving the Greater Orange County area of California again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. 
Listen in as we take a deep dive into breast implant revision and explore why you might consider surgery a second time.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Hisham Seify discuss the following:
What are the most common reasons patients seek breast revision?
What are signs that a patient might need a revision, even if they aren’t experiencing discomfort?
How does breast implant revision surgery differ from an initial augmentation?
Are there alternatives to implants for patients who no longer want them but still desire volume or shape?
How do you help patients choose the right implant size and type during a revision?
Learn more about revision breast implant surgery and the benefits, risks, and various options of implant exchange and removal with breast revision specialist with Dr. Hisham Seify of Newport Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Seify is an renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon dedicated to natural, tailored results and making each patient’s experience positive and transformative.
Website: https://newportplastic.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewportPlastic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newportplastic_drhseify Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@NewportPS 
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Demystifying General vs. Local Anesthesia

 
Dr. Stephanie Teotia, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon known for her welcoming environment with her all-female team located in the Dallas area again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. She specializes in a number of plastic surgery procedures, including facelifts, neck lifts, breast enhancements, and tummy tucks.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Stephanie Teotia discuss the following:
For patients who may be unfamiliar, can you briefly explain the difference between general and local anesthesia?
In your practice, what kinds of procedures are most commonly done under each type of anesthesia?
Are there any advantages to doing a procedure under local anesthesia when it’s an option?
What do patients typically want to know—or worry about—when they hear they'll be under general anesthesia and are there certain patients or conditions where general anesthesia is not recommended?
Do you have any advice for patients who are nervous about being awake during a procedure under local anesthesia?
Joining us today is Dr. Stephanie Teotia an acclaimed board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Flower Mound, TX, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In this episode, Dr. Teotia will break down the difference between general and local anesthesia and explain her pioneering in-office facelift, neck lift, and eyelid lift techniques that allow patients to self-administer sedation.
Many people feel intimidated by the idea of being under general anesthesia because they worry about the potential of adverse effects. Additionally, general anesthesia may be especially risky for people with chronic conditions like heart, lung, and kidney disease. Local anesthesia is typically safer because it only numbs a specific area of the body, allowing patients to remain awake and alert during their procedures. Dr. Teotia’s in-office surgeries are more affordable than traditional procedures with fewer chances of complications. This conversation is your chance to learn how to remain in full control within a relaxed, comfortable setting.
Website: https://drstephanieteotia.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBeidlerMDDallasPlasticSurgeryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniebeidlerteotiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/StephanieTeotiaYoutube: CLICK HERE
CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Stephanie Teotia 2301 Olympia Dr, Suite 100, Flower Mound, TX 75028 Phone: (214) 823-9652
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The Role of AI in Empowering Patients and Improving Breast Cancer Detection

 
Dana Brown, President and CEO of iCAD, a  global leader on a mission to create a world where cancer can’t hide by providing clinically proven AI-powered breast health solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dana Brown discuss the following:
How is AI in transforming early breast cancer detection?
Why is personalized breast cancer risk assessment important?
How is AI-Powered screening becoming more accessible with ProFound Cloud?
What is the connection between Breast Arterial Calcification (BAC) and women’s heart health?
How does AI help empower patients and clinicians?
How is AI addressing health equity & expanding global access to services?
A 30-year technology industry veteran, Dana Brown is currently as President and CEO of iCAD. She previously served as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer at Susan G. Komen and Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at United Way Worldwide. Ms. Brown was also a founding team member of multiple successful ventures including co-founder and CMO for MetaSolv Software, CEO of Ipsum Networks and spent the early years of her career at Texas Instruments and Arthur Andersen.
Website: https://www.icadmed.com
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/icadmed
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How Specialists & General Providers Together Can Drive Early Detection of MASLD/MASH to Transform Patients’ Liver Health

 
Dr. Angelo Paredes, a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist joins eHealth Radio and the eHealth Radio and Health News and Liver Health Channels. His practice focuses on the management of MASLD and MASH, liver cirrhosis, and hepatitis, and he also enjoys caring for patients with the entire spectrum of digestive diseases.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Angelo Paredes discuss the following:
Tell us more about your experience and how you became involved in liver health and passionate about this area of medicine.
Can you walk us through why early detection of MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is so critical, and why general practitioners in primary care, family and internal medicine should start assessing for this disease and not just gastroenterologists and hepatologists?
What risk factors are visible in patients who should be screened?
In your experience, when is the right moment for a primary care practitioners and endocrinologists to refer a patient with suspected or confirmed MASLD to a specialist?
What tools or screening methods do you believe should be more widely adopted in primary care/family medicine to help identify patients at risk for advanced liver disease?
How can primary care/family medicine and GI/hepatology work more collaboratively to catch MASLD earlier and prevent disease progression? 
Dr. Paredes, a Queens NY native, came to us from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX, after a fourteen-year career as an Active-Duty Medical Officer in the US Army. After completing his undergraduate degree at Cornell University, he obtained his Doctor of Medicine at Georgetown University in 2006. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship, Residency training, and Gastroenterology Fellowship training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He then spent a year in the Transplant Liver Program at Virginia Commonwealth University learning to care for patients with advanced liver disease.
Following his Fellowship training, Dr. Paredes became the Hepatology Section Chief at Brooke Army Medical Center. He has an accomplished background in research, with more than 25 scientific peer reviewed publications, and more than 50 presentations at international meetings. During his time in the Army, he participated in a medical mission to Honduras (2007), and served overseas in Iraq (2009-2010). He was Honorably Discharged as a Lieutenant Colonel in January 2020.
Dr. Paredes is board certified in both Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology and is an active member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease. His practice focuses on the management of liver cirrhosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, and viral hepatitis but he also enjoys caring for patients with the entire spectrum of Digestive Diseases.
Website: https://middlesexgastro.com
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Recapturing passion, romance, and commitment with the partner you already have

 
Dr. Deb Castaldo, author of the new book, The Return to Love Playbook who is also a Couple’s and Family Therapist, Intimacy Coach, and host of Love Notes with Dr. Deb on WCHE Radio joins eHealth Radio and the Relationship Health Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Deb Castaldo discuss the following:
The divorce rate has remained very high for more than half a century. Why is it that many couples continue to call it quits, and does it have anything to do with the loss of romance?
Is it really possible to keep romance and the feeling of "being in love" for the long term?
What does it really take to keep romance going and have fulfilling long term love?
For folks who feel they have been unhappy and have not had romance or affection for a very long time, can you give us some tips of how they can begin to rescue their romance ?
Dr. Deb, author of the new book, The Return to Love Playbook and is a Couple’s and Family Therapist, Intimacy Coach, and host of Love Notes with Dr. Deb on WCHE Radio. She has over 35 years of experience helping couples learn to love well, stay in love, and return to love if they have lost it. She specializes in all issues related to love, dating, mating, break ups, make ups, and healthy sexuality.
Dr. Deb has a deep understanding of the ups and downs of love due to her own life experience with young marriage, infertility, midlife divorce, and dating and single life after 50.
Website: https://thedrdeb.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: @thedrdeb TikTok: @thedrdebFacebook: TheDrDeb
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Transforming Healthcare Risk with AI-Driven Strategies

 
David Hamilton, the Chief Growth Officer at Zyter|TruCare where they drive better health outcomes at lower costs with holistic and equitable experiences creating happy patient and providers joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Health Care Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest David Hamilton discuss the following:
Tell us about Zyter|TruCare and how does your company help payers and providers.
What is “rising risk?” and why is it important to get ahead of it?
So if AI can help us intervene and help patients potentially stay out of hospitals, why are healthcare providers/payers so slow to adopt AI?
Explain the different types of AI and how it can help the healthcare industry become more efficient - including agentic AI - and why that is such a buzz word these days? How can AI help Star Ratings?
David Hamilton is the Chief Growth Officer at Zyter|TruCare, leading strategic initiatives to drive business growth, expand market presence, and strengthen partnerships with key payer and provider organizations. With extensive leadership experience from organizations such as Randstad Digital, Datavant/Ciox, DXC/Gainwell, and Cognizant, David brings deep expertise in healthcare technology, services, and business process solutions.
Throughout his career, David has successfully led digital transformation, AI/ML adoption, and enterprise-scale initiatives across both public and private healthcare sectors. His proven ability to manage high-value client relationships, particularly with top-tier payers and providers, positions him effectively to identify and execute growth opportunities aligned with market needs. At Datavant/Ciox, he significantly grew the digital health plans network, achieving exceptional client retention and substantial annual growth. Additionally, during his tenure at Cognizant, he oversaw the delivery of complex IT outsourcing and business process solutions for some of the nation’s largest healthcare organizations.
David’s leadership focuses on enhancing healthcare data interoperability, risk adjustment strategies, and payer-provider collaboration, ensuring that organizations navigate regulatory shifts and operational complexities effectively. At Zyter|TruCare, he leverages this background to deliver impactful solutions designed to improve connectivity, streamline administrative processes, and enhance patient-centric care.
Website: https://www.zyter.com
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Helping People Live Healthier: An Interview with RELIVE Health's Gina Iacovone

 
Gina Iacovone, the CEO of RELIVE health clinics who offer personalized health and medical aesthetics across America joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Gina Iacovone discuss the following:
Tell us about how Relive across the United States has been helping patients extend their health spans?
Medical weight loss, Lymphatic Drainage, IV vitamin therapy and ozone therapy are some of your offerings.
What are the top things people are asking for and getting as we head into the warmer months?
What separates Relive from other clinics?
As a powerful female medical entrepreneur and CEO, what is your advice to other women looking to take on power positions themselves in today's society?
What's next for Relive Health in 2025?
Gina Iacovone is the CEO of RELIVE clinics who offer personalized health and medical aesthetics, focusing on extending health spans. She has a 35 year career with BJ’s Wholesale Club, a member centric retailer, as the Senior VP of Field Operations. Also lead the expansion of the brand into the SE corridor of the US focusing on growing market share through a foundation of operational excellence, member experience and leadership development.
Website: https://relivehealth.com
Instagram: @relivehealth 
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Harnessing Hormonal Balance for a Healthier Life and Wellbeing

Donna White, Founder of the BHRT Training Academy and internationally bestselling author of "The Hormone Makeover," which is leading the Bio-identical Hormone Revolution with over 30 years of expertise in hormone health joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Female Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Donna White discuss the following:
What inspired you to write The Hormone Makeover?
What key pieces of information do you want readers to take away from your book?
Can you tell us some of the common health conditions caused by imbalanced hormones? And some of the related symptoms?
Can you give us an overview of your four-step plan to overcome PMS and menopause?
Please tell us how you’re addressing the shortage of qualified hormone health care providers through your BHRT Training Academy?
Donna White, Founder of the BHRT Training Academy and internationally bestselling author of "The Hormone Makeover," is leading the Bio-identical Hormone Revolution with over 30 years of expertise in hormone health. Through comprehensive BHRT training programs, she has transformed hormone therapy practice globally, improving countless patient outcomes while empowering medical practitioners. Her ambitious mission is to train 100,000 medical providers in BHRT, each equipped to help 1,000 women—ultimately aiming to spare 100 million women from the debilitating effects of hormone imbalance.
Websites: https://hormonemakeover.com | https://bhrttrainingacademy.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: Hormone Makeover and BHRT Training AcademyInstagram: Hormone Makeover and BHRT Training Academy Linkedin: Hormone Makeover and BHRT Training Academy
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Breakthroughs in Back Health: Pioneering Cervical Disk Revision Surgery

 
Dr. Scott Blumenthal, MD, a Spine Surgeon with the Texas Back Institute joins eHealth Radio and the Spinal Health & Health News Channels. Dr. Blumenthal also serves as a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas and is an ongoing contributor to the first non-profit foundation created for arthroplasty patients.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Scott Blumenthal discuss the following:
We understand that you are not only a leading spine surgeon, but the nation’s first and now one of the very few surgeons in the United States to devote his practice solely to the research and application of artificial disc replacement. Can you tell us what inspired you to commit this level of focus and expertise to this specialized surgery?
Backtracking with an educationally-focused question, can you explain to us the importance of the cervical disk and its role in overall health and mobility for the spine?
Please explain how the cervical disk can be damaged in the first place, and what are the conditions in which an artificial disc replacement surgery is necessary?
In a broader sense, can you share some of the trends in spinal injury and surgical need you are seeing? In addition, can you tell us why you are seeing an uptick in this type of surgery?
Are there any common sense recommendations you can share to keep individuals healthy and free of spinal injury?
Dr. Scott Blumenthal, MD, is a Spine Surgeon with the Texas Back Institute and the first and only surgeon in the United States to devote his practice solely to the research and application of artificial disc replacement.
Dr. Blumenthal was instrumental in bringing artificial disc replacement surgery to the United States after its creation and use in Europe. Dr. Blumenthal is a leader in spinal arthroplasty working with a large number of discs currently on the market and in trials. He serves as a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas and is an ongoing contributor to the first non-profit foundation created for arthroplasty patients.
Dr. Scott Blumenthal graduated from Northwestern Medical School in Chicago and completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas, TX. His fellowships include work at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and at Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for spinal trauma surgery.
Website: https://texasback.com
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/texas-back-institute  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasback  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/texasbackinstitute 
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