2727: The Surgeon Who Rebuilt a Man’s Face After a Grizzly Attack! Dr. Benson Pulikkottil
Release Date: 11/13/2025
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info_outlineAdvanced Plastic Surgery with Dr. Benson Pulikkottil
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His background. (1:42)
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How success is a lot of luck and just jumping into some opportunity. Pivotal moments on his path into plastic surgery. (4:34)
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How he met his wife, Lily. (22:45)
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The MIRACULOUS grizzly bear facial reconstruction story. (27:25)
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The stories of burn victims he has encountered. (46:57)
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The future of healing. (53:01)
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The surgery part is challenging, but the stuff after is where it counts. (55:20)
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The characteristics of patients who tend to do the best. (1:02:30)
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Are there certain body parts you have a time window to save? (1:07:36)
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Exciting medical technologies on the horizon. (1:09:46)
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Will AI ever replace surgeons? (1:11:38)
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The importance of collaboration. (1:12:57)
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The tougher the challenge, the more rewarding it is. (1:15:55)
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Balancing family/work life. (1:17:05)
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There are other ways to be successful in life. Would he want his kids to follow in his footsteps? (1:17:53)
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My wife is a gangster. (1:19:27)
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The value of strength training, being fit, in his profession. (1:22:11)
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His 42-hour surgery and building your discipline muscle. (1:25:42)
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Having a badass partner in life. (1:34:00)
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- Benson Pulikkottil MD FACS (@dr.reconnoisseur) Instagram
Website : www.drbensonmd.com
Featured Guest/People Mentioned
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Benson Pulikkottil MD FACS (@dr.reconnoisseur) Instagram
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David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram