Treating Hair Loss with Confidence: Paul Herschman Talks Get Hair MD at Octane 2025
Release Date: 04/29/2025
Sofwave vs. Avava: Which Skin Tightening Treatment Is Right for You?
Plastic Surgery Untold
Answering one of the questions they get asked every single day, this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold breaks down Sofwave versus Avava. Nurse Sarah and Esthetican Nici walk through two of the practice's most popular treatments, explaining how each one works, who's the ideal candidate, and why you don't always have to choose between them. From the "invisible lift" of Sofwave to the resurfacing power of Avava, both treatments stimulate collagen with minimal downtime and work on the face and body alike. The key is matching the technology to your concern, whether that's sagging, texture, or both....
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Lost the Weight, Lost the Boobs? Busting the Ozempic Breast Myth
Plastic Surgery Untold
Tackling one of the newest phenomena in aesthetics, this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold dives into "Ozempic breast." Dr. Franco is joined by Dr. Reis and Dr. Weinfeld to unpack why losing the weight doesn't mean losing your options, and how a whole new patient population, often in their 20s, is coming in with deflated breasts and mature-patient problems after dramatic weight loss. Far from having "nothing to do," these patients have more options than ever, from sixth generation implants to preservation techniques, internal bra support, and fine-tuning with products like AlloClae. The key is...
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Why Preservation Breast Augmentation Is Changing the Game
Plastic Surgery Untold
Busting the "fake news" head-on, this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold dives into preservation breast augmentation. Dr. Franco is joined by Dr. Reis and Dr. Weinfeld to unpack why this technique is anything but the "brutal blunt dissection" critics claim, and how placing the implant where the breast actually lives is changing the game for natural, lifted results. Far from a step backward, preservation is precision surgery, using fine cannulas, ultrasound guidance, and balloon dissection to spare ligaments, vessels, and muscle. The result is a cleaner pocket, an easier recovery, and an implant...
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Modern Mommy Makeovers: Busting the Lipo and Tummy Tuck Myth
Plastic Surgery Untold
Busting one of the biggest myths in body contouring, this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold dives into the modern mommy makeover. Dr. Franco is joined by Dr. Reis and Dr. Weinfeld to unpack why liposuction and tummy tucks aren't an either/or decision, and how a truly modern abdominoplasty is about sculpting a natural, three-dimensional shape rather than just a flat abdomen. Far from being unsafe, combining the two has been refined over more than a decade of technique and training. Done properly, it protects blood supply, reduces complications, and takes results from good to exceptional. In...
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Sugam Arora Explains the Future of AI Led Aesthetic Consults at Octane 2026
Plastic Surgery Untold
Kicking off another forward-thinking conversation at Octane, this episode dives into how AI is reshaping the patient journey long before someone ever steps into the office. Sugam Aurora, founder of Ponce AI, breaks down how smarter, on-demand patient education is tackling one of the biggest challenges in aesthetics today: misaligned expectations, limited time, and inefficient consults. Instead of replacing the provider relationship, this approach strengthens it. By educating patients ahead of time, AI helps remove confusion, hesitation, and guesswork so consultations can focus on strategy,...
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Aesthetic Trends and Real Data with Erik Haines of QSight at Octane 2026
Plastic Surgery Untold
The latest episode of Plastic Surgery Untold brings us to Octane 2026 with Erik Haines of QSight, one of the clearest voices in aesthetic industry data and trend intelligence. This conversation zooms out from individual practices and looks at what’s actually happening nationwide, using real transaction-level data to track patient behavior, spending, and where aesthetics, wellness, and weight loss are headed next. Erik breaks down how GLP usage has shifted from explosive growth to a steadier plateau inside aesthetic practices, and why that doesn’t mean opportunity is shrinking. Instead,...
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Why AI Is the Next Major Leap in Aesthetics with Dr. Roy Kim at Octane 2026
Plastic Surgery Untold
At Octane, we sat down with Dr. Roy Kim, one of the leading voices in artificial intelligence within aesthetics, to talk about where AI is actually headed in 2026 and beyond. What’s changing right now is not hype, it’s usability. AI is moving from novelty tools into systems that genuinely improve how surgeons run practices, communicate with patients, and make better decisions faster, without losing the human element that matters most. Dr. Kim breaks down how personalization is becoming the real game changer. Not personalization as a buzzword, but AI that understands your business, your...
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Inside the Preservation Movement with Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler at Octane 2026
Plastic Surgery Untold
Season 5 continues at Octane 2026 with Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler. Breast enhancement is no longer just about augmentation. At Octane 2026, we sat down with Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler, one of the leaders redefining what modern breast enhancement looks like, and why 2026 is shaping up to be a major turning point. This conversation dives into how preservation-based techniques and injectable technologies are changing everything from recovery time to long term results, especially for patients who want natural outcomes without aggressive surgery. Key takeaways from this episode: Breast enhancement is...
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The Evolution of Wellness Medicine with Dr. Johnathan Kaplan at Octane 2026
Plastic Surgery Untold
The latest episode of Plastic Surgery Untold kicks off Octane 2026 with an in depth conversation on the rapidly evolving world of weight loss, wellness, GLP medications, and peptides featuring Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, founder of DrWell. As demand for medical weight loss continues to grow, this episode breaks down what providers and patients actually need to understand to stay safe, compliant, and effective. Dr. Kaplan shares how DrWell helps physicians navigate the increasingly complex wellness landscape, from pharmacy sourcing and regulatory compliance to advertising restrictions and medication...
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The Future of Facelifts with Dr. Daniel Gould at Octane 2026
Plastic Surgery Untold
Season Five of Plastic Surgery Untold launches at Octane 2026 with an in depth conversation on where facial rejuvenation is headed next, featuring Dr. Daniel Gould, MD, PhD. As facelift surgery continues to evolve, this episode focuses on how modern techniques are moving beyond simple skin tightening and into precise, anatomy driven restoration designed to create natural, long lasting results. In this episode, the conversation covers: How facelift surgery has shifted from tension based techniques to deep plane and preservation focused approaches The role of detailed anatomic mapping,...
info_outlineIn this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold, we’re joined by Paul Herschman, Co-Founder of Get Hair MD, to talk about a topic close to home—hair loss, a conversation recorded live at the Aesthetics Tech Forum by Octane. With a network of 40+ clinics nationwide, Get Hair MD offers a physician-guided, full-spectrum approach to hair restoration that’s both customizable and accessible.
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Comprehensive Solutions – One-size-fits-all doesn’t work. Get Hair MD provides multi-modality treatment plans designed to actually deliver results.
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Cost-Effective Care – Scalable options make it easy for patients to start where they’re comfortable and build from there.
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Hair Loss & GLP-1s – As more patients start weight loss medications, hair thinning has become a growing concern.
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Not Just for Men – Over 50% of Get Hair MD’s patients are women, highlighting the emotional and physical toll of hair loss across genders.
Hair restoration is about more than vanity—it’s about confidence, consistency, and long-term care guided by trusted providers.