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Notes from the OR

Written by Dr. Balgobin — not by a marketing agency. Technique, timing, safety and the questions patients actually ask.

Body Contouring · August 2, 2026

Awake vs. Asleep Liposuction: What Actually Changes

The anesthesia decision affects your risk, your cost, your recovery, and even your contour. Here is how I think about it.

Body Contouring · August 2, 2026

Is a BBL Safe? Understanding the Plane That Matters

The procedure did not have a safety problem. A specific technique did. Here is the distinction every patient should be able to ask about.

Weight Loss · August 2, 2026

After GLP-1 Weight Loss: Timing Your Body Contouring

The medication solved the number on the scale. The shape underneath is a different problem — and timing determines your result.

Patient Education · August 2, 2026

How to Choose a Cosmetic Surgeon

Nine questions that separate a good decision from an expensive one — and the red flags that should end a consultation.

Breast · August 9, 2026

Natural Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer: Increase Breast Volume Without Implants

Fuller, softer breasts using your own fat — and an honest explanation of what one cup size really looks like.

Body Contouring · August 13, 2026

What to Expect the First 2 Weeks After Lipo 360

The first fourteen days decide a lot about your final contour. Here is exactly what happens, day by day, and what your job is at each stage.

Body Contouring · August 15, 2026

Is Liposuction Permanent — or Does the Fat Just Come Back?

The most common question I get by text, almost word for word. Here is the honest answer, including the part most websites leave out.

Men's Health · August 15, 2026

Girth Enhancement: Permanent Filler, Temporary Filler, or Your Own Fat?

Men ask me two things before anything else: what is actually being put in, and is it safe. Here is the direct answer, including where the concerns are legitimate.

Body Contouring · September 1, 2026

Am I Too Heavy for Liposuction?

A question I get by text almost every week, usually apologetically. Here is the straight answer, with no number pulled out of the air.

Patient Education · September 1, 2026

Timing Surgery Around a Wedding, Vacation or Big Event

“My daughter’s wedding is October 24th.” “I fly to Arizona on the 17th.” Here is how much runway you actually need.

Body Contouring · September 15, 2026

Chin and Neck Liposuction: Fixing a Double Chin at the Source

A soft jawline is usually two problems at once — fat under the chin and skin that no longer holds a line. Treating only one of them is why results disappoint.

Patient Education · September 15, 2026

What Actually Happens at Your Consultation

“Do I meet the doctor?” “Can we do it by phone?” “What do I need to send?” The three questions I get by text every week, answered properly.

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