Episodes

Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Sal Pacella take on Preservé, the new breast augmentation technique built around the Motiva ergonomic implant, and tackle the question dividing plastic surgery right now: is it a genuine breakthrough or just great marketing? Dr. Jejurikar makes the case for why Preservé may be changing breast augmentation in a way the field has not seen before, walking through what actually makes the technique different. Instead of cutting the tissue behind the breast, Preservé uses fl...

Perimenopause is finally getting the attention it deserves, and it has a bigger impact on cosmetic surgery results than most people realize. In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, Dr. Sam Jejurikar of Dallas and Dr. Sal Pacella of San Diego break down how the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause change the face, the breast, and the way patients heal. Two board-certified plastic surgeons explain why estrogen and progesterone decline starting in the 40s, how that drives collagen loss...

Celebrity Facelifts, GLP-1s, and the Kris Jenner vs Denise Richards Debate | Beauty and the Beasts Celebrity plastic surgery is all over the news, and the Kris Jenner and Denise Richards facelift stories have quietly set off a debate inside the plastic surgery world. In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, Dr. Sam Jejurikar (Dallas) and Dr. Salvatore Pacella (San Diego) break down what is actually going on behind the headlines. Two board-certified plastic surgeons unpack why a third facelift...

One in eight Americans is now on a GLP-1 medication. The weight loss results can be transformative, but what is happening to your face, your skin, your muscle, and your body in the process? In this episode, Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Jejurikar and San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Sal Pacella break down the predictable patterns they are seeing in their practices every single day, and what can actually be done about it. They cover why GLP-1 medications cause volume loss in the face including th...

Beauty and the Beasts Season 2 Ep. 1 Description If you've been told you need an upper eyelid surgery but something still doesn't look right, your brows might be the real issue. In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Jejurikar and San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Sal Pacella break down everything you need to know about brow lift surgery, including why it's one of the most underrated and misunderstood operations in all of cosmetic plastic surgery. Most patients ne...

Beauty and the Beasts | Episode 12 The Plastic Surgery Consultation What Patients Should Expect In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella focus on one of the most important and often overlooked parts of plastic surgery: the patient consultation. For many patients, the first consultation with a plastic surgeon can be intimidating. Most arrive having spent hours researching procedures online and often come in with specific operations a...

Beauty and the Beasts | Episode 11 Revision Breast Surgery Why Secondary Breast Operations Are So Common In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella discuss secondary and revision breast surgery, a topic that is far more common than many patients realize. Revision breast surgery is often just as common as primary breast augmentation and, in many practices, even more frequent. The surgeons explain why breast implants are not lifetime de...

Beauty and the Beasts | Episode 10 Rhinoplasty Nose Surgery Form, Function, and Natural Results In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella dive deep into the art and science of rhinoplasty, one of the most challenging and rewarding procedures in plastic surgery. Rhinoplasty is often misunderstood as a purely cosmetic operation. In reality, it requires a unique blend of structural engineering, aesthetics, and functional airway preserva...

In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella take an in depth look at eyelid surgery, one of the most common and most misunderstood procedures in plastic surgery. Many patients view eyelid surgery as a minor operation, often described as just having a little skin removed. In reality, eyelid surgery is small but powerful, with outcomes that depend heavily on anatomy, judgment, and surgical experience. Dr. Pacella shares why lower eyelid s...

Beauty and the Beasts | Episode 8 The Importance of Fat in Plastic Surgery In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella discuss the evolving and increasingly important role of fat transfer in plastic surgery. Fat was once viewed as something to remove and discard. Today, it is recognized as a powerful tool for facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and reconstruction. Advances in fat harvesting, processing, and injection techniques over ...

Beauty and the Beasts | Episode 7: Male Plastic Surgery What Men Want and What Works In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella discuss the growing demand for male plastic surgery and why treating male patients requires a fundamentally different approach than female aesthetic surgery. Male cosmetic surgery is no longer rare. What was once stigmatized has become increasingly common, with more men seeking procedures that help them look ...

Beauty and the Beasts | Episode 6: Mommy Makeover Explained Breast Surgery, Tummy Tuck, Safety, and Recovery What exactly is a mommy makeover and what procedures are typically included? In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, Dr. Sam Jejurikar, plastic surgeon in Dallas, Texas, and Dr. Salvatore Pacella, plastic surgeon in La Jolla and San Diego, explain why the term mommy makeover is one of the most common and most misunderstood phrases in plastic surgery. A mommy makeover is not a single ...

Is 40 too young for a facelift? In this episode of the Beauty and the Beasts Podcast, Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Sal Pacella break down the truth about facial aging, facelift timing, and modern facelift techniques. We discuss the differences between deep plane facelifts, mini facelifts, and SMAS facelifts, and explain why there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach. Learn how volume loss, skin laxity, and facial anatomy determine the right procedure, not age alone. The episode also covers fat graft...

In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar (Dallas) and Dr. Sal Pacella (La Jolla/San Diego) break down the biggest trends shaping modern plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. From younger patients seeking early facelifts, to the rapid rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, to the explosive growth of AI in clinical practice, this conversation explores how aesthetic medicine is evolving in real time. The episode begins with a deep dive i...

Fillers or surgery? In this episode of the Beauty and the Beasts Podcast, Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Sal Pacella break down the real differences between facial injectables and surgical facial rejuvenation. They explore when fillers are the right choice, why younger patients often prefer noninvasive options, and when facelift surgery or fat grafting offers more predictable and long-lasting results. Dr. Pacella explains the limitations of fillers around the eyes and in patients with significant sk...

Breast augmentation is trending everywhere in 2025, but how much of what you see on social media is actually real? In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, Dallas aesthetic surgeon Dr. Sam Jejurikar and San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Sal Pacella break down the truth behind today’s biggest breast implant trends. We dive into the “Kylie Jenner effect,” why Motiva implants are gaining so much attention, and what patients should know when comparing implant technologies. We separate fact from fictio...

Welcome to the first episode of the Beauty and the Beasts Podcast. In this introduction, Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Sal Pacella share their stories, their paths into plastic surgery, and the moments that shaped their careers. This episode gives you a behind the scenes look at the experiences that formed their approach to patient care, education, and aesthetic surgery. Beauty and the Beasts is a podcast created by two board certified plastic surgeons who share honest conversations about surgical ...