Episodes

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 parts of plastic surgery that often gets overlooked: the consultation. For many patients, the first visit with a plastic surgeon can feel intimidating. Most people arrive having done extensive online research and often come in asking for a specific procedure. Dr. Jejurikar and Dr. Pacella explain wh...

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 and explain why it is one of the most common procedures in modern breast surgery. Many patients are surprised to learn that breast implants are not lifetime devices. Over time, changes in breast tissue, aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuation, implant wear, and personal preferences ...

Rhinoplasty - Form, Function, and Natural Results In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella explore rhinoplasty, one of the most technically demanding and misunderstood procedures in plastic surgery. Rhinoplasty is often thought of as cosmetic nose reshaping, but the surgeons explain why it is just as much about structure and breathing as it is about appearance. The discussion highlights why rhinoplasty requires a unique skill set, wh...

Eyelid Surgery - Why Small Does Not Mean Simple In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella take a deep dive into eyelid surgery and explain why one of the smallest operations in plastic surgery can also be one of the most complex. Many patients think of eyelid surgery as a quick or minor procedure. In reality, successful eyelid rejuvenation requires precise judgment, careful technique, and a thorough understanding of how the brow, uppe...

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 how fat has become one of the most valuable tools in modern plastic surgery. Once considered something to remove and discard, fat is now recognized for its regenerative properties, growth factors, and ability to restore youthful volume in both the face and body. Advances in fat harvesting, processing, and injection techniques over the...

Male Plastic Surgery What Works, What Fails, and Why Subtlety Matters In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella tackle the growing and often misunderstood topic of male plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery for men has become increasingly common, yet many male patients still worry about stigma, visibility, and looking unnatural. In this conversation, the hosts explain why male aesthetic surgery requires a different mindset, different tech...

Mommy Makeover What It Is, What It Is Not, and How Surgeons Think About It In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Salvatore Pacella take a practical look at the mommy makeover and explain why the term is often misunderstood by patients. Rather than being a single procedure, a mommy makeover typically refers to combining breast surgery and abdominal surgery to address the physical changes caused by pregnancy. The discussion focuses on how surgeons de...

Is 40 really too young for a facelift, or is that an outdated way of thinking? In this episode of the Beauty and the Beasts Podcast, Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Sal Pacella explore how facial aging actually works and why the right timing for facial rejuvenation has far less to do with age than most people think. They discuss how volume loss, tissue laxity, weight changes, and overall health contribute to an aging appearance, and why modern facelift techniques allow for more personalized and natu...

In this episode of Beauty and the Beasts, Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Sal Pacella break down the major trends that are reshaping plastic surgery in 2025 and 2026. From the explosion of GLP 1 medications and the rise of younger facelifts to the emerging role of artificial intelligence in aesthetic medicine, they discuss what is changing, why it matters, and what patients should understand before choosing a procedure. They explore how GLP 1 drugs influence body contouring, fat transfer, and surgica...

Should you choose facial fillers or consider cosmetic surgery? In this episode of the Beauty and the Beasts Podcast, Dr. Sam Jejurikar and Dr. Sal Pacella break down the real differences between injectables and surgical facial rejuvenation. They discuss when fillers make sense, why younger patients often prefer treatments with minimal downtime, and when surgery offers longer-lasting, more predictable results. Dr. Pacella explains the limitations of fillers around the eyes and in patients with s...

Breast augmentation is everywhere on social media, but what’s real and what’s filtered? In this episode, Dr. Jejurikar and Dr. Pacella break down the trends shaping 2025, from the “Kylie Jenner effect” to why Motiva implants are dominating patient conversations. We cut through myths, compare implant technologies, and share what every patient should know before surgery. A must-listen for anyone curious about breast implants, safety, and modern aesthetic trends.

In this introduction to Beauty and the Beasts, Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Jejurikar and San Diego aesthetic surgeon Dr. Sal Pacella share their personal backstories and the journey that led them to become leading plastic surgeons. You will hear how their training, practice experience, and unique perspectives shaped their approach to cosmetic surgery. This episode sets the stage for the entire series, offering insight into what drives them, how they built their careers, and why they created a...