Once Upon A Surgery

​ @onceuponasurgery  What happens when menopause, hormone replacement therapy, aging bodies and modern dating collide?In this candid and hilarious episode of Once Upon A Surgery, host Kerry Berlet sits down with Kelley Fahey, creator of the Still Can’t Cook podcast, to talk about everything women are actually dealing with but rarely say out loud.From navigating menopause and HRT, to body changes with age, to deciding to have a facelift with Dr. Anthony Berlet, Kelley opens up about reclaiming confidence and control. She also reveals her plan to hard launch her new face on dating apps in 2026.This episode is honest, funny, empowering and refreshingly real. It proves that aging does not mean fading out. It means leveling up.Topics include:• Menopause and HRT realities• Aging bodies and confidence• Kelley’s facelift journey with Dr. Berlet• Beauty, dating and starting fresh in midlife• Why self reinvention does not come with an expiration date🎧 Watch, laugh and rethink everything you have been told about aging.Hosted by: Kerry BerletGuest: Kelley Fahey, Still Can’t CookSeries: Once Upon A SurgeryBerlet Plastic Surgery: NYC & NJ332.232.5630#OnceUponASurgery #MenopauseTalk #FaceliftJourney #DatingOver50 #DatingApps #HRT #WomenAgingWell #StillCantCook #DrBerlet #MidlifeGlowUp #HardLaunch2026

When Jackie was just 8 years old, she was being cruelly called “Dumbo” because of her ears. Her parents brought her to Dr. Anthony Berlet, who performed otoplasty that would quietly change the course of her life.Now 18 years later, Jackie is 25, confident, and working in the hospital where she unexpectedly crosses paths with Dr. Berlet again. In this emotional Once Upon A Surgery episode, she reflects on childhood bullying, growing up with renewed confidence, and the powerful full-circle moment of seeing the surgeon who helped shape her self-esteem so early in life.Jackie shares how something many dismiss as “cosmetic” had a profound impact on who she became, how she carries herself, and how deeply grateful she remains all these years later.This is a story about kindness, timing, and how one surgery can ripple through an entire lifetime.✨ Real patient. Real story. Real transformation.#OnceUponASurgery #Otoplasty #EarPinning #ChildhoodBullying #ConfidenceJourney #PlasticSurgeryStories #RealPatientStory #BeforeAndAfter #LifeChanging #AntiBullying #SelfEsteem #FullCircleMoment #DrBerlet #PatientGratitude #MedicalStories #Transformation

In this candid Once Upon A Surgery episode, Miss Universe Switzerland Finalist, Tessy opens up about her real experience with neck liposuction and MiraDry, including something no one talks about enough...craving food during procedures 😅.From sculpting the jawline with neck lipo to reducing sweat and odor with MiraDry, Tessy shares what each procedure actually feels like, how recovery compares, and the unexpected moments that made her laugh (and snack-hungry) along the way.If you’re considering neck contouring, underarm sweat treatment, or just want an honest, unfiltered patient perspective — this episode is a must-watch.Topics Covered:Neck liposuction recovery & resultsMiraDry explained (what it treats & how it feels)Hunger cravings during procedures (yes, really)What surprised Tessy most during treatmentReal talk on comfort, confidence, and outcomesSubscribe for more real patient stories, expert insight, and behind-the-scenes conversations from Once Upon A Surgery.#OnceUponASurgery #NeckLiposuction #MiraDry #JawlineContour #BodyContouring #PlasticSurgeryJourney #RealPatientStory #CosmeticProcedures #AestheticMedicine #LipoRecovery #HonestSurgeryTalk #missuniverse

@Onceuponasurgery Irene is the definition of timeless beauty.Fifteen years after her first procedure, she returns to Once Upon A Surgery to share her incredible journey from age 35 to 50, looking like a supermodel version of her younger self.In this episode, Irene opens up about the life changing work she had with Dr. Berlet, including:✨ Rhinoplasty (new nose)✨ Chin refinement✨ Lower eyelid rejuvenation✨ Lip lift✨ Fat grafting for youthful volumeThe result is a flawlessly natural, refreshed, and elevated look that does not just turn back the clock.It rewrites it.Irene talks about the confidence she gained, the artistry of Dr. Berlet, and what it feels like to look better at 50 than she did at 35.If you love real patient stories, facial transformation insights, and behind the scenes surgical artistry, this episode is a must watch. Berlet Plastic Surgery, In NYC and NJBook now: 332-232-5630#nyfw#OnceUponASurgery #PlasticSurgeryTransformation #FacialRejuvenation #Rhinoplasty #ChinAugmentation #LipLift #LowerLidSurgery #FatGrafting #GlowUp #AgingGracefully #DrBerlet #BeforeAndAfter #BeautyTransformation #antiaging @zermatt.photographer @3rdeyevisixns793  @northfolk_photographer@angelicaramos hair and makeup

Diane’s journey is one of profound loss, unimaginable strength, and an inspiring transformation that no one could have predicted.After suffering permanent vision loss in one eye due to medical malpractice at a hospital, Diane—who had spent years caring for patients as Dr. Berlet’s nurse—found her entire world turned upside down. Suddenly, the caregiver became a victim of trauma, forced to rebuild her life from the ground up.Following a long legal process, Diane received a settlement and made a deeply personal decision: to invest in her healing, her confidence, and her identity. She chose to become a patient of Dr. Anthony Berlet, the surgeon she had worked beside and trusted for years.What followed was a complete emotional and physical rebirth. Through a series of expertly planned procedures, Diane began to see in herself what the world had overlooked—her beauty, her strength, and her resilience.Today, she says she is happier than she has ever been. And the world sees it. From the way people treat her differently to the moment she confidently walked the runway at New York Fashion Week in the Plastic Surgery as Art Fashion Fusion show, Diane’s transformation has become a symbol of empowerment and possibility.🔍 In this video, Diane opens up about:• Losing vision in one eye due to medical malpractice• How trauma reshaped her life and identity• Why she chose aesthetic rejuvenation as part of her healing• Her transformation under Dr. Berlet’s care• What it felt like to reclaim her confidence• Walking in New York Fashion Week and feeling truly seen• How her new look changed the way she’s treated everywhere she goesDiane’s story is raw, emotional, and unbelievably inspiring. She proves that even after devastation, you can rebuild, reinvent, and rise stronger than ever.#OnceUponASurgery #DianeStory #PlasticSurgeryJourney #MedicalMalpractice #EyeInjuryRecovery #FacialRejuvenation #FaceliftTransformation #Blepharoplasty #DrAnthonyBerlet #BerletPlasticSurgery #NYFW #NewYorkFashionWeek #PlasticSurgeryAsArt #ConfidenceTransformation #PatientStory #RebirthJourney #TraumaHealing #BeautyAfterTrauma #EmpowermentStory

Meet Trish, a loyal patient whose journey with Dr. Anthony Berlet spans more than two decades — beginning with an emergency room visit after a fall that left her needing stitches.What started as a moment of crisis blossomed into a lifelong trust and aesthetic journey. Trish shares how her subtle “10-year tune-ups” — including her facelift, eyelid rejuvenation (blepharoplasty), and natural refinement procedures — helped her age gracefully and confidently.She also opens up about bringing her family into the Berlet community. Two of her sons later turned to Dr. Berlet — one for a chin procedure and the other for a rhinoplasty (nose surgery) — proving that skill, artistry, and trust truly run deep here.This episode is about:✨ Real patient stories✨ Long-term results and trust in a surgeon✨ Family transformations✨ Natural-looking plastic surgery✨ Confidence and aging beautifully🎙️ Featured Guest: Trish👨‍⚕️ Surgeon: Dr. Anthony Berlet — Double-Board-Certified Plastic & General Surgeon📍 Berlet Plastic Surgery – New York & New Jersey💫 Where Artistry Meets Transformation👉 Subscribe for more real journeys, surgical insights, and inspiring transformations.🔗 Follow us on Instagram: @OnceUponASurgery @BerletPlasticSurgeryfacelift journey before and afterreal facelift patient storyeyelid surgery natural resultsrhinoplasty patient storychin surgery transformationaging gracefully plastic surgerynatural facelift resultsDr. Anthony BerletOnce Upon A Surgery#OnceUponASurgery #PlasticSurgeryStories #FaceliftJourney #EyelidSurgery #RhinoplastyStory #ChinSurgery #NaturalResults #AgingGracefully #PatientStory #MomMakeover #FamilyTransformation #DrBerlet #BeautyAtEveryAge

In this explosive episode of Once Upon A Surgery, Kerry sits down with Tessy — Miss Universe Switzerland contestant, model, SURVIVOR, and soon-to-launch fashion designer — for one of the most unbelievable transformation stories ever shared.In just one year, Tessy endured:💔 An attempted murder💔 A botched breast augmentation💔 A fat-removal procedure gone wrong🔥 And still rose to compete for Miss UniverseNow she’s in New York to attend the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, gearing up for the launch of her own fashion line, and sharing how she reclaimed her confidence — on camera and on the runway.🎯 Dr. Berlet refined her jawline with strategic chin filler, eliminating the “walnut chin” and giving her a sleek, snatched look just in time for the spotlight.• Tessy’s harrowing survival story• How multiple botched procedures impacted her life• Her emotional + physical healing journey• Why she trusted Dr. Berlet to fix her chin before VS• The story behind her upcoming fashion brand launch• How pageantry, design, and surgery intersected in her comeback⭐ WHAT YOU’LL HEAR :• Tessy’s harrowing survival story• How multiple botched procedures impacted her life• Her emotional + physical healing journey• Why she trusted Dr. Berlet to fix her chin before VS• The story behind her upcoming fashion brand launch• How pageantry, design, and surgery intersected in her comeback• What it truly takes to stand on the Miss Universe + VS stages#OnceUponASurgery #Tessy #MissUniverse #MissUniverseSwitzerland #VictoriaSecretFashionShow #VSFashionShow #ModelLife #FashionDesigner #FashionLaunch #DesignerLife #TransformationStory #SurvivorStory #BotchedSurgery #BotchedFix #BreastAugmentationFix #JawlineFiller #ChinFiller #WalnutChin #SnatchedJawline #DrBerlet #BerletPlasticSurgery #CosmeticSurgeryPodcast #PlasticSurgeryJourney #RealPatientStories #TraumaToTriumph #NYCFashion #RunwayReady #BeautyTransformation #PageantLife #ModelMakeover

Step behind the scenes of EPN New York Fashion Week’s “Plastic Surgery as Art: Fashion Fusion”, a breathtaking collaboration between Once Upon A Surgery, Dr. Anthony Berlet, and the couture brand Chiffique.🎥 In this full-length episode, host Kerry Berlet takes you inside the transformation—where real patients become runway models, celebrating confidence, beauty, and self-expression through fashion.👗 Featuring exclusive interviews with:Maggie Delany, producer of EPN NYFW, on the power of merging art, fashion, and medicine.Lucas Magnum, celebrity fashion interviewer, capturing the pulse of the show.Amee Liliana, stylist and creative director of Chiffique, revealing how each custom look told a story of rebirth.Courageous patients, sharing how walking the runway after their surgeries made them feel like a million bucks.💄 Watch the fittings, the last-minute glam chaos, the laughter, and the tears as beauty, healing, and haute couture intertwine in this unforgettable NYFW moment.🪞 Fashion meets transformation. Art meets healing. This is more than a runway—it’s a revolution.#OnceUponASurgery #EPNNYFW #PlasticSurgeryAsArt #Chiffique #DrBerlet #NYFW2025 #FashionFusion #BehindTheScenes #Confidence #Transformation #RunwayToRecovery #AmeeLiliana #MaggieDelany #LucasMagnum #RealStoriesRealTransformations

In this inspiring episode of Once Upon A Surgery, host Kerry Berlet sits down with Aimee Lettich-Pearson, the visionary designer behind Chiffique, to uncover the story behind one of fashion’s most captivating couture brands.Together, they talk about Chiffique’s artistic roots, Aimee's journey as a designer and entrepreneur, and how her daughter Amee Lilliana, the brand’s Creative Director, brings modern energy to timeless elegance.Go behind the scenes of their EPN New York Fashion Week “Plastic Surgery as Art Fashion Fusion” collaboration — where couture met confidence, and women transformed both inside and out.Discover how fashion, surgery, and storytelling came together to redefine beauty, confidence, and empowerment on the runway.✨ Featuring:Aimee Lettich-Pearson, Founder & Designer of ChiffiqueKerry Berlet, Host of Once Upon A SurgeryExclusive footage from EPN NYFW#Chiffique #OnceUponASurgery #EPNNYFW #PlasticSurgeryAsArt #KerryBerlet #AimeeLettichPearson #FashionFusion #BerletPlasticSurgery #CoutureConfidence

After spending hours on Zoom staring at a reflection that didn’t match how she felt inside, Diane decided it was time for a change. In this episode of Once Upon A Surgery, Kerry talks with Diane about how her facelift transformed not just her appearance, but her entire outlook on life. From regaining her confidence to finally seeing her youthful spirit reflected in the mirror, Diane’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes, a small change on the outside can reignite everything on the inside.Berletplasticsurgery.com Book now: 332-232-5630

When Elaine decided to get a “mother of the bride” facelift with Dr. Anthony Berlet, she wanted to look as radiant as she felt inside,and the results speak for themselves. With brighter, more youthful eyes and a beautifully defined jawline, Elaine’s transformation is both elegant and empowering.In this episode of Once Upon a Surgery, host Kerry Berlet sits down with Elaine to talk about her full journey:✨ Her facelift and eyelid rejuvenation✨ A fat injection in the 90s✨ A breast reduction nearly 20 years ago✨ And a deeply personal story, when Dr. Berlet repaired her daughter’s lip after a traumatic sports injury that left her looking like she had a cleft lip.This episode is about more than beauty, it’s about healing, legacy, and loving how you show up for life’s biggest moments.💉 Procedures discussed: Deep plane facelift, blepharoplasty, breast reduction, fat grafting, reconstructive lip repair🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow Once Upon a Surgery for more inspiring transformation stories.#facelift #motherofthebride #plasticsurgeryjourney #beforeandafter #blepharoplasty #jawlinedefinition #drberlet #onceuponasurgery #beautyafter50 #reconstructivesurgery #femalestories #realpatients #transformation

In this powerful and emotional episode of Once Upon a Surgery, host Kerry Berlet sits down with Gina, who bravely shares her journey of survival, healing, and transformation. After enduring childhood sexual abuse, Gina spent years longing for a breast reduction—feeling trapped in a body that didn’t feel like her own.Following a hard-won legal settlement against her abuser, Gina made the life-changing decision to finally undergo breast reduction surgery. The result wasn’t just physical—it was emotional and symbolic. Gina opens up about reclaiming her body, finding peace, and how the surgery has helped ease her anxiety, including trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder), and given her the confidence to fully move forward.This is not just a story about plastic surgery—it’s a story of justice, self-love, and the deep connection between trauma and transformation.🎧 Watch now to hear how Gina took back control of her life—one powerful choice at a time.#OnceUponASurgery #BreastReductionJourney #SurvivorStory #PlasticSurgeryHealing #TraumaRecovery #Trichotillomania #BodyAutonomy #KerryBerlet #DrBerlet #Beforeandafter #Interview #Podcast

What’s it like being married to your plastic surgeon? Host Kerry Berlet sits down with her husband, Dr. Anthony Berlet—NYC and NJ’s renowned double board-certified plastic surgeon—for a wild and heartwarming interview. They cover everything from his family legacy in medicine to the craziest surgical stories, including:✅ Reattaching a priest’s severed finger 🙏✅ Giving a tummy tuck to a male construction worker to help him keep his job 💪✅ His oldest and youngest patients (you’ll be shocked!) 👶👵✅ The artistic philosophy that sets Dr. Berlet apart 🎨This episode is full of laughs, behind-the-scenes insight, and unbelievable patient stories that prove plastic surgery isn’t just about beauty—it’s about changing lives.

In this powerful episode of Once Upon a Surgery, Alyssa shares her unforgettable journey from a horrific car accident that left her face and nose shattered—to becoming more beautiful than ever. After being placed in a medically induced coma, Alyssa’s future was uncertain. But with unwavering dedication, Dr. Anthony Berlet quite literally held her broken nose in his hand and vowed to restore her natural beauty.Tune in to hear how expert facial reconstruction, compassion, and determination brought Alyssa back—stronger, radiant, and now a proud wife and mother of two. This is not just a story of plastic surgery—it’s a story of survival, transformation, and hope.In this powerful episode of Once Upon a Surgery, Alyssa shares her unforgettable journey from a horrific car accident that left her face and nose shattered—to becoming more beautiful than ever. After being placed in a medically induced coma, Alyssa’s future was uncertain. But with unwavering dedication, Dr. Anthony Berlet quite literally held her broken nose in his hand and vowed to restore her natural beauty.Tune in to hear how expert facial reconstruction, compassion, and determination brought Alyssa back—stronger, radiant, and now a proud wife and mother of two. This is not just a story of plastic surgery—it’s a story of survival, transformation, and hope.In this powerful episode of Once Upon a Surgery, Alyssa shares her unforgettable journey from a horrific car accident that left her face and nose shattered—to becoming more beautiful than ever. After being placed in a medically induced coma, Alyssa’s future was uncertain. But with unwavering dedication, Dr. Anthony Berlet quite literally held her broken nose in his hand and vowed to restore her natural beauty.Tune in to hear how expert facial reconstruction, compassion, and determination brought Alyssa back—stronger, radiant, and now a proud wife and mother of two. This is not just a story of plastic surgery—it’s a story of survival, transformation, and hope.

YouTube Description (Keyword Optimized):At just 15, Angelica—an influencer on the rise—underwent a nose job that left her devastated. She refused to take pictures for over a year, hiding from the camera and the world. In this emotional episode of Once Upon A Surgery, Angelica opens up about the trauma of a botched rhinoplasty and how Dr. Anthony Berlet helped restore her confidence with a revision rhinoplasty.🎥 Watch as she shares her journey from insecurity to empowerment—and how the right surgeon can change everything.#Rhinoplasty #PlasticSurgery #BotchedToBeautiful #OnceUponASurgery #RevisionRhinoplasty #InfluencerStory #BeforeAndAfter

Eye Bags Gone, Snatched Jawline Secured – Rick’s Neck & Eyelid TransformationIn this episode of Once Upon A Surgery, Rick opens up about getting rid of his under-eye bags and sagging neck with a neck lift and upper/lower eyelid surgery performed by Dr. Anthony Berlet. His goal? A refreshed, younger look—and a snatched jawline to match.Rick dives into the decision-making process, the recovery timeline, and the emotional impact of seeing a tighter neck, smoother eyes, and a more defined face in the mirror. This is male plastic surgery at its most empowering.#SnatchedJawline #NeckLift #EyelidSurgery #Looksmaxxing #PlasticSurgeryForMen #BeforeAndAfter #AntiAging #OnceUponASurgery #DrBerlet #MaleMakeover

Kim lost 145 pounds using an injectable weight drug like Ozempic—but the journey didn’t end there. At 5'2", her dramatic transformation left her with severe loose skin that shattered her confidence. In this emotional episode of Once Upon A Surgery, she opens up about the unexpected struggles after massive weight loss and how Dr. Berlet helped complete her transformation with a facelift, thigh lift, and arm lift.This is the side of weight loss no one talks about—and how surgery can be the missing piece in feeling whole again.#BeforeandAfter #PlasticSurgery#OzempicWeightLoss #LooseSkinAfterWeightLoss #SkinRemovalSurgery #FaceliftTransformation #ThighLiftJourney #ArmLiftResults #WeightLossReality #OnceUponASurgery #DrBerlet #BodyConfidence #ExtremeWeightLossStory

When skin cancer threatened more than just her health—it took part of her nose—former model Elizabeth faced the unimaginable. In this deeply inspiring episode of Once Upon A Surgery, she opens up about her emotional journey: from battling skin cancer to trusting Dr. Anthony Berlet with the most delicate task of all—rebuilding her face.This is a story of resilience, trust, and transformation—and proof that beauty runs deeper than skin.#beforeandafter #plasticsurgery

Not all belly buttons are created equal… and if you know, you know about the Berlet Belly Button. 🔄👀 In this emotional After the Episode, Dr. Berlet breaks down the why behind Nicole’s surgery—from the techniques he used to the reasons it had to be done. He walks us through the surgical plan, the artistry involved, and the signature touches (yes, even that belly button) that made all the difference. 💉✨🎥 It’s more than a makeover—it’s precision, purpose, and a whole lot of heart.#PlasticSurgery #TummyTuck #Mastopexy #AfterTheEpisode#OnceUponASurgery #BerletBellyButton #PlasticSurgeryWithPurpose #SurgicalArtistry #EmotionalReveal #WhyWeDoIt

Lili hilariously spills the tea on her nightmare plastic surgery experience in China—ears, nose, face… total chaos! But just when all hope seemed lost, Dr. Berlet steps in and performs a miracle. And wait for the twist ending—it’s absolutely insane (and so Lili). You don’t want to miss this one! #PlasticSurgery #Beforeandafter #Comedy #Facelift #TransformationTuesday #RealPatientStory