Plastic Surgery Hot Seat Podcast

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons presents Plastic Surgery Hot Seat - where plastics surgeons are under the knife. In this clinical podcast, featuring controversial topics or differing opinions on procedural paths, The ASPS EdNet Editorial Committee, and ASPS University come together to tackle tough topics in Breast, Pediatric, Craniofacial, Aesthetic, Reconstructive, and Extremities.

Episode 28: IRF Fellowship Observership - Expanding Surgical Skills

Join the International Residents Forum in a discussion about Fellowship Observation - Expanding Surgical Skills. Hosted by Carlos Morales, MD with guest Phuong D. Nguyen. *edited Nov 6th 2025

11-06
26:58

Episode 27: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

Celebrate Patient Safety Day (Sept 17th) with our new episode of the Hot Seat Podcast! In this episode Dr. Geoffroy Sisk and Dr. Christopher Pannucci discuss venous thromboembolism (VTE)—a leading, preventable cause of death in plastic surgery. Learn practical strategies for risk reduction and patient-centered safety you can apply in your practice today. Speakers: Geoffory Sisk, MD, FACS Christopher Pannucci, MD

09-12
59:40

Episode 25: Breast Reduction Techniques

Host Janae Kittinger, MD leads a focused discussion on surgical approaches and best practices in breast reduction. Guest Speakers: Kat Gallus, MD, FACS Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD, FRCSC Susan MacLennan, MD

07-30
01:12:37

Episode 24: WPS Remix Edition: You've Gotta Lotta Nerve

Moderator: Paige Myers, MD Guest Speakers: Lisa Gfrerer, M.D., Ph.D. Andrea Moreira, MD Kitty Wu, MD

06-19
49:22

Episode 23: Hand/Peri Nerve: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Moderator: Harvey Chim, MD Guest Speakers: Warren Hammett, MD William Dzwierzynski, MD

05-31
49:24

Episode 22: Advanced Liposuction Techniques and Energy-Based Device Adjuncts

Moderator: Brad Calobrace, MD Guest Speakers: Johnny Franco, MD Juan Quintero, MD Guarav Bharti, MD

04-07
57:51

Episode 21: Breast: Mesh Use in Implant Based Reconstruction

Host: Oscar Manrique, MD Guest: Byron Poindexter, MD Steve Sigalove, MD

12-18
51:09

Episode 20: Research and Technology Robotics in Plastic Surgery

Host: Lynn Jeffers, MD Guests: Andrea Moreira, MD Richard Baynosa, MD

12-16
55:07

Episode 19: Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate Repair

On this episode, Dr. Sanjay Naran hosts a discussion about pediatric cleft lip and palate repair. Moderator: Sanjay Naran, MD Guest Speakers: Catherine Garland, MD Ian Hoppe, MD Sameer Shakir, MD

10-17
52:47

Episode 18: Microsurgery/Reconstructive Surgery: TXA Discussion

On this epiosde Dr.Joseph Ricci hosts a discussion on the use of TXA (tranexamic acid) in plastic surgery. All panelists are part of the ASPS Microsurgery/Reconstruction Work Group. Moderator: Joseph Ricci, MD Guest Speakers: Sarah Bishop, MD Stav Brown, MD Mimi Rosealie Borrelli, MBBS, PhD, MSc, BSc Please see below for studies referenced during our panelists discussion: Brown S, Brown T, Rohrich RJ. Clinical Applications of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery...

09-24
40:28

Episode 17: Optimizing Fat Graft Retention

Moderated by: Sachin Shridharani, MD Guest Speakers: Bradley Calobrace, MD Navin Singh, MD Marissa Tenenbaum, MD

09-05
48:39

Episode 16: WPS Remix: Technology I Can't Live Without

Patricia Mars, MD Moderator Vaishali Doolabh, MD Panelist Noopur Gangopadhyay , Panelist

05-31
30:14

Episode 15: WPS Remix Edition Plastic Surgery Hot Seat: WPS Symposium Liquid Gold: The Value and Versatility of Fat Grafting

Liquid Gold: The Value and Versatility of Fat Grafting Patricia Mars, MD Moderator Beth Collins, M.D. Panelist Summer Hanson, MD, Phd Panelist Kristi Hustak, MD Panelist

04-05
39:23

Episode 14: Breast - Capsular Contracture - BIAALCL point vs counterpoint reconstructive vs cosmetic enbloc

Moderator: Nick Haddock, MD Guest Speakers: Trent Douglass, MD Pat McGuire, MD Educational Grant Provided By: Mentor WorldWide, LLC.

11-21
43:37

Episode 13: WPS Remix Edition Plastic Surgery Hot Seat: WPS Symposium, Recon Panel

WPS Symposium, Recon Panel moderated by Kerry-Ann Mitchell, MD, Ph.D. • Rachel Anolik, MD: Efficiency in Microsurgery • Carolyn De La Cruz, MD: Everything You Wanted to Know About Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema but Was Afraid to Ask

11-02
20:09

Episode 11: WPS Remix Edition Plastic Surgery Hot Seat: WPS Symposium, Body Panel

WPS Symposium, Body Panel moderated by Emily Hu, MD • Mary Ann Contogiannis, MD: BodyTite, FaceTite, and Morpheus 8 Procedures • Kristi Hustak, MD: The New Abdominoplasty: Tips to Maximize Outcomes • Camille Cash, MD: The Use of Mesh and ADMs in Aesthetic Breast Surgery

09-26
28:25

Episode 10: Controversies in Abdominoplasty

In this installment of Plastic Surgery Hot Seat, Dr. Alan Matarasso takes the helm as moderator, guiding a distinguished panel of experts through a thought-provoking discussion abdominoplasty controversies. Join Dr. Eric Swanson, Dr. Karol Gutowski, Dr. Lorne Rosenfield, and Dr. Christopher Pannucci as they delve deep into the nuances, challenges, and cutting-edge approaches within the realm of abdominoplasty. Gain insights from these seasoned professionals as they dissect contrasting viewpoi...

08-16
56:20

Episode 9: WPS Remix Edition Plastic Surgery Hot Seat: Face Panel

In this special edition of Hot Seats we are joined by the Face Panel from the WPS Symposium. Moderator Carey Campbell, MD is joined by our guest hosts/panelists • Anu Bajaj, MD, FACS, MBA: Eye-Q: Blepharoplasty Tips and Tricks • Sara Dickie, MD: You Need a Facelift! Or do you? Negotiating Patient Goals • and Managing your own Expectations in Facial Aesthetics • Cindy McCord, MD: Anything He Can Do, She Can Do Better – It's Time to Show Our Fabulous Aesthetic Facial Results, Ladies!

07-26
29:25

Episode 8: WPS Remix Edition Plastic Surgery Hot Seat

In this special edition of Hot Seats we are joined by by the Breast Panel from the WPS Symposium. Moderator Essie Kueberuwa Yates, MD is joined by our guest hosts/panelists • Diana Yoon-Schwartz, MD: ERAS Protocols in Breast Reconstruction • Kelly Killeen, MD: Secondary Breast Surgery, Cap Con and Malposition with Mesh • Meredith Collins, MD: Optimizing Aesthetic Outcomes in Autologous Breast Reconstruction

05-30
55:09

Aaron Stone (MD)

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