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Many women choose breast reduction because they're fed up with the discomfort of large breasts—whether it’s pain, trouble finding clothes that fit, or just the ongoing hassle of carrying extra weight.
Because breast reduction noticeably improves well-being almost right away, Dr. Houssock and Val love helping patients of all ages experience the life-changing results of this surgery.
Find out:
What happens to the nipple during the surgery?Will insurance cover the cost?What’s the aftercare like, and how long does recovery take?How do scars heal, and when do they start to fade?Will the surgery affect my ability to breastfeed?What’s the difference between a breast reduction and a breast lift?Will I eventually need a revision?
Learn more about breast reduction
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
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There is a growing black market for hair restoration surgery fueled by flashy TikTok and Instagram videos, putting people at risk who don’t understand who is truly qualified and what’s realistically possible.
Having completed hundreds of hair transplant procedures together, from their training and depth of experience Lindsey and Dr. Houssock educate us on everything we need to know, including:
What the red flags are and how to spot them before and during consultation Ways to tell whether the facility, doctor, and team are qualified and trustworthy The shocking truth about who’s legally allowed to do hair transplant surgery Why a scared patient came straight to the office after a 12 hour overseas flight and what happened to his grafts The risks of traveling long distances for surgery & why the first 48 hours after surgery are critically importantThe permanent consequences of overharvesting Why 5000 grafts is logistically impossible in a single dayWhy a fast procedure may not be a good thing Standards and best practices for hair transplant surgery How dishonest marketing misleads people into thinking the impossible is possibleWhat questions to ask when you’re consulting with someone for hair restoration surgeryLinks
Learn the dangers of black market hair transplantshttps://fightthefight.ishrs.org/
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock
Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery
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Women with higher than average hairlines visit Dr. Houssock and Danielle feeling self-conscious about their foreheads, hiding behind headbands or even wigs.
These women usually don't need a hair transplant; they just want a shorter forehead. If you have a full head of hair but a high hairline, this niche procedure might be your answer.
Dr. Houssock and Danielle walk you through hairline lowering from start to finish, and explain what to expect as you heal.
Find out:
How to know if a hair transplant is a better optionWhy men usually need a hair transplant insteadHow we hide incisions to minimize the visibility of scarsWhen a multi-stage procedure is betterWhy hairline lowering and hair transplants shouldn't be done simultaneouslyLearn more about hairline lowering & forehead reduction
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock
Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery
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It's completely normal to feel uncomfortable discussing issues of incontinence or intimacy, but know you’re not alone.
Dr. Houssock and Lindsey (who has seen it all in her labor & delivery days) have ways to help with everything.
For common issues like urinary incontinence, dryness, discomfort during sex, and aesthetic concerns, we outline the best treatment solutions for each.
With the EmpowerRF platform’s Morpheus8V and V-Tone treatments, we can strengthen muscles and boost collagen in the vaginal area. And if you need a bit more, labiaplasty offers both functional and aesthetic benefits.
Find out:
EmpowerRF treatments and how they workHow to know if surgery is the better option for youThe recovery process for both surgical and non-surgical optionsWhat might make you a bad candidate for vaginal treatmentsWhy regular treatments are key to maintaining results
Learn more about EmpowerRF Vaginal Rejuvenation by InMode and labiaplasty
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock
Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery
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Every day, Dr. Houssock and Lindsey talk to people with long-held misconceptions about hair transplant surgery and misunderstandings caused by the various hair restoration treatments sold to us through advertising.
Neither Dr. Houssock or Lindsey ever expected to become an expert in hair restoration, but today it is one of the most impactful ways they help both men and women.
Having cared for thousands of hair restoration patients between the two of them, they deconstruct the 7 most pervasive myths, including:
Non surgical treatments will bring back lost hairWhen I have surgery, I can be done with medicationI can have a full hair transplant in one dayGrafts taken from the back of my head will grow back Get the truth about what to expect from hair transplant surgery and hear what’s required to truly look natural after a hair transplant.
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock
Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery
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Diastasis recti is very common but widely misunderstood, and it’s hard to even know you have it unless an expert confirms it. Because it is impossible to fix with exercise, tummy tuck surgery often includes diastasis repair.
In severe cases of diastasis, you might even still look pregnant long after the baby is born. It can also cause back pain or force your center of gravity to be off.
Along with fixing diastasis, umbilical hernias, and the terrible “C-section shelf,” we cover all the big questions including:
What can and can’t be repaired w/a tummy tuck?Should you wait until you're done having kids to have a mommy makeover? Circumstances that might require someone to have a tummy tuck twice in their lifeWhat happens if you get pregnant again after surgery?How long should you be done breastfeeding before breast surgery? What are my vaginal rejuvenation options?
In part two of our Mommy Makeover mini-series, we cover diastasis in detail with photos and videos, so be sure to watch this episode on Spotify or YouTube.
Links
Read more about mommy makeover at JEV Plastic Surgery
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock
Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery
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Despite what TikTok says, getting your old body back after having a baby is not a thing. It’s a miracle that your body grew a child, and there’s nothing wrong with the “mommy bod.” But there’s also nothing wrong with doing something for yourself after all that.
In part one of two episodes covering the aesthetic procedures unique to the aftereffects of having a baby (commonly known as the “mommy makeover”), Dr. Houssock and Val take us through the changes to expect and what can be done to help.
In part 2, we’ll explain diastasis recti and go into detail on the top procedures for those stretched muscles, excess skin, and scars.
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock
Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery
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About once a week, a bride-to-be comes in asking for our help and often there’s not enough time to do everything.
Dr. Houssock and Lindsey, our in-house skin care expert, take you through the ideal timeline to prepare for a big event, from procedures to start planning at least 6 months ahead through the little tweaks you can safely do a week before the wedding.
Hear the go-to wedding prep favorites and how far ahead to schedule them, and what to include in your “emergency kit” to camouflage any last-minute issues that come along.
When you get engaged, call your family first. But then call us, so there’s enough time for you to look perfect by your wedding day.
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock
Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery
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While there are minimally invasive options for skin tightening that can yield fantastic results for the right people and in the right areas, there is nothing nonsurgical that can take the place of the tummy tuck.
Who: Dr. Houssock and Danielle lay out who is a candidate for a full, mini, or reverse tummy tuck.
When: Find out how to plan your surgery and identify the best timing for your life
How: the who, what, and why of tummy tuck options we offer and explain who might be the best fit for each; what recovery looks like for each procedure, and what’s included in Dr. Houssock’s all-inclusive tummy tuck.
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock
Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery
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Ever wonder how some celebrities just don’t seem to get older? The secret is that they have a smart aesthetic professional who has them on a strategic treatment plan with a little bit of everything in their toolbox, and fillers are one of those tools.
The beauty of fillers is the wide range we have to choose for every face and concern, from restoring volume to reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Dr. Houssock & Val let us in on their favorite products and how long they last, and share a warning about the risks that come with overfilling.
Learn more about injectable fillers at JEV Plastic Surgery.
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram @drcarehoussock
Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram @jevplasticsurgery
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With not one but two of the world’s best RF microneedling technologies under our roof, nurse practitioner Lindsey treats all skin types and a wide variety of areas, including the face, jawline, neck, hands, arms, thighs, and décolletté.
While both of our RF microneedling technologies are fabulous treatments for improving texture and tone, acne scars, and crepey skin, there are some important differences to be aware of for darker skin types.
Covering all the bases, Dr. Houssock and Lindsey answer all the questions people have about VirtueRF and Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling, including:
What are the main differences between VirtueRF and Morpheus8?What is the downtime?How long do results last and how often do you need maintenance treatments?What are the benefits of adding PRP or CoolPeel to RF microneedling treatments?
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
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A plastic surgery consultation at JEV Plastic Surgery is never a “cookie cutter” situation. From your first phone call to scheduling surgery, our goal is to make sure you feel comfortable, educated enough to make informed decisions, and never rushed.
Danielle, the director of JEV Plastic Surgery and a patient coordinator for over 17 years, takes us through the consultation experience to share the thinking behind why consultation fees are necessary, how quotes are given, how we help out of town patients, and the one thing that will cause someone to lose their deposit.
Read more about Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Carrie HoussockContact us to schedule your consultationLearn more about what the process looks like for out of town patientsHosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
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Although hair loss in women doesn’t get the level of attention it does in men, it is surprisingly common. But women are complex beings and our hair loss is no different. The causes are different and the treatment should be too.
Helping many hundreds of hair restoration patients throughout her career, both male and female, nurse practitioner Lindsey DiTanna is still shocked to see how many women suffer.
Reflecting on the powerful advances made in recent years, Dr. Houssock and Lindsey walk through the ways they help women treat thinning hair for women with a combination of supplements, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, and sometimes even transplantation.
Lindsey and Dr. Houssock combine their unique expertise in hair restoration to answer:
What are the causes of hair loss or thinning in women?What medications do we offer to treat hair loss and thinning?What are platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)?What should you do if you start to notice your hair thinning or falling out?
Learn more about hair restoration and transplant surgery
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock and her all-female team of moms, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for moms who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at https://www.theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com/
JEV Plastic Surgery is located just off of I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
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For many people, going under general anesthesia is the scariest part of having surgery.
You trust that you won’t wake up unexpectedly in the middle of surgery, and that when it’s over you will wake up – without being in unbearable pain.
Although you do get to choose your plastic surgeon, you don’t get to choose who does your anesthesia and you might not even meet them before the day of surgery.
On this episode you’ll meet Sarah, the intensive care nurse turned CRNA and Dr. Houssock’s trusted partner in the operating room. With each and every patient in the operating room, Sarah and Dr. Houssock do the profoundly important dance of surgeon and anesthetist.
Find out why our complication rate is so low, what happens when patients don’t prepare themselves adequately for surgery, and the single most important factor to a smooth operation.
Read more about Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Carrie Houssock
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
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Nurse Val wanted breast augmentation her entire adult life, and five years ago she got it. She remembers how excited she was on the day of surgery, her husband’s bad jokes, and how it felt like something was sitting on her when she woke up.
More recently as a new mom, she recalls the shocking changes to her breasts when the time for breastfeeding arrived. There are things she’d do differently if she could do it over, and she’s already planning what she’ll change when it’s time to replace her implants.
Val’s story is truly helpful advice to anyone thinking about breast augmentation, including why she regrets not taking more time off after surgery and the one surprise perk of getting breast implants before having her baby.
Because there are so many ways to do breast augmentation surgery and so many decisions to make, none of which are wrong, Val and Dr. Houssock help us understand why the most important choice of all is the plastic surgeon with whom you make those decisions.
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
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Valerie, the operating room nurse at JEV, quizzes Dr. Houssock on the most common questions women have when considering breast augmentation, including implant size, incisions, recovery, and fixing asymmetry.
At every consultation and continuing through the pre-op appointment, careful attention is paid to choosing the right size. Once in the operating room, Dr. Houssock and Valerie work together and use implant sizers to confirm the size is exactly what each patient is expecting. With an overflow of conflicting and controversial information about breast implants out there, Dr. Houssock and Valerie set the record straight.
Read more about Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Carrie Houssock
See Dr. Houssock's breast augmentation before and after photos
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram
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Raised in a small town in Pennsylvania, Dr. Carrie Houssock says she didn’t grow up on a dirt road, but knew a lot of people who did. Nobody in her family was a doctor and she didn’t even know any doctors, but from the time she was 8 years old she knew what she wanted to do.
Nearing the end of her first residency in general surgery, she interviewed for the residency program at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She was one of two women out of the 50 candidates to interview, and was then one of two chosen for the program.
During residency she met Dr. James Vogel, who became a mentor then a colleague, and when he retired in 2020 she decided to take over the practice. Today, JEV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics is a destination for aesthetic surgery and hair restoration not just in Baltimore but the DMV and beyond.
With her recovery nurse Alina (the “Disney Princess”) as co-host, you’ll find out in this introduction to both Dr. Houssock and the Perfectly Imperfect podcast who Carrie Houssock is, why she loves medicine, and why she just loves Baltimore so dang much.
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
Got a question for us? Leave us a voicemail at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast.com
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram
Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram
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Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite #100. To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to jevplasticsurgery.com.
Read more about Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Carrie Houssock
Follow Dr. Houssock on Instagram
Follow the JEV Plastic Surgery team on Instagram
Perfectly Imperfect is a production of The Axis
