Lipstick & Lipo: Your Unfiltered Guide to Plastic Surgery
Join us, two Board-Certified female Plastic Surgeons, as we discuss all things plastic surgery, beauty, and wellness. No topic is off-limits. Our mission is to provide you with accurate information and educate in a real, approachable, and relatable way. Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham is a double-board certified plastic surgeon in private solo practice in NJ and Dr. Ashley Amalfi is a board certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Rochester, NY. We share a love and passion for plastic surgery, mentorship, women in surgery, and, fashion (of course!)! Our friendship has been so natural and organic that it only made sense that we would start this adventure together. We hope you enjoy these episodes as much as we enjoyed making them!
Episodes

Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
This episode is dedicated to your arms and legs. Arm and thigh lifts or liposuction in these areas are common procedures that address the contour of the extremities. They also can lead to prolonged swelling and contour irregularites which we want to avoid. Dr. Amalfi and Dr. Smita discuss the best ways to prepare for your surgery and the shopping list that will get you through it!

Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
This week is all about tummy tucks and what you should buy to best prepare for your abdominoplasty. Don't miss this especially if you are thinking about this surgery, already have one scheduled, or just had one!

Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Do you have liposuction scheduled? Or just thinking about it and want to be best prepared. This is Dr. Smita and Amalfi's shopping list for our liposuction patients. We want you to have everything you need for a speedy and comfortable recovery!

Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
This series is all about prepping for your procedure. If you are prepared well for your surgery, you are setting yourself up for success and this includes having the right things readily available. Dr. Amalfi and Dr. Smita kick off this series with what to buy to prep for your breast surgery. Tune in, Subscribe, Listen to us on Spotify!

Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Ozempic and Semiglutide use are becoming popular methods to lose weight. With any weight loss method, there can be significant volume loss and this can result in loose excess skin. This has created a direct change in some of the plastic surgery trends we are seeing and will continue to see in 2024 as newer drugs come to the market. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
This is the biggest fear amongst patients but rest assured, jawline fillers do the opposite. They define and contour the face and neck beautifully! Tune in to this amazing last episode in our series on injectables.

Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
This has been a hot topic with celebrities dissolving their fillers and sharing their experiences on social media. This is what two board certified plastic surgeons have to say about that!

Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
The million dollar question. Does it slim your face...really? Does it make your jowls worse? Masseter botox is very popular and on this episode Dr. Amalfi and Dr. Smita dive right into this trend!

Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
We hear this time and time again. Will botox make my eyelids droopy or eyebrows droopy? This episode of Lipstick and Lipo will answer that question for you! Tune in!

Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Someone is spreading some crazy myths about Botox but, don't worry, Dr. Smita and Dr. Amalfi put some of these rumors to rest in this week's episode of lipstick and lipo. Tune in!