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Big Butts No Lies Plastic Surgery Podcast
Big Butts No Lies is a plastic surgery podcast created to help women feel informed, confident, and prepared when navigating the world of cosmetic surgery.
Hosted by plastic surgery consultant and former patient coordinator Mavi Rodriguez, the show offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective into how the plastic surgery industry really works. With more than 18 years of experience working inside top plastic surgery practices, Mavi understands how surgeons evaluate patients, how procedures are planned, and what recovery truly looks like after surgery.
Each episode features conversations with board certified plastic surgeons, recovery specialists and industry professionals who share their experiences with procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction, BBL, tummy tuck and other aesthetic treatments.
Whether you are researching plastic surgery, preparing for a procedure, or want to understand the process better, Big Butts No Lies offers honest conversations, recovery guidance, and expert insight to help women make smarter and safer decisions.
Episodes
176 episodes
Is Poor Blood Supply the Reason Your Plastic Surgery Scars Won’t Heal? | Dr. Monica Wentworth
Does your plastic surgeon worry about your blood supply as much as your results? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi talks with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Monica Wentworth about the critical role of vascular health in sur...
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Entry #1: Mavi's Surgery Journey | The Recovery Diaries
Welcome to the very first entry of The Recovery Diaries. In this debut episode, your host Mavi steps out from behind the consultant desk to share her heart, girl-to-girl. After over a decade working in the plastic surgery industry, Mav...
Why Your Belly Button & Nipple Placement Matter? | Dr. Kunkle & Dr. Willis
Are the "after" photos you see on Instagram actually real? In this episode, Mavi sits down with board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Ryan Kunkle and Dr. Rhett Willis to expose the details that separate a "good" mommy makeover from...
Do You Need a Brow Lift or an Upper Blepharoplasty? | Dr. Lexie Wang
Are your eyes making you look tired, angry, or older than you feel? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with DC-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lexie Wang to dive deep into the world of ocular plastics.D...
Is the "Bigger is Better" BBL Era Finally Over? | Dr. Ravi
Is the era of "bigger is better" finally over? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Houston-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ravi to discuss the massive shift toward natural results in breast augmentation...
Are Peptides the Secret to a Better Mommy Makeover?
Can peptides actually improve your plastic surgery recovery? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Jackie Barreda—a veteran patient care coordinator and host of Glow Time—to discuss the "Glow Stack," <...
What Is a Mommy Makeover and Is It Safe? | Dr. Cara Downey
What does a mommy makeover actually do for a patient’s confidence and body? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Houston-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Cara Downey to break down how breast augmentation, liposucti...
What Makes High-Definition Liposuction Better? | Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz
What makes one plastic surgeon better than another?In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz to break down what truly separates good results from exceptional ones, and it goes far bey...
How Do You Know If You Need a Breast Lift? | Dr. Olga Bachilo
Many women think they need breast implants… when what they actually need is a breast lift.In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Olga Bachilo to break down the difference betw...
What Can Go Wrong with Breast Surgery? | Dr. Ryan Couvillion
If you’re thinking about breast surgery, this is the conversation you need to hear first.In this episode, Mavi sits down with Dr. Ryan Couvillion to break down what patients really need to understand before making a decision — f...
Do You Really Need Lymphatic Massages After Plastic Surgery? | Kathleen Lisson
Lymphatic drainage massages are one of the most talked-about parts of plastic surgery recovery… but are they actually necessary?In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with lymphedema specialist Kathleen Lisson...
How Do You Choose the Right Breast Surgery? | Dr. Kristy Hamilton
Breast surgery is NOT one-size-fits-all.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Hamilton to break down what patients really need to understand before choosing breast implants, a breast lift, or revision surgery.We talk about:•...
Are Peptides Safe for Weight Loss & Surgery Prep? | Dr. Darab Zarrabi
You guys have been asking about peptides… and today we’re finally breaking it down.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Zarrabi from Vitality Med Spa in LA to talk about GLP-1 medications, semaglutide, retatrutide, BPC-157, TB-500, and ...
Can Insurance Cover Plastic Surgery? | Dr. Abby Threet
Can insurance actually cover plastic surgery?In this episode, I sit down with Jacksonville plastic surgeon Dr. Abby Threet to talk about what procedures may qualify for insurance — including breast reduction, panniculectomy, uppe...
Do You Need Body Contouring After Weight Loss? | Dr. Sarah Kennedy
If you’ve lost a significant amount of weight — whether through GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, or lifestyle changes — and you’re wondering what happens to the loose skin, this episode is for you.In today’s episode of Big Butts No...
Do You Really Need a Facelift or Is Your Neck the Real Problem? | Dr. Edward Daniele
My girls, if you’ve been looking in the mirror wondering “Do I need a facelift?” — this episode is for you.In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, I’m sitting down with Dr. Edward Daniele, one of the only surgeons in...
What Happens After Massive Weight Loss? | Dr. Jordan Kaplan
If you’ve lost a significant amount of weight and are now dealing with loose skin, scars, or confusion about what surgery you actually need — this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jordan Kaplan, bo...
What Is a Lip Lift and Is It Really Worth It? | Dr. Parsa P. Salehi
If you’ve been wondering what a lip lift really does, who it’s for, and whether it’s worth it, this episode is for you.In today’s episode of Big Butts No Lies, I sit down with Dr. Parsa Salehi to break down everything yo...
Plastic Surgery in 2026: What Every Woman Needs to Know Before Surgery | Big Butts No Lies
Hey my girls 💖We’re officially kicking off a new year and a new season of Big Butts No Lies, and I couldn’t think of a more important way to start than this conversation.In this episode, I’m talking about the thing...
The Most Impactful Plastic Surgery Conversations of 2025 | Top 10 Big Butts No Lies Episodes
This episode is so special to me 🥹 Today I’m recapping the Top 10 most impactful episodes of 2025 — the conversations you girls loved the most, shared the most, and DM’d me about nonstop.From plastic surgery safety and re...
Breast Lifts, Implants & Red Flags Every Woman Should Know | Dr. Danielle Andry
If you’re thinking about a breast lift, implants, explant, or revision, this episode is a MUST.I sit down with Dr. Danielle Andry, the board-certified plastic surgeon who did my breast lift, to talk about what actu...
She Trusted the Wrong Surgeon: Anni Kimchi’s Rhinoplasty & Plastic Surgery Nightmare
Hi my girls 💕 Today’s episode is a MUST-LISTEN.I’m sitting down with Anni Kimchi, and she’s bravely sharing her entire plastic surgery journey — from trusting the wrong surgeons to living through traumatic proced...
Plastic Surgery Safety, Self-Love & Choosing Your Surgeon | Dr. Nicholas Howland
Hey my loves 💕 Today I sat down with one of the kindest, most grounded surgeons I’ve ever met — Dr. Nicholas Howland — and wow… this conversation touched every part of my heart.We talked about the things most peo...
BBL Revision: What You MUST Know | Dr. Stan
Thinking about a BBL revision or a BBL redo? In this episode, Dr. Stan breaks down the real first steps you need to take — from choosing the right surgeon to managing expectations for asymmetry, goals, and realistic outco...
The Mental Side of Plastic Surgery: How to Prepare Your Mind Before & After Your Surgery
Hi my loves 💕 It’s Mavi! Today I’m bringing you one of the most important episodes I’ve ever recorded — the mental side of plastic surgery. Everyone talks about pre-op diets, fajas, lymphatic massages… but nobody prepares you for what ...