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.
Big Butts No Lies Plastic Surgery Podcast
Post-Weight Loss Surgery: Tummy Tucks, Fleur-de-Lis & Fat Grafting with Dr. Bill Kortesis
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In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Dr. Bill Kortesis, a board-certified plastic surgeon and body contouring expert from North Carolina, to talk about one of the most requested topics: surgery after massive weight loss.
Dr. Kortesis breaks down everything you need to know about post-weight loss procedures—from the truth about mini tummy tucks and reverse tucks to the power of 360 body lifts and fleur-de-lis abdominoplasties. He explains how to determine which procedure is right for your body, why scars are sometimes worth it, and the importance of realistic expectations.
Plus, Dr. Kortesis shares a moving patient transformation story and opens up about the mission behind his private, patient-centered practice.
If you're considering body contouring after weight loss or just want to understand the options out there, this is the episode for you.
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
- Mini tummy tuck vs. full tummy tuck: what you really need
- When to consider a reverse tummy tuck
- Fleur-de-lis and 360 lifts: who are they for?
- Fat grafting and auto-augmentation for the buttocks
- Breast deflation after weight loss — implants, fat, or both?
- How surgeons choose what’s best for your goals
- The emotional impact of transformation
- The truth about teaching, training, and keeping plastic surgery private
👨⚕️ Featuring: Dr. Bill Kortesis
Website: hkbsurgery.com
Instagram: @drbillkortesis
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