The Confidence Doc Plastic Surgery Podcast with Dr. Rukmini (Vinaya) Rednam
Welcome to "The Confidence Doc" - where your journey to self-love begins with Dr. Rukmini (Vinaya) Rednam, affectionately known as "The Confidence Doc."
Join us on a transformative journey where we delve into the world of body contouring after weight loss surgery.
Dr. Rednam, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and leading expert in plastic surgery, guides you through the intricate process of reclaiming your confidence after weight loss. With her compassionate approach and wealth of expertise, she empowers individuals to embrace their new bodies with pride.
Each episode of "The Confidence Doc" is a sanctuary of knowledge and inspiration, where Dr. Rednam shares invaluable insights, success stories, and practical tips for navigating the challenges and joys of plastic surgery.
Whether you're considering surgery, in the midst of your transformation, or simply seeking guidance and support, this podcast is your trusted companion. Let's embark together on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and unwavering confidence.
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The Confidence Doc Plastic Surgery Podcast with Dr. Rukmini (Vinaya) Rednam
Fighting for Patients: Dr. Billington on Insurance Reform & Health Policy in Plastic Surgery
In this episode of The Confidence Doc, board-certified Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Dr. Alicia Billington, a reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeon based in Florida, to discuss the powerful intersection of surgery, advocacy, and health policy. Dr. Billington shares her journey from engineering to medicine, her collaboration with biomedical students to develop an innovative scar therapy device, and her unwavering mission to fight for patients’ rights amidst rising insurance denials.
They dive deep into the troubling loopholes affecting breast reconstruction coverage under the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act and the importance of collective physician advocacy. Dr. Billington also recounts her own battles with insurance companies and how social media played a pivotal role in reversing unjust policies. This conversation is a call to action for surgeons, patients, and advocates alike to get involved, speak up, and push for systemic change.
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
- Engineering innovations in scar management devices
- Breast reconstruction, insurance denials, and patient rights
- Loopholes in the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act
- How social media advocacy reversed mesh coverage policy
- The power and risks of physician activism
- Steps for plastic surgeons to get involved in health policy
- The impact of ASPS Advocacy Day and legislative engagement
🔗 Follow Dr. Alicia Billington:
📍 Instagram: @draliciabillington
📍 Based in: St. Petersburg, Florida
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Contact Dr. Rukmini Rednam, MD in Houston, TX and The Woodlands: drrukminirednam.com