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Girl Talk Decoded
Welcome to Girl Talk Decoded, the unconventional women’s health podcast where we tackle all things women’s health—emotional, physical, and everything in between. Hosted by Mary Vance, Certified Nutrition Consultant, and Carla Hernandez, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, we bring a combined 30 years of expertise and a love for unfiltered conversations about real issues affecting women daily. Twice a month, we call out the BS and make complex topics user-friendly, discussing the latest research, personal stories, and insightful interviews on everything from nutrition, mental health, and relationships to fertility, perimenopause, autoimmune diseases, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned health guru or just want to better understand your body, this podcast will challenge your perspectives, validate your experiences, and empower you to take control of your health.
Girl Talk Decoded
#12 - Natural Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer: Real Experience, Risks, and Recovery Tips
In today’s episode, Mary and Carla have a real and honest conversation about fat transfer breast augmentation as a safer option compared to traditional implants. Carla shares her personal story — why she chose fat transfer, what the surgery was like, and everything she learned along the way. They also talk about breast implant illness and why more women are looking for healthier choices.
Carla walks us through the fat transfer process, including where the fat comes from, what can affect the results, and what recovery feels like. She opens up about the emotional side, too — the struggles with healing, not being able to work out, and how important it was to fuel her body with the right foods and supplements.
If you’ve ever thought about doing something like this, or just want to hear an honest experience, this episode is full of helpful advice and a reminder that real confidence comes from feeling good in your own skin.
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:24) Fat transfer vs. implants and implant illness
(2:21) Carla’s body image story and early influences
(5:41) Fat transfer surgery and how it works
(12:29) Tips for improving surgery success
(13:30) Post-op recovery and fat transfer results
(16:59) Risks like lump formation and managing post-surgery concerns
(19:08) Fat transfer vs. implants: Breast cancer and autoimmune risks
(24:09) Preparing for surgery and supplements for healing after
(29:44) Best benefits of fat transfer: Confidence and self-love
(31:37) Outro
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