HKB Uncut | A Cosmetic Surgery Podcast
Welcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure.
Episodes
28 episodes
27. Why Mentorship Matters in Plastic Surgery | The H/K/B Fellowship Experience with Dr. Harley Moit
Behind every great surgeon is training, mentorship, collaboration, and a commitment to getting better. In this episode, Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti sit down with Dr. Harley Moit to talk about the H/K/B aesthetic surgery fellowship, ...
26. My Breast Implants Don’t Feel Like Me Anymore… Now What? | Breast Implant Revision Surgery with Dr. Wu
For a lot of women, breast implants matched a different phase of life. Years later, priorities shift, bodies change, and what once felt right may not feel like the best fit anymore. In this episode, Dr. Bill Kortesis, Dr. Gaurav Bharti, and Dr....
25. Modern Facelift Guide with Dr. Richard Kao: Deep Plane, Recovery, Scars & Natural Results
Facelift conversations have changed. Today’s patients are asking better questions: Am I ready for surgery, or can non-surgical treatments still help? What does a deep plane facelift actually do? Will I still look like myself? What should I expe...
24. Smaller Breast Implants, Faster Recovery with Dr. Trent Douglas | Is the Preservé® Technique Right for You?
Breast augmentation is changing. More patients are asking for smaller, more natural-looking results, less downtime, and options that fit their lifestyle instead of feeling overly “done.” In this episode, Dr. Kortesis and Dr. Bharti sit down wit...
23. Why Do I Still Look Pregnant? Loose Skin, Muscle Separation, & What Actually Works
A lot of women expect their body to bounce back after pregnancy, but for many, something still feels off. The stomach looks different, the core feels weaker, and no matter how consistent you are with workouts, it doesn’t fully change. In this e...
22. Do Men Get Plastic Surgery? What Men Are Really Asking For (and Why It’s Growing)
Male plastic surgery is no longer a niche conversation, it’s a growing, but still under-discussed, part of aesthetics. In this episode, Dr. Kortesis and Dr. Bharti break down what men are actually seeking, how their goals differ from women, and...
21. The Truth About Loose Skin After Weight Loss | What Surgery Can (and Can’t) Fix
Losing a significant amount of weight is an incredible achievement, but what people don’t always expect is what comes next. For many patients, excess skin becomes the final barrier between how they feel and how they want to look. In this episod...
20. Not Happy With Your Results? What to Know About Revision Surgery
When a result doesn’t feel right after surgery, most people immediately start questioning everything… what happened, who’s at fault, and whether they need to fix it right away. In this episode, Dr. Kortesis and Dr. Bharti walk through what revi...
19. The Truth About Preventative Aesthetics | How to Age Well Without Overdoing It
Most people think of “preventative” aesthetics as starting early with Botox or trying to stay ahead of aging. But in reality, it’s a lot less about doing more, and a lot more about doing the right things, at the right time, for the right reason...
18. TikTok Made Me Do It | DIY Injectables, Filter Face, Overseas Surgery, and Social Media Lies
Social media has completely changed how people think about plastic surgery: what’s possible, what’s normal, and what they expect their results to look like. In this episode, we react to viral TikTok trends and break down what’s actually happeni...
17. Combination Procedures Explained | Mommy Makeovers, Safety Limits, Team Surgery, and What You Can (and Shouldn’t) Combine
Combination surgery can sound appealing – one surgery, one recovery, everything done at once. But what we’re seeing is that the best outcomes don’t come from doing more… they come from doing what actually makes sense. In this episode, we break ...
16. Breast Implant Fatigue | Downsizing Implants, Breast Implant Illness, Capsular Contracture, and More
Over the last few years, Breast Implant Illness - or BII - has been a much-discussed topic on social media. In this episode, we’re covering a broader term we’ve coined as “breast implant fatigue.” Whether you’re no longer happy with your implan...
15. Cosmetic Surgery Myths | Fat Grafting, Recovery, BBLs, and More
Making a decision to get a cosmetic procedure should be based on facts and great conversations with your surgeon, but you might have heard some plastic surgery myths on social media that are giving you second thoughts. In this episode, we’re ad...
14. The Most Popular Procedures of 2025 & Cosmetic Trends We’ll See in 2026
As an award-winning plastic surgery practice with locations in six states, we see a wide range of plastic surgery cases. In this episode, we’re recapping the top procedures and trends we saw in 2025, what we think will be trending in 2026, and ...
13. Live from Miami: Is Semaglutide Worth It?
Plastic surgeons have never been able to change patients’ lives as dramatically as they can today by combining aesthetic and well-being treatments. Drs. Bharti and Kortesis chat with Austin plastic surgeon Dr. Johnny Franco about the ‘Skinny Sh...
12. Live from Miami: Who Shouldn't Have Surgery Under Local Anesthesia?
Some people avoid general anesthesia procedures because they don’t want to commit to the downtime, while others have a fear of not being in control of their own body.If you’re one of these people, the good news is you can have procedure...
11. Live from Miami: Hot Topics from The Aesthetic Meeting
Drs. Kortesis and Bharti share highlights from the recent aesthetic plastic surgery meeting, including the big takeaways from their courses and the answers to some controversial questions from audiences which included some of the premier thinke...
10. How Not to Choose Your Plastic Surgeon
Surgeons can fake reviews, doctor up pictures, and go incredible lengths to convince you they know what they’re doing. But an ethical plastic surgeon in a reputable practice doesn’t do any of that. They’re willing to talk to you and answer all ...
9. How to Make Your Results Even Better
Continuing the discussion on how you can affect your results, Drs. Kortesis and Bharti take us through all the things you can do to get the best results possible out of your procedure.Just because you get a facelift doesn't mean you sto...
8. How to Ruin Your Results
There’s “active recovery” and then there’s surfing, skiing, swimming in the ocean a few days after surgery… and what about sex? Going to the gym? What are the acceptable levels of activity and risk in the days and weeks following surgery?
7. The Challenges and Advantages of Being a Female Plastic Surgeon with Dr. Shawna Kleban
H/K/B’s brilliant female plastic surgeon Dr. Shawna Kleban joins Drs. Kortesis and Bharti to uncomplicate the stereotypes and differences in treatment women in plastic surgery sometimes face.From getting called “nurse” in the hospital t...
6. Avoiding the Face Lift
Many people make the mistake of waiting too long to take care of their face and neck. But the preferred approach to facial rejuvenation has changed in recent years.To uncomplicate the inevitable process of the aging face, Drs. Kortesis ...
5. When Complications Happen
For anyone considering surgery, Drs. Kortesis and Bharti discuss the nature of complications in plastic surgery and how they’re handled, from the doctor’s point of view and the patient’s.Complications in plastic surgery include hematoma...
4. Uncomplicating The Complicated
Plastic surgeons (and best friends) Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti team up on It’s Complicated to uncomplicate the mental and physical aspects of life and aesthetic surgery to help anyone who is committed to achieving their personal be...
3. The Unintended Consequences of Social Media
In the world of aesthetics, social media is a double-edged sword. Surgeons can use it to share patients’ results, but patients may be exposed to images or ideals from other sources that are not always achievable.When people pose in part...