#29 — Plastic Surgery Is Not Vanity | Dr. Michelle Ho on Mommy Makeovers, Myths & Stigmas: “We’re Giving Patients Back What They Lost.” “It Has To Be For Yourself, Not To Save Your Marriage!”

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24/09/2025 44 min Episodio 29
#29 — Plastic Surgery Is Not Vanity | Dr. Michelle Ho on Mommy Makeovers, Myths & Stigmas: “We’re Giving Patients Back What They Lost.” “It Has To Be For Yourself, Not To Save Your Marriage!”

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Plastic surgery. Is it vanity or empowerment? What if it helps give you back what you lost after childbirth, illness, or the hectic demands of life? And the question everyone asks: is it safe?In Episode 29 of the You Never Know Podcast, host Nicole Lee sits down with Dr. Michelle Ho — plastic surgeon & founder of Plastic & Aesthetics Practice @ TDP, mother of five, former breast reconstruction lead at Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore, and Program Director of the National Healthcare Group's residency program.Together, they break down the myths, stigmas, and realities of plastic surgery today, why it’s more than just aesthetics, the biggest misconceptions, and what every patient needs to know about safety, motivations, and honest conversations.Whether you’re curious about mommy makeovers, breast augmentation, vulva rejuvenation, gynecomastia (“man boobs”), tummy tucks, liposuction, Botox, or simply want to understand the different sides of plastic surgery — this episode will change the way you see it.🎧 You’ll learn:🔸Why plastic surgery isn’t vanity — and how it empowers patients🔸The stigma of plastic surgery in Asia, and how younger generations are breaking it🔸What childbirth does to your body — and the role of mommy makeovers🔸Vulva rejuvenation: intimate health, postpartum changes & confidence🔸Gynecomastia (“man boobs”): causes, treatment & recovery explained🔸Safety & risks: how to choose the right surgeon and avoid “botched” results🔸Botox vs Fillers: when they work, and when surgery is the safer option🔸What to know before going overseas (Korea, Thailand) for cosmetic procedures🔸Why motivation matters: doing it for yourself, not others⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Introduction02:00 – Meet Dr Michelle Ho: surgeon & mother of five05:30 – Mommy makeover explained: tummy tuck, breast lift & liposuction10:00 – Plastic surgery safety & risks: what every patient should know13:30 – Gynecomastia (man boobs) surgery: causes, treatment & recovery18:00 – Stigma of plastic surgery in Asia: why patients stay quiet22:30 – Botox vs Fillers: what’s the difference & when to choose surgery25:30 – Vulva rejuvenation: postpartum, menopause & functional health30:00 – Overseas plastic surgery: Korea vs Singapore (pros & cons)34:00 – Motivation matters: doing it for yourself, not others37:00 – Final thoughts: why plastic surgery isn’t vanity but empowerment🔗 Connect with Dr. Michelle Ho🌐 Website: www.plasticaestheticpractice.com 👤 LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/michelle-ho-856726204 📸 Instagram: @dr_michelle_ho📱 Tiktok: @drmichelleho🔗 Connect with Nicole Lee🌐 Website: www.youneverknow.co👤 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleleethisisme  📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nicoleleethisisme  📲 Instagram/Tiktok: @nicoleleethisisme

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