Dr. Alex De Souza is a plastic surgeon and anatomy professor with over three decades of experience. He was already a fully trained in Brazil, but to practice in the U.S. he had to start over as a first-year surgery resident. So he ended up completing 14 years of residency in total.
In this episode, he explains why he's "not a magician," why he believes 80% of a surgical result depends on the patient, and why beauty is really health you can see. He also shares what flying a helicopter from California to Brazil taught him about preparation, and the five-step rule that took him from the Brazilian countryside to Miami.
Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:52 From Brazil to Miami 2:09 Doing residency twice 5:38 Relearning medicine in a new language 9:06 Flying helicopters 12:45 Why anatomy is a surgeon's GPS 14:11 The biggest misconception about plastic surgery 18:19 What a Brazilian butt lift actually is 20:23 Why 80% of results depend on the patient 21:44 Where plastic surgery is headed 27:20 Prevention, longevity, and Brian Johnson 32:15 Fathers, sons, and family in medicine 36:39 What AI means for all of us 40:01 A typical day and his five-step rule
** The information in this episode is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this episode is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Opinions represented on this podcast are our own. **
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