Plastic Surgery –Jerry Chidester

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In Episode #98, we are joined by Dr. Jerry Chidester, board-certified plastic surgeon. We discuss:

• Jerry's formative years growing up in Saudi Arabia on a hospital compound during the Persian Gulf War.
• Reasons people come to him as a physician and surgeon.
• Medical necessity vs. beauty standards.
• Contemporary visions of beauty becoming a multicultural and multiracial blend.
• Trends in the plastic surgery world, including non-invasive or minimally-invasive procedures, rapid recovery, and substitutions for traditional surgeries.
• Building his medical practice with social media and becoming a thought leader and influencer within the plastic/cosmetic surgeon community.
• How social media influencers have impacted the plastic surgery industry, including providing additional educational opportunities for potential patients.
• International rhinoplasty experts in Colombia, Turkey, Italy, Australia, and Asia.
• Changing cultural acceptance standards in conservative countries like Saudi Arabia.
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  • Jonathan
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  • Fred
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