Ever wondered what really happens to your belly button during a tummy tuck — or if you can still get a mammogram with implants?

In this myth-busting episode of Making the Cut, Dr. Patrick Basile and Hope Gulley, APRN, tackle some of the most common plastic surgery misconceptions they hear every day in practice — from breast surgery to belly buttons and beyond.

Because let’s be honest: the internet is full of answers, but not all of them are true.

Together, they unpack:

• What actually happens to your belly button during a tummy tuck (hint: it’s not a brand new one)
• Whether you can still breastfeed or get mammograms with implants
• The truth about breast lifts and why your nipples aren’t removed
• Why “internal bra” mesh isn’t what you’ve seen in lawsuit commercials
• And how long breast implants really last these days

Whether you're planning surgery or just curious, this episode is about separating fact from fiction — and empowering you with the real info you need to feel confident in your choices.

Because informed patients = empowered patients. And we’re here for that.

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Got a question for us? Send us a message at info@patrickbasilemd.com with the subject line, Making the Cut Podcast

Links & Resources:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drpatrickbasile

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickbasile/

Website: https://www.patrickbasilemd.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrickbasilemd

Online Store: https://store.patrickbasilemd.com/

Production Notes:

Co-hosts: Patrick L. Basile, M.D. & Hope Gulley, APRN

Executive Production and Engineering: Patrick L. Basile, M.D.

Production, Cover Art and Editing: Hope Myers

Theme Music: Cody Martin

Recorded at Ocean Echo Studios

A Salus Medical Production all rights reserved 2025

Because healing doesn’t always look like Instagram highlights.

In this episode of Making the Cut, Dr. Patrick Basile and Hope Gulley, APRN are talking all things recovery — from swelling and scars to the unexpected emotional rollercoaster that can come with healing.

Whether you’re fresh out of surgery or just starting your research, this episode is all about setting realistic expectations and helping you feel confident in the healing process.

Together, they cover:

• What’s normal (and what’s not) when it comes to scars, and more
• The “day 3 doubts” — and how we guide patients through the post-op blues
• Why healing isn’t just physical, and what we wish every patient knew

We’re all about helping your results look as beautiful as they feel — and reminding you that recovery is a journey, not a race.

If you’re in the middle of recovery, hang in there. You’re healing — not just physically, but emotionally too.

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Got a question for us? Send us a message at info@patrickbasilemd.com with the subject line, Making the Cut Podcast

Links & Resources:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drpatrickbasile

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickbasile/

Website: https://www.patrickbasilemd.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrickbasilemd

Online Store: https://store.patrickbasilemd.com/

Production Notes:

Co-hosts: Patrick L. Basile, M.D. & Hope Gulley, APRN

Executive Production and Engineering: Patrick L. Basile, M.D.

Production, Cover Art and Editing: Hope Myers

Theme Music: Cody Martin

Recorded at Ocean Echo Studios

A Salus Medical Production all rights reserved 2025

In this episode of Making the Cut, we’re talking about one of the most searched—and most misunderstood—procedures in plastic surgery: the Mommy Makeover.

While the name may sound like a one-size-fits-all package, it’s anything but.

Dr. Patrick Basile and Hope Gulley, APRN break down what a mommy makeover actually involves, who it’s for (and who it’s not), and why it’s really about something much deeper than just a physical change.

Together, they explore:

• What a “Mommy Makeover” typically includes
• Why these are some of our most rewarding patient experiences—for both the patients and us as the provider⁣s
• Why the benefits go beyond skin deep, including improvements to core strength, back pain, and emotional well-being
• And common myths—like “you have to be a mom,” or that it’s just about looks

But more than anything, this episode is about the emotional transformation behind the procedures. Whether it’s about regaining confidence, feeling like yourself again, or finally putting yourself back on the priority list, mommy makeovers often represent a personal journey back to self—not just a surgical plan.

Whether you’re a mom or not, it’s okay to want to feel like yourself again. That’s the heart of what this is about.

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Got a question for us? Send us a message at info@patrickbasilemd.com with the subject line, Making the Cut Podcast

Links & Resources:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drpatrickbasile

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickbasile/

Website: https://www.patrickbasilemd.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrickbasilemd

Online Store: https://store.patrickbasilemd.com/

Production Notes:

Co-hosts: Patrick L. Basile, M.D. & Hope Gulley, APRN

Executive Production and Engineering: Patrick L. Basile, M.D.

Production, Cover Art and Editing: Hope Myers

Theme Music: Cody Martin

Recorded at Ocean Echo Studios

A Salus Medical Production all rights reserved 2025