Can peptides actually improve your plastic surgery recovery? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Jackie Barreda—a veteran patient care coordinator and host of Glow Time—to discuss the "Glow Stack," weight loss medications, and how to maintain your BBL or mommy makeover results.

Jackie shares her journey from working in dermatology and plastic surgery since 1997 to becoming a "peptide pro." We dive deep into the world of liposuction, abdominoplasty prep, and why choosing to stop drinking alcohol was the ultimate game-changer for their health and surgical outcomes.

Inside this conversation:

• The "Glow Stack": Using peptides for hair, skin, and nail health
• How to microdose weight loss meds without losing your BBL
• The reality of "Mom Guilt" and choosing yourself through a mommy makeover
• Why GLP-1s and peptides are the future of tummy tuck surgery prep
• The cost of a peptide journey and avoiding "gray market" research chemicals

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Thinking about a mommy makeover or starting peptides? Don't buy anything until you hear about the "Glow Stack" safety tips in this episode.

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What does a mommy makeover actually do for a patient’s confidence and body? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Houston-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Cara Downey to break down how breast augmentation, liposuction, and abdominoplasty work together to restore what pregnancy or weight loss has changed.

Dr. Downey shares her expertise on why this journey is about more than just "getting a surgery"—it’s about safety, timing, and understanding how your body heals. We dive into the rise of GLP-1 weight loss medications, how they impact anesthesia, and what you need to know about tummy tuck recovery before stepping into a consultation.

Inside this conversation:
-The real impact of a mommy makeover on patient lives
-Why you must stop GLP-1 weight loss meds before a tummy tuck
-Combining breast augmentation surgery with body contouring
-Tummy tuck recovery tips: Drains, garments, and the healing process
-Addressing skin laxity after massive weight loss
-Why choosing a board-certified surgeon is your #1 safety move

🎙 Mavi Rodriguez
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👩‍⚕️ Dr. Cara Downey
Instagram: @drcaradowney
Website: www.heightsplasticsurgeryhouston.com

• Operation Smile
• Smile Train
• Surgical Volunteers International

If you’re thinking about a mommy makeover and don’t fully understand what it involves…

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What makes one plastic surgeon better than another?

In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz to break down what truly separates good results from exceptional ones, and it goes far beyond just technique.

Dr. De La Cruz shares his journey traveling the world to learn from the best surgeons, from training in Colombia, to studying techniques in Turkey, Italy, and across the U.S. His commitment to constantly improving his craft is what shaped his approach to body contouring today.

But this episode isn’t just about aesthetics.

He also opens up about his humanitarian work on medical missions, where he’s helped perform life-changing surgeries for children with cleft lip and palate, procedures that don’t just change appearance, but allow patients to hear, eat, and live normal lives.

Inside this conversation:

• The real difference between liposuction and high-definition liposuction
• Why technique and training matter more than the machine
• How global training shaped his results
• The risks of untrained surgeons performing advanced procedures
• What patients should look for before choosing a surgeon
• Why surgery is about responsibility — not just results

This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to become a top plastic surgeon — and what you should know before trusting someone with your body.

🎙 Mavi Rodriguez
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👨‍⚕️ Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz
Instagram: @delacruzplasticsurgery @emmanueldelacruzmd
Website: https://www.delacruzplasticsurgery.com/

Website: https://www.yoursurgery.com/

• Operation Smile
• Smile Train

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#highdefinitionlipo
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#bodycontouring
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