Alabama The Beautiful: The Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery Podcast

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Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner, surgeons with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and their trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable “swiss army knife” of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery.With Dr. Koehler and Dr. Gardner's unique expertise in cosmetic surgery and medical aesthetics, each episode is a deep dive into a face, breast or body plastic surgery procedure or hot topic. From the first cosmetic surgery consultation to the days, months, and years beyond, no question goes unanswered. Have a question for Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner and Kirstin? Record your voicemail at alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com and we’ll answer it on the podcast.Located in Fairhope, Alabama on the beautiful Eastern Shore, cosmetic surgeon Dr. James Koehler and his team are dedicated to delivering the very best patient experiences and results. Learn why Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery Center one of the leading cosmetic surgery providers for men and women near Fairhope, Alabama and throughout the Mobile-Pensacola area at easternshoreplasticsurgery.com.Your HostsJames Koehler, MD - Dr. James Koehler is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon with an impressive list of academic and professional achievements. From breast augmentation and tummy tuck to face lift and eyelid surgery, women and men from all over the South and across the country seek Dr. Koehler for the aesthetic results he delivers and the stellar experience he and his team are known for.His patients love him for his charm and warm sense of humor, and when you meet him, it is abundantly clear how he has the best interests of each patient near his heart. Supporting him, Dr. Koehler’s staff goes above and beyond to create an exceptional experience for every patient, no matter how big or small the concern.Dr. Koehler first became interested in a surgical career during a general practice residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. During his training at Harborview Medical Center, he found he was armed with the skilled hands and keen eye for detail required for the technical demands of surgery.After completing a general surgery internship, Dr. Koehler further pursued his interests in maxillofacial surgery at the University of Alabama. He then completed a facial cosmetic surgery fellowship under the guidance of Dr. Peter Waite, a past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.He later continued his training and completed two years of Fellowship in full body cosmetic surgery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After caring for patients in Tulsa from 2006 to 2014, Dr. Koehler had the opportunity to take over the plastic surgery practice of a respected plastic surgeon in Fairhope, Alabama. Happy to return to his home state after decades away, he ventured forward to continue specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body. Dr. James KoehlerBoard Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery in facial and body cosmetic surgeryTrustee for the American Board of Cosmetic SurgeryServed as the Chairman for fellowship training for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and has trained numerous cosmetic surgeonsServed on the admissions committee at the Alabama School of Medicine, where he shared his knowledge and experience with residents and studentsServed as a Board examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and was the Committee Chairman responsible for formatting the maintenance of certification examHas been co-director for a number of live surgical workshops and has lectured on numerous topics on cosmetic surgery both nationally and internationallyNominated in 2018 for the Stellar Patient Experience Award at the MyFaceMyBody Global Aesthetic Award in Beverly Hills, CaliforniaActive staff at Thomas Medical Center, Infirmary Health in Fairhope, Alabama and currently serves on the surgery steering committeeVincent Gardner, MD - With more than 20 years of experience in both general and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Vincent Gardner brings a unique blend of skill, compassion, and perspective to our team.Earlier in his career, Dr. Gardner cared for many patients who had undergone bariatric surgery. Witnessing how excess skin often affected their confidence is what sparked his interest in cosmetic surgery. He’s passionate about helping people reach that “reveal moment” where they can finally see and feel the results of their hard work.In addition to his cosmetic focus, Dr. Gardner has spent more than two decades treating venous disorders. His minimally invasive vein procedures restore comfort, energy, and confidence—helping patients feel like themselves again.Faith also plays a meaningful role in his approach. Dr. Gardner often prays with patients, supporting healing in both body and spirit.Kirstin Jarvis, Co-HostAs the practice manager at Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery, Kirstin ensures smooth office operations and provides excellent patient experiences. With a strong background in women’s health, she is passionate about helping people look and feel their best. She is dedicated to making sure every experience patients have at ESCS is a positive one.

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Unhappy After a Facelift? What a Revision Can (and Can't) Fix

The hardest consults in cosmetic surgery aren't the first-timers. They're the people sitting across from Dr. Koehler with someone else's incisions, someone else's result, and a question that's harder to answer than it sounds: did the surgery fail, or did the expectations? A lot of disappointment traces back to one misunderstanding. The word “facelift” doesn't mean “make me look younger.” It addresses the lower face and neck, with some improvement to the cheek. It doesn't lift the brow, fix the eyelids, or erase fine lines. People who came in wanting all of that and only got one of them weren't bad surgical cases — they got the wrong procedure. Dr. Koehler walks through what he checks for when he assesses someone else's facelift: incision design, whether other procedures should have been done at the same time, and whether skin quality is doing the result any favors. He also names the technical tells he can spot from across the room, like a pixie ear from over-tightening, which is the kind of thing that shows up in side-by-side photos of public figures and ignites Instagram conspiracy theories. Healing is its own beast in a revision. Slower dissection through scar tissue, longer operative time, and a higher risk of skin loss or nerve injury are all part of the trade. Bone structure and skin elasticity cap what any surgeon can deliver, and Dr. Koehler shares the line he uses on people whose expectations have outrun their anatomy: the enemy of good is better. Read more about facelift revision surgery: https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/when-should-i-consider-facelift-revision-surgery/ [https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/when-should-i-consider-facelift-revision-surgery/] Questions answered by this episode: 1. What is a revision facelift? 2. Why am I not happy with my facelift result? 3. How long does it take to see the final result of a facelift? 4. Does a facelift fix the eyelids and brow too? 5. What is a pixie ear deformity? 6. How long does swelling last after a facelift? 7. Can a facelift damage the facial nerve? 8. Is revision facelift surgery riskier than the first one? 9. Is there an age limit for getting a facelift? 10. How do I find a good surgeon for a revision facelift? Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner, surgeons with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and their trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable “swiss army knife” of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery. Have a question for Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner or Kirstin? Record your voicemail at alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com [https://alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com/] and we’ll answer it on the podcast. Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery is located off Highway 98 at 7541 Cipriano Ct in Fairhope, Alabama. To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to easternshoreplasticsurgery.com [https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/] Follow the team on Instagram @easternshorecosmeticsurgery [https://www.instagram.com/easternshorecosmeticsurgery/] Watch Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner & Kirstin on YouTube @JamesKoehlerMD [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAq-MSbAPEfetsPcw6k_ovw] Alabama The Beautiful is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io [https://www.theaxis.io/] Theme music: Never Need a Reason, Guy Trevino and Friends

11 de jun de 2026 - 23 min

The Red Flags We Watch For in a Cosmetic Surgery Consultation

Picking the wrong provider for your procedure is a problem no one wants to fix. Before any of the technical details matter, cosmetic surgeon Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner think the most important moment of your whole experience is the one most people rush through: sitting across from the surgeon for the first time and deciding whether to move forward. Surgeons are vetting you back. Dr. Koehler explains the questions running through his head: Is the decision yours, or is your spouse driving the conversation? Are your expectations grounded in your actual anatomy, or in someone else's before-and-after? Is something else going on — a recent loss, a sudden upheaval — that might mean this isn't the right time to make a permanent change? On your side, Dr. Gardner walks through what to vet for: real experience with the specific procedure you want, before-and-afters that look like you, post-op accessibility that doesn't drop off after the stitches come out, and an office-based facility that's accredited. Alabama's new rules now require accreditation for office-based surgery, but it's worth confirming. And if a quote comes back $10,000 below everyone else's, that's the kind of bargain that costs you later. The question nobody asks but everybody should: what's the revision policy? Every procedure carries a revision rate. Knowing in advance how your surgeon handles touch-ups, and what they cost, is the difference between an awkward conversation and a fair one. The doctors share what to ask, how to ask it, and what a good answer sounds like. Read more about choosing a cosmetic surgeon: https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/about/cosmetic-vs-plastic-surgery/ [https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/about/cosmetic-vs-plastic-surgery/] Questions answered by this episode: 1. How do I choose the right cosmetic surgeon? 2. What questions should I ask at a plastic surgery consultation? 3. What are the biggest red flags when picking a cosmetic surgeon? 4. Why is one surgeon thousands of dollars cheaper than the others? 5. What does it mean for a surgery facility to be accredited? 6. Does my cosmetic surgeon need hospital privileges? 7. What is a revision policy and how do I ask about it? 8. Is it offensive to ask my surgeon about complication rates? 9. How many before-and-after photos should my surgeon have? 10. What should I research before booking a consultation? Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner, surgeons with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and their trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable “swiss army knife” of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery. Have a question for Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner or Kirstin? Record your voicemail at alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com [https://alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com/] and we’ll answer it on the podcast. Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery is located off Highway 98 at 7541 Cipriano Ct in Fairhope, Alabama. To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to easternshoreplasticsurgery.com [https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/] Follow the team on Instagram @easternshorecosmeticsurgery [https://www.instagram.com/easternshorecosmeticsurgery/] Watch Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner & Kirstin on YouTube @JamesKoehlerMD [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAq-MSbAPEfetsPcw6k_ovw] Alabama The Beautiful is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io [https://www.theaxis.io/] Theme music: Never Need a Reason, Guy Trevino and Friends

28 de may de 2026 - 26 min

What Chin Lipo Couldn’t Fix: Kirstin’s Deep Plane Neck Lift

Some kinds of fullness under the jaw don't budge no matter how much weight you lose. The reason isn't the layer most people are looking at — it's the one a few millimeters deeper, where the muscles, glands, and deeper fat actually live. Kirstin had been bothered by her neck for years. She finally booked the procedure that fixed it — a deep neck lift — and came back to talk through what it actually involves. Dr. James Koehler walks through the deeper anatomy: contouring the digastric muscles, trimming the deeper fat pads, and shaving down the submandibular glands when they're hanging too low. He also explains why a less experienced surgeon would have offered her liposuction, and why the wrong procedure can leave you with 20 percent of the result you'd get from the right one. Dr. Vincent Gardner joins to cover recovery — Kirstin was back at work three days after surgery, and her bruising was gone in four days with Dermacut. They also talk about why some "minimally invasive" alternatives — Kybella and Sculptra in particular — can quietly sabotage a future facelift by creating scarring that a surgeon later has to work around. If you've ever wondered why no amount of weight loss seems to change the shape of your neck, this one tells you why — and what to look for when you're choosing a surgeon to do something about it. Read more about neck lift surgery at Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery. [https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/face/neck-lift/] Questions answered by this episode: 1. What is a deep neck lift? 2. Deep neck lift vs. facelift — what's the difference? 3. Why doesn't liposuction work on every double chin? 4. How long is recovery from a deep neck lift? 5. When can you go back to work after a deep neck lift? 6. Does Kybella make a future facelift harder? 7. How do you choose the right surgeon for a neck lift? 8. Is it a red flag when a surgeon doesn't do facelifts? 9. Why do some people have a fuller neck even at a healthy weight? 10. How long until you see final results from a deep neck lift? Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner, surgeons with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and their trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable “swiss army knife” of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery. Have a question for Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner or Kirstin? Record your voicemail at alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com [https://alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com/] and we’ll answer it on the podcast. Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery is located off Highway 98 at 7541 Cipriano Ct in Fairhope, Alabama. To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to easternshoreplasticsurgery.com [https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/] Follow the team on Instagram @easternshorecosmeticsurgery [https://www.instagram.com/easternshorecosmeticsurgery/] Watch Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner & Kirstin on YouTube @JamesKoehlerMD [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAq-MSbAPEfetsPcw6k_ovw] Alabama The Beautiful is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io [https://www.theaxis.io/] Theme music: Never Need a Reason, Guy Trevino and Friends

14 de may de 2026 - 19 min

Things Nobody Tells You About Losing 240 Pounds

Some people have one wake-up call. Rodney had three. Dr. Gardner sits down with Rodney, his patient who lost 240 pounds on his own before coming to Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery to have his excess skin removed. Rodney talks about growing up heavy, the three near-death experiences that changed everything, and why sustainable results come from building habits you actually enjoy, not chasing a fast fix. He's honest about the body dysmorphia that follows major weight loss and what it felt like to finally see himself without the extra skin. Hear his advice to anyone still at the beginning of their weight loss journey. Questions answered by this episode: 1. What was it like growing up overweight as a kid? 2. What was the wake-up call that started Rodney's weight loss journey? 3. How did he actually lose 240 pounds? 4. Why do so many people fail at keeping the weight off long term? 5. What role did bulimia play early in his journey? 6. What does sustainable weight loss actually look like day to day? 7. What orthopedic issues came with extreme obesity, and how were they fixed? 8. What surgeries did he have to remove excess skin after weight loss? 9. How did skin removal surgery change how he sees himself? 10. What advice does he have for anyone just starting their weight loss journey? Follow Rodney on Instagram @brodfit_21 [https://www.instagram.com/brodfit_21/] Read more about cosmetic surgery after weight loss [https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/body/after-weight-loss/] Follow Dr. Gardner on Instagram @drvincentgardner [https://www.instagram.com/drvincentgardner/] and TikTok @drgardner [https://www.tiktok.com/@drgardner] Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner, surgeons with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and their trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable “swiss army knife” of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery. Have a question for Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner or Kirstin? Record your voicemail at alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com [https://alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com/] and we’ll answer it on the podcast. Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery is located off Highway 98 at 7541 Cipriano Ct in Fairhope, Alabama. To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to easternshoreplasticsurgery.com [https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/] Follow the team on Instagram @easternshorecosmeticsurgery [https://www.instagram.com/easternshorecosmeticsurgery/] Watch Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner & Kirstin on YouTube @JamesKoehlerMD [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAq-MSbAPEfetsPcw6k_ovw] Alabama The Beautiful is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io [https://www.theaxis.io/] Theme music: Never Need a Reason, Guy Trevino and Friends

30 de abr de 2026 - 21 min

How to Get Rid of Loose Thigh Skin After Weight Loss

A thigh lift is one of those cosmetic surgeries that people don’t always hear about until they need it, but for the right person, it’s a game changer. Kirstin sits down with Alabama cosmetic surgeons Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner to talk about who’s typically interested in a thigh lift and what the surgery involves. Dr. Gardner explains incision placement, recovery, scar care, and why there’s really no such thing as a “scarless” thigh lift. Get answers to common questions about cellulite and swelling, and find out what you should know before considering this procedure. Read more about thigh lift surgery [https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/body/thigh-lift/] Questions answered by this episode: * What is a thigh lift—and who actually needs one? * Am I a good candidate after weight loss? * What are the different types of thigh lifts? * Where will my scars be… and how bad are they? * Can a thigh lift get rid of cellulite? * What is recovery really like? * How long does swelling last—and how do you reduce it? * Can you combine a thigh lift with liposuction or other procedures? * Are non-surgical options actually worth it? * Is a “scarless thigh lift” real or just marketing? Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner, surgeons with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and their trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable “swiss army knife” of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery. Have a question for Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner or Kirstin? Record your voicemail at alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com [https://alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com/] and we’ll answer it on the podcast. Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery is located off Highway 98 at 7541 Cipriano Ct in Fairhope, Alabama. To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to easternshoreplasticsurgery.com [https://www.easternshoreplasticsurgery.com/] Follow the team on Instagram @easternshorecosmeticsurgery [https://www.instagram.com/easternshorecosmeticsurgery/] Watch Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner & Kirstin on YouTube @JamesKoehlerMD [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAq-MSbAPEfetsPcw6k_ovw] Alabama The Beautiful is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io [https://www.theaxis.io/] Theme music: Never Need a Reason, Guy Trevino and Friends

16 de abr de 2026 - 19 min

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