Does Faster Mean Better? — When Surgery Should Be Long & When It Shouldn’t

Are We Optimizing Ourselves Into Misery? The Truth About GLP-1s, Food Culture, & Finding Balance

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dr. Davila and PA-C Kristen Rosati tackle a growing question in modern health culture: Are we optimizing ourselves into misery? From calorie tracking and "looksmaxxing" to the explosion of GLP-1 medications, we explore how our relationship with food has shifted from connection and community to performance metrics and restriction. Are medications like GLP-1s helping people regain control—or are we missing the bigger picture? We discuss: • The real purpose of GLP-1 medications • Why hunger isn't the enemy • How ultra-processed foods changed the game • The emotional connection between food, family, and happiness • Why weight loss tools aren't "cheating" • What a healthy relationship with food actually looks like This conversation isn't about perfection. It's about balance, joy, and creating sustainable habits that support both physical and emotional well-being.

The Gold Standard In Motion — What 3,000 Plastic Surgeons Are Talking About Right Now

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dr. Armando Davila and Dr. David Turer break down what 3,000+ plastic surgeons are really discussing behind closed doors at The Aesthetic Meeting 2026 in Boston. From cutting-edge regenerative medicine and recovery science, to the rise of AI in aesthetics, evolving facelift techniques, laser innovations, and the future of patient journeys—this is a deep dive into what’s actually shaping the specialty beyond social media trends and marketing noise. They also explore how the field is shifting from “one perfect technique” thinking toward individualized approaches, why imaging is undergoing a 3D revolution, and how business models in aesthetics are moving away from transactional care toward long-term patient relationships. If you want the real pulse of where plastic surgery is headed next—this is it.

Does Faster Mean Better? — When Surgery Should Be Long & When It Shouldn’t

Does faster surgery actually mean better surgery? Drs. Davila & Turer break down: • Why excessively long surgeries increase complication risk • When combining procedures is safe — and when it isn’t • The truth about “quick” mommy makeovers & BBLs • How planning, team surgery, and efficiency improve patient safety • Why craftsmanship in plastic surgery takes time If a surgery sounds too fast to be true… it probably is.

Weight Loss Isn’t New, But the Surgery Gap Is — From Bariatrics to GLP-1s: A New Surgical Era

Weight loss isn’t new—but the patients are. GLP-1 medications didn’t create the problem… they exposed it. In this episode, we break down the growing “surgery gap” in plastic surgery, why not all weight loss patients are the same, and how outdated assumptions are leading to suboptimal results in a rapidly evolving landscape. From bariatric surgery to GLP-1s, from skin laxity to surgical staging—this is the conversation most practices are having behind the scenes, but few are saying out loud.

The System Isn’t Built For Your Best Life — The Gap Between Health Care & Wellness

Healthcare isn’t broken—it’s built this way. In this episode, we unpack why the system prioritizes treating illness over preventing it… and what that means for the rise of peptides, wellness, and “optimization” medicine. From insurance incentives to the lack of true preventative care, this conversation challenges the way we think about staying healthy—and who’s actually responsible for it. If the goal is to live better, longer… why aren’t we designing healthcare around that?