20. Not Happy With Your Results? What to Know About Revision Surgery

When a result doesn’t feel right after surgery, most people immediately start questioning everything… what happened, who’s at fault, and whether they need to fix it right away. In this episode, Dr. Kortesis and Dr. Bharti walk through what revision surgery actually looks like in real life, and why it’s often more nuanced than people expect. They break down the different reasons patients end up needing a second procedure, from normal healing and changing preferences to truly needing a correction. They talk through how to approach that moment thoughtfully, including when to go back to your original surgeon, when to seek another opinion, and why timing is often the most important (and most overlooked) factor. The conversation also gets into the emotional side of the process, the role of trust and communication, and why “perfect” isn’t the goal.In this episode, we cover:Why revision surgery doesn’t always mean something went wrongWhat most patients don’t do before seeking a second opinionWhy “fixing it now” can actually make things worseWhat it really takes to correct a complex resultWhy “perfect” isn’t the goal… and never wasWelcome to HKB Uncut: the Health, Knowledge, and Beauty Podcast. On this show, Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti unpack the newest techniques and trends in cosmetic surgery, how to tune out the social media noise to make empowered decisions about your appearance, and what you need to know before you book a procedure. Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Gaurav Bharti are board certified plastic surgeons and Co-Founders of HKB Cosmetic Surgery, an award-winning practice with ten locations across five states. Connect with HKB: WebsiteYouTubeInstagramBefore & After GalleryBlogTikTok