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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 32 MIN

7. The Challenges and Advantages of Being a Female Plastic Surgeon with Dr. Shawna Kleban

from HKB Uncut | A Cosmetic Surgery Podcast · host Dr. Bill Kortesis & Dr. Gaurav Bharti

H/K/B’s brilliant female plastic surgeon Dr. Shawna Kleban joins Drs. Kortesis and Bharti to uncomplicate the stereotypes and differences in treatment women in plastic surgery sometimes face.From getting called “nurse” in the hospital to being known as the “aggressively direct” female plastic surgeon, Dr. Kleban gives perspective on the challenges and differences women face in what has historically been a male-dominated field.Find out why some patients prefer female plastic surgeons while others tend to not give them the same respect as their male counterparts, and hear Dr. Kleban’s invaluable advice for younger women considering a career in medicine.LinksMeet Dr. Shawna KlebanLearn more about H/K/B Cosmetic SurgerySubscribe to the It's Complicated email list to be notified about new episodesFollow us on Instagram @hkbcosmeticsurgeryWelcome 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

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H/K/B’s brilliant female plastic surgeon Dr. Shawna Kleban joins Drs. Kortesis and Bharti to uncomplicate the stereotypes and differences in treatment women in plastic surgery sometimes face. From getting called “nurse” in the hospital to being known as the “aggressively direct” female plastic surgeon, Dr. Kleban gives perspective on the challenges and differences women face in what has historically been a male-dominated field. Find out why some patients prefer female plastic surgeons while...

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