EP: 6 Dr. Arnold Almonte, Facial Plastic Surgeon. Facial Plastic Surgery under LOCAL

Body By Poly Podcast with Dr. Alain Polynice. Welcome Dr. Arnold Almonte, Facial Plastic Surgeon doing facial plastic surgery under local anesthetic. In this episode of Body by Poly, Dr. Alain Polynice, an experienced plastic surgeon, engages in a fascinating conversation with his long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Arnold Almonte. Dr. Almonte shares his incredible journey from the Philippines, through Africa, New York, Philadelphia, and finally to Sacramento, specializing in facial surgery. They discuss intricate surgical cases, the advantages of doing surgery under local anesthesia, and the importance of finding a niche. Dr. Almonte also offers advice to young surgeons and shares insights into maintaining a balanced life while excelling professionally. Tune in to hear this insightful and inspiring conversation!00:00 Introduction to Body by Poly00:37 Meet Dr. Arnold Almonte00:58 Dr. Almonte's Journey03:03 Craziest Surgical Cases07:57 The A-Lift Technique11:58 Advantages of Local Anesthesia17:08 Advice for Young Surgeons20:30 Introduction to ECAs and Facial Courses21:30 The Importance of Comradery in Surgery22:04 Becoming a Fellow and Instructor22:49 Future of Facelifts: Trends and Techniques24:35 Building and Maintaining a Successful Practice27:59 Balancing Work and Family Life32:26 Rapid Fire Questions: Getting to Know Arnold35:11 Conclusion and Farewellhttps://www.dralmonte.comBody by Poly is the no-BS plastic surgery podcast hosted by Dr. Alain Polynice, a board-certified breast and body plastic surgeon known for tackling the toughest cases—including revisions, botched results, and high-impact transformations.Whether you’re considering your first procedure or revisiting one that didn’t go as planned, Dr. Polynice brings you real talk about what works, what doesn’t, and what it actually takes to sculpt the body you want.Expect short, info-packed solo episodes that break down the details of procedures like breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and body lifts—plus longer interviews with anesthesiologists, recovery experts, and top surgeons in the field.💥 Raw insights💉 Surgical expertise🔥 Real resultsSubscribe to Body by Poly and take control of your surgical journey—with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of skill.