Body By Poly Podcast

Body By Poly Podcast with Dr. Alain Polynice Executive Eye Lift: Male Blepharoplasty for a Well-Rested Look This episode discusses eyelid surgery for men, described as the “executive eye lift,” aimed at addressing heavy upper lids that can make men look tired. It explains that male blepharoplasty differs from female procedures because it must preserve masculine anatomy by removing excess upper-lid skin without overly repositioning the brow, which could create an arched, less masculine appearan

Breast Reduction Surgery: Benefits, Candidates, Insurance Criteria & Recovery Concerns In this episode of the Alain Polynice Body By Poly Podcast, Dr. Polynice explains breast reduction surgery, noting a roughly 95% patient satisfaction rate and frequent immediate relief from symptoms. He outlines who may be a good candidate—patients with large breasts causing back or shoulder pain, rashes under the breasts, deep shoulder grooving, or interference with exercise and daily activities—and describe

Gynecomastia: Causes, Grades, and Surgical Treatment Options Dr. Alain Polynice discusses gynecomastia, the overdevelopment of male breast tissue that often begins during puberty and usually resolves, but can persist in some men. He explains contributing factors such as medications like finasteride, steroid use, marijuana use, and rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, which can worsen chest tissue changes. Gynecomastia is described in four grades, from mild enlargement to sever

Body By Poly Podcast with Dr. Alain Polynice Restoring Breasts After Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Lift, Implants, or Fat Transfer This episode explains how pregnancy and breastfeeding can enlarge the breasts and later lead to volume loss, overstretched skin and ligaments, and drooping. It outlines three restoration options: a breast lift alone, a lift with implants, or a lift with auto-augmentation using the patient’s own tissue. If there is enough breast tissue, a lift can reposition and preser

Ozempic & Surgery: Why One Shot Can Raise Aspiration Risk Under Anesthesia Dr. Alain Polynice explains that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic can delay gastric emptying, causing food to remain in the stomach longer than expected and increasing the risk of reflux and aspiration during general anesthesia, which can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening aspiration pneumonia. He emphasizes stopping GLP-1 medications before any surgery to reduce this danger, noting that the American Society of

Peptides Explained: Benefits, Risks, and What to Know Before Using Them Dr. Alain Polynice explains what peptides are—short-chain amino acids that can regulate body functions—using insulin as an example. He discusses the growing use of peptides among patients, noting that some are controversial due to limited human research and lack of FDA approval. He highlights peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 for potential tissue, gut, and soft tissue healing after surgery, and mentions growth hormone–relate