Dr. Lara's Plastic Surgery Compendium

By Dr. Daniel Lara

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Dr. Lara’s Plastic Surgery Compendium is a high-yield audio reference for plastic and reconstructive surgery, created for medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons. Each episode transforms complex surgical topics into clear, structured, and clinically relevant explanations — covering anatomy, operative planning, reconstruction, aesthetics, complications, and board-relevant decision-making. Designed for learning on the go, this series helps make the full spectrum of plastic surgery easier to understand, remember, and apply.

Episode Date
Surgical Research Design and Statistical Analysis — Study Design, Bias, P-Values, and Evidence-Based Surgery
Jun 05, 2026
Circumferential Body Lift — Massive Weight Loss, Belt Lipectomy, Auto-Augmentation, and Surgical Safety
Apr 20, 2026
Gluteal Augmentation — Aesthetic Analysis, BBL Safety, Implants, and Auto-Augmentation Flaps
Apr 19, 2026
Medial Thighplasty — Anatomy, Fascial Suspension, Vertical Lift, and Lymphatic Safety
Apr 04, 2026
Abdominoplasty and Lipoabdominoplasty — Abdominal Wall Anatomy, Huger Zones, Scarpa Preservation, and Surgical Safety
Apr 03, 2026
Brachioplasty — Arm Contouring, Fascial Anatomy, Nerve Protection, and Surgical Safety
Apr 02, 2026
Liposuction — Anatomy, Fluid Management, Cannula Physics, and Safety
Apr 02, 2026
Migraine Surgery — Peripheral Trigger Sites, Nerve Decompression, and Patient Selection
Apr 02, 2026
Rhinoplasty — Nasal Equilibrium, Airway Function, Grafts, and Secondary Reconstruction
Apr 01, 2026
Facelift and Neck Lift — SMAS, Deep Plane, High SMAS, and Neck Rejuvenation
Apr 01, 2026
Blepharoplasty and Ptosis Repair — Eyelid Anatomy, Surgical Planning, and Vision-Threatening Complications
Mar 31, 2026
Brow and Forehead Rejuvenation — Anatomy, Brow Ptosis, Endoscopic Lift, and Surgical Complications
Mar 31, 2026
Hair Transplantation — Follicular Units, Donor Dominance, FUT, FUE, and Hairline Design
Mar 30, 2026
Fat Grafting — Biology, Harvest, Processing, Injection Strategy, and Regenerative Applications
Mar 30, 2026
Botulinum Toxin and Facial Tug-of-War — Functional Anatomy, Injection Strategy, and Complications
Mar 26, 2026
Facial Fillers — Rheology, Anatomy, Vascular Safety, and Complication Management
Mar 25, 2026
Chemical Peels and Skin Conditioning — Skin Typing, Topicals, TCA, Phenol, and Complications
Mar 24, 2026
Laser Physics and Selective Photothermolysis — Wavelengths, Chromophores, Resurfacing, and Scar Treatment
Mar 23, 2026
Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions — Diagnosis, Biopsy, Margins, Mohs, and Melanoma
Mar 22, 2026
Facial Anatomy and Global Facial Analysis — Layers, Ligaments, Aging, and Nasal Analysis
Mar 18, 2026
Vascular Malformations and Tumors — ISSVA Classification and Management
Mar 16, 2026
Lymphedema — Staging, ICG Imaging, LVA, and Lymph Node Transfer
Mar 15, 2026
Pelvic, Perineal, and Genitourinary Reconstruction — VRAM, Gracilis, Phalloplasty, and Fournier’s Gangrene
Mar 13, 2026
Lower Extremity Reconstruction — Orthoplastic Strategy, Flap Selection, and Limb Salvage
Mar 12, 2026
Dupuytren’s Disease — Biology, Cords, Fasciectomy, and Recurrence
Mar 10, 2026
Arthritic Hand and Wrist Reconstruction — Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, CMC Arthritis, and Wrist Salvage
Mar 10, 2026
Hand Tumors — Benign Masses, Bone Lesions, Sarcomas, and Oncologic Reconstruction
Mar 09, 2026
Hand Infections and Clinical Mimics — Kanavel Signs, Deep Spaces, Bite Wounds, and Surgical Emergencies
Mar 08, 2026
Hand Rehabilitation — Splinting, Tendon Recovery, Nerve Recovery, and Functional Return
Mar 07, 2026
Upper Extremity Replantation and Hand Transplantation — Ischemia, Microsurgery, VCA, and Functional Recovery
Mar 07, 2026
Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Hand and Upper Extremity — Flaps, Coverage, and Functional Salvage
Mar 06, 2026
Thumb Reconstruction — Moberg, FDMA, Pollicization, and Toe-to-Thumb Transfer
Mar 06, 2026
Nerve and Tendon Transfers for Hand Palsies — Radial, Median, Ulnar, and Combined Injuries
Mar 03, 2026
Upper Extremity Compartment Syndrome — Diagnosis, Fasciotomy, and Limb Salvage
Mar 02, 2026
Upper Extremity Compression Neuropathies and Introduction to Compartment Syndrome — Median, Ulnar, Radial Nerve, and Fasciotomy Principles
Mar 01, 2026
Peripheral Nerve and Brachial Plexus Injuries — Classification, Diagnosis, and Surgical Strategy
Mar 01, 2026
Flexor and Extensor Tendon Repair — Zones, Pulleys, Repair Strategy, and Rehabilitation
Mar 01, 2026
Nail Bed Repair and Fingertip Amputations — Anatomy, Flaps, and Functional Reconstruction
Mar 01, 2026
Scaphoid Fractures and Carpal Instability — DISI, VISI, SLAC, SNAC, and Perilunate Injuries
Feb 28, 2026
Distal Radius and Hand Fractures — Biomechanics, Fixation, and Functional Recovery
Feb 28, 2026
Congenital Hand Anomalies — Embryology, Classification, Pollicization, and Reconstruction
Feb 28, 2026
Hand Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Clinical Examination — Skin, Tendons, Nerves, and Functional Diagnosis
Feb 25, 2026
Breast Reduction, Mastopexy, Augmentation-Mastopexy, and Fat Grafting — Pedicles, Planning, and Complications
Feb 24, 2026
Breast Augmentation and Mastopexy — High Five Planning, Implants, and Augmentation-Mastopexy
Feb 21, 2026
Autologous Breast Reconstruction — DIEP, TRAM, Radiation Strategy, and Flap Selection
Feb 20, 2026
Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction — Expanders, ADM, Revision Surgery, and Nipple Reconstruction
Feb 19, 2026
Radiation Injury and Reconstruction — Radiobiology, Timing, and Surgical Strategy
Feb 19, 2026
Breast Cancer Management and Reconstruction — Mastectomy, Radiation, and Reconstructive Decision-Making
Feb 18, 2026
Breast Cancer Biology, Staging, and Treatment Algorithm
Feb 17, 2026
Congenital Breast, Gynecomastia, and Chest Wall Deformities — Anatomy, Diagnosis, and Surgical Strategy
Feb 16, 2026
Oropharyngeal, Tongue, and Esophageal Reconstruction — ALT, Radial Forearm, Jejunum, and Pharyngoesophageal Strategy
Feb 12, 2026
Mandibular Reconstruction — Principles of Segmental and Composite Defect Repair
Feb 11, 2026
Midface Reconstruction — Cheek, Eyelid, and Nasal Reconstruction Principles
Jan 28, 2026
Lip Reconstruction — Wedge Excision, Lip-Switch Flaps, and Functional Restoration
Jan 27, 2026
Scalp and Calvarial Reconstruction — Local Flaps, Free Tissue Transfer, and Cranioplasty
Jan 27, 2026
Head & Neck Cancer — Unknown Primary, TNM Staging, Neck Dissection, and Salivary Tumors
Jan 27, 2026
Mandible Fractures — Biomechanics, Occlusion, and Fixation Strategy
Jan 27, 2026
Facial Skeletal Trauma — Mandible, Midface, ZMC, NOE, and Frontal Sinus Fractures
Jan 27, 2026
Ear Reconstruction and Otoplasty — Microtia, Prominent Ear, and Auricular Framework Design
Jan 26, 2026
Facial Soft Tissue Trauma — Evaluation, Layered Repair, and High-Risk Anatomic Zones
Jan 26, 2026
Craniofacial (Tessier) Clefts — Embryology, Classification, and Surgical Reconstruction
Jan 26, 2026
Cleft Palate Repair — Velopharyngeal Function, Surgical Timing, and Speech Reconstruction
Jan 25, 2026
Cleft Lip Repair — Embryology, Surgical Techniques, and Reconstruction Principles
Jan 25, 2026
Head and Neck Embryology — Neural Crest, Pharyngeal Arches, and Facial Development
Jan 25, 2026
Pressure Ulcers and Wound Healing — Biology, Shear Forces, and Flap Reconstruction
Jan 14, 2026
Flaps and Microsurgery — Blood Supply, Perforators, and Surgical Strategy
Jan 10, 2026