Podcast

Healing with Oxygen: How Hyperbaric Therapy Boosts Recovery

In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Chris Neal, CEO of MD Hyperbaric, to uncover the real science behind hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — one of medicine’s oldest yet most misunderstood treatments. They discuss how HBOT works, what conditions it helps treat, and why it’s becoming a powerful tool […]

In this episode of The Confidence Doc Podcast, Dr. Rednam sits down with renowned San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. Karen Horton to explore the evolving world of modern plastic surgery. From breast and body contouring to awake labiaplasties and the rise of patient transparency, Dr. Horton shares powerful insights from her […]

In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Dr. Anne Peled—world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon, breast surgical oncologist, and breast cancer survivor—whose groundbreaking work is changing the future of breast reconstruction. One of the very few U.S. surgeons fully trained in both oncologic and reconstructive breast […]

In the Season 5 finale of The Confidence Doc, Houston-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam sits down with Dr. Eric Smith, a board-certified general, bariatric, and robotic surgeon, to explore the world of weight loss surgery. Dr. Smith shares how his surgical journey began, from performing open bariatric […]

In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Juan Jose Chacón and Roberto de Mezerville of Establishment Labs—the innovative minds behind Motiva Implants. With over 2 million women worldwide having already received Motiva implants, the conversation dives into what sets them apart, why they’re only now FDA-approved in […]

In this episode of The Confidence Doc, host Dr. Rukmini Rednam welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Malphrus, a plastic surgery resident, for a candid conversation about the journey to becoming a plastic surgeon. Dr. Malphrus shares what drew her to plastic surgery, the lessons she’s learned in residency, and the unique challenges […]

In this first episode of Season 7 of The Confidence Doc, Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Dr. Danielle DeLuca-Pytell, a board-certified plastic surgeon and practice owner, to talk about the realities of running a modern plastic surgery practice and the lessons learned along the way.

In this inspiring episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rednam sits down with Dr. Millicent Rovelo, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, to talk about the real impact of plastic surgery on confidence, identity, and representation. Dr. Rovelo shares her unique journey into medicine, the challenges she faced as a woman of color […]

Discover how advanced breast reconstruction techniques are changing lives in this episode of The Confidence Doc Podcast. Houston-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam sits down with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa, MD, to discuss innovative approaches to breast surgery, including free tissue transfer and the challenges of running a private practice.

In this episode of The Confidence Doc Podcast, Dr. Rednam sits down with Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Patrick Davis to unpack the latest trends shaping the future of aesthetic medicine. From the rise of younger patients seeking facelifts to the controversial topic of “Ozempic face,” they explore how artistry, […]