Dr Terry Dubrow on Botched, Ozempic And Plastic Surgery “They Put Concrete In Her Face!”

Star of Botched and The Swan, Dr Terry Dubrow became one of reality TV’s most recognisable surgeons, but this conversation reveals what was really happening behind the shows that made him famous. 

Terry looks back at the shows that made him famous, from the backlash surrounding The Swan and Bridalplasty to why he initially thought Botched was a terrible idea. He reflects on what producers pushed for behind the scenes, the moments he refused to cross a line with patients, and why surgical training can create the confidence - and “God complex” - needed to make life-or-death decisions.

He also confronts the darker side of cosmetic surgery, from dangerous BBLs and medical tourism to the rise of “looksmaxxing”. Terry revisits the patient no surgeon would touch after concrete-like material was injected into her face, and the operation he created after 11 other surgeons had refused to help her. He also explores how Ozempic, GLP-1s and rapid weight loss are changing the face of cosmetic medicine.

Away from surgery, Terry opens up about fame, family, staying strong at 67, and the extraordinary story of forging Heather Dubrow’s signature to get her onto The Real Housewives of Orange County. Funny, provocative and unexpectedly personal, this is Dr Terry Dubrow beyond Botched.

Dr Terry Dubrow, We Need To Talk

 

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(00:00) Intro

(02:20) Paul And Dr Terry Discuss PK

(04:24) How Dr Terry Stays Fit At 67

(09:03) Why Dr Terry Became a Cosmetic Surgeon

(16:07) Dr Terry on The Swan and Its Controversy

(24:46) Why The Swan Was Cancelled

(27:02) Inside The Controversial Bridalplasty TV Show

(36:06) Anthropic Ad

(37:27) How Dr Terry Joined Real Housewives

(41:59) How Botched Became A Hit

(46:53) The Patient No Surgeon Would Touch

(51:49) Rajee's Message To Dr Terry

(56:50) Why BBLs Can Be Deadly

(01:01:19) The Dangers Of Medical Tourism

(01:04:33) Dr Terry Gives Paul Breast Implants

(01:07:36) How Beauty Trends Change Surgery

(01:12:12) Dr Terry On GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

(01:24:27) Why Looksmaxxing Is Dangerous

(01:30:39) Inside Dr Terry's Marriage

(01:33:18) What Fatherhood Taught Dr Terry

(01:37:32) Dr Terry Reads Heather's Letter

(01:41:11) Dr Terry's Most Memorable Conversation

(01:43:21) Paul's Biggest Takeaways

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