Fuller Butz: A Behind the Scenes Plastic Surgery Podcast
Plastic Surgeons Dr. Sam Fuller and Dr. Dan Butz discuss a wide range of topics within plastic surgery, adding insight, detail, and humor to a captivating field in medicine. Join their conversation as they highlight advice, myths, facts, and everything you need to know about tummy tucks, breast augmentation, liposuction, and more! Included in the podcast are conversations spanning plastic surgery, such as botox, fillers, celebrity plastic surgery, mommy makeovers, breast lift, breast reduction, drainless tummy tucks, arm lifts, thigh lifts, hand surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, facelift, neck lift, laser, technology and innovation, team members within plastic surgery, office-based surgery, skin cancer, wound care, postop recovery, weight loss surgery, body transformations, before and afters, and fun-filled topics!
Dr. Fuller attended undergrad at the University of Notre Dame, medical school at the University of Chicago, then completed a 6-year Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center, training with world-renowned plastic and cosmetic surgeons.
Dr. Fuller focuses his aesthetic practice on body contouring, including breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, along with many other procedures. He offers detailed consultations and creates a unique approach to body contouring for each patient. Dr. Fuller also has a robust hand surgery practice, treating conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow injuries and more!
Dr. Butz is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a focus on body and breast surgery. His philosophy on confidence and beauty provides patients with comfort in their journey while achieving breathtaking results.
Dr. Butz is one of the first in the nation to offer a unique technology to deliver impressive results with minimal downtime. He is the only surgeon in Wisconsin to offer a drainless tummy tuck procedure among many other advanced techniques. As part owner of Quintessa, Dr. Butz recognizes the importance of a complete line of surgical and non-surgical treatment options for his patients. He takes the time to educate on all options to treat concerns including surgical solutions, and non-invasive body contouring with CoolSculpting Elite, CoolTone, and EmSculpt.
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https://samfullerplasticsurgery.com/
https://myquintessa.com/staff/dr-daniel-butz/
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Fuller Butz: A Behind the Scenes Plastic Surgery Podcast
Plastic Surgery FAQs: The Questions Patients Always Ask
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The latest episode of the Fuller Butz Podcast pulls back the curtain on one of the most common moments in aesthetic medicine: the plastic surgery consultation. In this episode, Dr. Sam Fuller and Dr. Daniel Butz tackle the questions they hear day after day from patients walking through their doors, demystifying the process while offering honest, practical insights into what really matters when considering cosmetic surgery.
From the very first consultation question, “Am I a good candidate?”, the discussion explores how plastic surgeons evaluate patients beyond simply the procedure itself. Dr. Fuller and Dr. Butz explain how factors like overall health, lifestyle habits, expectations, and long-term goals shape surgical planning. The episode highlights how consultations are less about selling procedures and more about building a thoughtful roadmap tailored to each individual patient.
Listeners will hear the doctors break down some of the most common procedures patients ask about, including breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, and body contouring after weight loss. They explain the differences between implant types, profiles, and gel cohesivity, while also discussing how surgeons help guide patients toward the right choice rather than overwhelming them with options. The conversation also touches on newer technologies and innovations that are shaping modern plastic surgery.
Recovery questions are another major focus of the episode. Patients often ask how long downtime will last, when they can return to work, and what recovery actually feels like. Dr. Fuller and Dr. Butz discuss the realities of healing, how modern techniques aim to minimize recovery time, and what patients can realistically expect in the days and weeks following surgery.
The episode also addresses some of the biggest misconceptions patients bring to consultations, including concerns about scarring, safety, and whether cosmetic surgery results can look natural. Through candid discussion and a few lighthearted moments, the hosts emphasize that successful outcomes come from clear communication, careful planning, and choosing the right surgeon.
Whether you are actively considering a procedure or simply curious about how plastic surgeons think, this episode offers an informative and approachable guide to the consultation process. It’s an inside look at the questions patients ask most often—and the thoughtful answers that help them move forward with confidence.
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