EP: 6 Dr. Arnold Almonte, Facial Plastic Surgeon. Facial Plastic Surgery under LOCAL
Body By Poly Podcast with Dr. Alain Polynice.
Welcome Dr. Arnold Almonte, Facial Plastic Surgeon doing facial plastic surgery under local anesthetic.
In this episode of Body by Poly, Dr. Alain Polynice, an experienced plastic surgeon, engages in a fascinating conversation with his long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Arnold Almonte. Dr. Almonte shares his incredible journey from the Philippines, through Africa, New York, Philadelphia, and finally to Sacramento, specializing in facial surgery. They discuss intricate surgical cases, the advantages of doing surgery under local anesthesia, and the importance of finding a niche. Dr. Almonte also offers advice to young surgeons and shares insights into maintaining a balanced life while excelling professionally. Tune in to hear this insightful and inspiring conversation!
00:00 Introduction to Body by Poly
00:37 Meet Dr. Arnold Almonte
00:58 Dr. Almonte's Journey
03:03 Craziest Surgical Cases
07:57 The A-Lift Technique
11:58 Advantages of Local Anesthesia
17:08 Advice for Young Surgeons
20:30 Introduction to ECAs and Facial Courses
21:30 The Importance of Comradery in Surgery
22:04 Becoming a Fellow and Instructor
22:49 Future of Facelifts: Trends and Techniques
24:35 Building and Maintaining a Successful Practice
27:59 Balancing Work and Family Life
32:26 Rapid Fire Questions: Getting to Know Arnold
35:11 Conclusion and Farewell
https://www.dralmonte.com
Body by Poly is the no-BS plastic surgery podcast hosted by Dr. Alain Polynice, a board-certified breast and body plastic surgeon known for tackling the toughest cases—including revisions, botched results, and high-impact transformations.
Whether you’re considering your first procedure or revisiting one that didn’t go as planned, Dr. Polynice brings you real talk about what works, what doesn’t, and what it actually takes to sculpt the body you want.
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