In this episode of Secrets of the Scalpel, Dr. Ariel Ourian sits down with fellow Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Josh Jacobson for an open, honest conversation about what’s really happening in the world of aesthetics right now.

Instead of buzzwords and trends, they talk about the day-to-day reality of surgery - what patients often misunderstand, how social media shapes expectations, and why choosing a surgeon you trust matters more than ever.

They also touch on the behind-the-scenes parts of surgery most people never get to hear about: the planning, the decision-making, the psychology, and the small details that make results look natural, refined, and long-lasting.

Whether you’re considering a procedure, supporting someone who is, or just curious about how surgeons think through their work, this is a relaxed, insightful conversation you’ll actually enjoy listening to.

In this episode, Dr. Ariel Ourian sits down with Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya, MD — a Urogynecologist and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon who specializes in female sexual function, pelvic health, and menopause.

Her work focuses on improving women’s quality of life through evidence-based care and advanced surgical techniques. She practices in Beverly Hills and performs surgeries at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

This conversation dives into the topics most women are never taught, often misunderstood, or too embarrassed to ask. Together, they break down the science, the stigma, and the myths that keep women confused, overwhelmed, or suffering in silence.

What We Cover in This Episode

Hormone replacement therapy — what women aren’t told

Low sex drive in women: real medical causes vs myths

How hormonal contraception impacts libido, mood & overall health

Pelvic pain, postpartum changes & when to seek help

Research-backed insights on vibrators & sexual function

Labia appearance, body confidence & porn-driven beauty standards

Why so many women struggle quietly — and how to change that

The importance of seeing qualified specialists for intimate concerns

This episode is packed with medical insight, real education, and empowering conversation for women of all ages.

Hosted by Dr. Ariel Ourian

Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Beverly Hills

310-424-5424

ourianplasticsurgery.com

In this episode, Dr. Ariel Ourian sits down with beauty pageant titleholder and speaker Rebecca Edwards to have an honest conversation about confidence, beauty standards, and discovering who you are beyond comparison.

Rebecca opens up about the pressure of standing alongside incredibly talented and beautiful women, and how the real transformation came when she stopped trying to be someone else — and started fully embracing the qualities that made her unique.

Dr. Ourian shares insight from his years of working with patients seeking confidence through cosmetic enhancement, and together they explore where confidence really comes from, what healthy self-image looks like, and how true beauty begins far beneath the surface.

This is a conversation about identity, growth, and owning the parts of yourself that make you unmistakably you.