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Perfectly Imperfect

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team of moms, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

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The Life Changing Magic of Breast Reduction
Dec. 5, 2024

The Life Changing Magic of Breast Reduction

Many women choose breast reduction because they're fed up with the discomfort of large breasts—whether it’s pain, trouble finding clothes that fit, or just the ongoing hassle of carrying extra weight.   Because breast redu…
The Dark Side of Hair Transplant Surgery
Nov. 26, 2024

The Dark Side of Hair Transplant Surgery

There is a growing ”black market” for hair restoration fueled by flashy TikTok and Instagram videos, putting people at risk who don’t understand who is truly qualified and what’s realistically possible with hair transplant s…
Hairline Lowering for Women Explained
Oct. 3, 2024

Hairline Lowering for Women Explained

Women with higher than average hairlines visit Dr. Houssock and Danielle feeling self-conscious about their foreheads, hiding behind headbands or even wigs.  These women usually don't need a hair transplant; they just want …
You Don’t Have To Suffer in Silence
Aug. 29, 2024

You Don’t Have To Suffer in Silence

It's completely normal to feel uncomfortable discussing issues of incontinence or intimacy, but know you’re not alone.  Dr. Houssock and Lindsey (who has seen it all in her labor & delivery days) have ways to help wit…
The 7 Worst Hair Transplant Myths - Busted!
Aug. 1, 2024

The 7 Worst Hair Transplant Myths - Busted!

Every day, Dr. Houssock and Lindsey talk to people with long-held misconceptions about hair transplant surgery and misunderstandings caused by the various hair restoration treatments sold to us through advertising.  Neither…
Mommy Makeover: The Truth About Diastasis Recti
July 11, 2024

Mommy Makeover: The Truth About Diastasis Recti

Diastasis recti is very common but widely misunderstood, and it’s hard to even know you have it unless an expert confirms it. Because it is impossible to fix with exercise, tummy tuck surgery often includes diastasis repair.…
Mommy Makeover: The Truth About What to Expect Post-Baby
June 20, 2024

Mommy Makeover: The Truth About What to Expect Post-Baby

Despite what TikTok says, getting your old body back after having a baby is not a thing. It’s a miracle that your body grew a child, and there’s nothing wrong with the “mommy bod.” But there’s also nothing wrong with doing s…
Here Comes the Bride (And Groom): How to Look Perfect on “The Big Day”
May 30, 2024

Here Comes the Bride (And Groom): How to Look Perfect on “The Big Day”

About once a week, a bride-to-be comes in asking for our help and often there’s not enough time to do everything.  Dr. Houssock and Lindsey, our in-house skin care expert, take you through the ideal timeline to prepare for …
The Who, When, and How of Tummy Tuck Surgery
May 9, 2024

The Who, When, and How of Tummy Tuck Surgery

While there are minimally invasive options for skin tightening that can yield fantastic results for the right people and in the right areas, there is nothing nonsurgical that can take the place of the tummy tuck. Who: Dr. H…
Why Fillers Alone Aren’t Enough
April 18, 2024

Why Fillers Alone Aren’t Enough

Ever wonder how some celebrities just don’t seem to get older? The secret is that they have a smart aesthetic professional who has them on a strategic treatment plan with a little bit of everything in their toolbox, and fill…
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About the Host

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Carrie A. Houssock, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgeon

Board-certified plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD, FACS is the current owner and medical director of JEV Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics. She strives to ensure that each patient receives the highest-quality aesthetic care delivered with compassion and the utmost regard for safety. Dr. Houssock is dedicated to her patients and uses the latest techniques and technology to help men and women of all ages look and feel their very best.

In 2021, Dr. Houssock’s extraordinary work as a plastic surgeon was recognized by her peers and Newsweek when she was added to the magazine’s “America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2021” list. Dr. Houssock was top-ranked among 387 of the nation’s leading plastic surgeons in the categories of breast augmentation, liposuction, and facelift.