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Hollywood's Best Kept Secret Behind the Most Natural Faces: Holistic Plastic Surgeon Dr. Few

Sep 25, 2025
In a captivating discussion, Dr. Julius Few, a holistic plastic surgeon from Chicago, shares insights from over 30 years in aesthetics. His 'less is more' philosophy emphasizes the beauty of subtlety and why the best surgery is often invisible. He explains the dangers of filler overuse and the 'distortion vortex.' Dr. Few reveals his unique '85% rule,' the importance of turning patients away when necessary, and how his innovative procedures have transformed eyelid surgery. Tune in for a fresh perspective on beauty, aging, and self-acceptance.
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ADVICE

Think Brow First For Eyelid Work

  • Stabilize the brow before doing upper eyelid surgery and try Botox first for many patients. Removing lots of eyelid tissue or 'scooping out' fat often ages poorly later on.
ANECDOTE

Fixing Mid‑Face Lift Disasters

  • Dr. Julius Few invented an internal mid-face lift approach to fix complications from external mid-face lifts that pulled down lower eyelids. His technique became widely adopted because it reduced risk, swelling, and the devastating ectropion outcome.
INSIGHT

GLP‑1s Change Fat Transfer Outcomes

  • Implants remain safe when sized to a patient's body, while fat transfers are less reliable if the patient later uses GLP-1 drugs. GLP-1s can reduce long-term fat graft survival, altering surgical planning.
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