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Secret Services: The DC Plastic Surgery Podcast

Secret Services: The DC Plastic Surgery Podcast

De : Christopher Chang
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HOSTSChristopher Chang, MD Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon — Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia Dr. Christopher C. Chang is widely regarded as one of the top plastic surgeons serving Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and the greater DMV area. Known for his expertise in facial plastic surgery, breast surgery, and advanced reconstructive procedures, Dr. Chang sees patients from across the region — including Tysons Corner, Bethesda, and Washington, D.C. — at Congressional Plastic Surgery's two locations in Vienna, VA and Chevy Chase, MD.At Congressional Plastic Surgery, Dr. Chang offers a full range of cosmetic procedures including breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, facelift surgery, tummy tuck, and NeoGraft FUE hair restoration.Dr. Chang earned his undergraduate degree with Honors in Biological Sciences from Harvard University before attending NYU School of Medicine, where he trained at the renowned Institute for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. He later completed a highly competitive six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at Yale University, followed by an advanced craniofacial fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. This deep anatomical training informs his approach to procedures like facelift and rhinoplasty, where precision and balance are critical for natural-looking results.In addition to facial surgery, Dr. Chang specializes in breast and body contouring, from breast lift to mommy makeover. He has co-authored more than 80 peer-reviewed publications and maintains hospital privileges at Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, and several Inova hospitals throughout Northern Virginia.A Washington, D.C. area native, Dr. Chang lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife and four children. Jackie O'Brien RN, BSN, CNOR Clinical Director at Cedar Lane Surgery Center — Vienna, VirginiaWith more than 12 years of operating room experience and training at Georgetown University Hospital, Jackie O'Brien brings expert-level knowledge across plastic surgery, trauma, general surgery, vascular surgery, and ophthalmic procedures. A proud George Mason University alum and CNOR-certified operating room nurse, Jackie leads the surgical team at Cedar Lane Surgery Center in Vienna, VA — just minutes from Tysons Corner — with precision, organization, and a passion for patient care.Her role places her at the center of the patient experience, from preparing patients for procedures to ensuring the surgical team maintains the highest safety standards in the OR.When she's not scrubbed in, Jackie enjoys exploring D.C.'s restaurant scene, attending concerts and wineries around the DMV, and spending time with her cat, Biggie Smalls, the real boss at home.About Secret Services In Washington, D.C., everyone has secrets — especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery.On Secret Services, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang and his team pull back the curtain on what really happens inside a modern plastic surgery practice serving the DMV with two locations in Vienna, VA and Chevy Chase, MD.Every week, you'll get answers to confidential patient questions about cosmetic surgery, recovery, expectations, and results, from rhinoplasty and facelift to breast augmentation and beyond.Because in an era when aging gracefully and looking natural is easier than ever, it all depends on who you know — and what they're willing to tell you.Until now. Links Learn more about Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher ChangFollow Dr. Chang on Instagram @dcplasticsurgeon @congressionalplasticsurgery And on TikTok @congressionalpsurgeryChristopher Chang Hygiène et vie saine Maladie et pathologies physiques Sciences sociales
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  • Will My Surgeon Talk About Me on TikTok?

    Will My Surgeon Talk About Me on TikTok?
    Jun 2 2026
    A woman writes in worried that her plastic surgeon — who runs one of those TikTok accounts that pick apart celebrity faces — might end up doing the same to her. Dr. Chang's answer is shorter than expected: smart surgeons are humble surgeons, and humble surgeons don't tear other doctors' work apart on the internet.

    Dr. Chang and Jackie go through the week's biggest celebrity surgery moments — the fisheye-lens Olivia Wilde photo that got turned into a Gollum meme, the Kris Jenner "furious facelift" headlines that ended up way overblown, and the Denise Richards facelift coverage that has plastic surgeons fighting each other online about who's really qualified to call themselves a facelift expert.

    They get into why the Kris Jenner story is actually useful for setting expectations — your face isn't going to stay tight and swollen forever, and a year out it'll look different than it did at month one — why doctors publicly criticizing each other's work is what Dr. Chang calls "trashy," and why the New York Times piece framing TikTok face breakdowns as a credentialed new way to judge women's looks misses what's really going on.

    Plus: news anchors covering bruising on camera, and the real reason men don't talk about their plastic surgery.

    Source: The New York Times, Stars' Plastic Surgery Is Played for Your Entertainment


    HOSTS

    Jackie O'Brien RN, BSN, CNOR
    Clinical Director at Cedar Lane Surgery Center

    With 12 years of OR experience and training at Georgetown University Hospital, Jackie brings expert-level knowledge in plastic, trauma, general, vascular, and ophthalmic surgery. A proud George Mason alum and CNOR-certified perfectionist, she leads with passion, precision, and a love for all things surgical. Off the clock, she's exploring new restaurants, hitting concerts and wineries, or hanging out with her cat — Biggie Smalls, the real boss at home.

    Christopher Chang, MD
    Plastic Surgeon

    Considered to be one of the top plastic surgeons in DC, Dr. Chang specializes in facial and breast augmentation surgery and has acquired several advanced degrees and training from some of the most selective universities in the country.

    Double board certified in plastic and facial plastic surgery, with specialized experience in facial surgery and pediatric reconstruction, Dr. Chang prioritizes precision over trends and thoughtful care over pressure. Based in Washington, DC, he serves a diverse community, respecting each patient's preferences for discretion, communication, and natural-looking results.

    About Secret Services

    In DC, everyone has secrets — especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang and his sharp-witted team see everything and say nothing — except on this podcast, where every week you'll get answers to confidential patient questions. Because in an era when aging gracefully and looking natural is easier than ever, it all depends on who you know — and what they're willing to tell you.

    Links

    Learn more about Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang

    Follow Dr. Chang on Instagram @dcplasticsurgeon @congressionalplasticsurgery

    And on TikTok @congressionalpsurgery

    Host: Christopher Chang, MD
    Producer: Eva Sheie @ The Axis
    Assistant Producer: Mary Ellen Clarkson
    Engineering: Chris Mann
    Theme music: Harry's Perfume - Harry Edvino
    Cover Art: Dan Childs

    Secret Services is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io
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    22 min
  • She Went In For a Mommy Makeover And Never Came Home

    She Went In For a Mommy Makeover And Never Came Home
    May 26 2026
    A woman calling for her pre-op consult had one question before anything else: is the surgeon going to leave as soon as the surgery's over? Jackie's answer was no. But the question itself is now what every woman wants answered — because in Cincinnati, a 47-year-old mom of three went in for a mommy makeover and never came home.

    Rachel Tussey documented her surgery prep on TikTok for weeks before going in at Journey Light Surgery Center in February. Her husband was told everything went great. Minutes later she was unresponsive. Dr. Chang and Jackie pull apart what the family was actually told — "without oxygen for six minutes" — and why that phrase probably came from the hospital later, not the recovery room.

    They get into why anesthesia is the layer of surgery you should trust most rather than fear, how pain medicine absorbing too quickly in fat can change a recovery room in seconds, who's actually at risk for a clot or embolism, and why outpatient surgery is not the safety downgrade people assume. Plus: the surgeon is now suing the surgery center.

    Source: Rachel Tussey's TikTok account, @racheltussey

    HOSTS

    Jackie O'Brien RN, BSN, CNOR
    Clinical Director at Cedar Lane Surgery Center

    With 12 years of OR experience and training at Georgetown University Hospital, Jackie brings expert-level knowledge in plastic, trauma, general, vascular, and ophthalmic surgery. A proud George Mason alum and CNOR-certified perfectionist, she leads with passion, precision, and a love for all things surgical. Off the clock, she's exploring new restaurants, hitting concerts and wineries, or hanging out with her cat — Biggie Smalls, the real boss at home.

    Christopher Chang, MD
    Plastic Surgeon

    Considered to be one of the top plastic surgeons in DC, Dr. Chang specializes in facial and breast augmentation surgery and has acquired several advanced degrees and training from some of the most selective universities in the country.

    Double board certified in plastic and facial plastic surgery, with specialized experience in facial surgery and pediatric reconstruction, Dr. Chang prioritizes precision over trends and thoughtful care over pressure. Based in Washington, DC, he serves a diverse community, respecting each patient's preferences for discretion, communication, and natural-looking results.

    About Secret Services

    In DC, everyone has secrets — especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang and his sharp-witted team see everything and say nothing — except on this podcast, where every week you'll get answers to confidential patient questions. Because in an era when aging gracefully and looking natural is easier than ever, it all depends on who you know — and what they're willing to tell you.

    Links

    Learn more about Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang

    Follow Dr. Chang on Instagram @dcplasticsurgeon @congressionalplasticsurgery

    And on TikTok @congressionalpsurgery

    Host: Christopher Chang, MD
    Producer: Eva Sheie @ The Axis
    Assistant Producer: Mary Ellen Clarkson
    Engineering: Chris Mann
    Theme music: Harry's Perfume - Harry Edvino
    Cover Art: Dan Childs
    Secret Services is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io
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    22 min
  • Your "Board Certified" Surgeon Might Not Be Who You Think

    Your "Board Certified" Surgeon Might Not Be Who You Think
    May 19 2026
    A woman in Richmond went in to have her implants removed. She came out of surgery without her breasts. Dr. Chang and Jackie pull apart what actually happened — and what it reveals about how the words "board certified" can mean almost anything.

    The anonymous question this episode answers: how do you evaluate a surgeon when your insurance only covers a handful of options? Dr. Chang breaks down the difference between the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the half-dozen other "boards" out there (yes, he could make one called the Board of Chang Plastic Surgery), why breast cancer care needs two surgeons with opposite goals, and the quiet local nurse network that already knows who's good.

    Jackie weighs in on what it feels like in an OR when something is going wrong. Plus: how Dr. Sasa Grae Espino reportedly kept operating while the Virginia Medical Board sat on multiple complaints, before 29 women filed suit.

    Source: WTRV, Nurse files $25M lawsuit against Virginia breast surgeon: 'I see Frankenstein'

    HOSTS

    Jackie O'Brien RN, BSN, CNOR
    Clinical Director at Cedar Lane Surgery Center

    With 12 years of OR experience and training at Georgetown University Hospital, Jackie brings expert-level knowledge in plastic, trauma, general, vascular, and ophthalmic surgery. A proud George Mason alum and CNOR-certified perfectionist, she leads with passion, precision, and a love for all things surgical. Off the clock, she's exploring new restaurants, hitting concerts and wineries, or hanging out with her cat—Biggie Smalls, the real boss at home.

    Christopher Chang, MD
    Plastic Surgeon

    Considered to be one of the top plastic surgeons in DC, Dr. Chang specializes in facial and breast augmentation surgery and has acquired several advanced degrees and training from some of the most selective universities in the country.

    Double board certified in plastic and facial plastic surgery, with specialized experience in facial surgery and pediatric reconstruction, Dr. Chang prioritizes precision over trends and thoughtful care over pressure. Based in Washington, DC, he serves a diverse community, respecting each patient's preferences for discretion, communication, and natural-looking results.

    About Secret Services

    In DC, everyone has secrets — especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang and his sharp-witted team see everything and say nothing — except on this podcast, where every week you'll get answers to confidential patient questions. Because in an era when aging gracefully and looking natural is easier than ever, it all depends on who you know—and what they're willing to tell you.

    Links

    Learn more about Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang

    Follow Dr. Chang on Instagram @dcplasticsurgeon @congressionalplasticsurgery

    And on TikTok @congressionalpsurgery

    Host: Christopher Chang, MD
    Producer: Eva Sheie @ The Axis
    Assistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Laura Mayusa
    Engineering: Chris Mann
    Theme music: Harry's Perfume - Harry Edvino
    Cover Art: Dan Childs

    Secret Services is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io
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    22 min
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