Dr. Angela Sturm welcomes Dr. Erica Bartlett to the show.

Dr. Bartlett is a plastic surgeon from Houston who attended Texas A&M University for both medical school and her undergraduate studies. After completing a general surgery residency at Vanderbilt University, she returned to Texas to pursue plastic surgery training at Baylor University.

The discussion delves into Dr. Bartlett's journey and her experiences as a woman in the field of plastic surgery. She shares insights into the plastic surgery profession and personal anecdotes from her career. Dr. Bartlett, now in her fifth year of practice, provides a candid look at the challenges and rewards of her chosen specialty.

Key Takeaways

1.) Women in demanding careers, such as surgery, often face unique challenges when it comes to family planning.

2.) Having a supportive network of family and friends is crucial during tough times, including both professional challenges and personal journeys such as IVF treatments.

3.) The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on various life aspects, from halting elective cosmetic surgeries to altering childbirth experiences with more controlled and peaceful environments due to limited hospital room access.

4.) Dr. Bartlett emphasizes the importance of achieving natural-looking, restorative results and avoiding extreme requests that do not align with ethical practices, reflecting a commitment to patient well-being over aesthetic extremes driven by social media.

5.) Parenthood presents challenges comparable to the rigorous demands of medical internships.

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Challenges and opportunities in cosmetic surgery industry.
05:10 Medical career involves delayed gratification and chaos.
08:23 Busy life led to decision with consequences.
09:52 IVF process brings many women together.
14:40 Mom's intuition about baby's health concerns.
16:15 Dad is okay with some responsibilities, not all.
20:57 Dad's awkward with baby, prefers older kids.
22:40 Supporting friends with newborns during medical training.
28:44 Chaotic family gathering, mixed feelings about it.
30:14 Return to normal life, traffic is better.

Learn more about Dr. Bartlett at townandcountryplasticsurgeons.com.

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