What can dermatologists learn from the way plastic surgeons approach patient selection, treatment planning, and recovery? In this episode of Conversations in Aesthetics, host Gary Goldenberg, MD, welcomes board-certified plastic surgeon Daniel Maman, MD, for a candid discussion about the overlap between their specialties and the value of knowing where one clinician's expertise ends and another's begins.

Drawing on 15 years in private practice, Dr Maman takes listeners inside his approach to aesthetic surgery, beginning well before a patient enters the consultation room. From careful screening and setting realistic expectations to the role of photography, physical examination, and individualized surgical planning, he explains how each step informs both the patient experience and the treatment itself. The conversation also explores his highly structured approach to postoperative recovery, including private-duty nursing, nearby accommodations, and next-day follow-up.

Throughout, a larger question takes shape: how can thoughtful patient selection, focused expertise, and collaboration between specialties improve the care patients receive?