What if aging was less about erasing time and more about owning your evolution?

Michelle MacDonald sits down with renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Martin Jugenburg to unpack the real reasons high-achieving women over 40 are exploring cosmetic procedures—not to chase youth, but to enhance self-respect, confidence, and alignment.

From breast lifts and tummy tucks to emotional readiness and ethical practice, he breaks down myths about vanity, aging, and quick fixes.

Dr. Jugenburg shares powerful insights about skin elasticity, realistic expectations, and the future of surgical enhancement in a performance-forward, longevity-focused lifestyle.

Whether you're surgery-curious or simply refining your aging approach, this episode gives you both science and soul.

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KEY MOMENTS

1:42 — Taboo No More: Why Women Are Talking About Surgery

3:57 — Refinement Over Reinvention

9:23 — The Most Self-Honoring Reason for Surgery

14:50 — Why Social Media Can Mislead Your Surgical Goals

23:39 — What’s Actually Worth It in Skin Treatments?

26:48 — Cellulite: The Billion-Dollar Problem With No Cure

33:53 — The Psychological Side of Fitness and Surgery

43:36 — Facelift Recovery: How Long Before You Zoom?

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