# Practice Management & Professional Development — GCMD Library living collection

Updated: n/a · 7 episodes · 63 cited statements

## Episodes
### Patient Experience & Testimonials
- [Real Patient Testimonials with Dr. Diana Ponsky](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238) — video · 3:55 · [machine version](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238.md)

### Social Media & Digital Presence
- [Local Plastic Surgeon debunks popular social media beauty myths](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258) — video · 5:56 · [machine version](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258.md)
- [Surgeons and Social Media - with Diana Ponsky MD](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259) — video · 48:48 · [machine version](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259.md)

### Career Journey & Leadership
- [Role model MD: Meet Dr. Diana Ponsky from Ponsky Facial Plastic Surgery in Beachwood](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242) — video · 5:19 · [machine version](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242.md)
- [Dr. Diana Ponsky](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264) — podcast · 47:42 · [machine version](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264.md)
- [A day well spent with Dr. Ponsky!](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/a-day-well-spent-with-dr-ponsky-13251) — video · 0:31 · [machine version](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/a-day-well-spent-with-dr-ponsky-13251.md)
- [Neck Lift, Facelift, and Upper Blepharoplasty at Ponsky Facial Plastic Surgery](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/neck-lift-facelift-and-upper-blepharoplasty-at-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-13245) — video · 0:39 · [machine version](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/neck-lift-facelift-and-upper-blepharoplasty-at-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-13245.md)

## Chapters
- [0:00](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238?t=0) Consultation Philosophy: Balancing Facial Features (Ep 1)
- [1:22](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238?t=82) Patient Testimonials: Care Experience and Office Environment (Ep 1)
- [0:00](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=0) Introduction to Dr. Ponsky and her practice philosophy (Ep 4)
- [1:28](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=88) Dr. Ponsky's refugee experience and path to medicine (Ep 4)
- [2:57](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=177) Current practice, patient testimonial, and mentorship work (Ep 4)
- [4:11](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=251) Nonprofit work and closing remarks (Ep 4)
- [0:00](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=0) Introduction and Slugging Technique (Ep 2)
- [1:49](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=109) Clinical Assessment of Slugging (Ep 2)
- [2:30](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=150) Age-Appropriate Skincare for Tweens (Ep 2)
- [4:08](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=248) Flaxseed Masks as Botox Alternatives (Ep 2)
- [5:13](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=313) Safety of Cosmetic Injectables (Ep 2)
- [0:04](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=4) Introduction and Career Path to Facial Plastic Surgery (Ep 3)
- [4:00](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=240) Transition from Academic to Private Practice (Ep 3)
- [8:54](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=534) Managing Functional vs. Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Billing (Ep 3)
- [13:23](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=803) Practice Focus and Surgical Mix (Ep 3)
- [16:44](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=1004) Staffing and Human Resources Challenges (Ep 3)
- [22:13](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=1333) Business Mistakes: Partnership with Family (Ep 3)
- [25:56](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=1556) Future Growth Plans and Nurse Practitioner Model (Ep 3)
- [31:00](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=1860) Office Location and Lease Decisions (Ep 3)
- [34:02](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=2042) Patient Selection and Management for Rhinoplasty (Ep 3)
- [42:30](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=2550) Marketing Strategy and Social Media Management (Ep 3)
- [45:16](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=2716) Personal Background and Family Life (Ep 3)
- [3:02](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=182) Introduction to Dr. Ponsky and Her Background (Ep 5)
- [8:15](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=495) Domestic Violence Awareness and the Movie 'It Ends With Us' (Ep 5)
- [13:42](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=822) Face to Face Program and Emotional vs Physical Healing (Ep 5)
- [18:30](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1110) Host's Personal Story: Loss of Daughter to Dating Violence (Ep 5)
- [23:57](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1437) Common Facial Injuries and Surgical Techniques (Ep 5)
- [30:47](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1847) Patient Stories and Impact of Reconstructive Surgery (Ep 5)
- [37:48](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=2268) Supporting the Face to Face Program and Future Growth (Ep 5)
- [42:38](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=2558) Education and Prevention Through Awareness (Ep 5)

## Statements
Every statement is attributed, typed, and timestamped; the link is the citation.
- Slugging is applying Vaseline or Aquaphor on top of moisturizer to lock in extra hydration. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 1:53](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=113)
- Slugging is helpful for patients with dry skin. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 1:49](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=109)
- Slugging can clog pores in acne-prone individuals. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 2:07](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=127)
- Saran wrap can be used to lock in moisturizers in the under-eye area for better penetration at night. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 1:27](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=87)
- Teenage skin already makes its own collagen and is well-nourished. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 3:07](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=187)
- Tween skin (ages 12-15) has a good natural protective barrier and needs only three products: face wash, moisturizer, and sunblock. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 3:46](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=226)
- Skin over age 25 differs from tween skin in its needs. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 3:53](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=233)
- Some skincare products marketed to teens may irritate their skin because they are formulated for older skin types. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 3:10](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=190)
- Flaxseed masks hydrate skin well and may provide benefit for 6 to 8 hours after application. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 4:44](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=284)
- Flaxseed masks create a mucin-like substance that forms a thin layer giving the illusion that something is not moving, but the effect is short-lived. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 4:51](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=291)
- Botox is a medication that works for a length of time, whereas flaxseed masks provide only temporary hydration. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 4:36](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=276)
- Flaxseed probably does better as a nutritional supplement taken orally than as a topical mask. — Diana Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 2 · 4:56](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=296)
- Counterfeit or fake Botox products not made by the legitimate company can contain toxins that have catastrophic consequences. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 5:27](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=327)
- Vaseline applied to ticks can suffocate them, allowing safe removal by working circles around the tick until it pops out. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:36](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/local-plastic-surgeon-debunks-popular-social-media-beauty-myths-13258?t=36)
- Dr. Ponsky completed her fellowship training with Bahman Guyuron. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 3 · 10:28](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=628)
- In Dr. Ponsky's current practice, approximately 80% of cases are cosmetic and 20% involve functional insurance issues. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 3 · 8:59](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=539)
- Approximately 75% of Dr. Ponsky's surgeries are rhinoplasties, with 15-20% facelifts and the remainder blepharoplasty and brow lifts. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 3 · 10:51](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=651)
- Dr. Ponsky splits her time evenly between non-surgical and surgical days. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 3 · 11:08](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=668)
- Under Ohio law, a nurse injector can inject with the physician in proximity, but an NP has more latitude to work independently with the physician as collaborating or overseeing physician. — Diana Ponsky (guideline) [Ep 3 · 28:48](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=1728)
- Dr. Ponsky has trained her current RN (soon to be NP) for over one year, including taking her into the OR to learn anatomy rather than sending her to external courses. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 3 · 29:48](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=1788)
- Dr. Ponsky uses multiple pre-operative visits (consultation, additional discussion, and pre-op visit with nurse) to assess patient personality and motivation, typically requiring two or three meetings before surgery. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 3 · 34:22](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=2062)
- Dr. Ponsky has turned away two rhinoplasty patients after red flags emerged between the second and third visits indicating unrealistic expectations. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 3 · 34:51](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=2091)
- Morphing software is described as the biggest leveling field for managing rhinoplasty patient expectations, superior to the drawing overlays used by previous generations of surgeons. — Diana Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 3 · 35:24](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=2124)
- Dr. Ponsky follows rhinoplasty patients for up to one year post-operatively with at least five office visits during that period. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 3 · 35:59](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=2159)
- Dr. Ponsky tells patients that when a nose is balanced in the face, it is no longer noticed as the leading feature, and patients consistently report this outcome post-operatively. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 3 · 39:28](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=2368)
- One patient did not disclose having a chin implant until the second discussion, which would have affected the rhinoplasty morphing and surgical planning. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 3 · 36:19](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=2179)
- Dr. Ponsky reports that patients now bring celebrity photos less frequently than in the past, which she attributes to her practice's emphasis on creating a version of the patient's own features rather than replicating another person's appearance. — Diana Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 3 · 37:55](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=2275)
- The best surgeon can be outperformed in patient acquisition by the best marketer, at least in the short run. — Catherine Mali (opinion) [Ep 3 · 42:46](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=2566)
- In rhinoplasty consultation, Dr. Ponsky guides patients through facial anatomy and proportions, teaching what constitutes normal and abnormal features. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 1 · 0:00](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238?t=0)
- Not all features outside the norm are unattractive; unique features like larger eyes or wider faces can make patients distinctive. — Diana Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 1 · 0:27](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238?t=27)
- The goal of rhinoplasty is to balance the nose with existing facial features without changing the patient's overall appearance, making the nose less dominant while maintaining natural appearance. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 1 · 0:54](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238?t=54)
- Dr. Ponsky helped one patient reframe rhinoplasty as enhancing comfort and confidence rather than changing identity. (opinion) [Ep 1 · 1:30](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238?t=90)
- Dr. Ponsky remembers patient details and maintains personalized relationships, treating patients as individuals rather than medical cases. (opinion) [Ep 1 · 2:04](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238?t=124)
- Dr. Ponsky's practice provides a welcoming environment with beverages offered and attentive staff. (opinion) [Ep 1 · 2:30](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238?t=150)
- As a facial plastic surgeon specializing exclusively in facial procedures, Dr. Ponsky offers expertise beyond providers who perform cosmetic procedures as part of broader practice (such as dentists doing filler and Botox). (opinion) [Ep 1 · 2:58](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238?t=178)
- The office maintains efficient flow with minimal wait times and coordinated staff. (opinion) [Ep 1 · 3:30](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/real-patient-testimonials-with-dr-diana-ponsky-13238?t=210)
- Dr. Ponsky's family came to the US in 1979 through the generosity of a Catholic agency. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 4 · 1:38](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=98)
- Dr. Ponsky's parents escaped Vietnam with nothing but the clothes on their back. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 4 · 2:15](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=135)
- In Asian culture, children are encouraged to go into professional fields like medicine, dentistry, or law. — Diana Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 4 · 2:26](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=146)
- Women are increasingly taking on leadership roles not just as physicians but as CEOs of hospitals. — Diana Ponsky (epidemiological) [Ep 4 · 3:41](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=221)
- The US vice president is Asian American. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 4 · 3:45](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=225)
- The majority of intimate partner violence victims are women. — Diana Ponsky (epidemiological) [Ep 5 · 7:00](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=420)
- In emergency rooms at hospitals, one of the standard screening questions for most patients is 'do you feel safe in your home?' — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 8:01](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=481)
- Double board certification in facial plastic surgery means completing standard otolaryngology training (head and neck anatomy, cancer resections, sinus surgeries, tonsillectomies) plus an additional year specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive facial procedures. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 10:04](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=604)
- Rhinoplasty has both functional components (breathing) and cosmetic components, and these can be addressed together in reconstructive cases. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 10:51](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=651)
- The nose is the one facial feature that should not be noticed; when it is noticed, it's because it doesn't match the rest of the face. — Diana Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 5 · 12:28](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=748)
- In rhinoplasty, the internal nasal structures must be optimized first because the inside influences the outside; if internal congestion and swelling are not addressed, external swelling takes longer to resolve. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 12:50](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=770)
- Through the Face to Face program, surgeons see patients only after they have completed their journey with mental health experts and have fully extricated themselves from the abusive situation. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 17:35](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1055)
- Emotional healing from domestic violence is never completely done; survivors still experience pain when recounting their stories even years later, though it may lessen with time. — Diana Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 5 · 18:04](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1084)
- The most common facial injury from domestic violence is a broken nose, as it is the easiest bone to fracture and is positioned prominently. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 25:46](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1546)
- Other common facial injuries from domestic violence include jaw injuries, eye socket (orbital) fractures, dental injuries, and soft tissue injuries such as lacerations from objects. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 25:58](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1558)
- Post-trauma rhinoplasty is more complex than elective rhinoplasty because traumatic fractures are uncontrolled and can result in completely different shattering patterns compared to controlled surgical fractures. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 26:35](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1595)
- Bruising and swelling from facial trauma is much more widespread than in controlled surgical settings. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 26:57](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1617)
- After facial trauma, healing may not occur properly, resulting in deviation, sunken areas, or loss of blood supply to cartilage. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 27:11](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1631)
- Reconstructive nasal surgery after trauma may require cartilage grafts from the ear or rib when the nose's own cartilage has not survived. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 27:22](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1642)
- The nose is the most unforgiving facial structure; every small injury can cause a visible defect. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 28:03](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1683)
- The bone and cartilage structure of the nose supports the overlying skin; without proper structure, the skin collapses. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 28:15](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1695)
- In open rhinoplasty, a small incision is made in the columella (the tissue between the nostrils) along with strategically hidden internal incisions, allowing the skin to be lifted to access and rebuild the underlying cartilage and bone. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 28:38](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1718)
- Survivors of domestic violence may still experience PTSD symptoms even after successful reconstructive surgery. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 32:32](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1952)
- Chronic pain and inflammation from bodily injuries, along with psychological trauma, are more difficult to address than physical disfigurement. — Diana Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 5 · 32:24](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1944)
- Surgeons stay current with the latest techniques by attending professional meetings twice per year, where colleagues share innovations intended to shorten recovery time and minimize incisions. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 34:32](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=2072)
- In the Face to Face program, surgeon services are provided pro bono, but facility fees, anesthesiologist costs (when not donated), and patient medications (antibiotics, sprays) may require funding. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 40:10](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=2410)
- The Face to Face program connects patients with mental health experts who provide long-term support for emotional recovery. — Diana Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 5 · 41:41](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=2501)

## Host summaries
Recaps by a host of what the experts said — not the host's own clinical position.
- Dr. Diana Ponsky has performed more than 1500 rhinoplasties. — Catherine Mali summarizes what Dr. Diana Ponsky said [Ep 3 · 0:30](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeons-and-social-media-with-diana-ponsky-md-13259?t=30)
- Dr. Diana Ponsky is double board certified in otolaryngology and plastic surgery. — The host summarizes what Dr. Diana Ponsky said [Ep 4 · 0:00](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=0)
- Dr. Ponsky's family fled post-war Vietnam as refugees. — The host summarizes what Dr. Diana Ponsky said [Ep 4 · 0:16](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=16)
- Dr. Ponsky's family left Vietnam for Indonesia seeking refuge from post-war instability. — The host summarizes what Dr. Diana Ponsky said [Ep 4 · 1:47](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=107)
- After a year in the Indonesian refugee camp, Dr. Ponsky's family landed in New York. — The host summarizes what Dr. Diana Ponsky said [Ep 4 · 2:06](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=126)
- Dr. Ponsky learned to speak English from books and after school specials. — The host summarizes what Dr. Diana Ponsky said [Ep 4 · 2:10](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=130)
- Dr. Ponsky attended NYU on scholarship, then Georgetown, before moving to Cleveland. — The host summarizes what Dr. Diana Ponsky said [Ep 4 · 2:46](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=166)
- Volunteer work with Operation Smile early in Dr. Ponsky's career helped her see how medicine can change lives. — The host summarizes what Dr. Diana Ponsky said [Ep 4 · 1:18](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=78)
- Dr. Ponsky teaches and mentors medical students at Case Western Reserve University. — The host summarizes what Dr. Diana Ponsky said [Ep 4 · 3:36](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=216)
- Dr. Ponsky works with nonprofits including MedWish and Face to Face, which connects domestic violence survivors with board certified plastic surgeons. — The host summarizes what Dr. Diana Ponsky said [Ep 4 · 4:17](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=257)
- Dr. Ponsky is a mother to three daughters. — The host summarizes what Dr. Diana Ponsky said [Ep 4 · 4:14](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/role-model-md-meet-dr-diana-ponsky-from-ponsky-facial-plastic-surgery-in-beachwo-13242?t=254)
- According to census data from multiple sources, approximately 1 in 2 women in the US encounter some form of violence from intimate partners, whether sexual, physical, or stalking. — Diana Ponsky summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 6:47](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=407)
- Approximately 2 out of 5 men experience intimate partner violence. — Diana Ponsky summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 7:00](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=420)
- Approximately 85% of domestic abuse victims are women. — Diana Ponsky summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 19:51](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1191)
- About 70% of domestic violence injuries occur in the facial region. — Diana Ponsky summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 19:54](https://qa.library.globalcastmd.com/watch/dr-diana-ponsky-13264?t=1194)

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