Welcome to Plastic Surgery T & A – that's Talking & Advice. I'm your host, Dr. Earl Stephenson, Jr., a board-certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta with over 20 years of experience. In this deeply personal and informative episode, we’re talking about curves, culture, and confidence – specifically for my African-American sisters considering body contouring surgery. 🎯 This episode is for the woman who wants: To preserve her ethnic beauty To enhance her curves with cultural pride To understand how her healing journey differs To partner with a plastic surgeon who gets her 🔍 What We Cover in This Episode: ✔️ Why plastic surgery has been historically taboo in the Black community ✔️ How Eurocentric standards shaped the plastic surgery industry ✔️ The importance of having a culturally competent plastic surgeon ✔️ What it means to create curves not erase identity ✔️ Why representation matters in the operating room ✔️ Cultural nuances of beauty and body preferences ✔️ The unique physiology and healing of African-American skin ✔️ Real talk on keloids, hyperpigmentation & hypertrophic scarring ✔️ The art of surgical balance – narrow waist, full hips, natural proportions ✔️ How to navigate surgical decision-making with confidence 🎤 Real Talk. Real Stories. Real Strategy. Dr. Stephenson doesn’t just talk about cultural awareness – he lives it. From clients who come in looking to keep their hips, maintain their curves, or recover with minimal scarring – this is where skill meets cultural sensitivity. 💬 “You want hips. You want curves. You want to feel seen and heard – I get it. Because I walk in this skin just like you do.” This episode breaks down: Why some surgeons may unknowingly apply Eurocentric results to Afrocentric bodies What “athletic” versus “curvy” means in different cultures The psychological toll of growing up without seeing your beauty reflected Why even small changes can be huge when done with understanding 📦 BONUS FREEBIEDownload your FREE copy of The Curves & Culture Blueprint – an exclusive guide by Dr. Earl Stephenson that walks you through: Choosing a culturally competent surgeon Understanding risks like hyperpigmentation & keloids Healing strategies just for melanin-rich skin Empowering questions to ask BEFORE surgery 📥 email me to get your copy: es@esjaesthetics.com 💬 From Our Host: “I’ve had women tell me, ‘Dr. Stephenson, you understand how I want my body shaped because you’re from my culture, and I’m doing this for me, for my man, for my confidence.’ That’s why this matters.” Whether you're in Atlanta or across the country, if you're an African-American woman thinking about enhancing your curves – this episode was made for you. 📞 Want to work with Dr. Stephenson? Schedule your one-on-one consultation: 👉 Call: (770) 466-4700 📧 Email: concierge@esjaesthetics.com 🌐 Visit: www.esjaesthetics.com 📲 Follow Us Online 🔗 Instagram: @esjaesthetics 🔗 Facebook: ESJ Aesthetics 🔗 TikTok: @esjaesthetics 🔗 YouTube: Plastic Surgery T & A 📌 Hashtags #CurvesAndCulture #PlasticSurgeryForBlackWomen #BlackBeauty #BodyContouring #KeloidPrevention #HypertrophicScarring #BBLForBlackWomen #TummyTuckHealing #BlackPlasticSurgeon #CulturallyCompetentCare #ESJAesthetics #DrEarlStephenson #ConfidenceTakesShape 🙌 Please Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode empowered or educated you, let us know in the comments! Don’t forget to hit the bell 🔔 to get notified for new episodes. Stay beautiful. Stay empowered. Stay unapologetically you.