<b>HOSTS</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Christopher Chang, MD </b><br /><b>Double Board-Certified<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/about/dr-chang/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Plastic Surgeon</a> — Washington, D.C. &<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/about/areas-we-serve/northern-virginia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Northern Virginia</a> </b><br /><br />Dr. Christopher C. Chang is widely regarded as one of the top<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> plastic surgeons</a> serving Washington, D.C.,<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/about/areas-we-serve/northern-virginia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Northern Virginia</a>, and the greater DMV area. Known for his expertise in <a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/face/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facial plastic surgery</a>, <a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/breast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">breast surgery</a>, and advanced reconstructive procedures, Dr. Chang sees patients from across the region — including Tysons Corner, Bethesda, and Washington, D.C. — at Congressional Plastic Surgery's two locations in Vienna, VA and Chevy Chase, MD.<br /><br />At Congressional Plastic Surgery, Dr. Chang offers a full range of cosmetic procedures including<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/breast/breast-augmentation-washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> breast augmentation</a>,<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/face/rhinoplasty-washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> rhinoplasty</a>,<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/face/facelift/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> facelift surgery</a>,<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/body/tummy-tuck/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> tummy tuck</a>, and<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/hair/neograft/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NeoGraft FUE hair restoration</a>.<br /><br />Dr. Chang earned his undergraduate degree with Honors in Biological Sciences from Harvard University before attending NYU School of Medicine, where he trained at the renowned Institute for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. He later completed a highly competitive six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at Yale University, followed by an advanced craniofacial fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. This deep anatomical training informs his approach to procedures like facelift and rhinoplasty, where precision and balance are critical for natural-looking results.<br /><br />In addition to facial surgery, Dr. Chang specializes in breast and body contouring, from<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/breast/breast-lift/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> breast lift</a> to<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/body/mommy-makeover/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> mommy makeover</a>. He has co-authored more than 80 peer-reviewed publications and maintains hospital privileges at Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, and several Inova hospitals throughout Northern Virginia.<br /><br />A Washington, D.C. area native, Dr. Chang lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife and four children. <br /><br /><b>Jackie O'Brien RN, BSN, CNOR </b><br /><b>Clinical Director at Cedar Lane Surgery Center — Vienna, Virginia</b><br /><br />With more than 12 years of operating room experience and training at Georgetown University Hospital, Jackie O'Brien brings expert-level knowledge across plastic surgery, trauma, general surgery, vascular surgery, and ophthalmic procedures. A proud George Mason University alum and CNOR-certified operating room nurse, Jackie leads the surgical team at Cedar Lane Surgery Center in Vienna, VA — just minutes from Tysons Corner — with precision, organization, and a passion for patient care.<br /><br />Her role places her at the center of the patient experience, from preparing patients for procedures to ensuring the surgical team maintains the highest safety standards in the OR.<br /><br />When she's not scrubbed in, Jackie enjoys exploring D.C.'s restaurant scene, attending concerts and wineries around the DMV, and spending time with her cat, Biggie Smalls, the real boss at home.<br /><br /><b>About Secret Services </b><br /><br />In Washington, D.C., everyone has secrets — especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery.<br /><br />On Secret Services, double board-certified<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/about/dr-chang/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> plastic surgeon</a> Dr. Christopher Chang and his team pull back the curtain on what really happens inside a modern<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> plastic surgery</a> practice serving the DMV with two locations in Vienna, VA and Chevy Chase, MD.<br /><br />Every week, you'll get answers to confidential patient questions about cosmetic surgery, recovery, expectations, and results, from rhinoplasty and facelift to breast augmentation and beyond.<br /><br />Because in an era when aging gracefully and looking natural is easier than ever, it all depends on who you know — and what they're willing to tell you.<br /><br />Until now. <br /><br /><b>Links </b><br /><br />Learn more about<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon</a> Dr. Christopher Chang<br /><br />Follow Dr. Chang on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dcplasticsurgeon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @dcplasticsurgeon</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/congressionalplasticsurgery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@congressionalplasticsurgery</a> <br /><br />And on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@congressionalpsurgery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @congressionalpsurgery</a>

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<b>HOSTS</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Christopher Chang, MD </b><br /><b>Double Board-Certified<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/about/dr-chang/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Plastic Surgeon</a> — Washington, D.C. &<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/about/areas-we-serve/northern-virginia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Northern Virginia</a> </b><br /><br />Dr. Christopher C. Chang is widely regarded as one of the top<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> plastic surgeons</a> serving Washington, D.C.,<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/about/areas-we-serve/northern-virginia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Northern Virginia</a>, and the greater DMV area. Known for his expertise in <a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/face/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facial plastic surgery</a>, <a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/breast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">breast surgery</a>, and advanced reconstructive procedures, Dr. Chang sees patients from across the region — including Tysons Corner, Bethesda, and Washington, D.C. — at Congressional Plastic Surgery's two locations in Vienna, VA and Chevy Chase, MD.<br /><br />At Congressional Plastic Surgery, Dr. Chang offers a full range of cosmetic procedures including<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/breast/breast-augmentation-washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> breast augmentation</a>,<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/face/rhinoplasty-washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> rhinoplasty</a>,<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/face/facelift/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> facelift surgery</a>,<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/body/tummy-tuck/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> tummy tuck</a>, and<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/hair/neograft/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NeoGraft FUE hair restoration</a>.<br /><br />Dr. Chang earned his undergraduate degree with Honors in Biological Sciences from Harvard University before attending NYU School of Medicine, where he trained at the renowned Institute for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. He later completed a highly competitive six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at Yale University, followed by an advanced craniofacial fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. This deep anatomical training informs his approach to procedures like facelift and rhinoplasty, where precision and balance are critical for natural-looking results.<br /><br />In addition to facial surgery, Dr. Chang specializes in breast and body contouring, from<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/breast/breast-lift/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> breast lift</a> to<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/body/mommy-makeover/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> mommy makeover</a>. He has co-authored more than 80 peer-reviewed publications and maintains hospital privileges at Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, and several Inova hospitals throughout Northern Virginia.<br /><br />A Washington, D.C. area native, Dr. Chang lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife and four children. <br /><br /><b>Jackie O'Brien RN, BSN, CNOR </b><br /><b>Clinical Director at Cedar Lane Surgery Center — Vienna, Virginia</b><br /><br />With more than 12 years of operating room experience and training at Georgetown University Hospital, Jackie O'Brien brings expert-level knowledge across plastic surgery, trauma, general surgery, vascular surgery, and ophthalmic procedures. A proud George Mason University alum and CNOR-certified operating room nurse, Jackie leads the surgical team at Cedar Lane Surgery Center in Vienna, VA — just minutes from Tysons Corner — with precision, organization, and a passion for patient care.<br /><br />Her role places her at the center of the patient experience, from preparing patients for procedures to ensuring the surgical team maintains the highest safety standards in the OR.<br /><br />When she's not scrubbed in, Jackie enjoys exploring D.C.'s restaurant scene, attending concerts and wineries around the DMV, and spending time with her cat, Biggie Smalls, the real boss at home.<br /><br /><b>About Secret Services </b><br /><br />In Washington, D.C., everyone has secrets — especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery.<br /><br />On Secret Services, double board-certified<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/about/dr-chang/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> plastic surgeon</a> Dr. Christopher Chang and his team pull back the curtain on what really happens inside a modern<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> plastic surgery</a> practice serving the DMV with two locations in Vienna, VA and Chevy Chase, MD.<br /><br />Every week, you'll get answers to confidential patient questions about cosmetic surgery, recovery, expectations, and results, from rhinoplasty and facelift to breast augmentation and beyond.<br /><br />Because in an era when aging gracefully and looking natural is easier than ever, it all depends on who you know — and what they're willing to tell you.<br /><br />Until now. <br /><br /><b>Links </b><br /><br />Learn more about<a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon</a> Dr. Christopher Chang<br /><br />Follow Dr. Chang on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dcplasticsurgeon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @dcplasticsurgeon</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/congressionalplasticsurgery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@congressionalplasticsurgery</a> <br /><br />And on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@congressionalpsurgery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @congressionalpsurgery</a>
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July 14, 2026
The Non-Refundable Deposit Is When You Walk Away
Two people die weeks apart after procedures at the same Miami-area clinic — one of them a woman having a mommy makeover — and a single lawyer now represents both families while local authorities investigate. Dr. Chang and Jackie ask what it takes for a clinic to pause and reassess once something goes wrong, let alone twice.<br /><br />The episode opens with an anonymous question: someone found a surgeon in another state charging a third of the going rate, with a non-refundable deposit and a flight booked two days before surgery. Dr. Chang doesn't hesitate on the answer.<br /><br />From there, the conversation turns to why Miami accounts for nearly half of all BBLs performed nationwide, how some clinics cut costs with unqualified staff or ghost surgeons who aren't even in the room, and why a shut-down clinic can simply reopen under a new name at the same address.<br /><br />Jackie breaks down Quad A's new Florida-specific accreditation rules, created because the state has so few of its own.<br /><br />NBC 6 South Florida, <a href="https://www.nbcmiami.com/investigations/family-says-woman-died-after-traveling-to-south-florida-for-plastic-surgery/3814627/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more on the case</a><br /><br /><b>HOSTS</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Jackie O'Brien RN, BSN, CNOR</b><br /><b>Clinical Director at Cedar Lane Surgery Center</b><br /><b></b><br />With 12 years of OR experience and training at Georgetown University Hospital, Jackie brings expert-level knowledge in plastic, trauma, general, vascular, and ophthalmic surgery. A proud George Mason alum and CNOR-certified perfectionist, she leads with passion, precision, and a love for all things surgical. Off the clock, she's exploring new restaurants, hitting concerts and wineries, or hanging out with her cat—Biggie Smalls, the real boss at home.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Christopher Chang, MD</b><br /><b>Plastic Surgeon</b><br /><b></b><br />Considered to be one of the <a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/about/dr-chang/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">top plastic surgeons in DC</a>, Dr. Chang specializes in facial and breast augmentation surgery and has acquired several advanced degrees and training from some of the most selective universities in the country.<br /><br />Double board certified in plastic and facial plastic surgery, with specialized experience in facial surgery and pediatric reconstruction, Dr. Chang prioritizes precision over trends and thoughtful care over pressure. Based in Washington, DC, he serves a diverse community, respecting each patient's preferences for discretion, communication, and natural-looking results.<br /><br /><b>About Secret Services</b><br /><br />In DC, everyone has secrets — especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang and his sharp-witted team see everything and say nothing — except on this podcast, where every week you'll get answers to confidential patient questions. Because in an era when aging gracefully and looking natural is easier than ever, it all depends on who you know—and what they're willing to tell you.<br /><br /><b>Links</b><br /><br />Learn more about <a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon</a> Dr. Christopher Chang<br /><br />Follow Dr. Chang on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dcplasticsurgeon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@dcplasticsurgeon</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/congressionalplasticsurgery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@congressionalplasticsurgery</a><br /><br />And on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@congressionalpsurgery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@congressionalpsurgery</a><br /><br />Host: Christopher Chang, MD<br />Producer: Eva Sheie @ The Axis<br />Assistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Laura Mayusa<br />Engineering: Chris Mann<br />Theme music: Harry's...

July 8, 2026
Five Doctors Said No and She Lost Her Legs
A 21-year-old in the UK is facing a double leg amputation after her legs locked bent backward at a 45-degree angle — for eight years. She was turned away by five surgeons before one agreed to help, by which point the damage was irreversible. <br /><br />Dr. Chang and Jackie break down what went wrong, who bears responsibility, and why a delay in care can turn a treatable problem into a permanent one.<br /><br />Jackie raises the anonymous question that frames everything: "I've told four different doctors something is wrong and they keep telling me it's anxiety. How do I keep advocating for myself?"<br /><br />Dr. Chang addresses why women's health in particular remains understudied and why two things can be true at once — you can have anxiety and a real problem. The conversation ends with practical advice: find doctors who listen, use the internet to locate specialists, and never stop pushing.<br /><br />Source: People, <a href="https://people.com/woman-s-legs-locked-upwards-needs-amputation-after-years-in-hospital-11971699" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Locked and Turned Upwards at a 45-Degree Angle. Now, She Needs an Amputation</a><br /><br /><b>HOSTS</b><br /><br /><b>Jackie O'Brien RN, BSN, CNOR</b><br />Clinical Director at Cedar Lane Surgery Center<br /><br />With 12 years of OR experience and training at Georgetown University Hospital, Jackie brings expert-level knowledge in plastic, trauma, general, vascular, and ophthalmic surgery. A proud George Mason alum and CNOR-certified perfectionist, she leads with passion, precision, and a love for all things surgical. Off the clock, she's exploring new restaurants, hitting concerts and wineries, or hanging out with her cat—Biggie Smalls, the real boss at home.<br /><br /><b>Christopher Chang, MD</b><br />Plastic Surgeon<br /><br />Considered to be one of the <a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/about/dr-chang/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">top plastic surgeons in DC</a>, Dr. Chang specializes in facial and breast augmentation surgery and has acquired several advanced degrees and training from some of the most selective universities in the country.<br /><br />Double board certified in plastic and facial plastic surgery, with specialized experience in facial surgery and pediatric reconstruction, Dr. Chang prioritizes precision over trends and thoughtful care over pressure. Based in Washington, DC, he serves a diverse community, respecting each patient's preferences for discretion, communication, and natural-looking results.<br /><br /><b>About Secret Services</b><br /><br />In DC, everyone has secrets — especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang and his sharp-witted team see everything and say nothing — except on this podcast, where every week you'll get answers to confidential patient questions. Because in an era when aging gracefully and looking natural is easier than ever, it all depends on who you know—and what they're willing to tell you.<br /><br /><b>Links</b><br /><br />Learn more about <a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon</a> Dr. Christopher Chang<br /><br />Follow Dr. Chang on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dcplasticsurgeon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@dcplasticsurgeon</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/congressionalplasticsurgery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@congressionalplasticsurgery</a><br /><br />And on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@congressionalpsurgery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@congressionalpsurgery</a><br /><b><br /></b>Host: Christopher Chang, MD<br />Producer: Eva Sheie @ The Axis<br />Assistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Laura Mayusa<br />Engineering: Chris Mann<br />Theme music: Harry's Perfume - Harry Edvino<br />Cover Art: Dan Childs<br /><br />Secret Services is a production of <a...

June 30, 2026
Looksmaxxing: How Far Is Too Far?
A 19-year-old emails every surgeon he can find: he has been buying testosterone online for a year, he wants a jaw implant, and maybe rib removal. They all either ignore him or say no, and he wants to know whether he is being failed by gatekeepers or protected from something he cannot see.<br /><br />Dr. Chang and Jackie say it plainly: the no is the protection.<br /><br />The conversation runs through the looksmaxxing world young men are living in right now, where an influencer like Clavicular is told his nose, jaw, and bones are all fixable with a syringe, a hammer, and enough discipline.<br /><br />They get into bone smashing (punching your own face to remodel it), the danger of unregulated testosterone at an age when your body should be making plenty of its own, and the Dr. Miami rhinoplasty that got live-streamed as entertainment. Jackie explains the red flag that ends the consult before it starts, and Dr. Chang makes the case for why saying no is the mark of a good surgeon, not a bad salesman.<br /><br /><b>About Secret Services</b><br /><b></b><br />In DC, everyone has secrets — especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang and his sharp-witted team see everything and say nothing — except on this podcast, where every week you’ll get answers to confidential patient questions. Because in an era when aging gracefully and looking natural is easier than ever, it all depends on who you know—and what they’re willing to tell you.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Links</b><br /><b></b><br /><b><a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></b><a href="https://www.congressionalplasticsurgery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang</a><br /><br />Follow Dr. Chang on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dcplasticsurgeon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@dcplasticsurgeon</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/congressionalplasticsurgery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@congressionalplasticsurgery</a><br /><br />And on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@congressionalpsurgery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@congressionalpsurgery</a><br /><br />Host: Christopher Chang, MD<br />Producer: Eva Sheie @ The Axis<br />Assistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Laura Mayusa<br />Engineering: Chris Mann<br />Theme music: Harry’s Perfume - Harry Edvino<br />Cover Art: Dan Childs<br /><br />Secret Services is a production of The Axis: <a href="https://www.theaxis.io/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">theaxis.io</a>
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