Before You Go Under the Knife | Part 1

What happens when the multi-billion dollar cosmetic surgery industry prioritizes private equity profits over human lives? Welcome to Part 1 of **Before You Go Under the Knife**, a dark, immersive audio series hosted by 18-year plastic surgery insider **Mavi Rodriguez**.  In this premier episode, Mavi pulls back the curtain on the lethal gaps in the medical system that protect dangerous doctors instead of innocent patients. She exposes the terrifying reality that 1 in 8 doctors marketing themselves as cosmetic surgeons are practicing completely outside their medical specialty—meaning pediatricians and ear doctors are legally performing liposuction after a simple weekend course. From multi-state surgical chains weaponizing "arbitration clauses" to bury wrongful death lawsuits, to the shocking true case of a discount clinic network that left 13 women dead, this episode reveals the industry secrets they desperately want to keep hidden.  This isn't a podcast to scare you away from changing your body—it is Mavi Rodriguez's ultimate blueprint to keeping you alive.  **⏱️ Chapter Timestamps:** - **00:00** — The Insider Perspective: Why Mavi Rodriguez is Breaking Her Silence - **02:02** — The Evolution: How Surgery Moved from Hospitals to Strip Malls - **03:09** — The Instagram Illusion vs. Real Board Certification - **03:47** — Private Equity Takeover: When Clinics Become Cash-Volume Chains - **04:26** — The 12% Statistic: Unmasking Non-Surgeons - **05:19** — Fatal Real-World Cases: Pediatricians & Ear Doctors Operating - **07:52** — The BBL Boom & The Dark Rise of Discount Surgery Markets - **10:59** — 13 Dead Women: The Convicted Felon Clinic Loophole - **12:03** — The Chain Revolution & Emergency Licensing Exploitation - **14:36** — The Arbitration Clause: How Chains Legally Bury Death Cases - **16:07** — Shielded by the State: Why Medical Boards Keep Investigations Secret - **19:04** — Today’s Red Flag: Why "Affordable" is a Major Danger Sign - **20:38** — Critical Questions to Ask Before You Go Under the Knife Send us Fan Mail Support the show 📞 **Want help planning your surgery?** Book a discovery call with Mavi Rodriguez. 🌐 Visit our website: www.bigbuttsnolies.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @bigbuttsnoliespodcast 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube