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2727: The Surgeon Who Rebuilt a Man's Face After a Grizzly Attack! Dr. Benson Pulikkottil
1 hour 36 minutes Posted Nov 13, 2025 at 12:00 am.
Advanced Plastic Surgery with Dr. Benson Pulikkottil His background.
How success is a lot of luck and just jumping into some opportunity. Pivotal moments on his path into plastic surgery.
How he met his wife, Lily.
The MIRACULOUS grizzly bear facial reconstruction story.
The stories of burn victims he has encountered.
The future of healing.
The surgery part is challenging, but the stuff after is where it counts.
The characteristics of patients who tend to do the best.
Are there certain body parts you have a time window to save?
Exciting medical technologies on the horizon.
Will AI ever replace surgeons?
The importance of collaboration.
The tougher the challenge, the more rewarding it is.
Balancing family/work life.
There are other ways to be successful in life. Would he want his kids to follow in his footsteps?
My wife is a gangster.
The value of strength training, being fit, in his profession.
His 42-hour surgery and building your discipline muscle.
Having a badass partner in life.
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Advanced Plastic Surgery with Dr. Benson Pulikkottil His background. (1:42) How success is a lot of luck and just jumping into some opportunity. Pivotal moments on his path into plastic surgery. (4:34) How he met his wife, Lily. (22:45) The MIRACULOUS grizzly bear facial reconstruction story. (27:25) The stories of burn victims he has encountered. (46:57) The future of healing. (53:01) The surgery part is challenging, but the stuff after is where it counts. (55:20) The characteristics of patients who tend to do the best. (1:02:30) Are there certain body parts you have a time window to save? (1:07:36) Exciting medical technologies on the horizon. (1:09:46) Will AI ever replace surgeons? (1:11:38) The importance of collaboration. (1:12:57) The tougher the challenge, the more rewarding it is. (1:15:55) Balancing family/work life. (1:17:05) There are other ways to be successful in life. Would he want his kids to follow in his footsteps? (1:17:53) My wife is a gangster. (1:19:27) The value of strength training, being fit, in his profession. (1:22:11) His 42-hour surgery and building your discipline muscle. (1:25:42) Having a badass partner in life. (1:34:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Related Links/Products Mentioned Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 60% off ALL Programs, Guides, and MODs **Code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** Mind Pump Store Man's face miraculously saved after grizzly bear attack Autoimmune diseases can be associated with depression - PMC Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Benson Pulikkottil MD FACS (@dr.reconnoisseur) Instagram Website : www.drbensonmd.com Featured Guest/People Mentioned Benson Pulikkottil MD FACS (@dr.reconnoisseur) Instagram David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram
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