--- title: "Press & Publications" --- In the media, and in print # Press & Publications Credibility is easy to claim and easy to check. This is where the physicians of Santa Barbara Face & Body appear in the media, what they publish in the peer-reviewed literature, and where they speak, each item linking to a verifiable source. Dr. Alain Polynice is a published plastic surgeon and podcast host, and Dr. Allison Pontius has a long record in facial aesthetics. [Request a consultation](https://santabarbarafaceandbody.com/request-a-consultation/) Santa Barbara, California ## What you will find here | Category | What it includes | | --- | --- | | Media appearances | Interviews, features, and expert commentary, linked to the outlet | | Publications | Peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, linked to the source | | The podcast | The Body by Poly podcast, hosted by Dr. Polynice | | Speaking | Talks and panels, where applicable | Verified sources every item links to its source The press and publications page gathers the physicians' verified media presence in one place: interviews and expert commentary, peer-reviewed publishing, and the practice's own podcast. Dr. Alain Polynice, a board-certified plastic surgeon focused on the breast and body, has published in the surgical literature and hosts the Body by Poly podcast; Dr. Allison Pontius, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, has a long record in facial aesthetics and injectable research. Each entry links to its original source so anyone can verify it, and the list is updated as new items publish. ## Why this page exists Trust should be checkable, not just asserted. - Verifiable. Every item links to its source, so you are not taking a claim on faith. - Published expertise. Peer-reviewed work reflects contribution to the field, not just marketing. - A public voice. Media and the podcast show how the physicians communicate. - Current. The list is updated as new items publish. Published surgeon Dr. Polynice has peer-reviewed work ## A note on honesty In the media interviews and expert commentary ## Why Santa Barbara Face & Body Published, in the media, and willing to talk openly on a podcast: the physicians here have a public record, which is exactly what you want to be able to check before trusting someone with your face or body. Dr. Polynice's surgical publishing and podcast and Dr. Pontius's long track record in facial aesthetics are on display and linked to their sources. Verifiable credibility is the standard here. The podcast Body by Poly, hosted by Dr. Polynice ## How to use this page **Useful if you** - Want to verify the physicians' credibility for yourself - Are researching before a consultation - Are a journalist or partner seeking the practice - Want to hear how the physicians communicate **Keep in mind** - Publications reflect expertise, not a promise about your result - Media commentary is general, not personal medical advice - Your plan is set at a consultation ## What it costs Nothing on this page carries pricing, and no prices are published on the site. 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