ShareAfter discussing a cosmetic procedure during a consultation, the final two questions in every consult is 1) how much does it cost? and 2) how long is the recovery? The answer to price is simpler than it used to be … Continue reading
ShareIt’s that time of year again! BuildMyBod, your source for cosmetic surgery pricing information, as provided by physicians themselves, has released it’s pricing report for 2015. These are the most complete, accurate estimates you’ll find for out-of-pocket procedures of interest. … Continue reading
ShareWhat a breath of fresh air…no botched plastic surgery to ridicule this year at the Oscars 2015! The usual show of embarrassing plastic surgery may be a thing of the past. Are we evolving into a new era of plastic … Continue reading
ShareIf you haven’t heard, CoolSculpting is a non-surgical technique for fat reduction of stubborn pockets of fat around the abdomen, flanks and thighs. While it’s not meant to be a replacement for liposuction, many patients ask if CoolSculpting can indeed … Continue reading
ShareWhether you’re getting filler in the lips, cheeks or under the eyes to fight the effects of aging, you could get too much of a good thing! While most injectible fillers like Restylane, Juvederm and Belotero work great and patients … Continue reading
ShareAs you can see here on Good Morning America, here and here, selfie makeovers using Instagram filters is a new trend. And unlike many trends within cosmetic surgery, this one is actually a healthy trend! What patients are doing is taking a selfie … Continue reading
ShareUnfortunately for many women, they aren’t a candidate for a straightforward breast augmentation and need a lift as well. So instead of simply making one small incision in which to insert the breast implant, they need additional incisions to remove … Continue reading
ShareMany doctors and healthcare providers don’t like posting their prices online. The most common reasons cited are they don’t want consumers price shopping or their competitors to see how much they charge. But this is shortsighted. If you don’t … Continue reading
ShareI just read a story in the NY Daily News regarding the embattled Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Sheldon Silver, who held the reins over that institution for the last 20 years. For those of you that don’t … Continue reading
ShareOn Thursday, February 5th, Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, CEO of BuildMyBod appeared on Good Morning America. Rather than speaking about his role as the founder of BuildMyBod’s online marketplace, he was in the role of a plastic surgeon. He weighed in … Continue reading
ShareA recent article in The Washington Times discusses the latest edict from the Vatican. The Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Culture, a religious body that explores issues in contemporary culture criticizes cosmetic surgery as a “burqa made of flesh.” Wow, that’s … Continue reading
ShareIt seemed like a good idea at the time! Or maybe you were drunk? You and your bestie thought you’d be best friends forever and would forever sport your belly button piercing together? What, she’s not your best friend anymore? … Continue reading