ShareAs reported by the NY Times here, the California Assembly (legislature) has passed strict new laws to ensure widespread vaccinations. But who would’ve thought Mississippi and West Virginia would have led California by example! That’s right, California’s Assembly just … Continue reading
Share Technology is a great thing. Convenience abounds everywhere. Taxi hailing apps. Couriers bringing food and other needed household items via bicycle or scooter. Everything is available at the tap of a button. And it’s not even a real … Continue reading
ShareIt’s very frustrating for patients to be overweight, have a surgical weight loss procedure like a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve, then lose hundreds of pounds but still unable to fit into smaller clothes because of excess skin. Body contouring … Continue reading
ShareWhen was the last time you were at an amazing healthcare institution that just left you in awe? It’s probably not a question you ask yourself very often. In fact, you naturally hope to avoid a visit to the hospital … Continue reading
ShareAs a developer of a price transparency platform, BuildMyBod, I recognize the importance of consumers knowing their healthcare costs before going to a consultation or before getting their medical bill. However, you shouldn’t base your entire decision on cost because … Continue reading
SharePatients can be self-conscious about many aspects of their body. But in general, things are never as bad as they seem. This is particularly true when it comes to their chin. They may feel a great deal of facial disharmony … Continue reading
ShareI know I’ve blogged about how patients are the real winners if they find a doctor who has his or her own operating room, but I can’t overemphasize that enough! Our in-office operating room is getting busier each week with … Continue reading
ShareHow many times have you asked yourself this question?! OK, maybe never but if you are one of the many consumers out there who want a bigger booty, you probably assumed you had enough fat because we often think we … Continue reading
ShareIn the video below from our surgical library, we show how liposuction is not only a procedure in and of itself, but also a great adjunct to other procedures, such as an abdominoplasty. There has been concern with performing liposuction … Continue reading
ShareI think most patients would be surprised to know that their surgeons listen to music in the operating room. While the operating room is a place for seriousness and focus, some may think music detracts from that singular focus we … Continue reading
ShareHere, in another installment of our surgical video library, we review three potential risks of breast augmentation surgery. Not only will we discuss the risks, we’ll show you how to avoid them via a GoPro head-mounted video camera. A … Continue reading
Share I can’t think of a bigger pop cultural earthquake than this whole Bruce Jenner thing. I think my apoplexy is clear just from the title of this post – doesn’t that statement sum it up for most of … Continue reading
ShareA recent patient scheduled surgery for liposuction and a breast lift after consultation. A day or two after she booked (but before her surgery), she sent me an email with some follow up questions. All good questions but her questions … Continue reading