ShareI love it when postop surgery patients answer my phone call. It’s officially 10 years in practice now and still, without fail, I call my outpatient surgery patients the night after their surgery. And it’s all because of how I … Continue reading
ShareIt’s seems like the greatest thing since sliced bread. Instead of putting silicone implants into your breasts, just get fat injections to the breast and liposuction in the process! It makes sense to enlarge the breasts with similar tissue to … Continue reading
ShareDo we have your attention now?! Whether it’s for cosmetic services or medically necessary procedures (before a deductible is met), knowing healthcare prices is important. Patients need to know their financial obligation and healthcare providers need to be sympathetic to their patient’s … Continue reading
ShareWhether you have a split earlobe or an ear gauge, an ear gauge repair can fix both! While the circumstances that led to a split earlobe or an ear gauge vary, the repair is similar. Split Earlobe or Ear … Continue reading
ShareDon’t worry. Even if you’re not considering a Brazilian Butt Lift, this article provides helpful postoperative insights for any procedure. But for those wondering what a Brazilian Butt Lift is, you can read more here. However, this is the short … Continue reading
ShareGetting surgery and want to hide your scars? Whether you’re getting surgery for medically necessary or cosmetic reasons, here are a few ways you can better hide your scar. Keep in mind that it’s ok to ask your surgeon about … Continue reading
SharePrairie Spine of Peoria, IL is now part of the BuildMyBod network. That means you can check your out-of-pocket costs for procedures dealing with “spine health.” So not only does Prairie Spine offer the latest in back pain services, they also … Continue reading
ShareIt’s 8am and you’re about to go ‘under’ for your operation. Next thing you know you’re in the recovery room with no memory of what just happened. Was the operation a success? Will you be happy with the results? And most … Continue reading
ShareWhenever it’s time to go under the knife, chances are someone will tell you to remove your jewelry for surgery. Is this request medically justified or just logistical. As with many things in medicine, we often do things because it’s … Continue reading
ShareWith the passage of a new healthcare bill in the House of Representatives (it’s still not a law) and a heartfelt monologue by Jimmy Kimmel, there’s been a great deal of talk about pre-existing conditions. Unfortunately, in the discussion, many … Continue reading
ShareWhy do the preop surgery folks tell us to avoid fingernail polish for surgery? And for that matter, why are we told to avoid eating and drinking after midnight? That one’s easier to explain. When a patient is going to … Continue reading
ShareWhile it’s not necessary to wear the same thing as Kelsey Kaplan Fashion (@kelseykaplanfashion on Instagram) on your surgery day, what you wear is important. So for those patients wondering, “what should I wear for surgery?”, you’ve come to the … Continue reading
ShareI couldn’t say it better myself because I said it! Read my original article published in Medical Economics about price transparency and lead generation here. Click here for the original blog post written by Dr. Jonathan Kaplan for Medical … Continue reading