ShareIf you’re considering a breast augmentation, then you’ve no doubt heard about two potential medical issues. One is Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, or ALCL, and the other is Breast Implant Associated Illness, or BIAI. ALCL, which you can read about … Continue reading
ShareRemember back in March and April when the fear of COVID shut down everything, including elective medical care, gyms and large gatherings? The hope was that we could quickly and “easily” stop COVID in its tracks. But as COVID cases … Continue reading
ShareWhen we consider black swan events, which I’ve discussed here before, they’re often looked at in a negative connotation. And rightly so. But in an effort to find a silver lining to this pandemic, we should consider the pandemic as … Continue reading
ShareWhile we were all quarantining at home, I wrote this article arguing that testing for COVID-19 was pointless at the time. Sure, if you were really sick in the hospital and your doctor suspected coronavirus, it made sense to get the … Continue reading
ShareWash your hands, wipe down surfaces, don’t touch your face and practice social distancing. If nothing else, that’s what you should take away from this coronavirus overview. But keep reading to learn important details about this epidemic. Such as, how … Continue reading
Share There is so much written about stretch marks aka “tiger stripes” all across the internet. When consumers Google what to do about stretch marks, much of the information out there isn’t very good. Or accurate. Or even true. Whenever … Continue reading
Share If you want the nitty gritty, then jump down to the video below. But if you learn better by reading, then continue on! Today’s topic is about the “best” skin care regimen. And the best regimen isn’t what I … Continue reading
Share For physicians wanting to separate themselves from the competition, BuildMyBod Health has it all. Price transparency, lead generation, e-commerce and now Subscriptions. Through the BuildMyBod Health Concierge Experience, consumers can purchase non-surgical services as a one-time purchase or through … Continue reading
ShareIf you want to know how to achieve the best cosmetic surgery results, you need to combine surgery with behavioral modification. That’s a fancy way of saying that the best results will come about with surgery and a healthy diet … Continue reading
Share I just attended the Fall meeting of the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Board of Directors. The biannual meetings of the Board of Directors provides an opportunity for the Clinic to show alumni from around the country, what various departments are … Continue reading
ShareBoard certified plastic surgeon and founder/CEO of BuildMyBod Health, Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, will be presenting at The Medical Spa Show in Las Vegas this weekend. He’ll discuss “Using Price Transparency to Generate Leads.” The Medical Spa Show The conference … Continue reading
ShareI’m gonna spend this whole post just explaining what the title means! So let’s start with some background. Most doctors know that Dr. Google refers to the experience when patients come in for their consult with loads of disjointed, unrelated … Continue reading
ShareThis recent article makes an incredibly interesting argument. That cosmetic surgery can lead patients to quit smoking! It’s not as far-fetched as you may think. It’s starts with the notion that smoking affects small blood vessels in healing skin. Cosmetic … Continue reading
ShareCrazy, I know. But regardless of your personal bent on the topic, marijuana use for medicinal purposes is now legal in 29 states plus the District of Columbia! That’s a lot of places where patients can legally be prescribed, and … Continue reading
ShareUntil I met my wife, who’s a really great cook, I didn’t know eating delicious healthy food was possible. It’s all about using healthy substitutes. You don’t have to eat low cal bland foods like rice cakes. You can still … Continue reading