Five Health Insurance Hacks
A hack is a technique to solve everyday problems. What constitutes a hack to an everyday problem? Finding the shortest route work. The shortest line at the DMV. And with the uncertainty of the future of health insurance in America, here are five health insurance hacks that you’ll find useful whether Obamacare sticks around or […]
Cyber Monday on BuildMyBod
I know it sounds strange but are you looking for any healthcare related deals on Cyber Monday?! You’ve come to the right place. BuildMyBod Health provides for price transparency but also the ability to purchase non-surgical services online. From the MRI your doctor told you to get to Botox and other cosmetic services. How […]
Skin resurfacing with a deep chemical peel to remove wrinkles
When your doctor or aesthetician talks about skin resurfacing, they’re talking about several things at once. They could be talking about skin resurfacing by scraping away dead skin with a dermabrasion machine. They could be referring to a laser. Or they’re meaning a chemical peel. And even when you talk about a chemical peel, that […]
Do you repeal all of Obamacare?
As someone that believes in healthcare for all Americans, even I know Obamacare fell short. It turns out the Affordable Care Act isn’t so affordable. But there are a couple popular aspects of the ACA that will make it exceedingly difficult to repeal all of Obamacare. Some aspects will have to stay and if you’re […]
A decrease in breast augmentation? Not good for Victoria’s Secret!
Yahoo News just published this article about the changing trends in breast shape and who that affects. Apparently the day of the “bodacious bonzos” are a thing of the past! More women are going for a more natural attainable look. With less need for highly structured bras versus simple bralettes, competition is heating up for […]
Tummy tuck and hernia repair
Your typical tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty includes liposuction, removing excess abdominal skin and tightening the abdominal wall. A loose abdominal wall is a rectus diastasis. This is repaired with stitches. In some cases, the abdominal wall is more than just loose, there’s an opening, or hernia that also needs repair. Tightening of a loose abdominal […]
Postop recovery after breast augmentation
So you’re considering a boob job! Here are a few things to keep in mind regarding postop recovery after breast augmentation. Even though it’s a cosmetic, elective procedure, it’s still real surgery and needs to be “treated with respect.” Postop recovery after breast augmentation: things to know Breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure so […]
Keeping it subtle: Lip injections
There’s no excuse for duck lips! Seriously though, fillers have been on the market for years now and when it comes to lip injections, there’s no reason it has to be overdone. The purpose of most cosmetic procedures is to restore self-confidence and a youthful, rested appearance. The best cosmetic surgery is “invisible” wherein […]
Breast Lift without Implants
You may want bigger breasts, you may want perkier breasts. If you’re one of the lucky ones, you may have all of the ingredients already! With enough breast tissue, you may have all the volume necessary without implants…you just need a breast lift. How to get the breast lift you need Droopy breasts are […]
Volumizing the cheek bones
Looking to lift your jowls (hanging jaw line) and get fuller cheek bones at the same time? Fillers to the cheek bones can volumize the upper face and lift the jowls in unison. Radiesse and Juvederm Voluma are the most “famous” of fillers for this treatment. How do fuller cheek bones affect the jowls? […]