Office Based Surgery Makes for a Better Plastic Surgeon – There’s Proof!
A few months back I discussed the importance of finding a happy surgeon. I made the argument that a happy surgeon is much like a CEO in the operating room and to do their best job, they need to be surrounded by like-minded individuals to help everyone strive toward the same goal. I mentioned that […]
Have you noticed the cost of rent in San Francisco lately?!
Well, we’ve had an eye opening experience this weekend! In preparation for our move to San Francisco to join the practice of Dr. Donald Brown, my wife and I came to San Francisco, with the support of my mother-in-law, to find a place to live. I kinda always assumed rent was most expensive in New […]
The Anatomy of a Cosmetic Surgeon’s Website – How to Avoid White Coat Deception
An alternative title to this blog post is, “How to vet a website” or another way to say it is “how to sniff out B.S. on a website”! This guide is here to help you evaluate different aspects of a cosmetic surgeon’s website and determine what’s fact, what’s fiction and ultimately how to protect yourself […]
Find A Happy Surgeon!
A recent collaborative article between Kaiser Health News and The Washington Post discusses doctors losing their temper, repeatedly, and eventually being sent to anger management classes. If you’ve ever worked in a hospital or visited the Emergency Department for a problem that wasn’t really an emergency, you may have met that angry doctor! Where are […]
Our Plastic Surgeons on BuildMyBod
We are proud to highlight our plastic surgeons currently subscribing to BuildMyBod. These real plastic surgeons represent forward thinking doctors that believe in educating the patient in all aspects of plastic surgery, including price. How many times have you called a plastic surgeon’s office to ask about ballpark pricing on certain cosmetic procedures, […]
BuildMyBod Promos
For those of you who haven’t checked out BuildMyBod Promos, you’re missing out! By signing up here for BuildMyBod and BuildMyBod Promos, you can be alerted to any plastic surgery specials for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in your area being provided by real plastic surgeons. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures include BOTOX® Cosmetic for the creases in […]
Look for the words “plastic surgeon” in their ads!
When looking for a doctor to do your cosmetic surgery, it can be confusing. Sometimes you see cosmetic surgeon, sometimes you see plastic surgeon and sometimes you see “board certified” without clarification as to what they’re board certified in. The following advice is the simplest way to decode the advertisements you see…. If they state […]
BuildMyBod App for iPhone & iPad Shows Patients What to Expect After Cosmetic Surgery
Catherine Shreves, WGNO News How much is it gonna cost me? It’s the first question most patients have when it comes to plastic surgery. Now, you can find out in a matter of minutes, thanks to a new iPhone app called BuildMyBod. The app was invented by Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon Dr. […]
New BuildMyBod Smartphone App Helps Consumers Plan and Price Cosmetic Surgery
BuildMyBod App is now available through the iPhone App Store. Yahoo! Finance Jonathan Kaplan, MD announced the release of BuildMyBod™, a smartphone app he developed that allows consumers to find a cosmetic surgeon, plan and price cosmetic surgery procedures, and make an appointment directly through the application. Approved […]
An Exciting Addition To The Way We Educate Our Patients
Dr. Graper, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon “Bringing information about my practice and procedures with such detail, literally at the fingertips of consumers, is an exciting addition to the way we educate our patients,” says Dr. Graper. “The more informed patients are, the better decisions they ultimately make about the cosmetic […]