Prairie Spine joins the BuildMyBod Network
Prairie 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 offer the latest in price transparent medicine. What does this mean for Prairie Spine and […]
Do I have to remove all my jewelry for surgery?

Whenever 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 always been done that way. That’s called dogma and dogma has no place in a […]
Attention healthcare providers: You all need to think like a plastic surgeon!
I 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 Economics magazine.
Build your email database and own your marketing!
While the answer may seem obvious, why do medical practices (or everyone for that matter) advertise with Facebook or Google? It’s because we want to get in front of the eyes of their billions of users. But we’re really not exposed to all of their viewers. Anyone that uses digital advertising knows that you narrow […]
BuildMyBod Founder Speaking in San Diego
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, Founder/CEO of BuildMyBod Health will be making several presentations at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting (COSM 2017) and ASAPS Aesthetic Meeting next week/weekend in San Diego. Additionally, Dr. Kaplan will be on hand at Firm Media booth #947 to discuss how Firm Media has improved the digital marketing for his practice in San […]
Saggy breasts worse after breastfeeding or pumping?

When you’re a plastic surgeon, “cocktail conversation” at a party can involve any and all topics. How much recovery do I need after a neck lift? Can you get rid of my cankles? Breast pumping, not breastfeeding, resulted in my saggy breasts! This particular party patron made the last comment as a matter of fact. I […]
Why tax season is the time to schedule your cosmetic surgery

Tax season officially culminates tomorrow, April 15th (or maybe technically April 18th this year) when you file your taxes. And let’s just assume you’re filing your taxes on time! Aside from getting past the anxiety of taxes, this is actually a great time of year. Why? Because this is the time to get that mommy […]
BuildMyBod Founder to speak at Aesthetic Everything Beauty Expo 2017
BuildMyBod Health is very excited to announce that founder/CEO, Dr. Jonathan Kaplan will be speaking at the upcoming Aesthetic Everything Beauty Expo 2017. The expo will take place in Phoenix on May 13th and 14th. What’s Dr. Kaplan talking about at the Aesthetic Everything Beauty Expo Click on the image above to enlarge. As you’ll […]
How to avoid duck lips with lip filler [video]

Lip augmentation is a very common procedure with many options to plump up your lips. And even though it’s a relatively easy procedure, the most common concern is that you’ll end up with duck lips. Why does that happen? Can’t a person recognize they’ve had too much filler or able to avoid that appearance in the […]
Tummy Tuck with Abdominal Wall Tightening

Your typical tummy tuck includes liposuction to the abdomen, removal of excess skin and often-times, abdominal wall tightening. It’s not always necessary but it’s important for the patient to be aware of this aspect of the procedure. The tummy tuck tightens the abdominal skin but the abdominal wall is a whole different animal. When […]