How Snapchat disarms Dr. Google!
I’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 information regarding their ailment that they learned on Google. While some of the information is […]
Happy office, happy patients! [video]
After ten years of practice, four here in San Francisco, I realize patients aren’t only drawn to the doctor. They’re also drawn to the office staff. In particular, a happy office staff. And a happy office staff can create happy patients. Happy patients are looking for a happy office One could argue the importance or […]
How Snapchat helps non English speaking patients
Sure Snapchat provides many benefits as can be seen here. But I learned a new benefit this past week. It’s a great visual tool for non English speaking patients as well. Think about any non English speaking or English-not-as-a-first-language speaking patient. Even if you have an interpreter it’s very hard for the patient and doctor […]
Patients are filming their own surgery! Yeah, that happens! [video]
A lot of doctors are having trouble with the intrusion of social media into the clinical arena. Whether it be during a consultation or surgery, patients want to, anonymously or not, share their experience. And yeah, patients are filming their own surgery! Paying it forward Video is critical to a patient’s preop education. They […]
Online Purchases for Healthcare Services
In the past, you would get a healthcare service and then get the bill after the fact. Maybe it was covered by your insurance or maybe you owed a lot of money. But now, with consumers shouldering more of their healthcare costs with high deductible health plans, consumers are demanding to know costs ahead of […]
Arm lift: Scars and all!
An astute follower on our Instagram account (@realdrbae – our account, not the follower!) recently asked to see the “scar” version of the before and after photos of the arm lift patient posted online (shown to the left). On Instagram, you really only have one chance or one photo to demonstrate your work. For that […]
What I learned from Dr. Miami
If you’re on Snapchat then you probably know Dr. Miami already. His plastic surgery practice in the Bal Harbour area of Miami accounts for 1-2% of all Snapchat traffic! Not sure what Snapchat is? It’s a social media outlet that allows anyone to document their day in 10-second video or photo clips. Not impressed? […]
Dr. Bae with Dr. Miami of Snapchat Fame!
Check out Snapchat today and follow @realdrbae AKA Dr. Jonathan Kaplan or @therealdrmiami AKA Dr. Michael Salzhauer. They’ll be working together in Miami at Dr. Miami’s office. Dr. Kaplan is in Miami learning from one of the most recognized plastic surgeons in the world with over 2,000,000 followers on social media! What’s up with […]
Breast Augmentation with Round Implants on Snapchat [video]
In this post, we were all about shaped breast implants. But let’s not forget about their older, more seasoned “sister” – the round breast implant. The round implant is still the most common implant used in breast augmentation and will be for the foreseeable future. Interestingly, most patients come in for their consult asking for […]
Social Media in the Operating Room
When I was in residency, I thought the hardest thing to do was learn how to do a facelift. Once I got into practice, the hardest thing to do was learn how to run a business, since ultimately, a medical practice is a business that cares for patients. Now I realize, the hardest thing to […]