There’s more to it than BMI! [video]
BMI or Body Mass Index helps determine if a patient has a “normal” weight, overweight or morbidly obese. It takes into account, not only their weight, but also their height. Many doctors use BMI as a very prominent determinant of whether a patient would be considered a surgical candidate for an elective or cosmetic procedure. […]
Breast implants: the smaller the better! [video]
I know it’s tough to resist but when it comes to breast implants, the smaller the better. Everyone thinks you have to go big or go home but it’s not really necessary. There are benefits to smaller implants and additional risks with bigger implants. The smaller the better With bigger implants, the patient may […]
5 myths about breast augmentation debunked [video]
1. They cause cancer Breast implants don’t cause the typical type of breast cancer that the vast majority of women have. A very rare form of cancer known as lymphoma, which is more of an overgrowth of lymphatic tissue like lymph nodes that can occur anywhere in the body, can also appear, under certain circumstances, […]
Even a 5’4″ woman that weighs 105 pounds is a BBL candidate!
We’ve all seen the questions online or on social media when it comes to who is or is not a BBL candidate. Do I have enough fat for a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift)? Do I need to gain weight? We finally have the answer! As long as you’re healthy and your doctor agrees, even a […]
Stupid sh*t patients say
Hey, before you get upset, we encourage you to leave comments about stupid sh*t that doctors say too! Because we know that even though patients say some silly things, we’re all capable! Also, try and keep a sense of humor about all of this. Things patients say: I’m allergic to that pain medication – […]
Dr. Bilge Gregory – BuildMyBod Video Testimonial
Dr. Bilge Gregory is a physician in Scottsdale, Arizona at Vital Connection MD. You can also follow her on Instagram here. She was nice enough to tell us about her experience with the BuildMyBod Health platform. Dr. Bilge Gregory – BuildMyBod Testimonial As you can see in the video below, Dr. Gregory’s excitement in […]
Kelsey’s rant (kelseykaplanfashion on IG): What to look for in your doctor [video]
I don’t know what got her going but my wife, Kelsey, or kelseykaplanfashion on Instagram, went on a humorous tirade on what to look for in a plastic surgeon. It’s her 5 standards that lead to THE gold standard in choosing your doctor. Check out the video and listicle below! The Gold Standard of […]
What you should expect from yourself and your surgeon after surgery
We had a recent postoperative patient compliment us on our blog and how informative it is. However, she pointed out that one thing she couldn’t find was a blog post on what to expect after surgery. So here goes! What you should expect from yourself and your surgeon after surgery This listicle should serve […]
Listicle: The red flags we look for in our patients
Red flags are something a potential patient does (or doesn’t do) that can portend future problems. After 12 years of practice, I’m getting better at noticing these red flags but there’s always room for a heightened sense of awareness. Check out our “listicle” below for a few of these red flags. In case you’ve never […]
Why we look at more than just BMI [video]
As more consumers research cosmetic surgery online and watch surgery on social media, there’s one thing they keep hearing. That their plastic surgeon won’t operate on them if their BMI (body mass index) is greater than 30. BMI refers to the “magic number” that takes into account your weight in kilograms and your height in […]
Should you buy your partner cosmetic surgery as a gift?
With the holidays upon us, we’re under the gun to get a great gift for our husband or wife, or if we’re being PC, our partner. Your husband probably doesn’t want a tie and your wife doesn’t want a vacuum cleaner. In an attempt to think outside of the box, should you buy your partner […]
What’s the Cleveland Clinic up to? A lot!
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 up to. The alumni in turn, disseminate that information to their respective communities. As you’ll see […]
