Get cosmetic surgery and quit smoking…maybe
This recent article makes an incredibly interesting argument. That cosmetic surgery can lead patients to quit smoking! It’s not as far-fetched as you may think. It’s starts with the notion that smoking affects small blood vessels in healing skin. Cosmetic surgery to quit smoking? If you’re a smoker, you know surgeons always say to avoid […]
Watch Dr. Kaplan pitch at THE Aesthetic Show Shark Tank [video]
In July, Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, Founder/CEO of BuildMyBod Health took part in a Shark Tank style pitch event. As their prize, BuildMyBod won a marketing package in an upcoming issue of THE Aesthetic Guide. What does BuildMyBod do, you ask? Even if you didn’t ask, here’s the gist. BuildMyBod Health: A primer BuildMyBod Health […]
BuildMyBod Founder Speaking at FMMA Annual Meeting
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, founder/CEO of BuildMyBod Health and Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery will be giving a keynote presentation today at the Free Market Medical Association Annual Meeting. FMMA: Join the Healthcare Revolution According to the FMMA website, “The Free Market Medical Association’s goal is to Unite and strengthen the benefits of free market healthcare. […]
A BBL can be tasteful – even in your 50’s!
I know the idea of a Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL seems odd for someone in their 50’s. You automatically think of big booties from hip hop videos or Kim K. But when you really think about it, an “older” woman getting a BBL for a ptotic or droopy butt is no different than getting […]
No vertical scar breast reduction [video]
When you have excessive breast tissue causing back pain or difficulty fitting into clothes, a breast reduction may be appropriate. One of the main drawbacks with a breast reduction is the vertical scar that extends down the front of the breast from the areola. If you’re a candidate, a no vertical scar breast reduction may […]
The Booty is All the Rage!
From J.Lo to Kim Kardashian, having a prominent, round booty with a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is one of the most talked about plastic surgery procedures over the last few years. So how is it really done? How to get a rounder booty! The best way to achieve these results is by fat injections […]
What happens when your silicone implant ruptures? [video]
As you can see from the video below, it’s very hard to rupture a silicone implant. Deforming the implants takes a great deal of pressure and rupturing them – well forget about it! Significant force, or a sharp object is necessary. This is why the “gummy bear” silicone implants are safer and more popular than […]
ASAPS beta testing the BuildMyBod Health Price Estimator
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recently started a beta test with the BuildMyBod Health Price Estimator. As seen here, some doctors have a “Get A Quote” call-to-action button under the Find A Plastic Surgeon feature on the ASAPS website. Once the consumer clicks on the Get A Quote button, they can see the doctor’s very own Price Estimator on their […]
What’s in your goodie bag?! [video]
Don’t you just love it when a surgeon and his staff go the extra mile for their patients? Look for a surgeon where each surgery patient goes home with a “Goodie Bag,” A goodie bag contains everything a recovering patient needs to get through the first few weeks after their procedure. 1. The pills The […]
Angelina Jolie and Bell’s Palsy…and maybe Botox! [video]
Bell’s Palsy is a condition that results in a sudden onset of paralysis/droop to one side of the face and affects 40,000 Americans every year. It’s believed to be caused by the same herpes virus that causes a cold sore. It’s also considered idiopathic – which is just a fancy term for we’re not totally […]
Postop Breast Surgery Do’s and Don’ts [video]
Looking to increase your chances of a complication free postop breast augmentation recovery? Then follow these simple recommendations. Don’t submerge in water While every surgeon is different (and you should check with your surgeon before believing everything you read on the internet!), submerging your fresh breast aug incisions in water is not a good […]
Full vs Mini tummy tuck, necklift and facelift
The following distinctions between full vs mini for any procedure does not necessarily apply to all doctors. Doctors, like any apprenticeship training model, do what their teachers taught them. And if their teachers distinguished between a full vs mini ‘whatever,’ it doesn’t mean all doctors will make the same distinctions. But hearing from one doctor […]
