5 myths of breast augmentation
Here’s the list you’ve been waiting for! Five myths that many believe about breast augmentation, fed by bad info on the internet. The post below will help you wade through that information so you can make a better decision for yourself. 1. After I have a breast aug, I can no longer breastfeed Not […]
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 […]
How easy is it to treat a gummy smile?
BOTOX® Cosmetic and Xeomin are very popular injectable treatments that relax the muscles causing wrinkles in the face. But did you know these can also be used to treat a gummy smile like the patient above? The ‘before’ is on the left the after is on the ‘right.’ Thanks to this lovely patient for sharing her […]
Need to tighten the abdominal wall during a tummy tuck? [video]
A tummy tuck is a pretty standard cosmetic procedure now. While liposuction will remove excess fat and tighten the skin to some extent, a tummy tuck ensures that all of the excess skin is removed. But there’s more than just the skin. There’s also the deeper abdominal wall which is made up of tough tissue […]
Who knew? BuildMyBod is great for Yelp reviews!
Online reviews are tricky. They can as easily bolster your online reputation and well as crush it! Yelp reviews are particularly powerful, like it or not. While you will never satisfy every patient that comes in the door, there’s apparently one big patient satisfier. The Price Estimator from BuildMyBod Health. How BuildMyBod can help […]
When postop surgery patients answer your phone call
I love it when postop surgery patients answer my phone call. It’s officially 10 years in practice now and still, without fail, I call my outpatient surgery patients the night after their surgery. And it’s all because of how I was treated when I had surgery as a young tyke. Why you should call […]
Why listing healthcare prices as a menu is dumb AF
Do we have your attention now?! Whether it’s for cosmetic services or medically necessary procedures (before a deductible is met), knowing healthcare prices is important. Patients need to know their financial obligation and healthcare providers need to be sympathetic to their patient’s financial worries. So yes, providing healthcare prices is important, but listing them in the form […]
Ear Gauge Repair Video
Whether you have a split earlobe or an ear gauge, an ear gauge repair can fix both! While the circumstances that led to a split earlobe or an ear gauge vary, the repair is similar. Split Earlobe or Ear Gauge Repair We’re not judging, but if you got an ear gauge when you were […]
Things to know after your Brazilian Butt Lift [video]
Don’t worry. Even if you’re not considering a Brazilian Butt Lift, this article provides helpful postoperative insights for any procedure. But for those wondering what a Brazilian Butt Lift is, you can read more here. However, this is the short version: after performing liposuction to any area of the body, the fat that’s collected is […]
Clever ways to hide your surgical scars
Getting surgery and want to hide your scars? Whether you’re getting surgery for medically necessary or cosmetic reasons, here are a few ways you can better hide your scar. Keep in mind that it’s ok to ask your surgeon about hiding scars but don’t demand it. While you may be most worried about scars, they’re […]
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 […]
