Real numbers to answer your question: How much does plastic surgery cost?
A recent blog post by Dr. Daniel Kaufman reflects on friends asking for surgery for free. Dr. Kaufman very eloquently points out the different factors that go into plastic surgery cost. Even if he did a procedure for “free” (not charging his professional fee for services provided directly by him), there are still the plastic […]
Look for the words “plastic surgeon” in their ads!
When looking for a doctor to do your cosmetic surgery, it can be confusing. Sometimes you see cosmetic surgeon, sometimes you see plastic surgeon and sometimes you see “board certified” without clarification as to what they’re board certified in. The following advice is the simplest way to decode the advertisements you see…. If they state […]
Annual Plastic Surgery Pricing Report for 2013
Have you ever searched the internet trying to find plastic surgery pricing, only to find cryptic or incomplete pricing information? Have you ever called a plastic surgeon’s office and asked how much a procedure costs and the receptionist said that the doctor doesn’t give estimates over the phone without seeing your first? And then you […]
Men & Women – Their Plastic Surgery Wishlist
Aside from a breast reduction or correction of gynecomastia (excess male breast tissue), there are several interesting differences between what men and women want when it comes to plastic surgery. Their priorities are different, the concerns they have over their appearance varies in scope and focus aided by what is “normal” in society. Below are […]
The Age Old Question – Silicone vs Saline?! (and some other comparisons)
I’ve read a lot of articles comparing the different types of breast implants and what I’ve noticed time and again, is that in the process of explaining the similarities/differences of saline vs silicone, the “explainer” introduces other variables such as round vs shaped, smooth vs textured. And invariably, the “explainee” (that’s you) becomes even more […]
Dr. Gawande is right – healthcare should strive to be more like The Cheesecake Factory!
In the outstanding article by Dr. Atul Gawande in the New Yorker, he explains how healthcare should strive to be more like a chain restaurant. Now hear him out before you make any judgments! He uses the analogy to make several excellent points over 10 webpages on the New Yorker site. I’ll give a […]
Celebrity “features”
Ever notice when a celebrity is noted for their best feature – their nose, their butt or their breasts – that becomes the new hot item everyone wants?! While it is entertaining to read about, it can cause unrealistic expectations. For example, Kate Middleton’s nose is favored in the UK but trying to reproduce […]
Ever Considered Lip Implants?!
Check out this story above from the CBS affiliate in Baton Rouge on lip implants. With the help of Perma Lip Implants, you don’t have to get a filler for your lip every 6 months to a year. These silicone-based lip implants provide symmetry and fullness in an accurate way that may not always be […]
Botched Hair Transplant
Here’s a story about a woman that went to what she thought was a respectable doctor for a hair transplant. After several hours and complications, she found out afterwards he is an Ob-Gyn with no formal training in hair transplantation. Don’t think that since it’s “cosmetic surgery” it’s no big deal and anyone can do […]
Comparison of Mentor, Allergan and Sientra Breast Implant Cohesiveness
Before you see you doctor about breast implant surgery, read this first! There are several types of implants among 3 manufacturers currently in the US. So it can be confusing to know what you want. Hopefully the information below will help you break things down. And before we get started, these are my opinions and […]