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 […]
CoolSculpting on the Kardashians!
In their latest foray into pop culture, the Kardashians got some non-surgical fat reduction with CoolSculpting! The episode aired this past Sunday, May 22nd and featured the Momager, Kris Kardashian Jenner and daughter Kendall in the doctor’s office. Remind me, what’s CoolSculpting? While Kendall wasn’t getting treated, it appeared that Kris and a friend […]
Waist Training…OMG!
Remember old photos from the 1800’s showing a woman wearing a corset to look thinner? Apparently, even with women making so much progress since the 19th century, you know with the right to vote and all, they may be picking up some old habits. I’m referring to waist training as it’s called now but it’s no […]
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2015
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was taped last night and will air December 8th on CBS at 10pm EST. All beautiful women with no need for plastic surgery or physical self-improvement. They’re anomalies of nature for sure. Of the 20,000 or so genes in our bodies, they got the good ones when it comes to […]
Lip Augmentation: The natural way!
According to the doctors over at Botched on the E! channel, lip augmentation is now the most requested celebrity feature. I guess the “most requested celebrity feature” is a revolving door with buttocks and noses! Of course Kylie Jenner has galvanized this trend. And to think I defended her in this post, thinking she hadn’t […]
A conversation with Kathy Fields of Rodan and Fields [podcast]
Famous and skin care don’t always mix but when it comes to the creators of Proactiv and Rodan + Fields, Drs. Kathy Fields and Kate Rodan are as famous as they come! In this BuildMyBod Health podcast, we talk to Dr. Kathy Fields, and what a great conversation it is. They didn’t start out […]
Face transplant & breast reconstruction at Cleveland Clinic [podcast]
In this BuildMyBod Health podcast, we’re lucky enough to speak with a plastic surgeon extraordinaire! Steven Bernard is a plastic surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic specializing in microsurgery. Through the use of precision instruments and an operating-room microscope, he is part of the team that performs breast reconstruction daily and also performed the world’s first, […]
The paleo diet, sex and bodybuilding with Vanessa Castro! [podcast]
Vanessa Castro is a successful certified personal trainer in Miami and has her masters degree in dietetics and nutrition. On the BuildMyBod Health podcast, she discusses the paleo diet, why it seems to have formed a cult following and fad diets in general. She’s a wealth of knowledge and knows the healthy way to […]
Transgender surgery and the Doubtfire house [podcast]
Meet Dr. Ousterhout, the world’s most interesting man! Dr. Ousterhout is a plastic surgeon that developed the specialty of facial feminization surgery for transgender patients. Essentially, he has helped men making the transition to women look more feminine. In the podcast below, you’ll hear how Dr. Ousterhout reduces the height of the forehead, decreases […]
THE Aesthetic Show
Do you recognize the guy on the left? That’s Dr. Andrew Ordon, the plastic surgeon on the Emmy-nominated show, The Doctors. I met him this past weekend while presenting at THE Aesthetic Show in Las Vegas. I presented on one of my favorite topics – price transparency in healthcare. Using the platform that I […]