Wearing makeup after blepharoplasty
An upper or lower eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty is a great procedure. Great because patients can get immediate results, minimal bruising or pain and get back to wearing makeup and an improved appearance in no time. If you’re having skin removed from the upper lid or fat removed from the lower lid, these procedures […]
New Botox for men website
Allergan, the makers of Botox – the injection that temporarily reduces wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes – just released a new Botox for Men website. Go ahead, take a look at the photo above. Study it. Now put on your marketing “cap.” What demographic are they going after? More on that […]
Medical Tourism: The Podcast!
In this BuildMyBod Health podcast, we talk to the President of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA), Renee-Marie Stephano. She was first exposed to medical tourism while working for a company in 2004 that provided destination healthcare. From there, she saw a need to better connect consumers and healthcare providers in other countries. Thus, the birth […]
Update on the Weekend Effect
You may remember a previous post on the weekend effect but if not, you can refresh your memory here. The weekend effect pertains to your chances of survival (or dying) if admitted to a hospital over the weekend. Not worried about that? According to countless studies and this article in Forbes, you should be. […]
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, […]
Medical Turf War: Cosmetic Surgeon vs “Cosmetic” Surgeon
A recent article published in the International Business Times (it’s ok, I hadn’t heard of the publication before either!) compares real plastic surgeons and doctors that call themselves “cosmetic” surgeons. While there is no legitimate, independently-recognized board certification for “cosmetic” surgeons, the article conferred credibility on “cosmetic” surgeons to the detriment of the consumer confused […]
The Plight of the Rural Hospital [podcast]
We take our local or community hospital for granted. But that may not always be the case for Americans out in the country. The rural hospital could go the way of the country store due to decreasing funds from the local, state and Federal government. In this podcast, we’ll discuss the economics of a rural […]
Mohs, Kybella and Dr. Prather, oh my! Podcast
Dr. Chad Prather is a board certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. That means he specializes in removing skin cancer and confirming all of the cancer is removed before you leave his office. He combines the skills of a dermatologist, pathologist and plastic surgeon. He also provides cosmetic services including Botox, fillers and even the latest […]
A medical complication: Part 3 Podcast
We want to start off by thanking our guest Beth Bradley of Connecticut for sharing her story of near-death, strength and never giving up after suffering a terrible medical complication. In this conclusion to our three-part podcast, the day Beth thought would never come finally arrives. Hear how she’s taken an awful life-altering episode […]
A medical complication: Part 2 Podcast
We want to start off by thanking our guest Beth Bradley of Connecticut for sharing her story of near-death, strength and never giving up after suffering a terrible medical complication. In this second of a three-part podcast, you’ll hear about the complication Beth suffered after she arrived at the hospital complaining of chest pain. […]