There’s more to it than BMI! [video]
BMI or Body Mass Index helps determine if a patient has a “normal” weight, overweight or morbidly obese. It takes into account, not only their weight, but also their height. Many doctors use BMI as a very prominent determinant of whether a patient would be considered a surgical candidate for an elective or cosmetic procedure. […]
Breast implants: the smaller the better! [video]
I know it’s tough to resist but when it comes to breast implants, the smaller the better. Everyone thinks you have to go big or go home but it’s not really necessary. There are benefits to smaller implants and additional risks with bigger implants. The smaller the better With bigger implants, the patient may […]
Kybella, CoolSculpting or Neck Lipo for treatment of Tech Neck! [video]
Looking for a treatment of tech neck? Well first, let’s discuss what tech neck is. With everyone staring at their smartphones, they notice their neck fullness when in selfie mode. That results in one of two things: a realization that they’ve always had that fullness but never noticed before. Or they’ve given themselves that fullness […]
Allergan removes textured breast implants from market [video]
Allergan, the maker of Botox, Juvederm and breast implants is removing their textured breast implants from the market. The news was first reported by the NY Times. Keep reading to get the details of why they’re being removed from the market and what it means for you. Textured breast implants First, this doesn’t apply […]
5 myths about breast augmentation debunked [video]
1. They cause cancer Breast implants don’t cause the typical type of breast cancer that the vast majority of women have. A very rare form of cancer known as lymphoma, which is more of an overgrowth of lymphatic tissue like lymph nodes that can occur anywhere in the body, can also appear, under certain circumstances, […]
Can you die from breast implants? [video]
Amongst a lot of other information, the video below will help shed some light on the question, “can you die from breast implants.” In addition to that topic, the video from board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Kaplan will review the differences between various types of implants. Read a brief overview below and then watch […]
Even a 5’4″ woman that weighs 105 pounds is a BBL candidate!
We’ve all seen the questions online or on social media when it comes to who is or is not a BBL candidate. Do I have enough fat for a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift)? Do I need to gain weight? We finally have the answer! As long as you’re healthy and your doctor agrees, even a […]
Dr. Kaplan talks Cardi B and her liposuction with 99.7 Now! (video)
Did you hear? Cardi B recently cancelled her concerts for the rest of May due to prolonged recovery from liposuction. But is it as simple as that? Dr. Kaplan, founder/CEO of BuildMyBod Health recently shared his thoughts with the morning show over at 99.7 Now, the Bay’s #1 for all the hits. Cardi B […]
Stupid sh*t patients say
Hey, before you get upset, we encourage you to leave comments about stupid sh*t that doctors say too! Because we know that even though patients say some silly things, we’re all capable! Also, try and keep a sense of humor about all of this. Things patients say: I’m allergic to that pain medication – […]
Dr. Bilge Gregory – BuildMyBod Video Testimonial
Dr. Bilge Gregory is a physician in Scottsdale, Arizona at Vital Connection MD. You can also follow her on Instagram here. She was nice enough to tell us about her experience with the BuildMyBod Health platform. Dr. Bilge Gregory – BuildMyBod Testimonial As you can see in the video below, Dr. Gregory’s excitement in […]