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 […]
Friending your doctor’s personal Facebook page? Podcast
In this podcast (listen below), Dr. Peter Kreymerman, a board certified plastic surgeon is interviewed by Jonathan Kaplan, founder and CEO of BuildMyBod.com. They discuss topics ranging from Dr. Kreymerman’s immigration from Russia, training at Cleveland Clinic and his practice in North Carolina. In particular, Drs. Kaplan and Kreymerman discuss whether it’s appropriate for […]
Asian Blepharoplasty Video
While many have heard of the term blepharoplasty, or an eyelid lift, this word refers to many types of eyelid procedures. You can have an upper or lower eyelid lift by removing excess skin or it can refer to the removal of fat from the upper or lower eyelid, often in conjunction with skin removal. And […]
Smooth or textured breast implants?
Similar to other age-old questions like cats vs dogs, tastes great vs less filling, Edward vs Jacob, Miley vs Taylor there’s smooth vs textured breast implants! Which is right for you? Let’s start with the simple one. If you want a more natural shape, not the fullness in the upper portion of the breast, […]
Patients want healthcare pricing
You can determine the cost of a car or house before going to look at it, so why is it so difficult to figure out the cost of a medical procedure before going to see the doctor or more importantly, before getting the bill? Healthcare pricing is difficult because insurance companies have different rates with […]
Chin Implant Surgical Video
Questions about getting a chin implant? Well seeing is believing and hopefully understanding too. In the video below you’ll see how your plastic surgeon can place a chin implant with minimal pain and a short incision. Under deep sedation or general anesthesia, your doctor can make an incision just behind your chin so the […]
Gaining weight after liposuction
We’ve all heard it before – if I get liposuction in one area, will all my fat start accumulating in an area that didn’t receive liposuction?! And the answer is a resounding no. Understanding why this won’t happen requires an understanding of fat and “getting fat.” Believe it or not, all of the fat […]
The BuildMyBod Cost Estimator
Gone are the days of getting a healthcare service and not knowing your out-of-pocket costs before the bill shows up. Using the BuildMyBod cost estimator, you can find a doctor, their services and out-of-pocket costs before getting that service. Considering that you can get estimated costs for pretty much anything online, healthcare should be […]
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 […]
Price Transparency Software
Are you frustrated with the lack of price transparency in healthcare yet?! As a consumer, you’re not the only one annoyed with the difficulty in getting pricing information before you get your medical bill. Doctors and other providers are feeling quite inadequate due to their inability to help patients determine cost after the doctor has […]