A bigger conference than HIMSS? I think not! [video]
Just got back from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) meeting in Vegas. A bigger conference I have never seen nor attended! There were 45,000 attendees on hand. To give a frame of reference, most plastic surgery meetings I go to have 2000 attendees at the absolute most! Healthcare IT, the people […]
Dr. Kaplan Speaking at HIMSS16
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) represents 61,000 individual members, 640 corporate members, and over 450 non-profit organizations. Their mission is better health through information technology (IT). And this week, they’re hosting the largest health IT conference in the world – 45,000+ – in Las Vegas! Dr. Kaplan, Founder/CEO of BuildMyBod Health […]
Sientra Breast Implants Available Again
As you may have read in this previous post, Sientra breast implants have had a trying several months. But that may soon be behind them. As of tomorrow, March 1st 2016, they’ll be available again. The truth is, nothing was ever wrong with the implants. In an overabundance of caution, the company chose to […]
Liquid Nose Job Before and After Photos
I continue to be impressed with how a nonsurgical liquid nose job can transform the nose, and therefore the face, in unexpected ways. Up til now, if you wanted to change something about your nose, surgery was required. Shave down a bump, even out a divot, get more tip projection. But with the injection of […]
Will my breast implants drop?!
It’s a little nerve-racking after breast augmentation. The breast implants seem a little high but will they drop? The answer is that in a vast majority of cases, breast implants will drop into the correct position. You just have to be patient. Maybe the best ‘first’ question is why are they high in the […]
Latisse: Still the best thing going!
Want guaranteed eyelash growth at a reasonable cost? Latisse is still your best option. There are many products with endless promises – get rid of cellulite, stretch marks or melasma – but none of them really work or live up to those guarantees. Nothing except Latisse. It is amazing how the only FDA approved […]
Does CoolSculpting hurt?
These days everyone wants all the results with none of the surgery, but even that isn’t always enough. They also want their non-surgical treatment to be pain-free! While the technology out there nowadays can help you avoid surgery, freedom from pain isn’t always possible. However, if there’s a treatment out there that delivers on non-surgical […]
How a plastic surgeon became a fashion blogger’s photographer!
As a plastic surgeon, I’m always taking before and after photos. It’s a requirement for the job! While sometimes results are very evident to the patient, results can also be subtle. For this reason, it’s important to have before and after photos for comparison so those subtle results are clear to the patient. Many plastic […]
Lead Generation: A Number’s Game
I always enjoy reviewing the numbers of generated leads from the BuildMyBod Health platform. For those of you not familiar, this is a lead generation platform that uses healthcare price transparency as the “hook.” As demonstrated in the video above, a consumer can find a healthcare provider near them, use the BuildMyBod Price […]
What Is Lip Augmentation & How Do You Avoid Duck Lips?
Fillers have been on the market for years, and surgeons have refined their techniques, so there’s no reason to overdo lip augmentation. The purpose of most cosmetic procedures is to restore self-confidence and a youthful, revitalized appearance. The best cosmetic surgery is invisible, meaning your friends and family never notice you had work done. They […]
What’s the difference between a breast reduction and a breast lift?
Believe it or not, a breast reduction and a breast lift (mastopexy) are very similar. In many cases, they both require similar incisions. Here’s a little background. One of the most common types of incision patterns for a breast reduction or breast lift is called the Wise pattern. This is the typical “anchor” or […]
5 Steps to Help Pick the Medical Field that Suits You Best
The following was originally posted on the Medelita TheRightFitMD blog. Thanks for allowing Dr. Kaplan of Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery to be a guest blogger on your site! GUEST POST: 5 STEPS TO HELP PICK THE MEDICAL FIELD THAT SUITS YOU BEST I promised myself I would never be that doctor! Imagine you’re […]