Treating patients the way I want to be treated
Prior setting up my practice, there were a few things that always annoyed me in healthcare settings when I wasn’t the one making the decisions. Simple things like excessive paperwork for the doctor and patient. Too many healthcare providers asking the same list of questions to the same patient. Sending you home with a prescription […]
The Perfect Mommy Makeover Body
I know there are a lot of women out there that want a Mommy Makeover, but not everyone needs it. A mommy makeover typically includes a tummy tuck to remove excess abdominal skin and some sort of breast procedure. We’ll get into the specifics below. Who’s a candidate for a Mommy Makeover? A patient […]
Who needs Yelp when you have this patient testimonial!
Sure patients review Yelp but you know what’s more effective than words? A picture…or in this case a video! We had a previous one-of-our-favorite patients come in the other day and she made herself even more endearing. When we asked if we could record her postop examination that day for our Snapchat story, she did […]
CoolSculpting: The All-American Treatment
CoolSculpting is the FDA-approved nonsurgical treatment for fat reduction. After coming on the market in 2009, with over a million treatments later, it works. No doubt about it. This is the quintessential treatment for the American mentality! Why? CoolSculpting is perfect for stubborn pockets of fat and doesn’t require any behavioral changes in the […]
Well, I didn’t learn that in med school!
I’m blown away each passing year with what I didn’t learn in med school. I’m not suggesting med school is to blame for not preparing me for a plastic surgery private practice. You can’t expect a body of coursework from 10 to 15 years ago to prepare you for this rapidly changing world. I’m simply […]
Liposuction 360 SF Bay Area
Lipo 360, also referred to as 360 degree liposuction can mean slightly different things to different people. In general, this is simply a clever name for liposuction to the front and back of the torso. What does lipo 360 include? If you review other articles on the internet, lipo 360 differs only in what […]
Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat etc!
Every conference I go to, there’s always a discussion on social media and if it can be used to engage patients. Some say yes, some say no. I remember when doctors started using Facebook and Twitter years ago. Back then, the answer was a definite yes, it works! But now Facebook and Twitter have given […]
Arm lift: Scars and all!
An astute follower on our Instagram account (@realdrbae – our account, not the follower!) recently asked to see the “scar” version of the before and after photos of the arm lift patient posted online (shown to the left). On Instagram, you really only have one chance or one photo to demonstrate your work. For that […]
What I learned from Dr. Miami
If you’re on Snapchat then you probably know Dr. Miami already. His plastic surgery practice in the Bal Harbour area of Miami accounts for 1-2% of all Snapchat traffic! Not sure what Snapchat is? It’s a social media outlet that allows anyone to document their day in 10-second video or photo clips. Not impressed? […]
Dr. Bae with Dr. Miami of Snapchat Fame!
Check out Snapchat today and follow @realdrbae AKA Dr. Jonathan Kaplan or @therealdrmiami AKA Dr. Michael Salzhauer. They’ll be working together in Miami at Dr. Miami’s office. Dr. Kaplan is in Miami learning from one of the most recognized plastic surgeons in the world with over 2,000,000 followers on social media! What’s up with […]
Dr. Kaplan’s Spotify Playlist for the Week
As promised, here’s the latest playlist on Spotify from Dr. Kaplan! That’s right, Dr. Kaplan, AKA @realdrbae on Snapchat, founder of BuildMyBod Health and board certified plastic surgeon at Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery has, with the help of his office staff, created seven playlists on Spotify that reflect the operation he’s performing or assisting the patient […]
What your doctor does the night before your surgery!
It’s the day of your big surgery. You’re nervous but you figure you’re in good hands, right? Did you ever consider how your doctor’s personal life may affect your surgery? For example, did they get a good night’s sleep the night before? Here’s my perspective on what I do the night before a patient’s surgery. […]
