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 […]
Living, not just surviving with type 1 diabetes – part 3 [podcast]
“When life gives you lemons, make a margarita!” These are the words of Chelsea Gelbart, our guest on the BuildMyBod Health podcast. She was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a diagnosis given to approximately 3 million Americans. In this third and final episode, Chelsea tells of the annoyance and difficulty of getting her […]
Living, not just surviving with type 1 diabetes – part 2 [podcast]
“When life gives you lemons, make a margarita!” These are the words of Chelsea Gelbart, our guest on the BuildMyBod Health podcast. She was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a diagnosis given to approximately 3 million Americans. In this second episode, Chelsea goes into detail how her symptoms started and how an unrelated […]
Living, not just surviving with type 1 diabetes – part 1 [podcast]
“When life gives you lemons, make a margarita!” These are the words of Chelsea Gelbart, our guest on the BuildMyBod Health podcast. She was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a diagnosis given to approximately 3 million Americans. Chelsea was a typical San Franciscan working for a woman’s reproductive rights organization, NARAL, until diabetes […]
Radiesse filler in your hands?! [video]
What will they think of next! Men and women alike have noticed that the face isn’t the only thing that can show your age. So can your hands. As we age, the skin on the back of the hands becomes thinner. This makes it easier to see the tendons and veins which makes you look […]
Physical Therapy after Breast Surgery [podcast]
Seth Kaplan, no relation, is a physical therapist that treats everything from problems after breast surgery for breast cancer, low back pain and pretty much any pain you have! Aside from having his doctorate in physical therapy, he’s also the CEO and President of BRPTLake, a physical therapy practice based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. […]
The paleo diet, sex and bodybuilding with Vanessa Castro! [podcast]
Vanessa Castro is a successful certified personal trainer in Miami and has her masters degree in dietetics and nutrition. On the BuildMyBod Health podcast, she discusses the paleo diet, why it seems to have formed a cult following and fad diets in general. She’s a wealth of knowledge and knows the healthy way to […]
Back pain and Neurosurgery [podcast]
Does everyone with back pain need surgery? Dr. Dani Bidros, a neurosurgeon from Lafayette, LA explains why surgery can be a great solution for the right type of back pain. In this episode of the BuildMyBod Health podcast, hosted by Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery’s very own Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, you’ll hear about Dr. Bidros’ […]
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 […]
Transgender surgery and the Doubtfire house
Meet Dr. Ousterhout, the world’s most interesting man! Dr. Ousterhout is a plastic surgeon that developed the specialty of facial feminization surgery for transgender patients. Essentially, he has helped men making the transition to women look more feminine. In the podcast below, you’ll hear how Dr. Ousterhout reduces the height of the forehead, decreases […]
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 […]
