There's a new trend in the world of plastic surgery that I pray never becomes popular in my specialty area of labiaplasty and vaginoplasty: the idea of plastic-surgery-at-home. … [Read more...]
Your Career as a Plastic Surgery Nurse
I'm approached frequently by people wanting to know about getting into a career as a plastic surgeon. I've even written on the subject here, but only recently was I asked about a career as a nurse within a plastic surgeon's office. So in the interest of fair play, here is what I know about this field and how you can get into it. First, let me state that this is a worthwhile career goal to pursue. After all, … [Read more...]
Advice for My Fellow Plastic Surgeons
It seems almost every month I hear more plastic surgeons being sued for malpractice or botched surgeries. Many of these make it into the news. As I was thinking about this the other day, I started wondering why this is--and what my fellow plastic surgeons can do about it. … [Read more...]
How to Get the Best Price for Your Plastic Surgery
Have you decided you have to have a labiaplasty or vaginoplasty procedure but don't quite have enough money? Maybe you're oh-so-close, but still just a bit short. I'm going to put my own bank account in jeopardy and share with you some secrets to saving money on your plastic procedure. … [Read more...]
Plastic Surgeons and Hand Washing
I am religious about washing my hands. I don't do it just after a trip to the restroom, but if I touch anything that might be dirty, being aware of the work I do, I have developed the habit of regular hand hygiene. … [Read more...]
Cosmetic Surgery Company’s Fake Reviews
I saw an item in the news the other day that just adds to my obsession with telling potential patients that they need to thoroughly investigate their plastic surgeon before they hire him or her to perform a procedure. Unfortunately, this news item shows just how hard unscrupulous surgeons are fighting against that research. … [Read more...]
Canadian Plastic Surgery Bill
Even though this concerns our Canadian friends to the north, I thought this was interesting; hopefully you will, too. According to news reports, Ontario has recently passed a law which will provide increased oversight over plastic surgery as well as other invasive procedures that normally take place outside the walls of a hospital. … [Read more...]
How NOT to Pay for Your Plastic Surgery
Here's a funny story about paying for plastic surgery. This is not how YOU want to pay for your labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, or any other form of plastic surgery. You cannot borrow or steal the funds from God. A man of the cloth decided he needed cosmetic surgery (Admittedly, not vaginoplasty). Here is what happened. … [Read more...]
So You Want to Be a Plastic Surgeon
Most of the time, I write for those interested in possibly getting a labiaplasty, vaginoplasty or other cosmetic / reconstructive surgery. But let me talk now to those who are considering pursuing plastic surgery as a career. … [Read more...]
Recession-Time Plastic Surgeries Bouncing Back
Without question, the terrible economy has taken a bite out of the plastic-surgery profession. A study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons showed that in 2008, cosmetic surgeries in the United States were down 9 percent from 2007-at $11.8 billion, to be exact. … [Read more...]
