I've discussed here in the past the attempt to charge a tax to those undergoing plastic surgery. This was to be part of the massive healthcare insurance overall that President Obama first proposed and which Congress has been negotiating. Those of us who practice plastic surgery have pointed out many reasons why this idea was simply wrong. … [Read more...]
Loans for Labiaplasty
I've written often about the financial end of having a labiaplasty or vaginoplasty done. Specifically, I've written about how much you can expect to spend, and the frustration that most health-insurance companies will not cover these procedures. Now, let's discuss one option that is available for you, to help you afford one of these procedures--or indeed, any other plastic-surgery procedure you'd like to have done. … [Read more...]
Plastic Surgeon Builds the Perfect Wife
Okay I'll say it: Plastic surgery-my field-tends to attract its share of strange practitioners. I talk frequently about the latest plastic surgeon to get in trouble with the law. This latest news item is not someone who has done anything illegal. He's just done something bizarre. He's created, through plastic surgery, what he considers the "perfect wife." This story comes out of London, but involves German … [Read more...]
The “Mulligan” in Plastic Surgery
I still remember my first time playing miniature golf with a male friend, years ago. I hit a particularly bad shot that left the green, and he said I could have a mulligan. "What's a mulligan?" I asked. He explained that's when you're playing golf for fun, and you're allowed to re-do a shot to see if you can get it right this time. (Many years and scores of mulligans later, I'm a much better mini-golfer, thank you … [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...]
The Down Side of Plastic Surgery Vacations
Medical "vacations" or "holidays" are all the rage these days. After all, what could be bad about making a trip out of the country to get a medical procedure done if it saves you a few thousand dollars? … [Read more...]
My 5-Year Plastic Surgery Forecast
It's always fun taking a look into the future and predicting what you think the next year or two years will bring. For me, of course, that means trying to predict what the world of plastic surgery holds in store in the near future. Here, then, is my forecast for the next five years in the area of plastic / cosmetic surgery. … [Read more...]
Pop Star Wins Plastic Surgery Lawsuit
I ran across this news item a couple of places online and thought readers here might be interested, because it underlines again the need to make sure you hire only accredited, experienced surgeons for your plastic surgery. … [Read more...]
Cosmetic Surgery on the Labia Majora
In discussing labiaplasty, we quite naturally tend to talk mostly about the labia minora. This leaves the related subject of surgical rejuvenation of the labia majora often neglected. Nevertheless, this is an important enough topic to warrant some discussion here. … [Read more...]
Second Opinions from Plastic Surgeons?
Someone emailed me an article from one of those free-article directories on the Internet--an article pertaining to getting a second opinion. This person's eight-word question to me was: "A second opinion from a plastic surgeon? Really?" So my response to him was the same as it is to you: "Yes, really!" … [Read more...]
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