When a plastic surgery procedure is being performed for cosmetic reasons, insurance will not be involved. However, insurance may partially or fully cover a surgery when it is necessary for reconstructive purposes. Some procedures which are often covered by insurance are: Breast reconstructive – after a masectomy Tummy tuck – for gastric bypass patients Eyelid […]
Are you a candidate for plastic surgery?
Before undergoing any procedures, plastic surgery candidates must have realistic expectations and an understanding of the limitations set by medicine, technology, and their own body. Even with how fast technology is evolving, there are still things that simply cannot be done… yet! We never like to use absolutes when it comes to plastic surgery. Good […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Plastic Surgery
Do’s: 1. Research your doctor Does your doctor perform a lot of these procedures? Is your doctor a board certified plastic surgeon? Ask to see your doctors results from previous procedures they’ve done. Meet with your doctors patients Confirm that your doctors facility is accredited 2. Have realistic goals Realize that this is a serious […]
Congratulations Dad!!
I wanted to share an interview of my father that was recently published in a well-known chiropractic journal. He was asked to do the interview because he is the first chiropractor in the country to have his practice acquired by a hospital organization. Although hospital acquisition of medical practices of every specialty is nothing new […]
Questions about breast augmentation…
What is breast augmentation? Breast augmentation is increasing the size of a normal breast, usually with a saline or silicone gel breast implant. This is accomplished by placement of the implant above or below the pectoralis muscle through an incision usually either in the fold under the breast, around the lower half of the areola, or […]
