Insurance Coverage For Lipedema Surgery
Does Insurance Cover Lipedema Surgery? Understanding Lipedema and Insurance Policies Lipedema is a common disorder of painful fat distribution that affects millions of women. For this reason, health insurance companies such as United Healthcare have formal policies regarding liposuction for lipedema. Other companies such as Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans may not have any single policy document. […]
Lipedema Patient Insights
Lipedema patients: In Their Own Words To assist future lipedema patients in preparing for treatment, we asked those who have already completed it to share their insights. Here’s what they said: 1. Is there anything you wish you had known before proceeding with treatment? “I wish I had known earlier in my life that I […]
Laser Genesis For Laser Curious
Laser Genesis: a Popular Option for the Laser Curious Laser Genesis is a popular first-time laser option for patients considering non-surgical skin rejuvenation. It treats common concerns, is quick, has minimal to no downtime, and can treat the face, neck, decolletage and hands. Laser Genesis is a non-surgical treatment for enlarged pores, dark spots, wrinkles and […]
Surgery Hydration Rules Updated
How a Hurricane Changed Fasting Rules for Plastic Surgery Many of us have been told: “Do not drink or eat anything after midnight” the night before surgery. Is that still correct? If not, how did it change? Hurricane Helene’s Unexpected Impact In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene became the strongest hurricane on record to strike western Florida. As Hurricane Helene […]
Neck Lift Recovery Tips
Five Ways to Make Recovery Smoother After Neck Lift Surgery As a plastic surgeon, I understand that all my aesthetic surgeries are elective. Since these procedures are optional, it’s important for the recovery process to be as smooth and comfortable as possible. These strategies can also be applied to recovery plans for many other surgeries. Here […]
Cosmetic Surgery Patient Care
Why I Give My Cosmetic Surgery Patients my Cell Phone Number Providing exceptional cosmetic surgery patient care is a top priority for me. Since I started my practice in 2015, it has been my routine to provide my cell phone number to my cosmetic surgery patients. While many things have changed in my practice over the […]
Facelift vs Neck Lift
Facelift vs Neck Lift: The two second test to know for yourself! One of the most common questions asked by patients is whether they should opt for a facelift or a neck lift. These two procedures are related, hence the confusion. So, I ask my patients to place their fingers in front of their ears and pull up. If […]
Bad Reviews: A Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective
It happened to me. I recently got a one-star review from an unhappy patient. Despite having hundreds of 5-star reviews across the internet, getting a negative review always hurts a little. As a plastic surgeon, here is my perspective. Privacy Laws Still Apply A patient who writes a negative review does not waive their right to privacy. For this […]
IV Fluids and Plastic Surgery
Baxter, a company that manufactures 60% of the United States’ supply of intravenous (IV) fluids had to shut down production at a production plant in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. This has resulted in a dramatic reduction in the amount of IV fluids available for hospitals and medical clinics including plastic surgery. Some hospitals in the DC […]
Facial Paralysis Reconstruction
Was it a stroke? Was it an accident? Was it a tumor? Most patients remember the day it happened. Afterwards, nothing is the same. Facial paralysis is like having your house burn down. Your family may be fine, but your house is still gone. It’s not possible to rebuild a house exactly like it was […]