Staying Safe during the COVID19 Pandemic
Do Patients Regret Plastic Surgery? The Data May Surprise You
Most breast augmentation patients report high long-term satisfaction. Here’s what research reveals about implant size regret and aesthetic decisions
ReadMalpractice Risk in General Surgery: Lessons in Patient Safety
New malpractice data highlights how communication, judgment, and technical skill directly impact surgical safety and outcomes.
ReadMother’s Day Reflections: The Last Interview I Recorded With My Mother
A personal reflection on family, resilience, and the lasting influence of a mother’s values across generations.
ReadSafety First: Questions Every Patient Should Ask Before Plastic Surgery
Key safety questions every patient should ask before choosing a plastic surgeon, from credentials to surgical facility standards.
ReadPlastic Surgery The Meeting 2026
Honored to announce that Dr. Marco Romo and I will be presenting our research at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ReadNeck Rejuvenation: Why Age Changes the Treatment Strategy SUMMARY
Under 30 vs. over 40 neck rejuvenation: understanding anatomy, aging, and why personalized treatment plans matter for natural results.
ReadDo breast implants mean no chest workouts?
May cause visible movement (animation deformity)
ReadCheap Surgery Is Expensive: Medical Tourism vs. ABPS Surgeons
Lower upfront cost doesn’t mean lower total cost. Compare safety, accountability, and outcomes before choosing surgery.
ReadThe Path to Medicine Isn’t Linear—And That’s the Point
From a #2 pencil MCAT in 2004 to plastic surgery today—why purpose, not perfection, defines a career in medicine.
ReadCosmetic vs Insurance: Understanding Medical Necessity
Insurance coverage depends on strict medical necessity—not the procedure itself. Understanding this distinction is critical for patients and surgeons
ReadRed Flags in Plastic Surgery: When Not to Operate
Not every patient is a candidate. Recognizing red flags early is critical to outcomes, ethics, and long-term satisfaction.
ReadBreast implant exchange is one of the most misunderstood procedures
implant exchange is often not a simple device swap
ReadPneumocephalus as a Sentinel Sign in Craniofacial Trauma
SBMT presentation with Roya Gheissari, MD and Samantha Bebel, BS on imaging-driven detection of occult dural injury and surgical decision-making.
ReadLipo isn't dangerous - Bad lipo is
You didn’t save money. You just delayed the bill.
ReadHappy Doctor's Day
The myth of "just becoming a doctor"
ReadCosmetic patient self-assessment
Am I a good candidate for cosmetic surgery
ReadWeight loss changes your body
GLP1 doesn’t always tighten your skin
ReadSafety in Plastic Surgery
How to prevent complications?
ReadStop Overdosing Filler
Why More Filler isn't always the answer
ReadDoes Plastic Surgery have to hurt
Pain Managment in Plastic Surgery
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