Interpersonal dynamics among employees can be one of the most difficult things to manage as the head of a successful plastic surgery practice. No matter how much everyone likes each other and works efficiently together, inevitably interpersonal conflicts will arise. Someone will eat someone else’s lunch, a birthday will be missed, or someone will unthinkingly… Read More »
Like it or not, when you ask people, men or women, about who’s more likely to have plastic surgery, odds are they will say “women.” Plastic surgery has been marketed to women extensively over the last 50 years, and to great effect. The stigma of plastic surgery has fallen away and now no one thinks… Read More »
Whether you’re renewing your ISAPS membership for 2017 or joining for the first time, welcome to a new year! It’s never been a better time to be part of the ISAPS community, for reasons that benefit not just you, but also your patients, your practice and your profession. For many people, looking for a plastic… Read More »
Like many twin sisters, Ana and Ava usually did things together – from learning to use makeup, to double dating, to even timing the dates of their wedding within weeks of each other. As the years passed, and the sisters had children of their own, like many busy moms they would each look in the… Read More »
A new year means that you’re probably thinking about making some changes in your life: perhaps a new look to give you a whole new outlook! Plastic surgery can give you both, and help ensure that your natural inner beauty is reflected in your outer appearance. In fact, maybe this isn’t the first time you’ve… Read More »
Marketing is not usually the favorite job of any plastic surgeon. After all, you went into the field of medicine to help and educate others, not to spend your time tied up in administration and the business aspects of running your practice! Fortunately, you don’t have to be a marketing expert in order to find… Read More »
As a top esthetic plastic surgeon, you’ve earned membership in one of the world’s most prestigious medical societies – and your patients need to know this! Being an ISAPS member indicates more than your exceptional level of experience, training and qualification; it’s also tangible proof of your commitment to patient care and safety. With so… Read More »
Your basic goals probably stay generally the same from year to year: attract new patients, grow your practice and make more money, while upholding the ISAPS standards of skill, ethics and safety. But how? As you know, it’s easier said than done. Having a list of concrete goals to assess at the end of each… Read More »
With all the misconceptions about plastic surgery that exist in many cultures, our work as ISAPS members is crucial to educating the public about plastic surgery. Public education is one of the fundamental responsibilities of all ISAPS members, ranking in equal importance with safety and ethics. And it’s increasingly needed in a world where plastic… Read More »
Did they or didn’t they? Many celebrities are comfortable embracing their plastic surgery and talking openly about it. Then there are those who prefer to keep quiet about whether they’ve had plastic surgery (though their fans will continue to guess!) Here are some of the top procedures that many top celebrities have undergone: Blepharoplasty. British… Read More »
