The journey to becoming a successful plastic surgeon is a long one and does not end at the conclusion of formal training, says board-certified facial plastic surgeon P. Daniel Ward, MD, MS, FACS, owner of Form Derm Spa in Salt Lake City. He shares five key traits of a successful plastic surgeon here.
An analysis of Yelp reviews identifies a wide range of surgeon- and practice-related factors that influence whether plastic surgery patients leave positive or negative reviews.
Preoperative Botox injections are a useful test for predicting how well patients with chronic migraine will respond to nerve decompression surgery, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
In the Feb. 2015 Shorr Thing, Jay Shorr discusses why social media background checks on prospective employees are essential.
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“Reach out to unhappy patients offline to resolve their complaints in a civil manner.” That’s just one of the tips in our feature on managing your online reputation.
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Celebrating a decade of the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Dermatology, founder, S. Randolph Waldman reflects on the past 10 years and previews the upcoming event.
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Is SEO dead? The answer depends wholly upon whom you ask.
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Plastic Surgery Practice Legal Advisor Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, founder and president of Medical Risk Institute, received of the 2013 Edward B. Stevens Article of the Year Award.
Read MoreContent marketing is the new name of the Internet marketing game, according to Ceatus CEO David Evans,PhD, MBA. Learn how to play in this informative article.
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The FDA is watching what you like on Facebook.
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How to spot four too-good-to-be-true sales pitches.
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The list of bizarre, potentially very ill-advised cosmetic procedures goes on and on. They are often so wacky that they make Vampire facelifts sound conventional
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An Insider’s guide to fast tracking your way to the top of the local listings.
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Pinterest adds value if you play by the rules.
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Practice Helpers’ Joyce Sunila tackles the roses and thorns of relationship marketing in this edition of Practice Pointers.
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Testimonials can influence purchasing decisions. Anyone can say they offer a high-quality product or service, but today’s savvy consumers are seeking independent proof in the form of sincere endorsements from real customers.
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Protecting your patients–and your practice–from law suits.
Read MoreThe American Society of Plastic Surgeons has teamed up with RealPatientRatings to help member surgeons procure credible online reviews and improve the care they offer patients.
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