Larry: How do you catch a unique rabbit? Jenna: How? Larry: Unique up on him! Jenna: Blank stare. Larry: How do you catch a tame rabbit? Jenna: Silence. Larry: The tame way! Not. Even. Kidding. OK, here’s another: Jenna: Hey, do we have any clear suture? Larry: Sure. For what? Jenna: Oh, I’m going to… [Read More]
How to Give a Flying F
In one of my previous blog posts, I covered what I consider to be some of the most important tricks of the plastic surgery trade. But I saved the best for last. It is the holy grail of running a successful plastic surgery practice. The secret is no surprise. It is plainly and simply: kindness…. [Read More]
Confessions of a Millennial
Hello. My name is Jenna and I’m a millennial. My fellow 23 to 38-year-olds, rejoice. We are singlehandedly responsible for killing everything that’s good in the world. Talk about power. My much-despised generation has been blamed for everything from the demise of department stores and chain restaurants to bar soap (huge loss, I know). We’re… [Read More]
Real Life Advice from the Plastic Surgery World
Other than learning how to deal with delusional personality types (said mostly with love), I’ve actually learned some really valuable tidbits working at a plastic surgery practice all these years. Some are surgical, some are psychological, but all are applicable in a very real-world way. Here are a few tricks of the trade: Measure twice,… [Read More]
Getting Comfortable with Being Thoroughly Uncomfortable
So. I moved to Los Angeles. I know, right? I left my perfect life in paradise…for this. For a self-proclaimed closet-hippie, it’s the last place you’d think I should be. The air is trash, the hiking is meh and the beaches are more crowded on the daily than Ala Moana on the 4th of July…. [Read More]
Where Not to Go If You’re Searching For Meaning in Your Life
So. I moved to Los Angeles. I know, right? I left my perfect life in paradise…for this. For a self-proclaimed closet-hippie, it’s the last place you’d think I should be. The air is trash, the hiking is ‘meh’ and the beaches are more crowded on the daily than Ala Moana on the 4th of July…. [Read More]
Inside the Personality of a Plastic Surgeon
My mom used to facilitate these in-depth personality tests. She’d go into an organization and analyze personality types in order to better understand individual differences between leaders and employees. The premise is that when we know more about personality styles, we can foster better communication, motivational strategies, conflict resolution, and overall, a more productive work… [Read More]
You are way more normal than you think (and so is cosmetic surgery)
So you’ve been thinking about some kind of cosmetic surgery. You’ve done some research; maybe your husband’s coworker’s wife had a breast augmentation last year. But frankly, you’re scared shitless about the whole thing. It takes you 3 months to even muster the courage to contact an office. The initial phone call can set the… [Read More]
So, What’s Your Story?
A few months ago, I was at a bar and someone asked me what I did for a living. When I told her, she responded flatly, “that’s so lame.” I hadn’t even finished my first drink. So I’m like, wtf?! Did I miss the part where someone asked for your opinion on how I pay… [Read More]
Brandie and the moment I really got why plastic surgery can be such a powerfully positive thing
Plastic surgery can also be considered a journey for some. Here is my friend Brandie’s first step. ^^^ This is Brandie.^^^ We’ve been friends for 10 years and once even evaded the fuzz together (does anyone even say fuzz, or is it like fetch??) Anyway, I digress. Brandie and I met while working at Victoria’s… [Read More]
