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What’s more interesting, plastic surgery or politics?

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Budget deficit worries can fade away when we’re absorbed in figuring out whether or not a political figure has had a facelift. Nancy Pelosi appeared on CNBC, October 28th, 2011 to talk about a 1.25 trillion budget cut. But the response she got was a whole lot of conjecture about what she had done to her face. The Washington Times interviewed a plastic surgeon who said, “A woman her age shouldn’t look that good. It appears that she has had a good amount of surgery.”

Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi looks very good for her age and the media is not letting her get away with it. After the CNBC interview Pelosi is accused of undergoing plastic surgery and/or Botox or filler injections (as if they were illegal). Fringe websites sport cartoon pictures of her, her skin blowing off her face as if in a wind tunnel, her unblinking eyes rotating rapidly. Mainstream media takes a scholarly approach, “Looking at recent pictures of Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, I believe she had Botox and fillers like Juvederm injected in her marionette lines. Further, she definitely underwent a facelift a few years ago. The reason she looks different now is because she used to look pulled and tight.”

The Washington Times article has an altogether different slant, stating that in the rush to look young, politicians forget that they need to express emotion convincingly. Paul Ekman, psychology professor at the University of California Medical School, says that Botox may get rid of some wrinkles and my make you look a little younger, but you will not get votes if your face doesn’t move.

Political figures are between a rock and a hard place. Drew Weston, a university professor who studies emotion in politics says, “We want our politicians to be fresh-faced but expect them to come by their good looks naturally.” Further, a politician who undergoes plastic surgery is considered vain and frivolous. No wonder political figures get cosmetic surgery but don’t own up to it.

Michele Bachman

This article was posted to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery on November 15, 2011.
For more information on injectible fillers, facelifts and other facial procedures, please call Dr. Daniel Kapp at (561) 833-4022. Most non-invasive plastic surgery procedures are performed right in Dr. Kapp’s West Palm Beach office.

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Why Board Certified Isn’t a Choice

Friday, October 21st, 2011

By choosing a plastic surgeon who is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc., you can be assured that the doctor has graduated from an accredited medical school and has completed at least five years of additional training as a resident surgeon in a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Medical Education or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This includes a minimum of five years of residency training in all areas of surgery, including at least two years devoted entirely to plastic surgery. Certification is a voluntary process a surgeon seeks after this training. To become certified, the doctor then must pass comprehensive written and oral exams.

Dr. Daniel Kapp is a board-certified plastic surgeon who takes pride in his education, training and quality of patient care. You’ll be in expert hands with Dr. Kapp and can trust he is the right choice for you plastic or reconstructive surgery needs.

Read the article below to fully understand the perils of choosing a non-board certified plastic surgeon.

Beware ‘white-coat deception’ with unqualified plastic surgeons

By Nicole Brochu, Staff Writer
October 16, 2011

Like many women seeking a little surgical assist to improve their appearance, the California stay-at-home mom thought nothing of going back under the knife to replace her leaky breast implants.

Sadly, though, Dinora Rodriguez made what experts say is a risky and increasingly common mistake: At her friend’s recommendation, she chose a doctor without checking his credentials to ensure he was board-certified and adequately trained in plastic surgery. He wasn’t.

The unqualified surgeon so botched the job that Rodriguez made national headlines for the painful deformity he left her with: a “uniboob,” know in medical terms as symmastia. The 40-year-old awoke from what she expected to be a simple procedure to find that her new implants were pushed together in the middle, creating one large mass and causing her excruciating pain. If that weren’t bad enough, Rodriguez also discovered that, without her consent, her adventurous doctor had taken it upon himself to “fix” a scar near her eyes, giving her a lift that has since prevented her from closing her eyes.

Experts around the country believe that, because the non-board-certified doctor was not properly trained, he didn’t know how to correctly perform either procedure, leaving Rodriguez with lasting medical issues. While her implants can be fixed — though at considerable expense — her eyes cannot.

The scary part is that Rodriguez is far from alone in trusting the wrong doctor.

More patients are signing up for plastic surgery procedures performed by physicians with little or no background, training or certification in the field.

Click HERE to read the full article.

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Dr. Daniel Kapp Performs Surgery on Shark Attack Victim

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

From WPTV.com

Jupiter dive instructor speaks about shark attack

By: Liz Flynn

JUPITER, Fla. – A Jupiter dive instructor is recovering after he was bitten in the leg by a shark. Daniel Webb was diving near the Jupiter inlet Sunday when the shark attacked.

“It was just incredible how fast it happened. It was incredible he actually bit me at all!” Webb said. “He was on it and I had to shake him off. He finally let go and I was very thankful.”

Webb is very thankful and incredibly fortunate to still have his leg. On Sunday, Webb, a dive instructor with Scuba Works in Jupiter, was 70 feet under the water with a student near the Jupiter Inlet when they spotted a four-foot black tipped reef shark.

“(He was) just kind of darting all over the place … real jumpy and weird. It was the weirdest thing and it circled up once and it was almost circling us again and it just came right in at me,” he said. “He just bit right down on my leg and, of course, the first thought is, ‘I got bit by a shark!’ It didn’t want to let go of my leg and there was a brief struggle for a few seconds for my leg, which fortunately, I won.”

Daniel’s co-workers on the boat and lifeguards were able to get him to shore where paramedics rushed him to Jupiter Medical Center. Plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Kapp was able stitch his right leg back together.

“We were fortunate that we were able to take the small strips of skin that were surviving after the injury and we were actually able to sew them together,” explained Dr. Kapp.

Doctors say one of the most amazing things about Daniel’s recovery is that he was able to keep his presence of mind while remembering his training after he was bit. Otherwise, they say they could have ended up having to treat him for something else, as well.

“It’s something commonly called the bends,” said Dr. Kapp, “and basically what happens is the gas in the blood vessels expand too fast and it causes all sorts of problems: neurologic problems, joint problems, organ problems in the liver or kidneys and it can be a very, very serious situation.”

Dr. Kapp expects Webb to make a full recovery. Webb will have to wait two months; however, he is already eager to get back in the water.

“All the creatures down there, even the sharks, are still just amazing creatures to watch,” he said.

Daniel expects to be released from Jupiter Medical Center Tuesday. He’s made about 200 dives and said he’s never had anything like this happen. He said he doesn’t blame the shark for biting him. He said, after all, he was in the shark’s territory.

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Breast Cancer Patients Seek More Information on Breast Reconstruction

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

About ten years ago, Dr. Daniel Kapp studied the effect of the Women’s Heath and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 on the numbers of breast reconstruction surgeries being performed. This is the law that requires insurers to provide coverage for breast reconstruction. We found a tremendous increase in breast reconstruction when insurers were required to pay for the costs. While all insurers are required to cover breast reconstruction, many women are poorly informed about their needs and rights regarding the procedure. Below is more information on this topic.

It is important to understand the process of breast cancer management. There are many online resources for patients seeking information on breast reconstruction. My favorite sites are The American Cancer Society and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. It is also worthwhile to attend a public seminar on breast cancer to learn about the process by which doctors care for breast cancer patients. Of course, when ever I have an opportunity, I always like to teach my patients about breast cancer reconstruction. Better informed patients are better consumers of health care.

It is also important to me personally to show support for the breast cancer survivors who I treat and all others in our community. I am a sponsor of Fashioning A Cure, a fashion show celebrating cancer survivors by Friends 4 Cancer Research a 501c3 corporation. 100% of all proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Kristin Hoke Breast Health Center at Jupiter Medical Center. Please celebrate with us on Saturday May 14, 2011 at The Gardens Mall on PGA Blvd. at 12:30pm for a fashion show, wine, fine food, and lots of fun. For more information please visit www.f4cr.org or e-mail friends4cancer@gmail.com.

Breast Reconstruction and Patient Information
A recent survey of 762 breast cancer patients who were eligible for breast reconstruction found that 43 percent did not receive information about breast reconstruction options when making treatment decisions at diagnosis.

Kim Thiboldeaux, president and CEO of the nonprofit Cancer Support Community (CSC), which conducted the survey, said, “It is critical that women get information on breast reconstruction early on because it can be an important part of quality of life and image. I think there is a lot of attention focused on treatment and curing cancer and sometimes in the health care system, reconstruction becomes a secondary concern.”

In response to the survey, the CSC is creating a program that streamlines information about breast reconstruction called Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Spotlight on Breast Reconstruction. The program will include 75 free, patient education workshops scheduled to take place throughout the U.S. in 2011 and 2012; a comprehensive patient education breast reconstruction resource guide; and multimedia education tools and online web content to engage women in discussions around breast reconstruction.
What information are women looking for about breast reconstruction? The survey found that women wished they knew more about the following:

• How they would feel after reconstruction (31%)
• How they would look after reconstruction (31%)
• Future breast health (23%)
• Details of each procedure (15%)
• Risks and benefits of reconstruction at the point of mastectomy vs. at a later point (14%)

According to the breast cancer patients surveyed, there are a variety of sources they currently use to get information about breast reconstruction, in addition to their health care team, including:

• Breast cancer patients and survivors (56%)
• Internet (50%)
• Friends and family (35%)
• Medical literature (34%)
• Online communities (29%)

Physical appearance and body image were the most influential factors in their decision to undergo reconstruction, while financial concerns and the opinions of others had the least influence, according to the survey.

The survey also found that 60 percent of respondents opted for breast reconstruction following a partial or full mastectomy and 87 percent of respondents who discussed breast reconstruction options with a plastic surgeon reported that they were mostly or extremely satisfied with their decision to undergo breast reconstruction.

Call Dr. Daniel Kapp today at (561) 833-4022 to learn more about breast reconstruction. You should feel comfortable that he will spend as much time as necessary to answer all of your questions and provide you with thorough information.

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Plastic Surgery Isn’t Just for Women Anymore

Monday, March 21st, 2011

An article in Healthland, Time Magazine by Meredith Melnick

Monday, March 21, 2011

Pretty Boys: Plastic Surgery Isn’t Just for Women Anymore

What economic downturn? According to the latest figures, the rate of plastic surgery procedures is not only back on the upswing, but the surgeries are becoming increasingly popular among men.

According to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), men underwent 1.1 million plastic surgery procedures in 2010, an average 2% increase over the previous year. That might not sound like a huge uptick, but the increases in popularity of certain procedures were in the double digits.

Among men, facelifts saw the biggest gains, with a 14% increase between 2009 and 2010, largely among men in their 50s and 60s. Other procedures that men received more frequently last year: ear surgery, which increased by 11% from 2009; soft tissue fillers like Juvederm and Botox, which increased by 10% and 9%, respectively; and liposuction (7% increase) and breast reduction (6% increase). Eyelid surgery and dermabrasion also enjoyed 4% increases each.

The rate of some other procedures declined, but still remained among the most popular for men: nose reshaping, chemical peel and microdermabrasion.

“The growth in cosmetic surgical procedures for men may be a product of our aging baby boomers who are now ready to have plastic surgery,” said ASPS President Phillip Haeck in a statement. “Minimally invasive procedures such as Botox and soft tissue fillers work to a point. However, as you age and gravity takes over, surgical procedures that lift the skin are necessary in order to show significant improvement.”

Although more and more men are getting cosmetic surgeries, women still make up the majority of patients. The ASPS reported a 5% increase in plastic surgery overall, from 2009 to 2010. Read the full report HERE.

If you are interested in plastic surgery, please call Dr. Daniel Kapp in West Palm Beach at (561) 833-4022 for a free consultation.

Tags: BOTOX®, Fillers, JUVÉDERM®, Liposuction, Male facelift, Male Liposuction, male plastic surgery, Plastic Surgery
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Dr. Kapp Proudly Sponsors Jupiter Medical Center’s Pink & White Ball

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Dr. Daniel Kapp is proud to sponsor the 2011 Pink & White Ball to benefit Jupiter Medical Center.

Slated as one of the “must attend” social events of the season in northern Palm Beach County, the 35th Pink & White Ball will take place at Frenchman’s Creek in Palm Beach Gardens on April 2nd from 7:00 to 11:30 p.m.

Short on speeches and long on fun, the Pink & White Ball will continue the popular tradition of a prize drawing with a luxury Mercedes-Benz serving as the grand prize. Chairmen from each of the Hospital Board, the Foundation Board of Trustees and the hospital’s Auxiliary represent the Honorary Chairs.

For more information on the Pink & White Ball and Jupiter Medical Center, please call 561-745-7528.

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Key to the Cure 2010 – An Amazing Event

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

I am so thankful to have been a part of Key to the Cure 2010, helping raise money for the Ella Milbank Foshay Cancer Center at Jupiter Medical Center.

Fashion Maven Sponsor Dr. Talya Schwarzberg, Honorary Physician Chair and Fashion Revolutionary Sponsor Dr. Daniel Kapp and wife Nicole Basile, M.D.

The Kick Off Party held October 20^th at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Gardens Mall was an amazing introduction to the weekend, where Saks donated 2% of all sales to benefit women’s reproductive cancer research, treatment and patient care programs. Every person I spoke with at the event was raving about the turnout, food and drinks and the overall positive energy in the store. This event is one I hope more people support and attend in the future as it has a direct, local impact in our community.

Raul Arroyo, M.D.; Daniel L. Kapp, M.D.; John A.P. Rimmer, M.D., F.A.C.S.; John D. Couris Chief Executive Officer Jupiter Medical Center; David A. Lickstein, M.D. F.A.C.S.; and David Herold, M.D.

Please visit http://www.jmcfoundation.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.details&content_id=41 for more information on this past year’s event. Would love you to join me early in planning a great event for 2011!

Photo Credit: Debby Gans Photography

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MDLiveCare®: The Future Of Medicine is Here

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

It is with great excitement that I share with you information about the future of telemedicine and the unique offerings of MDLiveCare®. During my time in Haiti, the importance of telemedicine rang even more true, not just for us here at home, but for those in need around the world. As volunteer doctors, nurses and aid workers can only stay for so long in that country, or other nations with healthcare crises, telemedicine allows for local doctors to consult with experts thousands of miles away to better treat patients. The MDLiveCare® interface will not only make this possible in our own backyards, but hopefully around the world as well.

MDLiveCare® (www.MDLiveCare.com) is the newest and most advanced healthcare delivery system in America that extends traditional healthcare to the home or office. MDLiveCare®’s online platform allows consumers, physicians and behavioral healthcare professionals to engage in secure real-time, interactive consultations, 24/7/365. Healthcare consultations via streaming video, telephone and e-mail are through MDLiveCare®’s proprietary, fully integrated communication and practice management software solutions.

MDLiveCare®’s nationwide network of U.S. board certified physicians – including specialists in the fields of pediatrics and dermatology, licensed therapists and certified life coaches – are able to treat or consult on a wide range of medical, behavioral, wellness, personal and professional challenges. Physicians and therapists credentialed to operate on the platform must pass a rigorous evaluation process that establishes their board certifications, clinical knowledge and patient communication skills, as well as their ability to use the online system.

Going far beyond the telemedicine solutions available, MDLiveCare® does not aim to replace traditional brick and mortar care, but complement it to provide enhanced quality of care which is both affordable and convenient.

Telemedicine is the delivery of medical care and services from a distance. It will soon be part of mainstream healthcare, as part of new models to provide care more efficiently and to manage the increasing population with chronic disease.

The delivery of medical care and services from a distance is one of the oldest areas of applied technology in medicine. The first high-profile appearance of telemedicine came in the 1960s when NASA used telemetry to monitor the health of astronauts during space missions. In the 1970s, pioneering institutions in Alaska and Arizona began using satellite video and microwave technologies to enable physicians to conduct consultations remotely with residents of rural communities.

Telemedicine will become a competitive differentiator. With consumer-driven healthcare, patients are more willing to participate in their healthcare decisions and incorporate practices that offer the quality and convenience that telemedicine offers.

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