The Washington Post / Dr. Jack Zamora Seeking ‘to be visible,’ more Americans 65 and older are getting plastic surgery November 2, 2016

plastic-surgery

Maria Vargas was fed up with looking like an old woman. That was how the 68-year-old felt when she walked down the street. “I’d lost the looks of men,” said Vargas, who is divorced. “I’d walk by men and men would probably go, “Yeah, there’s a cute grandma.'” So in February, after months of wrestling with the decision, she got a neck lift. (more…)

Read More
U.S. News / Concierge Choice Physicians Is Peripheral Neuropathy Causing the Numbness or Tingling in Your Feet? November 1, 2016

neuropathy

In September 2015, Rebecca Cole noticed tingling in her toes. Within a few weeks, the tingling changed to numbness, which spread to the soles of her feet. (more…)

Read More
Medical Economics / Concierge Choice Physicians How physicians can transition to an insurance-free practice October 28, 2016

doctor

 

But by setting your own reasonable fees for services, physicians can see 15 to 18 patients per day rather than the 60-patient cattle-call model you might find while practicing under insurers’ thumbs. Plus, you won’t need to bring in a physician’s extender, such as a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant, to help manage the patient load, nor the extra management staff to deal with endless insurance issues. (more…)

Read More
Zwivel / Dr. Behrooz Torkian, Dr. Jack Zamora 20 POPULAR BOTOX TREATMENT QUESTIONS ANSWERED October 26, 2016

Prestige Cosmetics.You look in the mirror and notice those lines appearing around the corners of your eyes. You lean a little closer and clearly see your forehead doesn’t look as smooth as it once did. It’s crossed your mind a few times that maybe it’s time to consider Botox injections, but you’ve heard a number of stories that have you feeling nervous about taking the plunge. (more…)

Read More