The Medical Advisor

As plastic surgeons prepare to resume elective procedures, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is providing its nearly 8,000 members essential tools and resources, including a comprehensive playbook with enhanced patient and staff safety protocols. The Society has also organized access to personal protective equipment to help advance smooth, safe returns. Image credit: earldan via flickr ASPS survey finds Americans have positive attitude toward plastic surgery during COVID-19 pandemic ASPS recently gauged Americans’ perceptions of plastic surgery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing responses from more than 1,000 consumers in a national survey fielded by market research firm Quester, providing insights into how consumers feel about the category and top treatments. The results demonstrate that, during the pandemic, 49% of those who haven’t had plastic surgery indicated they are open to cosmetic or reconstructive treatment in the future. Of those, 28% would consi...

Health insurance is one of the great riddles of our time. Trying to understand what is and what is not covered—and, even more challenging, why—is like trying to do long division after enjoying a large margarita. And in the case of plastic surgery, when there can be both medical and aesthetic reasons behind the decision, the line between what insurance pays for and what it doesn’t is a moving target. “It has become more and more difficult to get insurance to cover plastic surgery cases, even if there is a medical justification for the case,” says Dr. Lesley Rabach, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in New York City. Image credit:  earldan via flickr And even if insurance covers the cost, it may not end there. “If one of your issues is covered, this may not mean that the insurance company just pays whatever the surgeon charges,” explains Dr. Lisa Cassileth, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. “It means that [the company] will consider whether the be...

If you have been hunting high and low for N95 masks or surgical masks in Malaysia, you are in the right place. Most likely, you are doing your online research to find out where you could buy N95 masks online in Malaysia. Here is a list of face masks that are available on Lazada Malaysia. We have listed multiple options and sources for you to choose from as most of them do go out of stock quickly. Do get them while stocks last. 1. 3 Ply Surgical Masks Chances of getting coronavirus: Six times less likely than wearing no mask 1.1. Mr DIY 3-Layer Filter Face Mask (50 pcs) RM 45 (Flash Sale) > Buy Now on Lazada 1.2 READY STOCK 3x 3 Ply Surgical Face Mask + 1x Reusable Washable Fabric Mask RM 24.90 >  Buy Now on Lazada 2. N95 Masks | Face Mask n95 Price Malaysia Chances of getting coronavirus: 78 times less likely than wearing no mask. We have listed below some of the hottest deals for N95 masks on Lazada: Buy 1 f...

Ever wondered How Much Does It Cost To Deliver A Baby in KL, Selangor and Putrajaya? Find out and compare hospital delivery rates and maternity packages below.  Although the numbers and statistics are everywhere on the internet, we have compiled and organised the information accordingly (by hospital) in one place. The pricing information below is based on the published prices from major centres and pricing information available on blogs and the internet.  Alert:  Explore Coronavirus Articles Here is the list: University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) | PPUM Delivery Package 2019 / 2020 Normal Delivery: First Class: RM 450 Second Class: RM 150 Third Class: RM 10 Delivery of Twins: First Class: RM 600 Second Class: RM 200 Third Class: RM 50 Assisted Delivery (Forceps / Breach / Vacuum): First Class: RM 600 Second Class: RM 200 Third Class: RM 50 Caesarean: First Class: RM 1,200 Second Class: RM 400 Third Class: RM 100 Daily Charges per per...

If you’re worried you may have contracted the COVID-19 virus, you can choose two routes: - Malaysian public testing; or - Malaysian private testing. Most of the government-run public hospitals are equipped to screen and admit COVID-19 patients. Currently, the Ministry of Health has  59 designated hospitals  across Malaysia for COVID-19 screening, with 27 hospitals that will admit you if you are fall within certain criteria. Test results will generally be available 24-48 hours after testing. It’s important to understand that if you test positive for COVID-19, the Malaysian authorities will ask you to be hospitalised. It's important to understand that there are two main types of test in use. The first is a reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction test, or RT-PCR (viral test). This is the most common diagnostic test used to identify people currently infected with SARS-CoV-2. It works by detecting viral RNA in a person’s cells – most often collected from their nose. The sec...

iPrice - Since early March, the high rate of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia has caused the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) nationwide. Soon after the official announcement, panic-purchasing elevated quickly & most daily necessities were sold out at most places. With most Malaysians aware the MCO will last till mid-May 2020, consumers are becoming more active online to obtain necessities & getting equipped to work-from-home (WFH). Thus, iPrice investigated the search trends of more than 900 thousand visitors on iPrice Malaysia and found numerous interesting & unexpected findings backed by data. The research was conducted by analyzing the online search behaviour of close to 1 million visitors on iPrice Malaysia between 18 March 2020 (when the MCO was first enforced) to 17 April 2020. All percentage increase displayed in this research were obtained by comparing the search impressions data with consumers’ online search behaviour prior to the implementation of the...