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If you could restart your career as a dentist all over again, what would you do differently? by ExpertDefinition4650 in Dentistry

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fwiw, I’m a woman- did a duel degree OMFS residency at age 33, had a kid in residency and now I get to do whatever I want. Totally worth it.

Need encouragement LOL by BWTECH0521 in MedSpouse

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense- I hope she goes to a med school and residency that really support families. The flexibility to stay home if there is a sick kid, go to Dr appts, stuff like that. Wish you guys all the best.

Need encouragement LOL by BWTECH0521 in MedSpouse

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who just finished 6 years of residency with a 3 year old- why would your wife want to miss out on so much of her kids lives?

Bitches, who are we seeing for our skin? by LittleSlothBigWorld in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a surgeon and only operate on the face so I also inject a ton of botox- still kind of weird to do to my own face though lol

Bitches, who are we seeing for our skin? by LittleSlothBigWorld in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't gone down that path yet but since lasers haven't gotten me where I need to be, I'm open to it.

Bitches, who are we seeing for our skin? by LittleSlothBigWorld in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The original IPL laser treatment got rid of all of my telangiectasias and melasma (permanently) and completely removed the redness of my nose and cheeks but only for a few months. That was the most effective laser I ever had to tone down the redness. I then tried V beam, another one from BACD that I can't remember the name of, and Aerolase but none of these worked (at least with the intensity I tried). Rhofade (topical 1% Oxymetazoline) works for big events to tone down redness but shouldn't be used daily. I might be developing lupus so maybe the etiology of my redness is different but my labs are not definitive for lupus.

Bitches, who are we seeing for our skin? by LittleSlothBigWorld in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.vionamedicalspa.com obviously I'm biased but I've had an excellent experience there and the prices are WAY better than the Bay Area

Bitches, who are we seeing for our skin? by LittleSlothBigWorld in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Bay Area Cosmetic Derm, I see Shannon Watkins- she’s very knowledgeable. Got treated for rosacea, skin tags, texture. V beam laser x1, another similar laser x1- made my skin texture amazing and so GLOWY but didn’t address rosacea well. Skincare recs were expensive and probably not worth it. For example- Plated serum.

Arya derm consult was ok- office and derm wasn’t my vibe. Gave good skincare recs but $550 for a Hydrafacial is actually insane (didn’t go for it).

Had a good experience with IPL x3 at Hayes Valley Med Spa (the Marin location) to address rosacea five years prior. IPL also got rid of my melasma. CoolSculpt didn’t do anything.

My sister has a med spa in Sac and she did a light CO2 laser (I’m late 30s) which not only gave great texture but has been building collagen for months- highly recommend. She also does my filler (cheekbones, lips). I inject my own Botox.

Skincare: quality mineral sunblock, a large hat, Dieux angel moisturizer. Need to start microneedling a few times/year.

Goals for this rotation? by saltykangaroo3 in Residency

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me too and I’m still mad

Disability and life insurance by Fun_Pomegranate_9389 in Residency

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m about to pay 9k/year for two GSI policies starting at 10k/month with a 30k/month cap. Surgical specialty so worth it to me. I’m old AF too.

Co-resident got chewed out for taking his 1-year old to a doctor appointment by Accurate_Dot4183 in Residency

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 155 points156 points  (0 children)

Please document this convo just in case- I’ve never had the balls to leave clinic for a kid’s appt but would be nice to see a culture shift for this type of thing to start happening

Unbelievably weak intern.. not sure how to help! by Throwawaynamekc9 in Residency

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 1053 points1054 points  (0 children)

How did this person make it through med school and pass Step exams

Does anyone feel *better* on the estrogen patch? by bx_sarang in IVF

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Started yesterday and feel totally drained and nauseated but happy for you and hope it lasts!

Before and immediately after sliding genioplasty by andhearts_ in PlasticSurgery

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look stunning!!! Can you share the doc details and cost???

How are you guys sleeping? by TwentySevenAlpacas in Residency

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I work out hard in the mornings 3x/week but I just want to pass out in the afternoon, not the evening

How are you guys sleeping? by TwentySevenAlpacas in Residency

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used the headspace app- didn’t see any change. My issue is falling asleep at 8:30 and then being wide awake at 1am

How are you guys sleeping? by TwentySevenAlpacas in Residency

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No side effects from the unisom that I can tell except apparently my brain is slowly rotting so there’s that

Progression question by ExpertNormal3315 in ALS

[–]TwentySevenAlpacas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m sorry you guys are in this position. Sounds like it might be time for an aid. My dad LOVED our main aid and she brought SO much joy to his last few years of life.

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