Dr. Jeffrey Popp spends a half day each month as part of the VA’s Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. “The VA hospitals are great training grounds for residents and interns who go into all branches of medicine.” Dr. Popp said. “At the VA ... Read More
Archives for 2015
Ask Doctor Popp: Is acetaminophen potentially deadly?
Yes, if over-used, acetaminophen can kill you. Although Dr. Jeffrey Popp hasn’t researched all the risks, the medical community widely believes acetaminophen, often marketed as Tylenol, is the world’s leading cause of liver failure. Closeness ... Read More
Four requirements for new technology
Newer isn’t always better. So when does the new overtake the old? Dr. Jeffrey Popp said there are four criteria to meet for new technology to replace the old. The new technology, procedure and/or equipment should be: Safer More ... Read More
Four requirements for new technology
Newer isn’t always better. So when does the new overtake the old? Dr. Jeffrey Popp said there are four criteria to meet for new technology to replace the old. The new technology, procedure and/or equipment should be: Safer More ... Read More
Birthmarks can be treated or removed
“When people talk about birthmarks, they usually mean (clustered) blood vessels,” Dr. Jeffrey Popp said. The scientific name for “strawberry patches,” “stork marks” and others is capillary hemangioma. There are many ways to treat birthmarks, ... Read More
“Vampire facial” has unproven value
Maybe you never heard of “vampire facials,” but according to Dr. Jeffrey Popp, they’ve been around for a long time. Here’s how it’s done: Blood is drawn from the patient The blood is spun in a centrifuge Red and white blood cells make ... Read More
What to know about liposuction
When you consult with Dr. Popp about liposuction, the first thing he does is get to know you from a medical perspective. He starts with questions about your medical history. These cover past surgeries, current prescriptions, scarring problems, ... Read More
Self-conscious patients and ear-pinning
When children come to Dr. Popp to have their ears “pinned’ closer to their heads, he makes sure the child drives the request, not his or her parents. “All people with prominent ears are born that way. They develop in childhood,” Dr. Popp said. ... Read More
Use your good credit to pay for surgery
You finally decide to get that laser resurfacing or liposuction done on that one area that’s bothered you forever. So you set up your consultation with Dr. Popp. He answers your questions and outlines possible options. And you realize you can’t ... Read More
Breast Implants: “Memory gel” versus “Gummy Bears”
When implants debuted, they had a viscosity like corn oil. When they leaked, the liquid got into the surrounding soft tissue, which caused lumps and other problems. When you use the safer gel in a breast implant, it’s actually a form of ... Read More
