Cosmetic and plastic surgery are the same. False, although they share similarities. “The primary goal in reconstructive surgery is to mimic and replace function,” Dr. Jeff Popp said. “Take eyelids. The primary goal is to protect the eye, but ... Read More
4 Myths & Misconceptions About Cosmetic Surgery
In the world of cosmetic surgery, there are plenty of myths and misconceptions. We’ve addressed four of the more common ones with Dr. Jeff Popp. True or false: Liposuction is an easy way to lose weight. False “It’s really a contouring ... Read More
Challenges of Eyelid Reconstruction
Dr. Jeff Popp has made eyelid reconstruction an important part of his Omaha practice. And he knows which lid he’d rather rebuild. “The upper eyelid is a greater challenge than the lower lid,” he said. “That’s because the upper eyelid goes up and ... Read More
The Go-To Guy for Eyelid Reconstruction
Dr. Jeff Popp started out his training as an ophthalmologist. But never practiced general ophthalmology. Instead, he opted for facial plastic surgery. That’s what he’s done for 33 years, in addition to general cosmetic surgery. An expert in eye ... Read More
5 Ways to Give a Lift to Your Eyebrows
Eyebrow lifts are usually done for people whose eyebrows are so low they push the upper eyelid skin down into the field of vision. Others seek eyebrow lifts because they just don’t like the position of their eyebrows and want them to sit higher, ... Read More
‘Friendliest’ Cancer Still Damages Your Skin
Basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, is also the “friendliest” because it doesn’t spread quickly. It’s the type of cancer Dr. Jeff Popp sees the most. “It’s pretty much the most common cancer on planet Earth,” he said. “It’s is also ... Read More
Doctor Helps Vets and Trains New Surgeons at VA Hospital
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
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