摘要：I often get asked if having a television show changes the nature of my plastic surgery medical practice. What follows is my answer to that question.
Between cell phones with cameras, blogs, instant information via the World Wide Web and the very open nature of the world we live in, the barriers between the public and private spheres have broken down, and you should consider every patient interaction and medical decision you make a public decision. Whether you wish to be or not, you are a role model.
