Random App Wants To Bring Plastic Surgery-On-Demand To Your TV (10 items)

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  (#1) The Plastic Surgery Network Is Perfect For Anyone Casually Considering Cosmetic Surgery

  The Plastic Surgery Network on Apple TV is kind of like a mash-up of Yelp and QVC with a TV-friendly interface. More than just a channel, PSN offers on-demand content featuring educational videos and articles that lessen "the mystery and fear that can surround any hospital visit using web, mobile and now Apple TV from the safety of their couch," according to Forbes.

  Patients can interact with doctors, book appointments, and even (one day) see virtual before-and-after photos before their procedure. Basically, it's interactive content geared towards people interested in cosmetic surgery.
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  (#2) The Benefit To Plastic Surgeons Is Clear

  Of course, PSN will help the expanding plastic surgery industry (which includes everything from Botox to boob jobs) reach a new, tech-savvy clientele. The ease of exploring cosmetic surgery from one's own home would, in theory, be the boost potential clients need to take the plunge and visit a surgeon.

  Beyond revolutionizing the world of plastic surgery - and the implications such an app has for the future of the entire healthcare industry - the Plastic Surgery Network is testing the limits of what television content can be. The success of the app will signify the value of bringing more personally nuanced topics into the service-oriented space of virtual technology. 
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  (#3) The App Utilizes Augmented And Virtual Reality

  The app's developers are already at work on incorporating augmented reality and virtual reality into the Plastic Surgery Network experience. The possibilities are endless: From realistic before-and-after "transformation animations" of potential patients to creating virtual consultation rooms for patients and personal care providers. All these things are on the proverbial table. PSN expects to launch this technology within the year.
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  (#4) Virtual Consultations In The Privacy Of One's Home Are A Huge Draw

  If there's anything that apps like Postmates, Task Rabbit, and Door Dash have shown us, it's that people don't want to leave their houses if they don't have to. PSN's upcoming virtual reality features cater to that particular laziness. The app is also perfect for anyone who can't quite build up the courage to step foot in a real plastic surgery clinic. Within the next year, the Plastic Surgery Network will roll out technology that allows patients and doctors to interact in a "virtual consultation room." Peak laziness and peak technology meet.
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  (#5) Users Can Schedule Appointments Through Their TVs

  "Phone call anxiety" is a real thing for millennials - after all they are a generation of text-messagers. Plastic Surgery Network's through-the-TV scheduling feature will especially appeal to those hoping to avoid listening to a doctor's room hold music. With a few clicks of the remote control, PSN viewers can research different doctors, watch videos to determine if a doctor is a good fit, and book an appointment without ever picking up the phone.
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  (#6) The Q&A Section Is Next-Level

  Q&A blog content is nothing new, but the Plastic Surgery Network is reinventing the concept completely. On the app, each doctor has an individual content stream featuring their videos and articles. Content that potential patients can read, interact with, and learn from. Patients can submit questions to specific doctors or even open a virtual dialogue with the doctor of their choosing. 
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  (#7) There Are Already A Few Major Plastic Surgeons On Board

  Dr. Philip Miller, an NYC-based facial surgeon, and Dr. Gordon Kaplan, a California-based surgeon, are two of PSN's early adopters. Kaplan tells Forbes, "In a time when TV watchers are cutting the cord, PSN is merging on-demand television with plastic surgery."

  Kaplan also notes that Apple TV users account for 5% of people in the US using Wi-Fi streaming platforms. It's a small number but also tends to be a demographic which skews toward the side of people concerned with aesthetics. This, in theory, might be the sort of people who would consider (and presumable, can afford) cosmetic surgery. 
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  (#8) Like Yelp, Users Would Benefit From Group Intel

  Besides being able to find doctors and their content in the app, users can essentially use PSN like Yelp, searching for surgeons based on location, skill, and ratings. Included in this feature are reviews from patients who have used the plastic surgeon in the past. In its early stages, the app doesn't have many reviews for users to utilize, but in theory as the network of users grows so will the collective feedback.
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  (#9) The Timing Is Perfect As Plastic Surgery Is On The Rise

  The American Society of Plastic Surgeons provides overwhelming evidence of the popularity of cosmetic surgery. In 2015, 15.9 million Americans underwent some type of cosmetic procedure. And with more minimally-invasive procedures hitting the market, like fillers and Botox, that number will likely only grow.
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  (#10) Early Reviews From Users Are Positive

  While Apple TV's partnership with the Plastic Surgery Network is still pretty new, early reviews from the press are goods. Even the reader comments on articles announcing the app are overwhelmingly positive. Additionally early users are already utilizing PSN's question forum asking for advice that anyone can also tune in for. 

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