Every now and then something crosses the editorial desk that reminds us: not every conversation happening in San Francisco is a story we need to cover.
Someone in the Bay Area is looking for a great breast lift surgeon. Honestly? We hope she finds one. Medical freedom — including the freedom to spend your own money on elective procedures without government gatekeeping — is something we're fully on board with.
But we're a local news outlet, not Yelp for cosmetic surgery.
What we will say is this: California's medical licensing and regulatory environment is worth keeping an eye on. The state has some of the most complex — and arguably overreaching — regulations around medical practice in the country. Whether that translates into better patient outcomes or just higher costs and longer wait times is a debate worth having.
If you're shopping for any kind of elective procedure, do your homework. Check board certifications. Read real reviews. And remember that in a state where everything costs more, "not tooooo concerned about cost" is a phrase that can get expensive fast.
Stay safe out there, and we'll get back to covering City Hall's latest budgetary adventures tomorrow.

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