Celebs and their plastic surgery

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Kelly Rowland At The Billboard Music Awards – Looking Great With Breast Implants

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Did you watch the Billboard Music Awards the other night?  I enjoyed the show, and even noticed some plastic surgery on the screen.  Some are, I believe, pretty obvious, like Wayne Newton’s face.  Others, like Kelly Rowland, just look fantastic.  This photo was taken Sunday night at the show.  Some of you may have known that she underwent a very tasteful breast augmentation a few years ago (check out this post from 2008 for before-and-after photos).  Today it looks like her breast implants have always been a part of her.  I believe she’s an example of great celeb plastic surgery.

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Getting Back At Your Ex– By Having Surgery

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

This is from an article I wrote for CNN.com that just posted today. Hope you enjoy it:

“Dr. Youn, I want the works.”
Carol, an attractive Caucasian woman in her mid-forties, sat across from me in the consultation room. Her eyes stared into mine, unwavering.
“What do you mean by ‘the works?’”
“I want to enlarge my breasts, flatten my tummy, lift my neck, and skinny my thighs. Oh, and I want my eyes to tilt like Megan Fox’s, and I want you to plump my lips like Angelina Jolie’s.” She puckered and smacked her lips.
“Carol, that’s a lot of plastic surgery. Are you sure you need all this? Why do you want to have so much done?”
She paused. Her face flushed a bright shade of crimson red.
“Because,” she seethed, “My husband left me for a younger woman.
“And I want revenge.”

Revenge plastic surgery is becoming more and more common. A survey by the Transform Plastic Surgery Group in the United Kingdom found that over a quarter (26%) of their patients were recently divorced women. Eleven percent of their patients were newly single men.

Even Hollywood is getting involved in revenge surgery. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville recently revealed in her book, Drinking and Tweeting and Other Brandi Blunders, that she spent $12,000 to undergo rejuvenation of her private parts after breaking up with her then-husband Eddie Cibrian. She even paid for it with his credit card.

To read the rest of my article, click HERE to go to CNN.com

 

Amanda Bynes – Nose Job – Troubled Soul

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Actress Amanda Bynes has recently announced on Twitter that she’s undergone a rhinoplasty.  From her Twitter account:

Intouch used a photo from years ago on their cover and I hate it! The reason I’ve asked all magazines and blogs to stop using old photos of me is I don’t look like that anymore! I had a nose job to remove skin that was like a webbing in between my eyes. I wasn’t going to tell anyone, but I look so much prettier in my new photos that I don’t want old photos used anymore! I’m so sick of magazines and blogs using old photos! When will they stop? I will never look like that again! Having surgery was the most amazing thing for my confidence!

I’d consider that to be a nice endorsement for good plastic surgery, had she not come across lately as a troubled soul.  According to the Daily Mail, she’s also recently admitted to an eating disorder and has shaved half her head!  Hopefully she gets some help before something really bad happens.

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Janice Dickinson Declares Bankrupcy And Claims, “I Live For Plastic Surgery”

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

The ”original supermodel” Janice Dickinson has recently given an interview to In Touch Weekly about declaring bankruptcy, being $1 million in debt, and her enthusiasm for plastic surgery.  From the In Touch Weekly website:

The former and now bankrupt America’s Next Top Model judge sits down with In Touch and dishes about going broke, planning her comeback — and the only surgical procedure she won’t consider — “butt implants!”

Despite recently declaring bankruptcy — a chunk of that stemming from “press whore doctors that offered to give me Botox and fix my teeth for free and then slapped me with bills” — Janice says she can’t recall exactly how much she’s spent on surgeries to date. “I don’t remember — all my ex-husbands paid for them!” she confesses to In Touch.

And although Janice admits to her first and only breast augmentation when she was 32 or “in the Jurassic era,” as she refers to her youth, she says her surgery list is short compared to other woman in Hollywood. “I had a tummy tuck and face-lift and currently do Botox and Restylane,” she reveals to In Touch, on newsstands now.

The rest of her face is hands-off! “I don’t get anything in my cheeks. I have perfect bone structure,” the buxom brunette tells the mag, adding, “My lips are mine!”

So she claims that her doctors performed the procedures for free, then billed her afterwards?  If true, that’s a strange practice.  The only time I bill patients afterwards is if insurance is involved, and they owe for copays or deductibles.

You’ve gotta admit that Janice is pretty hilarious and outrageous.  Hopefully she gets back on her feet again soon.

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Tom Cruise- Looking Younger Than Ever

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

To honor Tom Cruise’s new hit movie, here’s a link to an analysis of how I think Tom looks so young, now into his 5th decade.  From MSNBC.com:

“I don’t think he’s found the Fountain of Youth, but I think he’s done the next best thing — found a good plastic surgeon,” says Youn,  a regular contributor to msnbc.com and TODAY.com. “He looks like someone who has had a plethora of the best cosmetic treatments available.”

Youn, who hasn’t treated Cruise, believes he’s had multiple procedures done. “To look as good as he does, it’s not possible to have had just one thing done.”

For more of my analysis, check out the link HERE.

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Monica Lewinsky – $100,000 in plastic surgery?

Saturday, April 6th, 2013

I was recently interviewed by the National Enquirer about Monica Lewinsky. Apparently she is in the running for the upcoming Fox show Celebrity Swan. Here are my quotes:

And celebrity plastic sur­geon Dr. Tony Youn, who has not treated Monica, tallied up what he thought her wish list would be. It includes $25,000 worth of liposuction, another $20,000 to tighten up her skin after the lipo, $2,000 for lip enhance­ment, $1,000 for earlobe shortening, $2,000 in filler injections, a $15,000 tum­my tuck and $10,000 for a nose job.

“ROUND IT OUT WITH CELLULITE treat­ments for $3,000, an arm-lift for $10,000 and facial chemical peels and laser treatments for $2,000,” Dr. Youn told The ENQUIRER.

Check out their story with photos and a couple other plastic surgeons’ opinions HERE.

 

Post-Divorce Discounts For Plastic Surgery??

Monday, April 1st, 2013

The Doctor Oz Show recently aired a segment about plastic surgeons giving discounts for patients who have undergone a recent divorce.  According to a survey conducted by the program, 19% of plastic surgeons offer discounts to women going under the knife!  This trend is somewhat troubling to me, as a board-certified plastic surgeon.  I often see patients who come to see me for surgery after undergoing a divorce, but would never try to discount surgery in order to subtly coerce them into undergoing the procedure.  Sometimes these women (and occasionally men) are in vulnerable psychological states, and I strongly believe it’s wrong for a plastic surgeon to take advantage of that.

The show had an interesting discussion between two plastic surgeons and a psychologist that got a little heated at times.  I agreed with many of the points the psychologist made, but completely reject her statement that most plastic surgeons don’t turn down patients for surgery when they aren’t psychologically good candidates.  I turn down about one out of every 4-5 patients who come to see me, mostly because of unrealistic expectations or psychological issues.

You can catch snippets of the show on the Doctor Oz Show website links below:

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/post-divorce-discounts-plastic-surgery-pt-1

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/post-divorce-discounts-plastic-surgery-pt-2

 

Kim Kardashian Undergoes the “Vampire Facial” on TV

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Pretty gruesome photo, huh?  Kim Kardashian has reportedly undergone the “Vampire Facial” on her Kim and Kourtney Take Miami television show.  I didn’t see the episode, but I hear that she underwent the following: Kim’s blood was drawn, the platelets and growth factors were isolated, her face underwent microneedling, then the platelets and growth factors were placed onto her needled face.  It’s described as the Vampire Facial.  So what really is it?

I first started hearing the “vampire” term associated with the use of platelet-rich plasma for cosmetic use.  Basically, blood is drawn from a patient, the platelets (which are chock-full of growth factors) are isolated from the blood by spinning it down, and these platelet-derived growth factors are then injected into the deeper layers of the skin.  The idea is that the growth factors will stimulate new collagen production to act like a filling agent to fill out wrinkles.  But does it work?

I’ve performed injections of platelet-rich plasma in several patients with modest results.  I don’t perform it anymore, since I feel that the cost of the procedure outweighs the benefits.  Some doctors remain gung-ho about the procedure, though, and have incorporated it with other filling agents.

One website that describes a cosmetic ‘vampire’ procedure is here.

Photo credit: Kim Kardashian Instagram

 

The 11 Most Overrated Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

Allure Magazine published a very interesting slideshow on the 11 most overrated cosmetic surgery procedures.  Some of these procedures I’ve introduced on various programs, others I’ve cautioned against.  At this time, I do not regularly perform any of these ‘overrated’ procedures.  Here they are:

1. Vampire Facelift - I don’t perform this.

2. Laser Liposuction - Some doctors believe it tightens skin.  Others don’t.  If there is some tightening involved, it is pretty modest.

3. Stem Cell Facelift - The future of facelifts… but not the present.

4. Sculptra and Artefill for the lips - Don’t do this!  Permanent lumps galore! Sculptra is great for the cheeks, though.

5. Silicone Cheek Implants - One doctor says it’s three surgeries: one to put them in, one to reposition them when they go out of place, and one to remove them altogether.

6. Ulthera – I’ve demo’d this on TV but don’t perform the procedure.

7. Fat Injections To The Breasts - I perform this procedure sparingly, only when absolutely indicated.

8. Brachioplasty – Great procedure for people with really droopy arms.  Scar is too long for mild to moderate droopiness.

9. Butt Implants - I prefer using fat for enhancing the buttocks.

10. Zerona Fat Melting Laser - I believe it works, but expectations are difficult to meet.  My patients lost an average of 3-4 inches when measuring four areas, and were still unhappy.  It’s not like real lipo.

11. Foot Lifts - I am SO not interested in operating on feet!

To see the Allure slideshow, with accompanying doctor comments, click HERE.

 

Teens Turn To Plastic Surgery: Experts Tackle The When And Why

Monday, March 25th, 2013

This is from an excellent recent article in the Deseret News:

LOS ANGELES — The baseball that hit Darlene in the face changed more than her appearance. It made her the butt of classmates’ jokes. More importantly, she had trouble breathing. By 16, she wanted it fixed. Tony was also 16 when he reached the same conclusion about his oversized jaw.

They are part of a small but significant trend: teenagers turning to plastic surgery to solve physical deformities, correct congenital defects, or make them look and thus feel better about themselves.

Becca is one of those teens. She asked for breast augmentation for graduation from a New York City high school. So is William, who worked summer jobs in Indianapolis to help pay for surgery to remove excessive male breast tissue.

Experts say plastic surgery can be necessary for teens in some situations, but they question many of the procedures and worry that plastic surgery won’t cure underlying problems.

Trending up or down?

The plastic surgery “trend” for teens depends on who counts and when. Researchers at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery call reported increases a media concoction. Their numbers show a slight drop from 10 years ago. But in 2005 the numbers dipped, so now comparisons to that year show an “increase.” They count about 209,000 procedures for all kids 18 and under.

To read the rest of the article, including my comments on when it’s right for a teen to have plastic surgery, click HERE.

 

Gwyneth Paltrow Admits To Plastic Surgery: Thermage!

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow recently sat down with the Daily Mail to discuss many very personal topics, including her miscarraige, being a mom, and yes, plastic surgery.  From the Daily Mail:

‘I don’t mind a few wrinkles and freckles. I had this laser treatment recently, Thermage, and it took a couple of years off my face, but I haven’t had any plastic surgery yet. Maybe one day I will, although
I don’t like the idea of it. I prefer the thought of ageing in the way French actresses do – have the odd cigarette and glass of wine and just enjoy life.’

Thermage is actually a radiofrequency treatment that heats the collagen in the skin to make it tighter.  It was promoted on Oprah many years ago, causing a lot of people to have it done.  When I started my practice nine years ago, lots of doctors were performing it, as one of the first non-laser skin tightening treatments.  I don’t hear a lot about it anymore, though.

Gwyneth is definitely a Hollywood actress who does appear to be telling the truth about her lack of plastic surgery.  I don’t see any obvious signs of facial work done.  If you’d like to read the rest of the comprehensive interview, click HERE.

 

Wendy Williams Vs. Lil Kim In A War Of Plastic Surgery Words

Monday, March 18th, 2013

There is no love lost between talk show host Wendy Williams and rapper Lil Kim.  From Rolling Out:

During a recent segment of Williams’ “Hot Topics,” the media maven discussed Kim’s new look, i.e., plastic surgery. Although Williams sided with Kim in saying that blogs chose unflattering photos of her, Williams still blasted Kim for continually altering her face.

“Kim, in my mind, I knew your goal was always to look like La Toya Jackson,” Williams said, adding, “You’ve out-La Toya’d La Toya in your new look. Don’t blame Photoshopping, blame your plastic surgeon, girl.”

Williams made sure that Kim saw the insult by tweeting the segment and even putting Kim’s Twitter handle in the post.

As expected, when Kim finally saw the diss, she quickly fired back with a scathing accusation that Williams once had a sexual fling with late rapper Notorious B.I.G.

“@WendyWilliams Stop hating on me because U sucked Big’s d— & he didn’t want nothing to do with yo a– after that,” wrote Kim, adding, “It’s time for the world to know the real. I’m not playing with yo a– no more. Let’s Get it!!!!”

Well, I think it’s painfully obvious that Lil Kim’s had some work done, and she does look pretty darn odd.  Her nose looks like it’s been whittled down to the width of a popsicle stick.  Still, it looks like Wendy started this fight, and I suspect that she’s gone under the scalpel, too.

FYI: I’ve done a lot of talk shows, but never Wendy Williams’ program.

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My Rundown On Plastic Surgery At The Academy Awards

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

This post is a bit delayed, but I was recently interviewed by Radar Online.com about the plastic surgery at the Oscars.  I gave them my rundown of the best and worst, including comments on John Travolta, Halle Berry, and Michael Douglas.  You can check out the article HERE.

 

Easy Fixes To Your Embarrassing Beauty Problems: On “Rachael Ray” Friday March 8th!

Thursday, March 7th, 2013

Thank you to the Rachael Ray Show for having me on the show!

 

Nicki Minaj Refutes Rumors She’s Had Plastic Surgery… On Her Face, That Is

Monday, March 4th, 2013

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There have been several websites that have claimed that American Idol judge Nicki Minaj has had plastic surgery. In this interview with Extra, she refutes these rumors, claiming that changes in her face are due to makeup, not plastic surgery. Missing in this interview is a question of whether she’s had work done to her body, though. Breast augmentation or Buttock enhancement maybe?

 

Barbra Streisand – Wow! Looking Great For A 70 Year Old!

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013

Did you watch the Oscars last night?  I thought it was a mediocre show overall.  Loved seeing Anne Hathaway win an Oscar for her role in Les Miserables.  Argo was a great movie as well.  I didn’t expect Ang Lee to win best director over Steven Spielberg.  But the biggest surprise of the night?

Barbra Streisand!

Can you believe that she’s seventy years old!  She looks amazing, with soft, full cheeks, a chiseled neckline, and smooth skin without any obvious signs of plastic surgery.  Because she looks so good, I suspect that she’s had some help from a plastic surgeon.  Maybe a facelift, some fat injections to her cheeks, and Botox in her forehead.  Kudos to whoever might be her plastic surgeon (not me) for doing a great job.

Her wrinkles are just a memory!

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Facial Plastic Surgeon’s Views On Grated’s “Ten Ugliest Celebrities”

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

Dr. Michael Persky is a well-known and respected board-certified facial plastic surgeon from Encino, CA.  His blog recently put up an entertaining little post analyzing the possible plastic surgery of the people named Grated.com’s “Ten Ugliest Celebrities.”  Here is a list of Grated’s Top Ten:

10. Melanie Griffith

9. Janice Dickinson

8. Jackie Stallone

7. Mickey Rourke

6. Pete Burns (shudder)

5. Cher

4. David Gest

3. Donatella Versace

2. Jodie Marsh

1. Iggy Pop (shield your eyes!)

I don’t agree with putting Melanie Griffith, Cher, or Jodie Marsh on this list.  Donatella, I suppose I understand.  I think I’d also add Quentin Tarantino.  Amazing writer, visionary director, creative powerhouse.  But he’s no Bradley Cooper.  Oh, and Mel Gibson.  Just plain ugly (inside and out).

To view Dr. Persky’s blog and his comments on Grated’s Top 10, click HERE.

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Alexa Ray Joel Addresses Rumors That She’s Had A Breast Augmentation

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

Alexa Ray Joel has recently taken to her Facebook page to refute rumors she’s had a breast augmentation.  From her Facebook:

I would like to take a moment to respond with complete and unabashed honesty to the following links below from TMZ & Daily Mail (Mail Online), as well as the Daily News [which is not linked here]: Aside from getting Rhinoplasty-Surgery a few years ago– [which I have been blatantly honest and candid about in the past]– I have not had any further work done. (Not on my face, or anywhere else- for that matter.) I fervently believe that it should be every woman’s imperative to l…ove, accept, embrace, and celebrate their exterior– BUT: the act putting your “best self” forward– in every sense of the word– involves work that’s rooted from within. I have gone back to being a vegetarian, and I only eat all-organic now– which helps. It also helps to improve your skincare regimen- as I have recently done (I highly recommend “Skinceuticals” brand for top-quality tightening/moisturizing/firming/medical-grade skincare). What helps more drastically than even the most substantiated diet or skincare regimen? Confidence and Self-Esteem. I believe in the importance and value of approaching beauty from the inside-out, as opposed to the outside-in. If you begin to nourish yourself on every level: physically, mentally, spiritually, internally, externally, psychologically [the list goes on!]– and care for yourself properly, you are going to look and [much more importantly] FEEL 100% better. This is simply what I have done. Multiple Plastic Surgeries is NOT something that I support, endorse, encourage, or even remotely participate in. As for the difference in my pictures slated in the articles below: It’s simply the stark-visual contrast between effectively-applied makeup [check out Caitlin Monahan on Facebook for a completely natural "cosmetic lift" with only makeup!] and no makeup at all [with puffy eyes- we all get them sometimes- and- hey, that's fine with me].
Although her chest looks like it definitely could have been enhanced, I’ll give her the benefit of a doubt and take her word for it.  Since her dad is Billy Joel she can do no wrong, in my humble opinion.  She looks great, implants or not!
For the Daily Mail article, click HERE.
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Lee Majors – A $60,000 Man?

Friday, February 8th, 2013

Has Lee Majors become a modern-day bionic man?  He sure looks a lot better than he should at his advanced age!  I gave my opinion of whether he may have had plastic surgery to the National Enquirer.  You can check out my comments HERE.

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Dying To Be Beautiful – Beauty Trends That Can Prove Lethal – On “Katie”

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

The “Katie” show recently aired an episode that focused on black market and botched plastic surgery. She interviewed a woman who lost both arms and both butt cheeks after illegal silicone injections into her buttocks, a son and daughter whose mother died at the hands of a family doc performing liposuction, and a woman who was permanently scarred by permanent filler injections under her eyes. Here are the two segments that featured yours truly. I discuss what happened to my patient and give pointers on how to avoid becoming a victim of doctors masquerading as plastic surgeons.

To view the rest of the episode, click HERE to go to the “Katie” site.