Does Jennifer Garner Enhance Her Lips?

I always thought Jennifer Garner's lips were naturally large, like Angelina Jolie or Julia Roberts. I guess I was wrong. Check out this post on Awful Plastic Surgery. Maybe she enhances her lips with Restylane or Juvederm to help cover up a gummy smile? Whatever it is, her plastic surgeon does a nice job.

Next thing I'll find out is that Ben Affleck has pec implants!

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year over 175,000 women (and 2000 men!) are diagnosed with breast cancer. Approximately 1 in 9 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Aside from skin cancer, it is the most common cancer in women. So how does this affect you if you have breast implants?

It's estimated that over 5 million women have breast implants today. If you have breast implants, how do you screen yourself for breast cancer, and how is this different from someone without implants?

The major rule is that you should follow the American Cancer Society guidelines for the early detection of breast cancer. Here they are:

Women ages 20-39: Monthly breast self-exam, clinical exam by your physician every three years.

Women ages 40 and up: Monthly breast self-exam, clinical exam by your physician every year, mammogram yearly.

Women at high risk (close family history of breast cancer, etc.) should discuss with their physician whether a yearly MRI may be indicated.

- When the FDA lifted the ban on silicone gel breast implants in November 2006, they recommended that anyone who undergoes silicone gel breast augmentation undergo an MRI three years after surgery, and every other year thereafter.

If you have breast implants, here are some other things to consider:

1. Breast implants can limit the amount of breast tissue that can be seen on a mammogram. If you have implants, then make sure your mammogram center takes extra pictures (called the Ecklund technique) to allow the radiologist to see as much of your breast tissue as possible.

2. Some physicians believe breast implants can actually facilitate (or improve) the ability to detect a breast mass on examination.

3. Studies show that breast implants do not increase your risk of breast cancer, delay your diagnosis of breast cancer, or worsen your prognosis once breast cancer is diagnosed.

4. If you are unsure how to perform a breast self-exam on implanted breasts, be sure to ask your plastic surgeon.

For more information on breast cancer and screening, visit http://www.cancer.org/.

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Cindy McCain - Plastic Surgery Analysis

We've touched on Sarah Palin, now what about Cindy McCain? Has she had plastic surgery? Colin Stewart from the OC Register has a nice article with the opinions of several experts. The overall consensus to the question of "Did she or didn't she?" is a big maybe.

If she's had any surgery, the only thing I would speculate is an upper blepharoplasty, or upper eyelid lift. Other than that, maybe a touch of Botox, but I doubt it. If she's actually getting plastic surgery, I would assume the press would be all over that story. I think she is aging very gracefully, although she strikes me as a bit frail.

By the way, Joe Biden...you're next!

Photo credit: OC Register

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Linda Hamilton is Sans Botox

This is a nice photo of Terminator 2 star Linda Hamilton from the always entertaining Celebrity Smack blog. As you can see, she has absolutely no signs of any Botox in her face! This is what a typical 52 year old woman (who has been in the California sun) looks like. Botox would smooth the wrinkles of her forehead, frown lines, and crow's feet.

I can't decide who was more ripped, Linda Hamilton in T2 or Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It...

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

DJ AM and Travis Barker Burned in Plane Crash

As you may have already heard, DJ AM and former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker were severely burned in a plane crash which killed four other people. According to CNN.com, they both suffered second and third degree burns, Barker to the torso and lower body, and DJ AM to the head and arm. They are currently at the Joseph Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia.

I've worked in a Burn Unit several times during my plastic surgery training, and now occasionally take care of minor burns. Third degree burns are also known as full thickness burns, and necessitate skin grafting for the area to properly heal. Second degree burns (split thickness burns) are characterized by blistering. Depending on how they heal, second degree burns may or may not need skin grafting. Burns wounds, as you may guess, are extremely painful and often require a lengthy recovery. I don't know their exact medical details, but it sounds to me that the burns they suffered are usually not fatal. Burns like what they reportedly have, though, usually require several weeks in the hospital and several months in physical therapy.

I wish these two guys the best during their recoveries.

Photo credit: CNN.com

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Jocelyn Wildenstein - She Looks Worse!

Here is a recent photo of Jocelyn Wildenstein, the New York socialite who has made herself into the "Lion Woman." Is it me, or does she look worse than before? Her eyes appear to be more pulled, as do the corners of her mouth. Her skin looks like it's molded from clay. What is going on here?

It's possible she's had additional tightening of her skin, maybe using some type of permanent suspension sutures. Whoever her surgeon is should lose his or her license.

Quite a while ago I posted a three part series on Jocelyn Wildenstein, which can be found in the following links:

Part I: Her Story

Part II: What Plastic Surgery?

Part III: Fixing Her Plastic Surgery

To view a segment I did on the Montel Williams show on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), click here. (The show's hairstylist gave me an awful "Calvin (of Calvin & Hobbes) goes to Church" hairstyle)

Photo credit: OMG! by way of Ayyyy!

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The Lizardman - Crazy Stuff!

If you think Jocelyn Wildenstein has problems, take a look at the Lizardman! He is a 35 year old man who has transformed himself into a reptile via 700 hours of tattooing, five Teflon horns implanted beneath the skin of his eyebrows, filing down of his teeth into sharp fangs, bifurcation of his tongue, and stretching of his septum and earlobes. No, a board-certified plastic surgeon did not perform his procedures. The surgeon would hopefully lose his certification if he did.

Now, as a plastic surgeon, how would I fix the Lizardman to make him look more normal?

Got me!

How would you like to meet this guy in a dark alley at night?

For more information on the Lizardman or to book him for a performance, click here.

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Katherine McPhee - All Natural Breasts?

A lot of blogs are making a big deal about recent photos of former American Idol finalist Katherine McPhee's cleavage. Some even claim that she may have breast implants.

I haven't seen any other recent photos of her, but in this photo she appears to have completely natural breasts. If anything, she looks like she's lost some weight and her breasts may have gotten a bit deflated from the weight loss. Overall I think she looks good. Hopefully this recent weight loss has nothing to do with her past history of bulimia.

I still think she or Chris Daughtry should have won American Idol a few years ago, and not that gray haired cheeseball Taylor Hicks. Apparently not enough people had the McPheever!

Photo credit: egotastic.com

To view a video of a breast augmentation I performed for Fox News, click here.

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Beauty and the Bucks Article - Plastic Surgery During the Recession

The Detroit News has an interesting, and overall well-written article about the state of plastic surgery in the Metro Detroit area during these economically challenged times. I've heard stores of many plastic surgeons in the area whose practices have been hammered by the slumping economy, especially in this state. The article states that people are still having work done, it's just that they are resorting to less expensive, less invasive procedures in an attempt to save money.

I find it interesting that they interview an oral and maxillofacial surgeon on the state of breast augmentation today. What a crock! If any newspaper reporter would like to discuss the state of dental implants with me, feel free to call!

To read the article, click here.

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Evolence... A New Type of Collagen

The field of cosmetic injectables continues to get more complicated as the newest filler, Evolence, is set to make its widespread debut in the United States.
Evolence is a type of injectable collagen made from pig tissue. It's FDA approved as of July 2008 for the improvement of nasolabial folds, or the deep wrinkles that extend between the nose to the corners of the mouth. It's not recommended for the lips. The results appear to last six months or more according to most articles. The big selling point is the reported lack of bruising or swelling which accompanies its injection.

I don't have experience with this product yet, but have been invited to become trained in it. The cosmetic market is full of so many fillers nowadays, some I use (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Sculptra) and some I don't (Artefill, Radiesse, Captique, Hylaform). Time will tell if this one is all it's hyped to be.
My problem with ALL of these fillers is the cost per syringe. The average person has a hard time spending $500-$1000 per treatment, especially in this terrible economy. If a company could market a filler that lasts a year but costs only $100 per syringe all the other ones would go out of business. I'd buy that one!

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Sarah Palin and Plastic Surgery?

Has Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin had plastic surgery? Make Me Heal.com has a post describing their thoughts on this. I would agree with most of their assertions, basically that if she's had work done it's probably something minor like Botox in her forehead, skin rejuvenation lasers or peels, and maybe some teeth whitening. Overall, she looks pretty naturally youthful to me. I guess standing next to John McCain, nearly anyone would look young!

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Tila Tequila and Breast Implants

Does MTV reality star Tila Tequila have breast implants? It appears so... Here is what she said in an interview for Import Tuner:

2NR: Real or fake?
TN: Real on the outside! They're fake, but they are proportioned to my body very well.

The roundness of her breasts on her tiny frame give them away to me. I think they are probably small C's and fit her body well. It's crazy how My Space can make someone a star!

To view a video of a breast augmentation I performed for Fox TV, click here.

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The New Season of Dr. 90210

The sixth season of E! Television's Dr. 90210 is premiering Monday, Sept 8th at 10/9c. Check out the preview clip on eonline.com here. Dr. 90210 is now the only plastic surgery television series that airs new episodes. I've got it TiVo'd. Dr. Gary Motykie is a friend of mine, and a good guy. He actually took my spot in L.A. when I left to return to Michigan. It's good to see he's doing well for himself.

To view a clip of my appearance on the first season of Dr. 90210, click here.

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Shannen Doherty Rules Out Plastic Surgery?

90210 star Shannen Doherty has ruled out plastic surgery for herself. In an interview she stated,

"These are my looks, whether you like them or not. They work for me. I have a gap in the middle of my teeth. You know how many people wanted to cover that gap?
"My parents are like, 'Don't ever do that! That's what makes you different!' I was raised to have a lot of confidence and believe in myself." (source)

Is she being less than truthful here? Check out these photos on Awful Plastic Surgery and make your own opinion. Here is a link to my previous post on her hiring a lawyer to combat these plastic surgery rumors.

I've never been a fan of hers, and have never really watched Beverly Hills, 90210. I think it was a little after my time. I do, however, like Dr. 90210.

Photo credit: prphotos.com

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