tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post116260697525456849..comments2023-10-15T11:59:46.446-04:00Comments on Celebrity Cosmetic Surgery: Liposuction on a 12 Year OldDr. Tony Younhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15998068685500761233noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-91672395351086257712009-06-02T15:06:31.237-04:002009-06-02T15:06:31.237-04:00Im 13 and weigh 18 stone now if you are skinny you...Im 13 and weigh 18 stone now if you are skinny you wouldnt understand how it is so not 'easy' to go for a run so shut up i would die for a bandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-70034797245307401792008-09-07T02:44:00.000-04:002008-09-07T02:44:00.000-04:00I agree with the person who mentioned the lack of ...I agree with the person who mentioned the lack of exercise "epidemic" among kids, etc. but even with that being the case, it is not enough to make a young person so morbidly obese. Overweight, maybe, but this individual is just off the charts. Especially at that age, when you are growing and your metabolism is at an all-time high!<BR/>Do whatever it takes: get an in-home exercise machine, sign the kid up for afterschool sports, whatever, and give them a healthy diet!! Duh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-69199724799349804222007-10-27T16:25:00.000-04:002007-10-27T16:25:00.000-04:00if u want surgery u should getfrom someone that wi...if u want surgery u should get<BR/>from someone that will do itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-80884600065277166682007-08-08T06:10:00.000-04:002007-08-08T06:10:00.000-04:00I just saw this story on CNN. Her mother twice men...I just saw this story on CNN. Her mother twice mentioned that the girl was a 'compulsive eater' and since the surgery, she has gained back about 50% of the sixty pounds she lost.<BR/><BR/><BR/>This girl needs psychiatric help. The surgery was not only life threatening, it was pointless and useless.<BR/><BR/>Why did no one on CNN ask WHY this girl is compulsively eating? Why does her mother mention it as a throwaway and never consider that she's the one providing this child with food?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03559138404570089435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-37327587512920240522007-07-08T03:06:00.000-04:002007-07-08T03:06:00.000-04:00This poor child most likely has an undiagnosed end...This poor child most likely has an undiagnosed endocrine disease. This is horrifyingly sad to me.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649979730444525810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-29275061719349882882007-07-02T03:43:00.000-04:002007-07-02T03:43:00.000-04:00Wow what a story, poor kiddo. I was wondering why ...Wow what a story, poor kiddo. I was wondering why lap band wasnt considered first. Not that I even think a 12 yo should have that but its got to be better than 'mega lipo'<BR/><BR/>Anyways great blog <BR/>CheersCloohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233906129791972120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-24351269960972739462007-04-09T19:01:00.000-04:002007-04-09T19:01:00.000-04:00What is the BIG DEAL About "Pink Bikini Brooke" or...What is the BIG DEAL About "Pink Bikini Brooke" or "Mother Of"? She is a beautiful young lady in a pretty PINK BIKINI! I guess you also think the dallas cowboy cheerleaders are awful too.?. Look at the teenage IDOLS! Brittany Spears, Jessica Simpson (Dukes of Hazard-SHORT SHORTS!!) Cheerleaders with short skirts, And so on. A person can still look sexy and be a CHRISTIAN!! I think Brooke is a Beautiful Girl Big or Little and as long as she's happy with herself and Continues to watch her diet and get plenty of exercise she is on the right track! Keep Up the Good Work Brooke!!! We are proud of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-25366930979242620812007-04-01T00:23:00.000-04:002007-04-01T00:23:00.000-04:00For the person that said that she is still obese a...For the person that said that she is still obese after her surgery is off base. She has continued to lose weight and is now down to 155. Another comment was how terrible it is for mom to think about the lap band for Brooke and I think its sounds more like a very <BR/>Caring Mother who wants to help her MAINTAIN HER WEIGHT!!! MOST EVERYONE THATS EVER LOST WEIGHT HAS PUT IT BACK ON OVER TIME AND SHE THINKS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG FOR USING THE LAP BAND AS PREVENTATIVE MAINTANCE. I HAVE TO AGREE WITH HER. HER MOTHER IS VERY VERY BIG OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTANANCE AND ALOT OF PEOPLE THINK ITS GREAT. I BET AT LEAST ONE PERSON THAT READS THIS ATE TO MUCH TODAY???! Well, for some people this is a problem because they gain weight and for others its not a problem at all TO eat too much. Lucky folks!! Wouldnt it be nice to never ever hear the word "DIET" Again? Thinking about being on a "DIET" 24/7 or Oh gosh I ate too Much is something that people dont have to live with any longer. Alot of people are just plain hungry all the time and we all know how this hurts in the gut. Ouch!!Not a good feeling at all, but alot of us have to deal with this hunger feeling alot more than we want to. It must be very hard at 13 years old to have the worry on your mind all of the time about what and what not to eat and how much etc. The lap band prevents the OVER EATING AND ITS ADJUSTABLE AND VERY LOW RISK INVOLVED. PLEASE RESEARCH IT. ITS NOT AS DANGEROUS AS THE GASTRIC BYPASS. Modern technology can be our Friend if we let it. Dont be scared to step "OUTSIDE OF THE BOX" ITS OKAY. GOOD FRIEND OF THE FAMILYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-2075327957415181442007-04-01T00:03:00.000-04:002007-04-01T00:03:00.000-04:00I am a very close friend of the family and the rea...I am a very close friend of the family and the reason that Cindy Bates didnt let Brooke have lap band surgery is because she lost one of her dearest friends the previous year and the second reason is she didnt want anyone cutting and re-routing intestines. Risk is much to Great. She has mentioned the lap band for her daughter at a later time and this would be for Brooke's Peace of Mind. Nobody wants to have to worry about eating too much! This lap band prevents over eating and makes it more possible to mantain weight. Her son is probably getting the lap band early in June. Brooke's parents are good people and they just want whats best for their kids. This family isnt the only family with overweight kids. Its an epidemic. Lack of Exercise for children in our schools have a major impact on the growing obesity problem! Two days a week at P.E. Just isnt enough and its a very dangerous world that we live in and parents cant let their children go out and play and run like in the past without parental supervision. I think if you are the parent of a child who is struggling with their weight, its only fair to do something immediately to further damage the childs health. Please try and understand why this family made the wonderful decision that they did. Brooke is so very happy and says that she never wants to go back there again!! She feels great and she is in excellent health! GOD BLESS.<BR/>A Good Friend of the Family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-85636410914123785072007-03-31T23:48:00.000-04:002007-03-31T23:48:00.000-04:00The reason that her mother called her "pink bikini...The reason that her mother called her "pink bikini Brooke" was because of all of the negative comments about her swim suit. I think she looks very Beautiful and most importantly, "CONFIDENT".<BR/>Thanks<BR/>JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-64972582355670747002007-02-18T15:48:00.001-05:002007-02-18T15:48:00.001-05:00Usually a couple thousand dollars for liposuctionUsually a couple thousand dollars for liposuctionDr. Tony Younhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15998068685500761233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-37181737100083253852007-02-18T15:48:00.000-05:002007-02-18T15:48:00.000-05:00Usually a couple thousand dollars for liposuctionUsually a couple thousand dollars for liposuctionDr. Tony Younhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15998068685500761233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-29817857017894715762007-02-18T06:40:00.000-05:002007-02-18T06:40:00.000-05:00One more thing...I read that she was 5'5 at 220 po...One more thing...<BR/><BR/>I read that she was 5'5 at 220 pounds, a size womens 22...<BR/><BR/>35 pounds sucked brings her at 175 pounds, which is still obese at her age and height.<BR/><BR/>What is the usual procedure after this? MORE LIPO!! Poor child...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Quoting you Doc, "Lipo is not used for weight lost, only trouble spots". Okay, so I have a trouble spot around my belly button. Like a little pooch *sigh*. I can never get rid of it no matter how many sit ups i do, diets i go on, and tans i get!! What would a procedure COST to get about 3 pounds sucked out of me...???<BR/><BR/>THANKS!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-15380658622808776952007-02-18T06:31:00.000-05:002007-02-18T06:31:00.000-05:00Aloha Dr. Youn,So why was this child unable to loo...Aloha Dr. Youn,<BR/><BR/>So why was this child unable to loose weight the natural way? Isin't it easier for children? I blame child obesity on the parents who allows fast food as part of their complete diet. Now, the child is suffering for all those chips that was placed in front of her for dinner, all the ice cream and cookies that was allowed to quiet her as a young girl. This is a sad case and I do categorize it as child abuse.<BR/>May God bless this child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-1168483774116776692007-01-10T21:49:00.000-05:002007-01-10T21:49:00.000-05:00I agree that cosmetic surgery on children is not t...I agree that cosmetic surgery on children is not the right thing to do.Dr. Tony Younhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15998068685500761233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-1168407769157765622007-01-10T00:42:00.000-05:002007-01-10T00:42:00.000-05:00Dr. Youn - This story is disgusting! Have you seen...Dr. Youn - This story is disgusting! Have you seen what they have done to that poor innocent girl? Plastered her in a little pink bikini all over the internet. Mother signing "mother of pink bikini Brooke Bates. It makes me sick. The biggest fat sucker in Austin, Texas did the operation (OH PLEASE!) Someone wrote thank god for all of the plastic surgerons that do the right thing and won't operate on little girls. The mom wrote back, thank god for that plastic surgeon that wasn't afraid to do something different. HELLO? It's called no the other plastic surgeons were thinking about HER SAFETY! ABOUT DOING WHAT WAS RIGHT! She was a little girl who was still growing!Oh this story makes me so hot! My question to you is this:<BR/>The mother wrote on a site that Brooke is now going to possibly get lapband surgery done. That sickens so many people. The child is only 13yrs old. She is not very obese now. Why are they doing this to this little girl? Now that she lost all of that weight, had the lipo and tummy tuck... her mom STILL wants her now to undergo lapband surgery?<BR/>Another question: What TYPE of man (doctor) in your eyes would perform plastic surgery on a little 12yr old girl? <BR/>And be SO PROUD of his work doing that to a child? It is disgusting to sooooooo many people! <BR/>Have you looked at her before and after pictures? Went from innocent into some sort of adult overnight.<BR/>And the kid was only 12yrs old. <BR/>Why would the mother even talk about lapband surgery for the innocent girl Dr. Youn? <BR/>She is ONLY person that is going to suffer the most later in life.<BR/>And she is the ONLY innocent person in this thing! I live in Austin, TX where all this occured... and it DISGUSTS sooooooo many people here!!!!!!! <BR/>Please explain about the lapband surgery. She is not super obese, and only 13yr old. How can they all get away doing this to this innocent child? This story makes so many disgusted, it is nice to hear doctors disagree with it! Many doctors and plastic surgeons have said how wrong it was!!!!!!<BR/>Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-1165455052035181212006-12-06T20:30:00.000-05:002006-12-06T20:30:00.000-05:00Anon-I recommend that you talk with your pediatric...Anon-<BR/>I recommend that you talk with your pediatrician about options other than liposuction. Good luck to you.Dr. Tony Younhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15998068685500761233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-1165257491328692662006-12-04T13:38:00.000-05:002006-12-04T13:38:00.000-05:00hi dr youn i weigh 220 pounds and i am 13 i am 5 2...hi dr youn i weigh 220 pounds and i am 13 i am 5 2 for my height and i am considering liposuction but i dont know if it is safe what should i do???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-1164809280129727662006-11-29T09:08:00.000-05:002006-11-29T09:08:00.000-05:00I recently read about a new gastric band that was ...I recently read about a new gastric band that was removable and the procedure did not include the re-routing of the small intestine. Wouldn't this type of procedure be safer for such a young individual?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-1163773785768666862006-11-17T09:29:00.000-05:002006-11-17T09:29:00.000-05:00You know that show the biggest loser? Why dont the...You know that show the biggest loser? Why dont they have a biggest loser for kids?? Having plastic surgury at age 12 is just plain wrong. In about two years she will probably be back to the weight she was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-1163609342571290062006-11-15T11:49:00.000-05:002006-11-15T11:49:00.000-05:00I also read this article in people, children do no...I also read this article in people, children do not become obsese overnight. we as a nation need to wake up and change our eating habits drastically! Parents need to cook healthy organic meals for their children rather buy them mcdonalds and lipo a babyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-1163088965044374042006-11-09T11:16:00.000-05:002006-11-09T11:16:00.000-05:00Plastic surgery on a child is really sick, and as ...Plastic surgery on a child is really sick, and as for people who blame the "thin is good, fat is bad" culture, well, this isn't going to help that change, is it? Taking such drastic and dangerous weight loss measures on a child just validates the anti-fat culture. This is really not okay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-1162839358528582732006-11-06T13:55:00.000-05:002006-11-06T13:55:00.000-05:00I read the article in People magazine about this c...I read the article in People magazine about this case. The family stated that someone they knew had complications of gastric bypass and that is why they didn't choose that route. <BR/>The dr said he performed the surgery on her, even at her young age, because her dad had been diagnosed with an illness (some form of cancer I believe) and the daughter wanted her daddy to see her skinny before he died. So that is why the dr did the surgery and why he did it so young. The dad is no longer sick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-1162832189970244452006-11-06T11:56:00.000-05:002006-11-06T11:56:00.000-05:00Although gastric bypass is extreme on someone who ...Although gastric bypass is extreme on someone who is twelve, I doubt it would have the usual complications (which when compared to the 100% chance of complications of morbid obesity isn't such a bad choice). From my readings, most complications come from much older, much heavier and sicker patients. A twelve year old would probably come through that surgery just fine. Plus, the child would continue to lose and could get down to an acceptable weight. Lipo won't do a thing to change her eating habits. I fear this child will gain everything back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714925.post-1162723043406404232006-11-05T05:37:00.000-05:002006-11-05T05:37:00.000-05:00this is just about the story: what if she had trie...this is just about the story: what if she had tried 2 lose waight for like 5 yrs and not succeded? its not easy to b overweight these days people (mainly kids) judge u (mainley other kids) for what they look like not what kind of person they are they dont care thats y all of the popular people are thin nasty people and never ever will b nice or fat think about thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com