Barbara Streisand

Barbara Streisand was reportedly seen leaving a plastic surgery clinic recently. Can anyone guess what she may have had done? I strongly doubt a rhinoplasty, as it would be too obvious. A facelift would be a possibility though. Damn, I miss L.A.!

Story and photo credit: dlisted.com

My Free Implants - What the?

Do you want free breast (or even butt) implants? A new website, myfreeimplants.com, hooks up women who want implants with rich men who would like to buy a set for them. There are currently over 200 women signed up looking to meet desperate men with money. What an odd society we live in.

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Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty is very upset with rumors that she's had plastic surgery. In fact, she is so distraught, that Sky Showbiz is reporting that she has hired a lawyer to sue the magazine which printed the story. Awful plastic surgery also has a story on her possible plastic surgery as well. I'd comment on this, but I don't want the former star of "Our House" to sue me too.

Photo and story credit: Sky Showbiz

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith and plastic surgery...Here is my first post ever for this blog. It was also the cover story for cosmeticsurgery.com back in January. For those of you relatively new to the blog, I hope you find it interesting and entertaining.

Melanie Griffith is becoming a classic example of a Hollywood starlet who has attempted to use plastic surgery to unsuccessfully retain her youthful beauty. During "Working Girl," she had a very nice look, which has been tampered with too much since then. The most obvious feature is her overly large, misshapen lips. She has augmented her lips too much, causing her to lose the Cupid's bow part of her upper lip. This is likely a sign of a gortex lip implant (a type of plastic that some plastic surgeons use to augment the lips, whereas I use it for the covering on my jacket). The easiest way to spot a gortex implant is to see how the lip moves while the person is talking. The gortex does not allow the lip to move normally, and therefore the lip looks too stiff. I find that the vast majority of patients who get gortex lip implants will later have them removed. Her lip augmentation is a misguided attempt to look young, as a sign of youth is larger lips. However, there is a fine line between "bee stung" and youthful, and she has crossed it. Interestingly enough, the person in Hollywood with the largest, most luscious lips, Angelina Jolie, appears to have had them all her life. While some actresses get their lips overly enlarged in order to look younger and keep up with the younger Hollywood stars, it usually doesn't help keep their careers going. While other actresses of Melanie's generation such as Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis have continued with successful acting careers, Melanie Griffith's career appears to have stalled in the early 90's.

In addition to the lips, she appears to have had some Botox to smooth her forehead, and laser treatments and a probable facelift to over tighten her face. This makes her facial movements appear too tight (à la Joan Rivers) and is a sign of too much plastic surgery.

Melanie has had so much work done that, reportedly, husband Antonio Banderas has forbidden her to have any more plastic surgery. She would look much more natural and glamorous, in my opinion, if she just had the implants removed from her lips.

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson's "Nasty" breasts - Here is a photo of Janet's breasts, on display a couple days ago in Germany. She has lost a lot of weight and looks great, but the breasts look a bit round for my taste. It appears that she has breast implants which are above the muscle, as implants which are above the muscle move together like that and show more roundness than implants under the muscle. It is also possible she has a capsular contracture, which is a condition where scar tissue builds up around the implants, causing them to be round and hard. It is possible that her weight loss has decreased so much of her body fat percentage, that her breasts are mostly skin and implant now. I don't think she had plastic surgery to help her with the weight loss, but it is possible that diet pills may have been involved. Either way, she looks fantastic (except the thin nose).

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

Photo credit: hollywoodrag.com

Brooke Burke

Brooke Burke of the TV show "Rock Star: Supernova" was married to a prominent plastic surgeon seen on "Extreme Makeover." They supposedly separated about a year ago. Victoria Principal is another Hollywood starlet who is married to a plastic surgeon. She, too, looked good last time I saw her.
Brooke obviously looks fantastic, but has likely had some help from her ex-husband. If only he could have given her some help with her monotone speaking voice. Add some inflection, please!

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer told InStyle magazine that she “toys” with the idea of plastic surgery, but isn’t ready to go under the knife just yet. “When I’m rested, I look pretty darn OK. I can hold off on that facelift for another few years,” the 48-year-old said. “(But) when I’m feeling weary, then I think, maybe I better make that appointment.” Pfeiffer states that she tries not to “dwell” on aging despite the pressures to look young in Hollywood. “Aging happens to every single one of us. Once you accept that, it unburdens you.”

Although I cannot spot any obvious anti-aging work she's had done (except maybe some Botox), it does appear that she has had a rhinoplasty in the past. Her nose is very thin and pinched, and looks post-surgical. It has gotten a bit thinner with age. I have found this to be a common finding in post-rhinoplasty patients.
I still think she was an amazing Catwoman though...

Story credit: bostonherald.com

Lindsay Lohan

According to contactmusic.com, Lindsay Lohan recently exclaimed, "Yes, it's sad that anybody would (have cosmetic surgery) at my age. It's just disgusting."
Hmmm.... The interesting thing about this statement is that her breasts appear to have gotten significantly larger over the last few weeks. Now, this can be commonly due to weight gain or pregnancy, but there is no evidence that either has taken place. Then does one conclude that Ms. Lohan is "disgusting?"

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Paula Abdul

What happened to Paula Abdul's breasts? Her breasts in this photo obviously look pretty droopy, but there appears to be an unnatural sagging in her cleavage. This look can be seen with breast implants which are a bit heavy and cause the skin to stretch downward. This happens more often with larger implants (greater than 400cc) and with people who have weak breast tissue (older women or women who have lost a lot of weight). It is possible that we are just seeing a 44 year old woman's naturally droopy breasts, but in my opinion this is more likely the result of sagging caused by implants, likely placed on top of the muscle. The treatment is simple: breast lift (mastopexy). That would bring the implants and breasts back "Straight Up." I wonder what Simon would say about this?

Photo credit: celebritysmackblog.com

Paris Hilton is full of it

Follow-up quote from Paris Hilton (whose decision not to have breast augmentation was due to a desire to avoid looking "sleazy"):

“A lot of women are too thin. But I like food too much,”
“I think the ones who are getting really skinny look gross."
A lot of my friends still don't have a job and they live at home, and have to ask their parents for everything.”
“I haven't accepted money from my parents since I was 18. Since then, I've worked on my own. It feels good that I don't ever have to depend on a man or my family for anything.”

Pot, I hear the kettle calling you!
Give me a break.

Story and photo credit: msnbc.com

Brittany Murphy

Has Brittany Murphy had a breast augmentation? This recent photo shows some telltale signs of a breast augmentation, including the excessive roundness of the upper part of the breasts. She's such a petite person that a breast augmentation is most likely the only way for her to have breasts this size. When looking at old photos of her it appears that the surgery was done sometime between 2004 and 2005.
She has transformed herself from the "Clueless" nerd to the "8 Mile" junkie to a glamorous Hollywood actress. She's looking more and more like Jessica Simpson. Although I don't love any movies she's made, she is a nice alternative to the wholesome Reese Witherspoon types (who was fantastic in "Walk the Line").

Story and photo credit: hollywoodtuna.com

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley has admitted that she has no breasts and her profile has been enhanced for movie posters and advertising. Apparently the studios want them to look like C cups. She has become so skinny that her breasts appear to have all but disappeared. She has such a classically pretty face that it's a shame she continues to get thinner and thinner. Eventually it will make her face older and more gaunt.

Story and photo credit: Egotastic!

Adult dancers and broken implants

There is a funny story about adult dancers and ruptured breast implants in Dr. Rob Oliver's Plastic Surgery 101 blog. It seems that there was a fight that broke out at a nude club and one dancer had her breast implant punctured by a broken wine glass.
I've performed breast augmentations on female dancers quite often. Most of them are friendly and even-keeled, although some can be quite nutty. I'm sure there are bad apples in that line of work like any other though (plastic surgeons especially).

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis has decided not to have any more plastic surgery. According to Plasmetic.com she has undergone a lower eyelid surgery and liposuction which led to complications, and has now decided that she will not have anymore. If only she would make the same decision about doing movies with Lindsay Lohan.
In the medical community she is known for a different, not-so-plastic-surgery-related medical condition. Does anyone know what it is?

Story and photo credit: Plasmetic.com

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Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke cut off his own finger? According to Starpulse.com the actor Mickey Rourke (whom I think did a great job in Sin City) cut off his own finger because he "didn't want it."
He reportedly said, "I cut my little finger off because I thought I didn't want it. I was angry about something so I decided I didn't need the end of the little finger on my left hand. I didn't cut it off completely - it was still hanging on a tendon - and an English friend, Gary, carefully carried the end of it as we went to hospital to try to rectify the situation. It took the surgeon eight hours to sew it back on. I still can't bend it properly."
...And he appears to have had a bad facelift too. What an idiot.

Story credit: Starpulse.com

A Michigan Plastic Surgeon's Thank You

I'd like to thank all of the websites and blogs that link this site. I know I will miss a few, which I apologize for, but here is a list of the websites I know of which link Celebrity Cosmetic Surgery. If I have missed your site please let me know and I will add you.

Awful Plastic Surgery

Celebrity Smack

Plastic Surgery 101

Parliamentary Mime

Hollow Squirrel

This is Chicago

The Thingamablog

Shithunny

Cosmetic Makeovers

Suicidal Snowflakes

Bruno Cartan

Low End of Normal

Because I Have To

Celebrity Video Blogs

Air America - Springer on the Radio

The Beauty Brains

Hope you are all having a nice weekend!

Elle MacPherson

Elle MacPherson doesn't want plastic surgery. The Australian supermodel nicknamed "The Body" told to Britain's Grazia magazine: "It hasn't occurred to me to intervene with the course of nature to date. I have a strong aversion to putting anything artificial inside my body. I don't even take aspirin."
At 43 years old she looks great. Nature has been very kind to her. I wouldn't operate on her if she asked me to.

Story credit: Hollywoodrag.com

Rachel Hunter

Did Rachel Hunter show her breast augmentation scars? There is a recent post on Splash News Online which shows a topless supermodel Rachel Hunter. There is what appears to be a very visible inframammary (in the breast crease) scar, a telltale sign of a breast augmentation. The scar looks a bit dark, which shows that she either doesn't scar well or had it revised recently. Normally most scars will fade within a year or two. I often use that scar in the breast augmentations that I do, and it usually doesn't end up looking that noticeable. Other ways to put in breast implants include through the armpit (a very nice way to do it), around the areola (not my favorite, but ok nonetheless), and through the belly button (controversial).

Daily Blabber video on Plastic Surgery

Check out an entertaining video from the Daily Blabber on Celebrity Plastic Surgery. Suzie riffs on celebrities such as Kenny Rogers, Meg Ryan, and Lisa Rinna. Some of her comments are off the mark (I don't believe Kenny Rogers had a facelift and I do believe that Janet Jackson lost all her weight without surgery), but it is worth a view if you like this type of stuff. I've considered doing something like this myself if the right show comes along...

Mariah Carey - The Purple Eater

Mariah Carey is eating only purple foods in order to "keep a facelift away." According to the Sun online, Mariah is reportedly eating only purple-colored foods three days a week because of their anti-aging benefits. Apparently her nutritionist (wouldn't we all like to have our own nutritionist and chef?) believes that purple foods are nature's best weapons in the battle against aging, due to the large amounts of vitamins and antioxidents.
I am not one of those "anti-aging" gurus, who focus their attention on hormone manipulation, vitamins, and organic dietary supplements. There is a Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, but it is not one of the boards which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, which means it is still a bit on the fringe. I encourage my patients to eat a balanced diet and avoid bad habits such as smoking, tanning, and overeating. I believe that it is important to live a life of moderation, which means that it is ok to enjoy eating out and some bad food every once in a while. Not everyone is meant to be 5'6" and weigh 120 lbs.
On the lighter side of things, I guess that the 2 liter jug of Purple Passion that's been in my fridge since college isn't so bad afterall!

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Jodie Marsh

When breasts go terribly wrong... Jodie Marsh was seen at a London premiere with what appears to be a belt around her massive "breasts." No, this is not my work! Scary stuff!

Story and photo link: dlisted.com

Star Jones

Star Jones announced today she's leaving the View. Everyone knows that she and the new host, Rosie O'Donnell, don't get along. I hear that some of it stems from Star's refusal to acknowledge gastric bypass surgery as the source of her massive weight loss.

As Star has lost more and more weight, her face has become more and more gaunt. In most people this is a natural part of the aging process, however with Star it has been vastly acclerated due to her weight loss. The best treatment for this is fat grafting, or transfer. I'd recommend taking some fat from her butt (or thighs or tummy) and tranferring it to her cheeks to give her more youthful fullness. It's a short surgery (only about an hour) and would look fantastic for her, although it would not improve her personality. Plus, she will have the time off soon to recuperate (takes 2 weeks).

Photo credit and copyright: galleryoftheabsurd.com

Jessica Simpson - rhinoplasty? Doubt it

Did Jessica Simpson have a rhinoplasty? The above photo from Popsugar.com has some people asking this. I doubt that she's had anything done to her nose, especially to create such a large change. The huge sunglasses obscure her face, making it difficult to really tell, but most likely it's just a photo that was taken at a bad angle with the sunglasses low on her face.

Source: popsugar.com

Celebrity Smack Blog

Celebrity Smack Blog has a very nice post about our site. Thanks! Check out their site for the latest in Celebrity Gossip.

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Ladies Love Cool James

LL Cool J denies plastic surgery rumors... According to a recent report, LL Cool J has angrily denied using both steroids and plastic surgery to keep looking as good as he does. He states that he's a firm believer in "No pain, no gain." LL is completely ripped and has always looked rock solid. It's been over 15 years since my favorite song of his (Mama Said Knock You Out) came out, and from what I can tell he still looks the same. I used to listen to that song constantly while living in the dorm my freshman year at Kalamazoo College.
As far as plastic surgery, I haven't looked too closely at him, but if he denies it I wouldn't argue with him!

Source: sky.com

Ashlee and Jessica Simpson

Click the image to see my quote on Ashlee and Jessica Simpson from the Jun 19th issue of Life and Style Weekly. This very blog is mentioned too.

New Template

A New Template for the Celebrity Cosmetic Surgery Blog?
Yes, I've decided to change my template in respect for Dr. DiSaia's Cosmetic Surgery Truth Blog. From what I can tell ours are the two most visited blogs by plastic surgeons on the net today (apologies to any plastic surgeons whose blogs I am not familiar with). We have both used the same template, but his blog was the original one and so I've decided to switch so our blogs don't look so much alike.
Thanks for reading! I will keep the posts coming...

Nicole Kidman

Some Botox for Nicole Kidman? Here is a recent photo of Nicole showing what appears to be a classic "Botox Brow." When Botox is properly administered, the central muscles of the forehead and between the eyebrows are paralyzed. This creates the smooth forehead and relaxed area at the top of the nose/between the brows. Unfortunately (or fortunately for some) the muscles that elevate the brow arch are not paralyzed, causing the brow arch to look unnaturally elevated in some people. Patients can choose between this or the "Frozen Forehead," where the entire forehead (including the brows) doesn't move at all. In most patients, the "Botox Brow" is a much better alternative.

Source: gossiprocks.com
and Pink is the New Blog

Carmen Electra

Carmen Electra - Does she regret her breast implants? According to contactmusic.com she stated that she went too big with her implants and would like them smaller, closer in size to Jessica Alba's breasts.
I did get a chance to see Carmen while I was in Los Angeles, and she does have quite a large chest. They are likely D or DD cup in size, and are a bit big for my taste. Overall though, she is a bombshell. I also had the pleasure of meeting a relative of hers, who told me that she was a very down-to-earth, genuine person. I've heard the same about her husband, Dave Navarro.

During my breast augmentation consultations I try to allow patients to decide the exact size of implant they are going to get. We use implant sizers which can be placed in a bra to "guess-timate" the best size for the patient. It is pretty rare to have a patient want to get as large as Carmen, but it does happen. It's important for these women to realize that "the larger the implant, the faster they droop."

Photo from hollywoodtuna.com

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

Hollow Squirrel Goes to the Doctor

There is a very entertaining post on one of our reader's blogs that is worth reading. It involves an uncomfortable visit to a doctor's office. Check out the link here.

Cameron Diaz

Has Cameron Diaz had a rhinoplasty? According to the New York Post she went to Ashlee Simpson's surgeon for a rhinoplasty of her own to remove a bump on her nose caused from a surfing accident last year. The article doesn't state who her surgeon was, but there are a handful of prominent Beverly Hills rhinoplasty surgeons who are likely culprits. Some of the L.A. plastic surgeons known for their expertise in rhinoplasty include my mentor Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, Dr. Raj Kanodia, and Dr. Paul Nassif. I've never quite understood the attraction some people have to Cameron Diaz. While I do think she is pretty, I don't believe she is a classic Hollywood beauty like Charlize Theron, Eva Longoria, or Kate Beckinsale.

Story and photo credit: http://www.nypost.com/gossip/pagesix/copycat_nose_pagesix_.htm

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley has denied that her trademark pouty lips have been enhanced with a bit of plastic surgery. Admittedly, I haven't spent too much time looking at her lips. They may very well be natural, but I do wonder if she's had her teeth whitened. When she first came on the scene a couple years ago, I noticed some very British, yellowish teeth in her mouth. Now they appear much whiter, although I suppose it can be good camerawork and lighting.

Story and photo link: starpulse.com

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton has reportedly vowed never to have plastic surgery, after being told by her father that it was "sleazy" and would "cheapen" her image. Hmmm... I find that to be an interesting comment. Obviously the belief that people who have plastic surgery are "sleazy" has gone by the wayside long ago. The vast majority of my patients are hard-working, normal people from all walks of life. Plastic surgery is not for everyone, and I turn down patients whom I believe are not good candidates because of unrealistic expectations or psychological issues. This turns out to be about 1 out of every 5 people who come to see me. In addition, I'm not sure when Paris considered a breast augmentation, but if it was before she was 18 years old, I believe that it's morally wrong for a plastic surgeon to do it anyway. The FDA has an official position against it as well.

Photo/story credit: femalefirst.co.uk

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange...What has happened to her eyes? This is a photo of Jessica Lange last night at the 17th Annual Human Rights Watch International Film Festival. It appears to me that she has had a pretty aggressive browlift, causing her eyebrows to be so high that she looks surprised and unnatural. She likely has Botox in her forehead as well.
There are two types of browlifts, the traditional open browlift with a long scar and the endoscopic browlift. The endoscopic browlift is much less invasive, but arguably doesn't have as much staying power since the scalp is not literally cut out like in a traditional open browlift. In my opinion, most of the people who have their brows excessively elevated have had a traditional open browlift because it is much easier to pull things too high with this type of lift. The giveaway is the scar, which extends from ear to ear or along the front hairline. I haven't performed one of these in two years, as the endoscopic technique is really the most state-of-the-art technique nowadays. The old-style browlifts are best reserved in general for people who have tried the endoscopic technique without good results, as it is one of the most permanent plastic surgeries there is.
On the bright side with Jessica Lange, her neckline looks great and is likely the result of a well-done facelift.

Photo credit: Dlisted.com

Janice Dickinson

Janice Dickinson was recently filmed while getting Botox injections to her forehead. The bumps you see go away within a couple hours as the swelling dissipates.
Botox injections are now the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the US, both surgical or nonsurgical. It's far more common than chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or any surgery. The reason why it is so popular is because it's nearly painless to have done and causes dramatic visible results within a matter of days. In my opinion, Botox is a better bang-for-your-buck than virtually any other cosmetic treatment. It is great for smoothing the wrinkles of the forehead, between the eyebrows, and the crow's feet outside the eyes. It can also be injected to decrease sweating in the palms or armpits, and decrease the width of the jaw. The company that makes Botox (Allergan) is so successful off this one product that they recently purchased a company (Inamed) which is one of the two remaining breast implant companies in the US.

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Ryan Seacrest

Seacrest...Rhinoplasty? It appears that Ryan Seacrest has enhanced his appearance with a nose job (rhinoplasty) to decrease the roundness of his nasal tip. He looks more refined and mature in the "after" photo. It is very surprising just how many stars have had rhinoplasty surgery. While some are obvious, there are many celebrities who appear to have had rhinoplasty surgery whom most people wouldn't suspect. Some people whom I believe have had their nose altered include Michelle Pfeiffer, Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Aniston. For many, it has been an unfortunate prerequisite to stardom.

In my opinion, the nose should never be an attention-getting feature of the face. If the nose attracts attention, it is almost always in a negative fashion. Some examples of this include Ashlee Simpson, Jimmy Durante, and Pinnochio. The best-looking noses blend into the rest of the features of the face, and allow the other attractive features (usually the eyes, cheeks, or lips) to stand out. Hence, a good rhinoplasty de-emphasizes the nose, bringing out other more attractive facial features. This is most recently obvious with Ashlee Simpson or a "Thriller" Michael Jackson. So when this rule is applied to Ryan Seacrest, one can see that his alleged rhinoplasty was very successful. His nose no longer attracts attention.

Photo credit: Before: Perezhilton.com After: eonline.com
For another post on Ryan Seacrest's nose, see goodplasticsurgery.com

Lip Plumpers

The Parliamentary Mime blog has a nice post on topical lip plumpers. It's well-written and very enjoyable to read. It's nice that there is an alternative to the injectables like collagen and Restylane.

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson visits plastic surgeon or psychiatrist? It's been reported that Jessica Simpson recently visited the office building of a prominent Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. Some sources report that she was there to see a psychiatrist instead of a plastic surgeon.
When I practiced in Los Angeles, we were in an office building which housed numerous plastic surgeons, in addition to OB-Gyn's, internists, and many other types of physicians. The mere fact that she went to a "medical building" doesn't mean much of anything.
Now, I wouldn't be surprised if she did visit a plastic surgeon there. It appears to me that she has had a good amount of work done for someone her age. This seems to include a breast augmentation (B's to D's), rhinoplasty (like sister Ashlee), and multiple lip augmentations. Overall, I think the work she's had done is pretty good, with the exception of overplumping the lips on occasion. I would recommend that she stop at this point, however, at the risk of overdoing things.

Ashlee Simpson

Pink is the New Blog has a post on Ashley Simpson's new, puffed up lips.

Goldie Hawn

Is Goldie Hawn starting to look her age? She has been the subject of plastic surgery rumors for years, and in my opinion has really looked good for a long time. Sure, she's had the obligatory large lips and all, but for a 60 year old woman she still looks fantastic. Here is a link to some more candid photos of her without all the makeup and airbrushing which show that she is a regular person, like all of us, and ages somewhat appropriately. In my experience, 60 year old women don't have straight necklines like hers without a bit of plastic surgery help. At least she hasn't gone "Overboard!" (sorry)

Jennifer Grey

Jennifer Grey is a good example of how a rhinoplasty can really change someone's looks, whether for good or bad. The removal of the bump on her nose (dorsal hump is the scientific term) made her look very different from Baby in "Dirty Dancing." I personally think she looks better, but the problem is that she doesn't look like she used to. Her nose was one of her defining features (like Julia Roberts without her lips, Cindy Crawford without her mole, or David Letterman without the gap between his front teeth), and now she just doesn't look the same. See some of the Jacksons for other examples.

Have a good Memorial Day weekend!

Dr. Robert Rey

Is Dr. Robert Rey a hero? It appears the star of Dr. 90210 recently helped during a skirmish on a plane we was flying on.
Now I don't know Dr. Rey too well, but I have met him on a few occasions during my time as a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. Some of you may remember my all-too-brief time on the show as well. My office was located in the same building that he operated in, and he was kind enough to show me his technique for breast augmentation through the belly button. My impression of him was much like you see on TV. He is a good guy, does a lot of good work for people, and was very gracious with me. He gave me some good advice during the time I spent with him, and I think has done very well for himself.
Dr. Rey completed a breast and cosmetic plastic surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School's Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. He has also attended such prestigious universities as the U.C.L.A. School of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine and Harvard University. I think very highly of him.
I've also met Dr. Linda Li and her husband Bill. They also were very gracious people, and I think very highly of them as well.

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

Carnie Wilson

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Katie Couric

Has Katie Couric had plastic surgery? From the photos that I've seen, I don't think she's had anything major done. Overall, I think she has aged fairly well, although it is difficult to really know how she looks like since the TV makeup can cover up so much.
She does appear to have had Botox injections to her forehead, resulting in nary a wrinkle up there. Interestingly, she may not have had the injections into her crow's feet, which is a very common place to have them as well. I do not think she's had a facelift or other major plastic surgery, as she does have some early looseness to her neck which is common in people her age.
Now, what SHOULD she consider having? One thing I'd consider is a gummy smile repair. A "gummy smile" is what you see when someone smiles and a significant portion of their gums show (like Lilly Tomlin). There are several treatments for this, including breaking the facial bones and setting them back (very painful), shaving the gums back to show more teeth and less gums (can result in "buck teeth"), or my favorite technique, taught to me by one of my mentors, Dr. Richard Ellenbogen. The gummy smile can be improved by making a small incision inside the nose and the cutting the muscles which pull the lip up. A small plastic implant in then placed between the muscle edges to prevent them from growing back together. It's a very slick operation with virtually no visible scars and nice results. Dr. Ellenbogen has some nice before and afters here.
By the way, I have a small gummy smile and considered having it repaired but never got around to it. Now I just avoid making big, toothy grins.

Photo credit: http://www.geocities.com/couric_fan/gallery.html

Nicole Ritchie

Has Nicole Ritchie been shopping for a nose job? I've read on the Truth in Cosmetic Surgery Blog that this may be true. Here is a link to the story.
Body dysmorphic disorder (or BDD) is a psychiatric disease where the person afflicted sees something different in the mirror than what everyone else sees. It is often clustered around the nose, and this is what often makes rhinoplasty (nose job) patients very difficult to work with. A rhinoplasty patient with BDD will look in the mirror and see a horrible-looking hook nose where everyone else sees a nice-looking nose with a slightly large tip. This often causes people to undergo several surgeries by several surgeons in an attempt to "fix" what another surgeon did or to continue to whittle away at a formerly good-looking nose. I have seen some patients who've had their noses operated on 10 (yes, ten!) times and were still looking to get it done again. Scar tissue builds up with each surgery, and the nose looks worse and worse. This is what I believe has happened to Michael Jackson.

Jessica Alba - rhinoplasty? Doubt it

Has Jessica Alba had a rhinoplasty? Why would she alter that pretty face of hers? Take a peek at PlasticFantastic.Gossiprocks.com for details. There are some questions regarding the photo, so if anyone has more information, feel free to comment. Hopefully she hasn't messed up that pretty face of hers.

Janice Dickinson

Here are the shocking photos of Janice Dickinson from last week's National Enquirer as written by Ms. Robin Mizrahi. Click the image for a full size view and to read my expert comments on her terrible-looking lips.

Audrey Hepburn

Who is the most beautiful woman of all time? My wife, of course. Who is the most beautiful celebrity of all time? I would have to say Audrey Hepburn. In my opinion, Audrey Hepburn was the epitome of Hollywood grace, style, class, and beauty. While there are so many stars today who are getting bad plastic surgery (and I have commented on quite a few), I do think it is important to recognize someone who has had good work done.
Now, do I really think she has had work done? It's hard to say. I always tell my patients that "Good plastic surgery is so natural that people cannot tell it's been done." Audrey looked absolutely beautiful even at an advanced age. I thought she was glowing in the overlooked movie "Always," which to my knowledge was her last big role. Could she have had a mini-facelift to tighten up her neckline, and some eyelid lifts to keep her from looking worn out and tired? Quite possibly. Either way, she always looked fantastic and carried herself with a grace that is rarely seen today. She is an example for all of the aging actresses that it is possible to grow older and remain naturally beautiful. Her work with UNICEF must also be commended, as she spent time with children in third world countries way before Brangelina appeared on the scene. I, too, did my part for UNICEF when trick-or-treating in my store-bought Batman outfit...

Priscilla Presley

Did you see Priscilla Presley on American Idol tonight?? Wow. She really looks like she's had a lot done. If you want my opinion on her, visit my post from 2 months ago here.

Go Chris Daughtry!

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman gets set to be a Botox bride? According to the National Enquirer, she has seen a prominent New York dermatologist for Botox prior to her upcoming wedding with Keith Urban. I believe this is one reason why her brows look so highly-arched. The "Botox Brow" is a telltale sign of a Botox'd forehead.
Click here for the link to the above story. Photo credit: National Enquirer

Janice Dickinson

Janice Dickinson has some pretty shocking lips! Ms. Robin Mizrahi from The National Enquirer asked me and two other prominent plastic surgeons to examine the latest photos of supermodel Janice Dickinson. Check out this week's May 15th issue of the Enquirer to see who they claim to be "Hollywood's Worst Plastic Surgery Ever." She appears to have had major augmentation to her lips, making them look "like a trout." (I can't believe they actually quoted me on that!) In my opinion, the only way to get lips that big and stiff-looking is through an implant. The most common implants that I see are made of Gore-tex, which I have in my winter jacket. Because they are not a patient's own tissue (like fat) or absorbable liquid (like collagen or Restylane), they often do not look as realistic, and can make the lips look more stiff than typical lips. This is most apparent when a person speaks or smiles. Although I believe Janice has had some very nice work done (such as her brows), this recent "addition" takes the cake. Like my good friend Dr. Steven Svehlak commented, "I would not want to advertise this result as an example of my work." Well said.

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon contemplating plastic surgery? She's had a pretty impressive career without it. Visit "plastic fantastic" for details.

Real or Fake

Here's an interesting website to check out: Vote on whether you think these celebrities are "Real or Fake" or "Better or Worse." Thanks to Truth in Cosmetic Surgery Blog for the tip.

Ashlee Simpson

Did Ashley Simpson get a nose job? I have been asked this by several leading celebrity magazines. It does appear to me that she has had her nose tweaked. It looks more straight and without quite the "bump" that she had before. The nose fits her face better. The sign of a good rhinoplasty is that the nose no longer takes attention away from the other attractive facial features (eyes, lips, cheekbones). The nose is meant to blend in with the face, not attract attention. Attention-getting noses are in general thought to be unattractive (see Howard Stern or Pinocchio). Therefore, I believe that it was a very nice job. Plus, she looks more like Jessica!
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