Cosmetic Surgery
Undo-plasty: Another Look at Cosmetic Surgery
The newest cosmetic surgery doesn't slim, enhance, or reduce; it reverses. This procedure, dubbed "undo-plasty," is aimed at reversing a previous surgery to restore the feature to its original condition.
This is gaining popularity because of an all-too-common side effect of plastic surgery: regret.
Knives Out: Brazil's Cosmetic Surgery Queen
Meet Angela Bismarchi. She's a 36-year-old Brazilian model who is preparing for her 42nd plastic surgery. At 21, she had her first surgery: a breast lift.
Implants: Usually Not a One-Time Thing
Can you guess what the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure is? If you guessed breast augmentation, you're right. But one thing that some women don't know is that breast implants aren't a one-time deal.
Inside Hollywood's "Plastic Surgery Addiction"
A few years ago, I wondered why one of my favorite actresses suddenly seemed to look disarmingly perfect. At first, I thought it was that she had new makeup or a different haircut. But then I looked at some earlier pictures of her and realized that she'd probably had a rhinoplasty, among other things.
If Your Mom Got Plastic Surgery, Would You Want to Know?
Ever since the death of Donde West last month, I've been wondering if Kanye knew his mom was going to have plastic surgery beforehand. We'll never know, since such things are private, but I'm not the only one thinking about it. This weekend's LA Times explored how some patients tell their families about their surgery—or don't.
Kanye West's Mother Dies From Cosmetic Surgery Complications
Dr. Donda West, a retired English professor and the mother of Kanye West, has died from complications during a cosmetic surgery procedure. Her publicist did not reveal details about the procedure or precise cause of death.
Beauty Byte: Filler Injections Can Cause Permanent Damage
Here's another reason to stay away from the needle: Some British and European doctors are raising concerns about facial fillers. A handful of plastic surgeons is worried that these injectables could permanently damage skin over time. Dr.
Should Plastic Surgery Be Banned for Teens?
In Australia, there's a raging debate over plastic surgery right now. Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has spoken out about teenagers who choose plastic surgery, saying that deciding to go under the knife is a decision "best left until one is an adult." Additionally, she's concerned that young people may be addressing poor self-esteem by having rhinoplasties and breast augmentations:
"Evidence suggests that this worrying trend is a response by children and young people to the pressures they are feeling to look perfect in an increasingly competitive world obsessed with beauty and celebrity."
What Do You Think of the "Mommy Makeover"?
Have you heard of the "mommy makeover"? The procedure, the New York Times reports, is marketed toward new mothers. It usually involves a breast lift (implants optional), a tummy tuck, and liposuction.
Meet The First Woman To Get Silicone Implants
After learning that half of you would consider getting breast implants if the procedure were simple, I thought you might be interested in this profile (NSFW) of Timmie Jean Lindsey, the Texas woman who was the first to have breast implants. It's an interesting look into the history of cosmetic surgery, especially considering how little information this woman had compared to the women of today. The cynic in me suspects that Timmie was offered the chance to be a guinea pig because she was a poor high-school dropout working a low-paying job to take care of her six children—especially because she wasn't after a bigger bosom in the first place.
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