Jackson had history of health problems Jun 27, 2009
Jackson also had had numerous plastic surgeries, including rhinoplasty and a chin implant. In 1993, Jackson's dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein, released a statement saying that Jackson had a skin disease called vitiligo. (CNN -- Health)
Cosmetic Surgeries: What Children Will Do To Look 'Normal' Jun 26, 2009
The range of procedures performed on kids spans everything from Botox injections to laser hair removal to more complex procedures such as breast augmentations, rhinoplasty and Asian eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty ... So on her 14th birthday, the Bergen County, N.J., native had rhinoplasty. (W-USA News, DC)
Children turn to cosmetic surgery to look 'normal' Jun 25, 2009
" Many reasons for procedures The range of procedures performed on kids spans everything from Botox injections to laser hair removal to more complex procedures such as breast augmentations, rhinoplasty and Asian eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty. Blepharoplasty performed on 369 young people last year is a particularly controversial procedure, according to an essay called "Eyes Wide Open: Surgery to Westernize the Eyes of an Asian Child," published in the report on cosmetic plastic surgery in... (USA Today)
Cutting reality-teens and cosmetic surgery (1) Jun 16, 2009
Thursday, February 01, 2007 Edition. " The numbers don't include the youths who head to their local dermatologist for chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion and Botox injections.Why are America's children seeking to reinvent themselves so prodigiously?"They've been swept up by this media frenzy that says we can make ourselves perfect," Thiel said. "We live in a world where, culturally, kids feel they need to look like the skinny actresses on "The O.C." or they are not valuable. (Malibu Times, CA)
U.S., South Korea raise military alert on North (Reuters) May 28, 2009
Liposuction, Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) , Rhinoplasty. Welcome to KOREA for plastic surgery. (Yahoo News)
Plastic surgery as art? Apr 30, 2009
While an ordinary face-lift is routine, nose reconstruction, or rhinoplasty, is entirely different, according to Berlet. "To understand it structurally and to be able to alter it to the point where you can say this is what I want to create for you, this is how I'm going to create it, I think that takes artistic skill, a good eye and a certain amount of creativity," Berlet says. (iAfrica.com)
Are Herbal Supplements Putting Aesthetic Surgery Patients at Risk? Apr 15, 2009
Besides its affiliation with ASAPS, the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in aesthetic surgery, ASJ is also the official English-language journal of plastic surgery societies in Brazil, Israel, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Costa Rica, Colombia, India and The Netherlands, and it is the official journal of the Rhinoplasty Society. ASJ's Editorial Board includes plastic surgeons and Interspecialty Editors representing anesthesiology, dermatology,... (PR Newswire)
Most Popular Plastic Surgeries In 2008 Mar 28, 2009
" Despite LipoLite's initial success, liposuction is still the second most popular surgical procedure, taking in more than 900 million in 2008, with more than 341,000 procedures performed in 2008. And then there are the procedures that require surgery no matter what, which remain popular despite the downturn: nose jobs and breast implants. Rhinoplasty was one of the few areas that saw an increase from 2007, up 0.4%. "It's necessary for some who have nasal problems, so we haven't seen a decrease... (Channelnewsasia.com)
'Patient Guide' Series Takes the Gibberish Out of Medicine Mar 19, 2009
Dr. Verret explains, in depth, the benefits and risks associated with today's most common procedures, including face and neck lifts, cheek and chin augmentation, chemical peels, facial resurfacing, ear pinning and rhinoplasty (the traditional nose job). "The Patient Guide to Hair Loss & Hair Restoration," Dr. Verret's second book in the series, provides patients with details about the causes of hair loss, how to prevent hair loss and what to do after balding has begun. (PR Newswire)
Men Try Facials Mar 3, 2009
The ASAPS reported the number of cosmetic procedures for men increased 17 percent from 2006, and the top five surgical procedures were liposuction, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, breast reduction to treat enlarged male breasts, and hair transplantation. Sullivan said he's not quite ready for the knife or needle. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Joan River's New Plastic Surgery Promotion Book is Out of Sync With What Women Really Need to Hear About Going Under The Knife! Feb 20, 2009
Dr. Kronson does support the use of lasers, dermal fillers, BOTOX, sclerotherapy, injection rhinoplasty, & photorejuvenation, which he believes delivers the patient beauty enhancements without going under the knife. However, Dr. Kronson argues with the sharp tongued TV celebrity when she promotes the plastic surgery she's been getting throughout her life saying, "You just don't have to CUT!" Dr. Kronson's GIA Laser Asthetic Center is located in Claremont, California. (PR Newswire)
Sneak Preview of Zagat's Doctor Reviews Feb 20, 2009
"Code blue!" warn former patients of "Dr. McNightmarey"; "I'd rather give 1,000 stool samples" than submit to "assisted suicide" by this "real-life Hannibal Lecter." His "serious B.O." and "chewing gum and paper clips" equipment that "even eBay wouldn't take" might be "forgivable" were it not for the "hit-or-miss survival rate" among "previously healthy rhinoplasty patients.". Dr. Richard Zalewski, urologist, Knoxville, Tenn. (Slate)
U.S. tells North Korea to end insults, return to talks Feb 20, 2009
Liposuction, Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) , Rhinoplasty, Breast Surgery. Welcome to KOREA for plastic surgery. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
We're not playing netball, says SBW Mar 23, 2008
" Anasta may require rhinoplasty at the end of the season as a result of the Hunt hit, but the Roosters pivot bears no ill feelings. In fact, Anasta even offered to help Hunt at the judiciary should the Broncos fullback be cited by the NRL's match review committee. "I don't remember much to tell you the truth, I just remember someone holding my nose after it," Anasta said of the tackle yesterday. "I've watched it over [on replay] and I slipped in it. I was off balance and he just got me with a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Doctor sentenced in liposuction death Mar 19, 2008
DePaula, an immigrant from Sanclerlandia, Brazil, went to Ribeiro for a rhinoplasty on July 27, 2006. She went back three days later for liposuction. (MSNBC -- Health)
Facelifts 'fuel cosmetic op rise' Feb 5, 2008
The most popular operation among men was rhinoplasty, or nose job, with more than 700 men taking this option, a rise of more than a third. Liposuction was the next most popular, with 582 procedures (up 18%), then eyelid surgery, ear correction and neck or facelifts (230 - up 21%). (BBC News -- Health)
After plastic surgeries, more do an about-face Jan 22, 2008
He said the combination of plastic surgery's popularity and the fact that so many doctors are jumping into the largely unregulated profession without specialized training has resulted in millions of "cookie cutter" surgeries that he calls "the Dr. Jones rhinoplasty and the Dr. Smith face-lift.". "Everyone kind of ends up looking the same," he said, adding that patients from as far away as Italy have recently come to him to revise surgeries they hate. (Chicago Tribune)
Almost Half Of People Claiming Head Injuries Fake It For Financial Reasons, Study Suggests Jan 15, 2008
14, 2008) How can it be proved that a patient is lying when they say that they have a cognitive problem, such as memory or concentration problems or anxiety. There are many people who exaggerate their injuries and even feign them in order to receive more money from insurance companies or obtain a sick leave, according to a pioneering research in Spain. (Science Daily)
The knife consultant Jan 11, 2008
"Advice from Lewis does not come cheap. A one hour face-to-face consultation will set you back 400. Her clients come from "all walks of life", but are mainly middle-aged women. Would she advise a 14-year-old to undergo rhinoplasty? "If she was unhappy enough, yes. "Along with the old favourites, such as tummy tucks, facelifts and nose jobs, Lewis's book also features more unusual surgeries such as vaginal trimming. This reflects the fact that as cosmetic surgery becomes more and more popular,... (Guardian Unlimited)
Scrooge Or Samaritan: Personality Type Is Key To Donations Dec 19, 2007
9, 2007) Patients seeking cosmetic rhinoplasty ("nose jobs") often exhibited personality abnormalities, including obsessiveness, hypochondriasis, and making false statements that make them look better. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Ashley Tisdale Tells Magazine: I Had a Nose Job Dec 5, 2007
"High School Musical" star Ashley Tisdale had a rhinoplasty procedure on Friday in Los Angeles, the actress told People magazine. "Growing up I always knew I had a deviated septum on the right side of my nose, which caused trouble breathing," a bandaged Tisdale told People on Monday from her Los Angeles home. (FOX News)
'High School' Star Tisdale Gets Nose Surgery Dec 5, 2007
Tisdale told People magazine's Web site that the rhinoplasty procedure in Los Angeles Friday was for a deviated septum on the right side of her nose, which has contributed to a breathing problem that has been bothering her for a long time. "The older I got, the worse it got. I went to get it checked out, and the doctor told me the septum was 80 percent deviated and that I had two small fractures on my nose," Tisdale told People. (Click2Houston, TX)
Growing up too early Nov 11, 2007
Dr Venkatram Mysore of Dr Venkat Charmalya, Centre for Advanced Dermatology, adds, "Around 10-12 teenagers get surgeries done every month, mostly rhinoplasty or liposuction. They cannot take comments on an ugly nose or fat thighs."Their parents shell out Rs 10,000 a sitting. But not all innocence is lost. (India Times, India)
It's the great body swindle Nov 3, 2007
Liposuction was the most popular procedure, followed by breast augmentation, rhinoplasty and peels or injections. The report made several widely supported recommendations, including establishing an industry body to independently verify surgeons' qualifications and training, and making face-to-face consultations, cooling-off periods and consent forms compulsory. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Borrowing for your beauty requirements Nov 2, 2007
They said the average loan ranges between $8500 and $13,000, and the most popular surgeries include breast augmentation and lifts, rhinoplasty, liposuction, Botox injections and dental work. Simon Wheeler, founder of cosmeticsurgeryloans. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Cosmetic surgery: Hide evidence of the ageing process Oct 28, 2007
Charmed by the glam world and the ever-present desire to look good, a whole new category of people are going under the scalpel and opting for corrective surgeries such as rhinoplasty (nose job), liposuction and implants, among others. And this is where modern cosmetic surgery methods fill the gap. (India Times)
Westside Medical Spa Launches 'Face the Day' to Aid Battered Women Oct 16, 2007
Services offered will range from Fraxel laser skin resurfacing (to diminish the appearance of scars) to Non Surgical Rhinoplasty (to camouflage the bump of a broken nose). Dr. Rivkin feels that the "Face the Day" program will "provide an opportunity for these women to move forward with confidence," stating "I think removing these scars is a liberating experience for women who wake up every morning to a painful reminder in the mirror, or leave their homes wondering who recognizes the marks of... (PR Newswire)
Male cosmetic surgery Oct 14, 2007
The most popular procedures are nose jobs (rhinoplasty), eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), liposuction, ear correction (otoplasty) and face or neck lifts. Many people expect surgery to change their life, improve their job prospects or fix a relationship, but this is not necessarily the case. (Times Online)
Samaritan adds plastic and reconstructive surgery specialty Oct 11, 2007
Havard and Willcox, both members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, offer both reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures including breast surgery, rhinoplasty and liposuction Dr. Havard is also certified in hand surgery. And his office offers non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox, laser hair removal and skin tightening. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Plastic surgeon ‘chameleon of the community' Oct 10, 2007
e. after weight loss), liposuction, otoplasy, rhinoplasty, cosmetic procedures, skin lesion removal, botox injections, filler injections and hand and peripheral nerve surgery. He has office hours at Auburn Memorial Hospital's third floor central wing every Wednesday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Pets in America have $40 billion spent on them by doting owners Oct 10, 2007
Even discounting purely cosmetic procedures like canine eye lifts and rhinoplasty, dizzying advances in veterinary diagnostics and treatments over the past 10 years have made formerly fatal conditions like canine melanoma treatable. But that means facing potentially huge costs and testing the boundaries of the intention to treat pets as family members. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Senior Expo speaker puts on a good faceWorkshop will detail treatments for aging Oct 4, 2007
"Rodriguez, a 52-year-old Yale University School of Medicine graduate, also will talk about the range of treatments for slowing or temporarily reversing the aging progression.Treatments range from obvious basics, such as healthy diet and avoiding the sun, to face-lifts, to some of the newer noninvasive techniques, such as Botox treatments and fat injections, he said.The surgeon will also discuss other available procedures, including eye lifts, ear surgery, lip lifts, neck lifts and nose... (Towson Times, MD)
Plastic surgeon boasts of being winner by a short nose Sep 28, 2007
Given that one typically thinks of rhinoplasty patients as being more Depardieu than button-nosed, it may seem mystifying why anyone with a short nose would want it longer ... Known in celebrity circles as "the king of rhinoplasty", he has patients including the former cocaine addict and socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson ... Successfully lengthening a nose is the most difficult feat in rhinoplasty, he said. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Ashlee's nose job confirmed Sep 28, 2007
Joe Simpson, who manages her singing career, says the 22-year-old star underwent rhinoplasty last year purely for health reasons. Joe - who also manages eldest daughter Jessica - told Us Weekly magazine, "Girls have their own ideas. Anyway, there was a real problem with her breathing and that was cured.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Jessica and Ashlee Simpson: Why They're Not Britney Spears Sep 26, 2007
He had no control over Ashlee s rhinoplasty, for example. When I mentioned that her old look was more distinctive, he just shrugged. (Fox News)
Transsexuals Can Benefit From Nose Reshaping Sep 18, 2007
"Rhinoplasty is effective in achieving feminine facial profiles in patients undergoing male-to-female gender reassignment," the study authors concluded. "Because of the extensive resections often required to modify the nasal form, it is important to pay particular attention to preserving function, which may require concomitant nasal valve reconstruction," they noted. (Health-Finder)
Mount Sinai & ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP affiliate to fight cancer Sep 13, 2007
Their services include diagnostics and treatment for sleep apnea and other sleep disorders, sinusitis treatment, sinus surgery, allergy treatments, facial plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, laser surgery, nasal and laser endoscopic sinus surgery, voice disorders, top quality pediatric ENT care, pediatric ENT surgery, hearing disorders, digital hearing aids, rhinoplasty, vertigo treatment, and more. To learn more about the benefits of ENT and Allergy Associates, please visit. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Make me Beautiful Sep 9, 2007
Kristin Day/The Daily Reflector Jenn Angele, 22, after her rhinoplasty, above ... Angele was 16 when she received her first rhinoplasty ... " On Aug. 9, Angele went back under the knife, this time with Dr. Kevin Smith in Charlotte. She received her third rhinoplasty, along with two more procedures on and around her chin. She says Smith did "an amazing job," but while her face is almost fully functional, she won't completely recover for another year. Breast reductions and augmentations are common... (The Daily Reflector)
DermaTend Mole Remover Puts an End to Surgery By Creating a Natural Way to Remove Moles Sep 4, 2007
Mole removal is now the #5 most popular elected surgery, right behind, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty (nose job), tummy tuck, and face lift. The latest stats from the EU say average costs of remove moles with laser ($495), with scalpel ($350), punch surgery method ($300). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
New Services Cosmetic Surgery for Men Offered at Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic Aug 9, 2007
Nolan Kane cosmetic and plastic surgery clinic in Toronto specializes in facial peels and lifts, nose jobs and blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty procedures. nolankane. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Pet Economy Jul 30, 2007
Plastic surgeons offer rhinoplasty, eye lifts, and other cosmetic procedures to help tone down certain doggy features, from droopy eyes to puggish noses. Root canals, braces, and even crowns for chipped teeth are also becoming more popular. (BusinessWeek)
our opinion: Recent events spotlight previously discussed concerns Jul 28, 2007
bobilyter wrote on Jul 28, 2007 3:23 AM:" http://media.egotastic.com/media/pictures/0707/heidi-klum-arena.jpg http://www.celebsdb20.com/images/dmla0wk9.jpg I don't know what's up with all the nudity (or near nudity) on the site of late, but I'm not fighting it. From Claudia Schiffer's nude photoshoot in Vogue Paris, to Eva Mendes' nude photoshoot in Jane Magazine, and even Mary Louise Parker's nude ad for Weeds, this photoshoot from Arena Magazine which features Heidi Klum nude (and semi-nude)... (Demopolis Times, AL)
6,000 and Counting: New York City Rhinoplasty Surgeon Marks His Latest Milestone Jul 8, 2007
After over a quarter-century in the field, Dr. Mark A. Erlich, a plastic surgeon at Profiles & Contours in Manhattan, recently performed his 6,000th rhinoplasty procedure ... After having completed over 10,000 surgeries in the last quarter-century, a local plastic surgeon has now performed his 6,000th rhinoplasty, or nose surgery procedure, another remarkable achievement during his distinguished professional career in New York ... Having performed thousands of rhinoplasty and other face and body... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Surgeon faces sex, implants charges Jun 20, 2007
The health department also accused Jacobs of using breast implants too large for breast pockets and failing to maintain records related to breast augmentation, liposuction and rhinoplasty surgeries. Jacobs received his license to practice medicine in New York in 1988, the state said. (Newsday -- New York City)
New ENT specialist joins BWWMH staff Jun 2, 2007
She also talked about rhinoplasty, which is more like sculpting than surgery. She discussed that every patient s facial and bone structure and skin type are different, therefore she finds herself having to concentrate most on this procedure. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Getting a discount on plastic surgery May 21, 2007
Patti Kuvelis, a 47-year-old senior-care analyst for the state of California, says she had considered having a rhinoplasty for years after breaking her nose in a car accident. At a cost of about $10,000, a nose job seemed prohibitively expensive, however. (SunSpot.net)
Questions to Ask Before Teens Plastic Surgery May 8, 2007
After consulting with plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown, Taha decided she was ready for rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job. Mandell-Brown said the operation will not just improve Carine's appearance, but also her breathing. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Nipped and tucked: Why college students have plastic surgery May 4, 2007
The most popular surgeries for college-aged females are rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and breast augmentations, he said ... The second-most common procedure for college-aged males is rhinoplasty ... There are other drawbacks to plastic surgery, including cost: Breast augmentations and rhinoplasty both cost well over $3,000. (U-Wire.com)
Teens and Plastic Surgery May 1, 2007
Together they made a decision Taha was ready for rhinoplasty --or a nose job. Not just to improve her appearance --but also her breathing. (WKRC.com, OH)
Plastic Surgery Surprises Apr 27, 2007
Botched rhinoplasty, face-lifts and eyebrow procedures are the most common. Not only are these repairs more complex than the initial surgery, but they can cost up to three times as much, Frileck says and the result is never quite as good as a well-done procedure would have been in the first place. (SmartMoney)
Beauty is essential for Lebanese, despite crisis Apr 22, 2007
Doctor Chamas insisted that Lebanon's cosmetic surgery market has been steadily expanding over the past five years, with demand rising for procedures like rhinoplasty, liposuction, collagen implants and injections of Botox - a toxin to remove wrinkles. Five years ago only rich ladies and ladies from the rich Gulf states could afford such operations. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Operating table for two, please Apr 10, 2007
Terrie, 47, underwent a face-lift, stomach fat transfer to cheeks and lips, a full-face laser treatment, upper and lower eyelid work and rhinoplasty. About a week and a half later, Tony, 64, also had a face-lift, along with upper and lower eyelid work, stomach fat transfer to cheeks and lips, and a chemical peel. (MSNBC -- Health)
Six locals show off Mar 29, 2007
Your guide to cosmetic procedures. New and improved, six local people show off after cosmetic surgery. (The Palm Beach Post)
Plastic Surgery Palm Beach, Florida Mar 16, 2007
On these pages you will find actual before and after photos, links to help you choose and locate a board certified plastic surgeon, and detailed information about plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures including: Abdominoplasty, Botox, Collagen Treatments, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Rhinoplasty, Tummy Tucks, LaserHair Removal, Breast Implants, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Reconstructive Breast Surgery, Chin Implants, Eyelid Surgery, Brow Lift, Facelift, Facial Fillers,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
U.S.: Iraqi lawmaker is embassy bomber Feb 6, 2007
CNN's Fredricka Whitfield reports on a routine rhinoplasty operation that turned fatal. (February 4). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Conner tells of drug use Feb 1, 2007
"I had [a deviated septum] fixed -- best thing I ever did," she says, confirming her recent rhinoplasty in an interview posted yesterday on People magazine's website. "I slept like a baby for the first time in years. As far as all the other [rumors], as boring as it sounds, it's still mine. All of it. Still mine." She's hinting at recent tabloid speculation that she received breast implants. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Addicted to beauty Jan 31, 2007
In December, the Miami real estate agent had breast implants, rhinoplasty and a blepharoplasty (fat sucked out of the lower eyelid). Ballpark cost: $17,000. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Women turn from exercise and dieting to liposuction Jan 30, 2007
Rhinoplasty (nose job): 2,678, up 18 per cent. Source: British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. (Independent)
Doctors' warning as liposuction ops rise by 90% Jan 29, 2007
Rhinoplasty (nose) 2,678 (up 18%). Ear correction 943 (down 20%). (Guardian Unlimited)
Aniston Picks a Fight Over Nose Job Story Jan 28, 2007
Sources tells TMZ that a furious Aniston has placed several calls to Kanodia's office to express her extreme displeasure that Kanodia spoke to US Weekly for an article entitled "Jen's Secret Nose Job." The magazine claimed that Aniston underwent rhinoplasty at Kanodia's office on January 20. In the article, Dr. Kanodia said he would not confirm that he performed the surgery and then went on to describe how rhinoplasty works. (TMZ.com)
The Search for Beautiful Jan 22, 2007
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), for example, has in recent months held meetings on subjects ranging from Asian upper-eyelid surgery to so-called ethnic rhinoplasty ... Breast augmentation and rhinoplasty top the list of preferred procedures for patients of Hispanic origin, followed by liposuction. (Boston Globe)
