Brooke Burke

Brooke Burke

Where You've Seen Her: Brooke Burke is best known for Wild On E! for being the sole reason any of us actually watched the show. Better yet, she got a shit ton of money from her plastic surgeon husband before and after their divorce. She currently models for all the top magazines while still hooking up with Baywatch's David Charvet.

Pamela Anderson Life’s a Beach

Always up for a little fun in the sun, Pamela Anderson spent the day at a Malibu beach with a gal pal on Wednesday afternoon.

Fixated on mending what looked like a pair of board shorts, the buxom blonde basked up the rays while her companion flipped the bird at nearby paparazzi.

Stem Cells - The Future of Breast Augmentation?

Stem cells are now being used for Breast Augmentation overseas. Specifically, the procedure is gaining in popularity in Japan and is being introduced in Great Britain. The procedure involves removing fat from the abdomen (fat is rich in stem cells) and using a machine to concentrate the stem cells prior to injecting it into the breasts. It's estimated that women can achieve a cup size or greater enhancement to their breast size.

What are my thoughts on stem cell breast augmentation?

First of all, it's going to be a long time before the FDA approves any devices designed to concentrate stem cells for cosmetic breast augmentation. With 1 in 9 women developing breast cancer in their lifetime, it is extremely important for physicians to be sure that stem cell breast augmentation does not increase the risk of breast cancer, delay or interfere with the diagnosis of breast cancer, or worsen the prognosis of breast cancer if it is diagnosed.

Second, many physicians are performing fat grafting to the breast, which is the closest thing we currently have to stem cell breast enhancement. The big difference between the two is that generic fat grafting to the breast doesn't have as high a concentration of stem cells, but the stem cells are still present. One of the controversies surrounding fat grafting to the breast revolves around possible mammographic changes that can occur with the surgery. For this reason, I perform fat grafting to the breasts very sparingly, and only when breast implants are not possible. I have been happy with the results in the rare patients whom I perform this on, however.

For now, stem cell breast augmentation is only available for women who are willing to travel overseas. For the rest of Americans, it's Breast Implants or Bust! ;)

Story source: timesonline.uk
Photo credit: prphotos.com
For the ASPS cautionary statement regarding fat grafting to the breast, click here.

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Hayden Panettiere InStyle UK May 2009: “I Don’t Date Boys My Own Age”

hayden panettiere

Hayden says her biggest ambition is to be a parent and she dreams of having a large family one day

“I always said I want four kids - I love kids. I would love to be a mother and to have a family - for Italians, it’s the most important thing you can have,” the 19-year-old Heroes actress tells Britain’s InStyle Magazine.

Hayden wouldn’t want any of her children to follow her into the entertainment industry.

“I think you have to be a pretty strong person to enter the industry that young and not be affected by it….I was lucky, but I’d never want my kids to be subject to that much criticism at such a young age.”

Gisele Bundchen's Glamorous Life

Gisele Bundchen

Gisele Bundchen

Gisele Bundchen appears to have it all: beauty, fame, wealth, and a new marriage to Tom Brady.

In the latest issue of Vanity Fair, the supermodel admits there was a time when her relationship with her handsome husband was less than picture-perfect. Read what Gisele told Leslie Bennetts about finding out Brady's ex-girlfriend was pregnant with his baby, and how the newlyweds plan on facing future challenges.

A Bra That Prevents Breast Cancer?? No...

There's an interesting segment from Good Morning America which analyzes the Brassage. This is a bra manufactured by Intimate Health which claims (according to the program) to massage away toxins from the breast, thereby preventing and possibly treating disease and infection, and maybe even cancer.

Before you run out and buy this bra, I would caution that there is no science that supports that a bra prevents or treats any illnesses. "Removing toxins" is a pretty popular term nowadays as a catch-all for any whacky or off-the-wall treatment that claims to improve a person's health. Technically, I remove toxins every hour or two when I use the bathroom.

While the GMA broadcast completely discredits the Brassage, I wouldn't be so quick in dismissing it. In fact, I would put it on a pedestal with two other well-known and revolutionary bras: The Bro and The Manzier.

For the GMA broadcast, click here.

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Kelly Brook Barbados Bikini Babe

Kelly Brook bikini

Kelly Brook bikini

Showing off her voluptuous figure, Kelly Brook was busy romping along the beaches of Barbados on Sunday afternoon.

The island getaway was a much-needed one for Kelly, as the English beauty is reportedly oing through troubled times with boyfriend Danny Cipriani.

Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush

Kim Kardashian Reggie Bush

Kim Kardashian

Enjoying some time in Sin City, Kim Kardashian joined boyfriend Reggie Bush and sister Khloe at the MGM Grand Hotel And Casino for the grand opening of Wet Republic pool on Saturday .

Brooke Shields, Latisse, and Make a Wish

Brooke Shields, famed eyebrow specialist Anastasia Soare, and Allergan (makers of eyelash enhancer Latisse) have teamed up to help the Make a Wish Foundation. The Latisse Wishes campaign was begun to help raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation, on the idea that people make a wish when they blow on an eyelash. The company has donated an initial amount of $500,000 to Make a Wish, and plan to donate another $5 for each person who signs up on www.Latisse.com up to a total of $1 million.

So far we are seeing very good results from Latisse. I am currently in the middle of filming a local TV segment where we follow a woman who's using it. So far, five weeks into her treatment, she's noticing a nice enhancement of her eyelashes.

I've never been one to make a wish on an eyelash that falls out. I just hate it when one falls out and sticks to my cheek for several hours.

photo credit: prphotos.com

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Holly Madison: Dancing with a Rib Injury

Holly Madison

Holly Madison

Continuing along with the injury-laden season of “Dancing with the Stars,” Holly Madison is the newest name on the list on ailing participants.

“She hurt herself last week while getting ready for the samba,” Madison’s rep told Us Magazine. “There were lots of throws involved. She was a real trooper and didn’t say anything. She just worked through the pain.”

Plastic Surgery, the Recession, and 2008 Statistics

The statistics for plastic surgery in 2008 are finally in. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, just over 12 million plastic surgery procedures were performed last year, up 3% from 2007. While nonsurgical procedures like Botox (up 8%) and injectable fillers (up 6%) increased to 10.4 million (up 5% overall versus 2007), surgical procedures like breast augmentation (down 12%) and liposuction (down 19%) decreased to 1.7 million (down 9% overall versus 2007). There were over 4.9 million reconstructive procedures performed in 2008, up 3% versus 2007.

We are definitely seeing a trend toward people having less invasive, less expensive procedures performed over the past year, likely as a result of the recession. As plastic surgeons' surgery numbers decline, much of their time is now being spent with a needle, not a knife, and performing more reconstructive procedures. Some surgeons are even trying to resurrect their reconstructive referrals as a way to bring in patients. Here in my state of Michigan, this trend has, unfortunately, been going on for several years.

For the 2008 ASPS statistics, click here.

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Malin Akerman

Malin Akerman

Maria Sharapova’s Cole Haan Promotions

Maria Sharapova

Still steering clear of competitive play as she rehabs from injury, Maria Sharapova attended a promotional event for Cole Haan at the CH store at the Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables, Florida on Wednesday.

Showing off her long, slender frame, the tennis star toted a “Phoebe” bag while sporting “London Air T-strap” shoes - both of which are available from this season’s Cole Haan line available in their retail stores.

Rihanna Setting Up Home With Chris?

Rihanna and Chris Brown are moving in together.

The 'Umbrella' singer - who has been looking at multi-million dollar mansion in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles - is planning to set up home with Chris as soon as she chooses a property.

Gossip website X17Online reports: "Once Rihanna moves in to her new pad, Chris Brown will be joining her!"

Rihanna, 21, was spotted looking at properties in the exclusive area - where celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Richie and Cameron Diaz live - on Monday (23.03.09).
Among the houses she viewed were a $6.5 million four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom property with glass walls, a swimming pool, outdoor theatre and a large garden.

The singer also visited Christina Aguilera's former home, which boasts four bedrooms and seven bathrooms and costs $6.9 million.

Her next stop was Jerry Seinfeld's old house, which is on the market for $6.2 million and has three bedrooms, five bathrooms, a gym and swimming pool.

Real estate agent Russ Filice said: "The house has incredible views, a contemporary pool and is very private.

"Rihanna has just started her search for a house. She was in a great mood. Her questions were centered around her lifestyle in the house - how she could entertain, how private it is."
Chris has been charged with felony assault and making criminal threats following his alleged attack on Rihanna last month.

He is yet to enter a plea and is due in court for an arraignment hearing on April 6. If convicted, he faces up to four years in prison.

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Nick Cannon Plans Eagle Surprise

Nick Cannon wants to give his wife Mariah Carey a "bald eagle".

The US rapper - who married the 'Touch My Body' singer last April - has revealed he is planning to give his wife a surprise gift for her 39th birthday on Friday (27.03.09).

But Mariah might be in for a shock, because as well being an endangered species, a "bald eagle" is also a slang term for someone with shaved pubic hair.

When asked what he was going to buy Mariah, Nick laughed: "I think I was going to get her a bald eagle or something. Yeah, they sell them bald eagles still right?"

Impressed by his own quip, Nick, 28, has named himself the "chairman of comedy".
He laughed: "Here's how we do it. I'm the chairman of comedy. Like any joke, I get money off of anybody telling jokes, from any joke ever told."

Nick is set to host the upcoming series of US TV show 'America's Got Talent'.

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Jennifer Aniston Unlucky in Love

Just recently we heard how Jennifer Aniston is single once again after dumping her toyboy lover John Mayer who, it seems, would rather spend time on Twitter than with her.
We heard how he had been avoiding her – ignoring her calls and shunning her emails. And just when we thought Jen had finally found someone who could begin to match up to Brad Pitt. How wrong could we be?


As the woman who brought us the loveable Rachel Green in Friends, we couldn’t help but feel happy for her when she married Brad in 2000 – even if we were all green with envy. We watched their fairytale romance progress and then sadly crash and burn. Hollywood’s golden couple were no more.


When Brad and Angelina Jolie became official in 2005 after first meeting on the set of Mr and Mrs Smith, our hearts went out to Jen; even more so when Ange announced that she was pregnant with their first child Shiloh Nouvel. Seeing pictures of the happy family plastered on every magazine going must have hurt.

Jen seemed to turn a corner when she met Vince Vaughn while filming the ironically titled film The Break Up. Talking about him at the time she said: “He literally brought me back to life. My first gasp of air was a big laugh. It was great.” However, as bad luck again would have it, the pair split in 2006 after more than a year together. Jen said that the relationship had ran its course.
In 2008, she met musician Mayer, 31, at an Oscar party. We had high hopes for her, but after a whirlwind romance, it looks like Jen’s desperation to be a mum gave Mayer cold feet. At 40, Jen feels her biological clock is ticking at a rapid pace, with sources saying that she regrets not starting a family with Brad when she had the chance.

Experiencing such heart-ache has made Jen much more aware, if a little cynical, of relationships. Speaking to Vogue in 2008, she said: “Whoever said everything has to be forever, that's setting your hopes too high. It's too much pressure. And I think if you put that pressure on yourself—because I did! Fairy tale! It has to be the right one!—that's unattainable."

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Bridget Marquardt Shows Off Her Swimsuit Figure

Katrina Bikini Girl Darrell Hawaiian Tropic Cutie

Katrina Darrell

Katrina Darrell

She’s been milking her American Idol fame for all it’s worth, and this past Saturday Katrina Darrell aka Bikini Girl was spotted hosting a gig for Hawaiian Tropic.

The brunette beauty was the hottie hostess over at the Hawaiian Tropic Zone inside the Miracle Mile Shops in Las Vegas, sporting a red bikini top with a denim miniskirt and red heels.

Katie Price Launches Equestrian Collection

Katie Price

Now that she’s back in the UK, Katie Price is all about hitting the ground running. And earlier today she was spotted at a photo session for her new spring range of equestrian gear.

The British babe worked it for the cameras over at the Worx, looking sexy in a blue velour zip-up jacket with matching short shorts and blue knee-highs with silver heels.

How Fast Are You Aging?

There is an interesting quiz on Parade.com that you may enjoy. It asks you 21 questions to determine how fast you are aging. The questions range from the obvious (do you smoke?) to the not-so-obvious (did you grow up with a dog?). I scored a 74, which means that I am aging like a Giant Tortoise. Check it out here if you have a few minutes to spare.

Thanks to Cosmetic Makeovers for the link.

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Harry Connick, Jr.

Cityrag.com has some photos of Harry Connick, Jr. on a beach. He's exhibiting typical male pattern fat distribution. Many men (and some women) deposit fat intrabdominally when they gain weight. Instead of putting it on the love handles, butt, or thighs these people deposit it inside their abdomen, around their intestines and other organs. Other terms for this are visceral fat or omental fat. It causes men to have potbellies and women to look pregnant when they are not. The only remedy for intra-abdominal fat is diet and exercise. Liposuction and tummy tucks do not remove this fat, unfortunately. It's also known as the fat that puts a person at higher health risk.

I'm a big fan of Harry Connick, Jr. I've been to three of his concerts, have a dozen of his CD's, and have been listening to him since he came out with the When Harry Met Sally CD. He's truly a class act, as evidenced by his actions after Hurricane Katrina, and seems like a genuinely nice guy.

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Lauren Conrad Bikini Pictures

Lauren Conrad Bikini Pictures

Lauren Conrad Bikini Pictures

DeAnna Pappas Hits the Beach

DeAnna Pappas is no stranger to soaking up the sun in itsy-bitsy bikini. Showing off her fine form in a sexy two-piece bikini the Bachelorette star enjoyed a trip to the beach with her fiancé Jesse Csinsak.

Enjoy the pictures of DeAnna and Jesse on some beach in a lame staged bikini photoshoot.

Jessica Jane Clement

Jessica Jane

Jessica Jane

Emmy Rossum 2009

Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum

Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush GQ

Kim Kardashian GQ

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian and her hunky boyfriend Reggie Bush steam up the pages of April 2009 issue of GQ magazine.


Speaking about the photo shoot, which was shot in a Mansion in Los Angeles, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star blogged,

Audrina Patridge Beverly Hills Beauty

Audrina Patridge

Indulging in a day of personal pampering, Audrina Patridge was spotted making her way around Beverly Hills on Wednesday afternoon.

The brunette beauty first hit up an ATM for a little cash before heading to Lynn’s Nails for a manicure and pedicure.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez

Taking some time off the “Wizards of Waverly Place” movie set, Selena Gomez was spotted all over San Juan, Puerto Rico yesterday (March 18) with her family.

The Doctors Show

Have any of you seen The Doctors? It's a daily syndicated show from the producers of Dr. Phil that covers a wide spectrum of medical issues. One of the four main physicians on the program is Dr. Drew Ordon, a plastic surgeon who seems like a good guy. They cover a number of plastic surgery topics, including many which I've covered on this blog. If you are interested in plastic surgery or medicine in general, check out the show. I TiVo it every day.

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Taking Care of "Batwings"

I haven't heard of this term until recently, and I do think the name is pretty stupid, but with the exposure of Michelle Obama's finely toned arms, more and more people are talking about the "Batwing" procedure. "Batwing" is slang for the loose skin of the upper arm that many people get with aging and weight loss. We have two surgeries to treat it: liposuction and brachioplasty. I'm not a big fan of either procedure, since liposuction doesn't tighten up the arm skin and a brachioplasty results in a long scar. Nevertheless, I will often liposuction the upper arms of people who complain about excessive fat there. It can be effective.

Maybe we can come up with a better slang term someday.

To read an interview I did for Truth in Aging.com on treating "batwings," click here.

Photo credit: TruthinAging.com

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