Friday, March 12, 2010

Dr. Richard Hainer - Rochester, Michigan Plastic Surgeon


Every so often I post on a plastic surgeon whom I know and can vouch for. In the past, I've posted on such surgeons as Dr. Terry Higgins and Dr. Steven Svehlak, both great friends of mine and fantastic plastic surgeons. Dr. Richard Hainer is also a part of that group.

When I arrived back to Michigan from L.A., Dr. Hainer was one of the only plastic surgeons who welcomed me to the area. Even with the competitive cosmetic surgery climate he took it upon himself to offer me whatever assistance he could provide. I have come to know him as a fine surgeon and a good friend. In fact, we often exchange information on the latest techniques in plastic surgery and how we can improve our surgical results. One surgery which he described to me is the Hybrid Breast Lift/Reduction, which combines traditional U.S. techniques with European techniques for a nicer breast shape. I've found that this technique has significantly improved my own breast lift results. Unlike myself, he also performs reconstructive breast surgery, labiaplasty, and hand surgery, all with an eye for detail and achieving optimal results. I don't vouch for a lot of surgeons, but Dr. Hainer is one I do vouch for. His office is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, just a handful of miles from mine.

For his website click here, for his blog click here.

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Plastic Surgical Procedures Down 17% in 2009 Due to Recession



According to a survey released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, plastic surgery operations were down 17% last year due to the recession. Nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, like Botox, increased by 0.6%, with a total of 10 million surgical and nonsurgical procedures performed last year. For the third year in a row, breast augmentation was the most common plastic surgery performed, with over 300,000 pairs of breasts enhanced last year. Botox injections were the most common nonsurgical procedure, with over 2.5 million Botox treatments performed last year.

These numbers are not surprising to me. Last year was definitely a tough one on plastic surgeons' wallets (although no one should cry for us!!), as most plastic surgeons saw a considerable decline in their practice revenues. This was most apparent in areas like my part of the country, where the crashing U.S. auto industry sent shock waves through the region with hundreds of thousands of auto-related jobs lost. This year has begun much better than last, however, so I bet this downward trend will be reversed next year. I'm pleasantly surprised at how many people still want plastic surgery in this economy!

For more ASAPS stats, click here.




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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.
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Too Cute!


Matthew and Camila take the little ones for a little sunshine in downtown Manhattan...

Photo: Splash News

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

"Caulk" Butt Enhancements Hospitalize Six in New Jersey


According to an article on CBS News.com, six New Jersey women were recently hospitalized after receiving buttock injections with silicone used to caulk bathtubs. These treatments were apparently performed by "unlicensed providers."

Seriously?!?!?!?!

A tip for anyone considering injections into your buttocks: Do not allow anyone to inject anything except your own fat into your behind. Anything else is likely to either not work or cause some major problems (think of turning your buttocks into a big vat of cottage cheese). If you do have someone inject fat into your buttocks, make sure the surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Photo credit: CBS News

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.
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Jason and Molly's Bachelor Wedding

Did you catch The Bachelor wedding last night? Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney tied the knot. I was never really a Jason fan... and didn't particularly care for Molly either, so I watched halfheartedly. BUT, I do have a few things to say. (Shocker.)

Um. Her gorgeous Monique Lhuillier dress was getting ruined by the rain. Like, ruined. Soaked and destroyed. Not to mention the Manolo Blahniks. And her Ken Paves hairdo and beautiful makeup. Why, why, why didn't they have an indoor option just in case sunny Cali decided to open the floodgates? ABC, get it together! Jason and Molly didn't really seem to mind too much though. I guess that's what true love is all about. That or they're thinking, "well, at least we didn't have to pay a dime for this shindig."

Despite my skepticism, I will say this... They do really seem like they are in love. And that's nice. It also makes me feel like watching The Bachelor isn't a complete and total waste of my time...

Monday, March 8, 2010

Sandra Bullock - Congrats!


I enjoyed watching the Oscars last night. Best Actress winner Sandra Bullock looked great. I thought her performance in The Blind Side was excellent. Great movie. Great acceptance speech too.

My brother was once an extra on one of her early movies While You Were Sleeping. He had the pleasure of briefly meeting her and said she was very friendly and down-to-earth. It's great to see such a nice person win.

I don't think Sandra's had any plastic surgery.

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.
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Award-Winning Moments at the Oscars

We can’t all be winners. But this handful of Hollywood hotshots can say that they’ve achieved the ultimate accolade: snagging an Academy Award. Here we highlight the most memorable moments from the 2010 Oscars. Congrats to the winners. And to everyone else... Hey, it’s an honor just to be nominated... or so they say.
See full story on Glam.com.