Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
The Acupuncture Facelift?? Now I've Heard Everything!
An interesting article in Yahoo News describes a facelift being performed by acupuncture. Practitioners claim that it stimulates collagen production, lifts sagging skin, and is as effective as Botox.
Hahahahahahahahaha!!!
But seriously, I know very little about this, although my mother has been trained in acupuncture and acupressure. She's used it on me on more than one occasion with variable results. I do believe there is real validity to some of its benefits which cannot be explained by science. That being said, I've never seen actual results from Acupuncture Facelifts, and would be interested to see some before-and-after photos. In the meantime, I will stick with actually putting something into the needles I poke a person with. If any readers have anecdotal stories about this, feel free to share.
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Quote Of The Day
- Erin Dustin
Two Is The New One
Blast From The Past
Monday, July 28, 2008
Is something wrong with Janice Dickinson?
The Drunken Stepfather blog (NSFW) showed this photo of Janice Dickinson with a crooked mouth. While this is most likely just the expression she was making, it also resembles the appearance of a person who suffered a nerve injury during a facelift or liposuction of the jawline. In these situations, the nerve that causes the lip to pull down can become damaged, creating a crooked smile or frown. In 99% of cases this spontaneously resolves, usually within a few months, but can be permanent in extremely rare cases. This type of nerve injury is one of the most dreaded complications of a facelift. (Knock on wood) I've never seen one that was permanent, and am always vigilant to do everything I can to avoid it.
Hopefully, for Janice's and her surgeon's sake she's just looking silly for the paparazzi...
Thanks to the CosmeticSurgeryTruth blog for the link.
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Zachery Ty Bryan
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Brigitte Nielsen Looks Better After Plastic Surgery
Brigitte Nielsen has re-emerged onto the scene after undergoing plastic surgery for a German reality television show. She underwent liposuction on her thighs, Botox, and a breast reduction. The 'after' photos show that the 44 year old ex-wife of Sly Stallone looks great. I wonder if she also underwent other facial plastic surgeries, such as a browlift, facelift, and eyelid lifts? It appears that way to me.
Why did a 44 year old age so prematurely in the first place? It's a possible combination of the California sun, smoking, drinking, and possibly a just plain unhealthy lifestyle.
As an aside, I am finding more and more that people who take really good care of themselves seem to heal from plastic surgery with considerably less swelling, less bruising, and even less discomfort than the average patient. I have a handful of patients in my practice who strictly avoid the Southeast Michigan diet of Coney dogs, deep dish pizza, and Better Made potato chips who have astounded me with their speedy recoveries from plastic surgery. For some reason, I doubt that Brigitte Nielsen would fit into that group. But maybe Flavor Flav...
Note: photo on the left is pre-surgery, right is post-surgery.
Photo and story credit: The Daily Mail
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Jenny Lee- Plastic Surgery "Enthusiast"
After Jocelyn Wildenstein, model /actress Jenny Lee may be the person most well-known primarily for her plastic surgery. It's rumored that she's had over 30 plastic surgery procedures performed on her, and she is planning many more in the future. She really does look like a human Barbie doll. She has an interesting "About Me" page on her website, where she explains her thoughts on plastic surgery.
She does not reveal who her plastic surgeon is. No, it's not me. I wouldn't do this much work on someone, even if it paid for my house (and my car and my son's college education). Maybe it's my friend Dr. Steve Svehlak (just kidding Steve!).
photo credit: thejennylee.com , Maria Bernal Photography
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Jennifer Garner Is SO Preggers!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
New Phone!
I am really busy with so many things.
Catch A Peek
- Erin Dustin
It's All Sunny For The Dark Knight (With The Exception Of Christian Bale)
As for batman, now that's a different story. Christian Bale appears to be going through a slightly darker time. The actor is denying allegations, after being arrested, that he assaulted both his mother and sister. Calling the matter "deeply personal," the actor is denying all allegations, cooperating and asking the media to respect his privacy. Bale made his first appearance since the claims were outed with wife Sibi at the movie's premiere in Barcelona.
Photo Credit: Google, WireImage
- Erin Dustin
9021-Oh Yes!
- Erin Dustin
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Getting Ready for Bathing Suit Season
There's not much new in the world of celebrity plastic surgery today, so I thought I'd give you some links to a series of TV segments I did for the local Fox 2 Detroit affiliate. We did a week of "Getting Ready for Bathing Suit Season" segments, focusing on minimally invasive ways to get your body ready for the beach. If you are bored and want to take up a few minutes, here you go:
Laser Hair Removal
Anti-Cellulite Treatments
Laser Spider Vein Treatments
Clay Peel for the Back (Back-ne)
Thanks to the crew at Fox 2 Detroit for including me in these segments!
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
The Importance of Lasik
Time and again, my parents have never stopped reminding me of the importance of my eyes. As a student reading is very common. I read during the day, during the night and just about any time as long as there are assignments to do and books to read. But my eyes is not focused on reading alone. I am addicted to the internet as well. I spend many hours surfing the net both for pleasure and for school. I have taken my eyes for granted at times. I have abused it over and over again. Now, I still have a good vision I guess, but it's not as clear as before. I have no one to blame by myself for not taking good care of my eyes. It's not yet too late for me however.
But there are friends of mine who wear glasses because of imperfect vision. They can't live their lives without glasses. For younger individuals wearing glasses can make you look old. It's disturbing and can be pretty annoying. So it's always right to prevent damaging your vision so you won't need to wear glasses at such a young age.
But for many people who are already wearing glasses and in general those who have vision problems, there's a solution LASIK Surgery.
Here are some LASIK information
LASIK Surgery is a great medical breakthrough for everyone with vision problems. LASIK is a popular vision correction procedure. Data showed that 95.4% of patients worldwide are satisfied with LASIK. Can you undergo LASIC surgery? If you have eye problems then you can undergo LASIC treatment. Only those with irregularly shaped corneas or unrealistic expectations are not considered good candidates for LASIK. You can talk to your physician if you are considering undergoing this type of surgery. LASIK is fast and nearly painless. You don’t even need to think about complications as they are less than 1%.
LASIK can change how you live and view your life today.
Firefox 3
I think it is faster than the other versions. It's safer too. If you haven't downloaded firefox 3 you're missing a lot in terms of speed, and security features.
It's available for free download so upgrade your browsers now and surf safely, and securely.
Meet My Victory Hair
As a first step to getting the Ultimate Flirting Championship title, you might want to take your partner to a dinner first and always give a great impression. Then you can proceed with asking them of the things they wished but never got. You can try fulfilling those wishes. Then just devise ways to make the victory hair and win the game.
Try the game. It's really fun. You can play it by visiting this site http://www.VO5VictoryHair.com.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Sarah Jessica Parker - What's the Big Deal?
For some reason, the removal of Sarah Jessica Parker's chin mole has actually made news. Apparently she showed up to Yankee stadium without a nevus on her chin and the media has made a big deal out of it.
Ho hum, I take moles off all the time. Usually insurance actually pays for it, although not very much. Moles are rarely cancerous. Check out my post on John McCain if you want to know how to spot a dangerous mole. However, if you have any concern about a mole, have your dermatologist or plastic surgeon take a peek at it.
This would be bigger news if it was Cindy Crawford's signature mole.
Photo credit: eonline.com
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Summer Heat At Its Best
Nate Archibald, wearing a polo, playing polo, I knew there was a reason why I should be spending my summer weekends in the Hamptons!
- Erin Dustin
Quote Of The Day
Photo Credit: WireImage
- Erin Dustin
The Battle Of The Disney Divas
Next came Demi and Selena.
But Miley and Mandy must feel they have a little competition. Now it's the two M's vs. the new Disney princesses. I feel a little mocking coming on.
Check it out.
- Erin Dustin
Sunday, July 20, 2008
A Fellow Blogger In Need of Help
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Aja Rock's Breasts - What's Going On Here?
Aja Rock is a famous New Zealand model and music artist. Here is a photo fo her with rocker Tommy Lee. What's going on with her breasts?
It appears to me to be a capsular contracture. Capsular contracture is the result of excess scar developing around a breast implant, making the breast appear hard and round. If severe, the scar tissue can develop a separation from the normal tissue of the breast, which is what I think may be happening here.
Check out more of my comments in NZrealitytv.com.
For more on Aja Rock, click here.
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Friday, July 18, 2008
Advantages of Cisco Certification
The modern world requires knowledge in terms of information technology and computer skills. It has become a requirement more than an option to learn the basics of computers and technology works. Clear is the fact that those who are computer literate have an edge when it comes to finding a job and eventually being accepted and hired. Looking at many qualifications for job hiring, I can’t seem to miss the extra requirement that the applicant must be computer literate. This is precisely because our daily lives revolve upon the usage of computer and technology. To have extra edge in job hunting, one must know about technology.
The Cisco certification may seem to be most useful to those related to IT courses or IT jobs, but in truth, it can benefit even those who are not in any way related to information technology. Like what I mentioned, we live with technology nowadays. There is always the chance that your job, no matter how far related it is to Information Technology or IT, will require from you even just the basic information on technology. Besides the Cisco Certification is not simply about being ahead among your competitors, but it means knowing more. Knowledge is power and just having extra information about other things especially Information Technology is an advantage.
So if there is the opportunity get your Cisco Certification now!
Beautiful Dawn Zulueta Posing for Marie Claire
Dawn Zulueta looks beautiful in the cover of Marie Claire July 2008.
There's not much about Dawn Zulueta lately. No shows, no programs, no movies. I rarely see her on television. I am sure many fans out there would want to see more of her.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Another Day, Another Baby Photo
Alex Rodriguez - Do All His Women Have Plastic Surgery?
Do all of pro baseball player A-Rod's women have plastic surgery? A recent article in Make Me Heal.com says so. Check it out here.
I was interviewed this week by In Touch Weekly magazine regarding Madonna's possible plastic surgery. Check it out in the upcoming issue.
Maybe A-Rod doesn't mind his women having some plastic parts? If that is the case, then maybe his next girlfriend will be Jocelyn Wildenstein!
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Prevelle - Today for Tonight?
Mentor, a company best known for their outstanding breast implants, has recently released a new hyaluronic acid filler here in the United States. It's called Prevelle 'Silk,' and is the only hyaluronic acid filler available which also incorporates lidocaine (an anesthetic) into the product. The idea is that most patients who have it for enhancing the lips or filling in wrinkles do not need painful dental blocks to numb the area prior to injecting it. They also advertise that the product has little swelling and downtime, hence the slogan "Today for Tonight."
What's the drawback? Mainly the longevity of the product. Prevelle appears to last around 90 days or so, whereas the two most popular hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane and Juvederm) can last 6 months or more. Prevelle is cheaper, however, and with the minimal discomfort associated with its injections, does seem to have a nice niche.
I would recommend it for people who want the following: Less reaction and swelling, less discomfort with injection, a cheaper price, and don't mind a shorter-lasting result.
To learn more about Prevelle, click here.
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Monday, July 14, 2008
Pharrell Williams and a New Way to Remove Tattoos?
According to Plasmetic.com, rapper and producer Pharrell Williams is planning on undergoing a new way to remove tattoos without scars. Here are some details:
a. This is an invasive procedure that requires skin grafting.
b. The patient has to give a sample of his skin.
c. This skin is then replicated in a laboratory.
d. Once this is done, the new skin is stitched over the tattooed one.
e. It does not leave any scars.
f. Once the skin is healed, new tattoos can be done on it.
g. This is a faster and less painful alternative.
Now, this sounds to me that they are planning to remove the old tattooed skin and replace it with a skin graft that was grown in a laboratory. The statement "It does not leave any scars" is the one I really question here. I have performed skin grafts many times before (such as on burn patients) but any skin graft patient will tell you there are scars involved. Just because the skin is grown in a laboratory doesn't mean that it won't create scars. Furthermore, one cannot place a skin graft over intact skin because it will just slough off if the underlying skin isn't removed first.
This whole thing sounds like a crock to me. Lasers are very effective with tattoo removal nowadays, just ask Angelina Jolie or Johnny Depp (remember when he changed Winona Forever to Wino Forever? Doh!).
We don't do laser tattoo removal at my office, by the way.
Photo credit: prphotos.com
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
The Big Apple Awards
You can watch the video at D S Simon Vlog Views
Angel Locsin Versus Claudine Barreto
NOnetheless, I am inclined to believe that all these issues going on are but part of the strategy employed because Claudine has a new soap opera in ABS-CBN, starring Gabby Concepcion, Diether Ocampo and Angelica Panganiban among others.
I will update this post when I get the needed details about the issue.
Benefits of Coffee
Sunday, July 13, 2008
They're Here!
Answer: Awaiting the news of Angie and Brad's twins, duh.
Well, no need to await any longer! They have arrived! Just last night Angie gave birth to a boy and a girl. The names. Yes the names. These babies' names have been speculated about in every newspaper and on every entertainment show recently. I'm not sure if they were what people were expecting, but I would really love to know where they came from and why they were chosen. Little Knox Leon was born first weighing 5.03 lbs followed by sister Vivienne Marcheline weighing 5 lbs (Marcheline I do know is her mother's first name). Born by Cesarean section in the Nice hospital, Dr. Sussmann stated that the "babies are doing well. The operation went just perfectly. Angelina is in very good spirits. Brad Pitt was at her side. He was there and all was well."
And how did the doting dad of six do during the birth? (Speaking of doting hottie dads, what a week it's been, first a mini Matthew and now a Brad junior!) Always by Angie's side, talking and laughing, the doc called him his "assistant." And he even cut the babies' umbilical cords! The doc went even further describing him as being "perfectly calm, totally determined, very pleased to be at the birth of his children, very moved and very emotional."
Awww, I'm so excited for them!! Congrats!
- Erin Dustin
Friday, July 11, 2008
Anna Kournikova does not have breast implants
“I’m not married, not pregnant, didn’t have a boob job, no Botox. What else?”
I'm not surprised. She's 27 and been blessed with great genes. While she is pretty attractive, I was always partial to Mary Joe Fernandez and Chris Evert. I guess this shows my age.
Quote credit: celebritysmackblog.com
Photo credit: prphotos.com
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Guess the Chest!
Ayyyy.com has a fun little "Guess the Celebrity Breasts" quiz. Can you name any of the celebrities whose chest is featured? I am embarrassed to say that I only got 4 right!
Doh!
Click here to go to Ayyyy.com for the answers!
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Marian Rivera Meets an Accident
And The Name
What Matthew had to say after the birth: "'Levi' was another name for the apostle 'Matthew' in the bible...they were, in fact, two names for the same person...our son was born at 6:22 pm, and this particular 'time' represents my favorite verse in the book of Matthew in the bible...Camila's last name is 'Alves'...We wanted to incorporate her family name, so we decided to make our child's middle name 'Alves'..."
"We welcome 'Levi Alves McConaughey' into this wonderful life and look forward to livin it with him, in the mean time all times, just keep livin..."
Photo Credit: Google
- Erin Dustin
Maddie Makes Her Debut
Deets about the delivery: "Once I got in there, my doctor was just so calm and so good it was not bad at all. I was just talking to Casey. And you know what's so weird? I was asking him if he was okay. He was like, 'Yeah.' We were both so excited."
And of course, how is little Maddie: "She is very good. She'll feed every two or three hours. When she wakes up in the middle of the night, I'll feed her and she goes right back to sleep. There's no screaming and crying. We get up in the morning, and she gets her little bath. Then I get my bath. We have a routine, and I love routines. I've worked one out with her, and we're happy going about our little life."
Photo Credit: OK!, July 21, 2008
- Erin Dustin
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Meryl Streep and Heidi Klum Not Fond of Plastic Surgery
Both Meryl Streep and Heidi Klum have recently gone on record as being anti-plastic surgery. According to thecelebritycafe.com:
“You'd be amazed how many men in the industry have gone down that road,” Meryl Streep observed. "I don't get it.” Streep revealed that true actors should realize that often more interesting roles come to the older set anyway. “The good thing about getting older is that when they do cast you it's often something interesting - you're no longer asked to be the beautiful leading lady,” she said. When actors aren’t hired just for their matinee looks they are given the chance to play roles that “examine all the idiosyncrasies people have.” Streep remained refreshingly free of believing in unattainable standards of youth and beauty. “I think you have to embrace getting older and celebrate life,” she advised.
According to tob.hollywood.com, Heidi Klum stated:
There’s something odd when you’re 35 or 40 and ironed to the max. You change with time, and it’s fine. Everywhere there are these stand-up cards saying, ‘Have a little silicone while you get your roots done.’ I want to be the opposite of that.
It's easy for them to say that. One is arguably one of the greatest actresses of all time, and the other is a supermodel. I say, to each their own!
Photo credit: prphotos.comThanks for reading.
Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Monday, July 7, 2008
Little Matthew
Another One Bites The Dust
Nicole and Keith Welcome a Baby Girl!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Tired of Cleaning? Say Hello to Dirt Devil!
Just think of how many hours you spend a day to clean your room, to tidy up your kitchen, to clean the garage, to clean up those hard to reach areas in your home which is infested with cobwebs. Not an hour or two. You consume more time than that especially if you are using bulky cleaning devices. Adding to that is the cost of electricity when you use them.
Quick links
1. It looks like Australia has problems with phony plastic surgeons too. Click here.
2. Plastic Surgery Products magazine (of which I am on the Editorial Advisory Board) has a nice editorial about the current state of plastic surgery blogs. Click here.
3. For those of you unfamiliar with MTV's True Life television series, it is a documentary show which follows youths through various turning points in their lives. One recent episode featured two 20 year olds who had multiple plastic surgeries. According to the LA Times:
Yet when Rachael, her nose bandaged from the latest operation, softly said, "Hopefully I'll have the confidence to maybe complete the other goals in my life now, like being in Playboy and maybe finding a boyfriend," the show revealed the pathos lurking inside her synthetic nose-jobbed and implanted shell.
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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.: