Patrick Swayze

Several websites are reporting that actor Patrick Swayze's battle with pancreatic cancer is worsening.

Patrick recently got word that the cancer had spread to his liver and that is what his doctors said would begin the countdown to the end," a source told National Enquirer magazine.

If true, this is terrible news. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat of all cancers. Long-term survivability is uncommon. I wish him and his family the best through this horrible time.

I thought Patrick Swayze was fantastic in Ghost and Dirty Dancing, although his most entertaining shoot ever may have been with Chris Farley on the Chippendales SNL segment...

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Nicole Kidman or Wax Figure?

Is this a photo of Nicole Kidman or a wax figure of Nicole? It seems as though she has resumed her Botox injections, in addition to lip enhancement with a filler such as Restylane. I bet she's had some chemical peels too, judging by the smoothness of her skin.

To check out my last post on Nicole Kidman, titled "Nicole Kidman : Botox Free?" click here.

Photo credit: prphotos.com

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Quick links

Here are some quick links to take up time while you are relaxing at home...

1. If you are on Facebook, take the True Age Test. They ask you 20 questions about yourself and determine the true age of your body from the results. According to this test I am 17 years old! Then why do I feel 50 today? (Must be the five days of surgery in the last seven days...)

2. Click here to view a television segment on the Beverly Hills radiologist who fashioned himself a liposuction guru. There is a warrant out for his arrest, and now he is somewhere in South America. After you go to the CBS site, type in "Raid" and/or "Bittner" to view the segments on Dr. Alan Bittner.

3. Are Guns N' Roses Bringing Back Plastic Surgery? Check out MakeMeHeal.com for their post on the Gunners (I've asked for Chinese Democracy for Christmas).

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Quote of the Day

"My ideal situation would be to live on a farm in a solar-powered house with a hammock and a vegetable patch. When this is all over, that's where I'll be. I've always wanted kids, so someday, eventually, yes, it will happen," - model Miranda Kerr in this week's issue of Page Six Magazine.

On His Way to Dance

Quenching his thirst with a Coke Aluminum bottle, Lance Bass was spotted on his way to Dancing with the Stars rehearsal Sunday afternoon in L.A. Bass is the one to watch on tonight's Dancing finale! Make sure to tune in and see if he becomes this season's champion!

How Do You Screen For Breast Cancer If You Have Implants?

Here is a segment I did with ABC Channel 7 here in Metro Detroit. If you have breast implants, take a look to learn about how to screen for breast cancer.

Maxwell Live '08 Tour Finale After Party Presented by Hennessy

Cedric the Entertainer, Maxwell, Anthony Anderson

Yesterday marked the finale of the Maxwell Live Tour '08 and NYC's Bowery Hotel was abuzz with celebration for the oh-so-talented singer. From New York and L.A. to Dallas and Memphis, Maxwell returned to the Big Apple for his finale concert. This was the first tour in six years for the five-time Grammy winner. Sponsored by Hennessy, the cocktail party featured great music, great drinks, and a great crowd.

Jennifer Esposito

Dancing, mingling and fun was had by all including Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, Samantho Who's Jennifer Esposito, Zoe Kravitz, and model Liya Kebede. While Anthony and Cedric played pool, Jennifer danced along to Kanye West's "American Boy", Zoe and Liya mingled with friends, and the man of the evening Maxwell, surrounded by family, smiled and graciously thanked people for coming. What a great evening!

Liya Kebede

Photo Credit: Patrick McMullan

Look of the Week

Nicole Richie looks stunning and party-perfect at the 2008 UNICEF Holiday Snowflake Lighting on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles on Nov. 22. ... Her hair has gotten really long too! Wonder if it's extensions. I love it. She looks absolutely beautiful.

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Stars Admitting to Botox

A recent article in People Magazine has compiled a number of celebrities who have gone on record to having Botox injections. Most of them like what the treatments do, and there is an estimate that 75% of stars over the age of 35 receive Botox injections! Here is a list of the stars who get or have gotten Botox:
Brooke Shields
Vanessa Williams
Lisa Rinna
Lori Loughlin
Daisy Fuentes
Jenny McCarthy (yes to Botox, but no to vaccines?)
Jennie Garth
David Hasselhoff (ha!)
Simon Cowell
Linda Evangelista
Janice Dickinson (no surprise there)
Courteney Cox
Teri Hatcher

If the star's name is highlighted, you can click on it to visit one of my previous blog entries on their Botox.

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Quote of the Day

"Bronx is beyond precious. I'm over the moon with joy. Life is a beautiful miracle. Ashlee and Pete are healthy, happy and enjoying every moment." - Jessica Simpson on her nephew Bronx Mowgli Wentz. The bundle of joy was born Thursday night!

Kristen Stewart's Sexiest Vampire

The highly-anticipated flick Twilight opens today and like everyone else, we are over the moon excited! (2,000 screenings are already sold out!) The time has come to finally check out these sexy stars in action. But before we do, read up on what Kristen Stewart had to say about working with the leading vampire himself, Robert Pattinson, and why she thinks he's "pretty sexy."

"He's like a little tortured artist. He's British. He's tall," the actress said. "He always looks like he's thinking about something. And he's quite witty. So he's pretty sexy."

And that mane of his: "He never stops touching it. People love that."

Guess what Pattinson did on set?! He proposed to this heroine!

"I mean, I don't know how serious he was, but yes," Stewart said. "We spent a lot of time together, a lot of like really heightened time."

What does Pattinson say about all of this: "I can't remember proposing to her. It used to be my thing, I would propose all the time," Pattinson said. "Just go up to someone, you know, and say I love you or ask them to marry you. It always works."

I think we're melting. The movie hits theaters TODAY!

Hollywood Breast A Listers.. and a Couple B's

COEDmagazine.com has a photo display of Hollywood stars who do not appear to have had a breast augmentation. They are all A's and B's. Check it out here.

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Rhytec (Portrait) Goes Out of Business?

I've heard through the grapevine that Rhytec, the company that makes the Portrait skin rejuvenation machine, has closed its doors. This leaves the hundreds of physicians who own this machine in a bind. If another company does not produce the nozzles that are necessary for their plasma treatments, then these doctors will be left with a very expensive (approximately $60,000 from what I've heard) piece of useless machinery.

So now we see the credit crunch affecting the cosmetic and plastic surgery industry. Some good friends of mine, well-respected plastic surgeons Dr. Steve Svehlak and Dr. Dan Yamini have been using Portrait with very nice results. Hopefully the procedure can continue on with a new manufacturer.

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Rihanna & J.T. Do "Rehab"

Rihanna - New Music - More Music Videos

They look so good together! Looves it!

Angelina Gets Emotional

When asked how her late mother Marcheline influenced her latest role in the film The Changeling at a London press conference, this was Angelina's response: 

Has Brad Pitt Had Chemical Peels and Filler Injections?

Star Magazine has recently run a spread on Brad Pitt's "Plastic Surgery Secret." A very well-respected New York-based plastic surgeon believes he may have had a chemical peel to smooth the skin and filler injections such as Restylane or Juvederm to fill his wrinkles. Source.

He does look quite a bit better. The two photos are hard to compare, however, due to the different expressions in each one. The photo from Sept 6 has him looking surprised, with an open mouth, whereas the Nov 6 photo shows him smiling. It is a very common practice among plastic and cosmetic surgeons to use before and after photos which do not show the same pose. Because most everyone looks younger when they smile (since their cheeks look fuller and help cover up bags under the eyes) these photos are commonly used as 'after' pictures. The most famous Lunchtime Facelift (you know who they are!) before and after photos are a prime example of what I consider deceptive advertising. It's almost as if they ask the patient to look as old and grumpy as possible in the before, and then in the after they crane their neck up and smile. It's too bad that most people can't spot this!

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Heidi Peek-a-Boo Dress

Heidi rocks a racy ensemble at LAX. Are you loving or loathing her sheer dress? The supermodel mom arrived back in Los Angeles after a fun-filled weekend in Miami.

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Radiologist Liposuction Doctor Drives to Work in a Car Fueled by His Patients' Liposuction Fat

Crazy story I found on Dr. Disaia's blog. Apparently there is a radiologist who practices liposuction surgery in Beverly Hills. He has committed himself to going green, and even utilizes the liposuction fat of his patients to fuel his SUV as he drives to and from work! I wonder what the exhaust smells like? Ick.

According to Dr. Disaia's blog his office was recently raided by the Medical Board of California. Maybe if he threw out his patients' liposuction fat like everybody else and drove an electric car to work he would still be in business!

To view his website, click here.

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And The Axe Goes To -

Sadness this week as NBC's Lipstick Jungle has been canceled! I hate to say goodbye to Victory, Nico, and Wendy. Only in its sophomore year, the show has taken us through death, adultery, heartbreak, date nights in NYC's hotspots, many a laugh and a steamy scene, and a slight familiar resemblance to Sex and the City. Goodbye girls, you will be missed!

Cosmetic Surgery Addict Injects Cooking Oil Into Her Face

In a bizarre story, a woman addicted to plastic surgery has admitted to injecting cooking oil into her face in an attempt to plump it up. According to the Telegraph:

Amazingly, she found a doctor who was willing to give her silicone injects and, what's more, he then gave her a syringe and silicone of her own so she could self-inject. When her supply of silicone ran out Hang resorted to injecting cooking oil into her face.
As Hang's notoriety spread she was featured on Korean TV. Viewers seeing the report took mercy on her and sent in enough donations to enable her to have surgery to reduce the size of her face. During the first procedure surgeons removed 60g of foreign substance from Hang's face and 200g from her neck.
After several other sessions her face was left greatly reduced but still scarred and disfigured.
And it would seem that even Hang can now see the damage she has done; she now says that she would simply like her original face back.

This woman obviously has a major case of BDD. The problem with this psychiatric condition is that most people who have it don't think they do. In medical terms, we call it "lacking insight" into their condition. This causes them to be resistant to undergoing psychiatric treatment for it. When I've tried to encourage patients like this to stop undergoing plastic surgery and maybe get counseling instead, they usually don't listen to me and go to the next plastic or cosmetic surgeon down the street. Often that surgeon is willing to operate on them, and the unfortunate cycle continues.

Oh well. I try.

Click here to view a segment on BDD that I did on the Montel Williams show.

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Quote of the Day

"I always get Santa lingerie, even if nobody sees it. But this year it will be appreciated!" - the songstress tells Redbook in its December issue.

Julianne Moore : Plastic Surgery = Chinese Foot Binding?

According to actress Julianne Moore, she likens plastic surgery to Chinese Foot Binding. According to People.com she states:

"The analogy I use is ancient Chinese feet-binding," Moore reveals in the December issue of the U.K.'s Tatler. "At what point did they decide that small feet were more beautiful? People started making them smaller and smaller until they were stumps and not beautiful at all."

So will the 47-year-old actress refuse to go under the knife – ever? She may be idealistic, but Moore won't go that far. She admits, "Never say never."

I think the Chinese foot binding analogy goes a bit far. Much of plastic surgery is meant to restore the body to a previous state or remove excess skin that can become both a cosmetic and functional problem, such as tummy tucks and thigh lifts. The aim of good plastic surgery is a natural rejuvenation, not abnormal deformation like in Chinese foot binding. Maybe Julianne should stop being a moral compass and get back to acting...

Photo credit: pictzz.blogspot.com

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Lisa Rinna Admits to Having "Too Much Filler"

Soap star and former Dancing with the Stars contestant Lisa Rinna has gone on record admitting to having had Botox and injectable fillers. According to an interview with In Touch Weekly:

The 45 year-old Rinna says, "We all know everyone does it! We go on Jenny Craig and do all these things to change ourselves, so why can't we get a little filler?...
At my age, you have to look good if you want to continue working. Sometimes we do things to help, and I did. I had tried Botox, and then fillers came into the plastic surgery world, and you think, "That's not a bad idea..."
I thought I looked great. It was a little bit more than normal, but you think it'll go down, so I wasn't scared. But two days ago, I saw a photo of myself at a party and went, "Oh, jeez. I have too much filler..."
I see that it's too much, so I'm going to lay off. I don't want to look weird! It'll go down in three months. And of course I'll stick with my doctor here in LA. I've seen him for years and he knows me best."

I've written about her lips many times in the past. Click here for previous posts. Take out the excessively plumped up lips and she looks fantastic for a 45 year old woman. It's nice to hear a Hollywood celebrity being up front about her plastic surgery. It's too bad not all celebs are so honest (Nicole Kidman?).

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Britney Joins Madonna

At Dodger Stadium last night in L.A., Britney Spears was reunited with Madonna (and Justin Timberlake, yes, the two did cross paths!) for her Sticky and Sweet tour. Greeting her with a kiss on the hand and a "Hi Britney," Madonna was joined onstage by Spears during her song "Human Nature." Spears looked great in black and white as she sang the last chorus of the song. And as for the reunion with Timblerlake, the two said a simple "hi" to each other.

I Saved Barack Obama's Presidential Candidacy

Now that the election is over, I think it is important to reveal that I singlehandedly saved the new President-elect Barack Obama's candidacy. Click the photo of the article from the National Enquirer to see how I did this. Before you dismiss this as fluff, remember that the National Enquirer is the magazine that exposed John Edwards' affair, devastating his political career.

Had I not revealed the Obama Sex Tape as a hoax, using my extensive knowledge of human facial anatomy, we might have a President-elect McCain today. A type of scandal like the one I averted for him would likely have been more devastating than Watergate and Monicagate combined!

So for all you Obama supporters out there, you're welcome.

;)

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Stars At STK

Spotted - Keyshia Cole (looking gorgeous in Dolce & Gabbana!) posing with Cuba Gooding Jr. while attending "Hennessy Presents Dinner with Bevy and Keyshia Cole" at STK.

Photo Credit: Marion Curtis

Girl Next Door Engaged

It didn't take long for Kendra Wilkinson to get over Hef! This past weekend her boyfriend Hank Baskett, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, proposed to the Girl Next Door. Hef is very happy for the two and will be walking Wilkinson down the aisle at the Playboy mansion come June.

"[She] has met someone who she would like to spend the rest of her life with," Hef said in a statement today.

Rihanna + Gucci

Sneak Peek - Rihanna's new ad for Gucci's 4th annual campaign benefiting UNICEF. The new ads won't hit magazines until December, but until then, take a look while the songstress models luxury items from Gucci's "Tattoo Heart" collection. Thoughts?

A Rainy Day In The City

This should cheer up the rainy week we've been having in NYC. Oh so cute!

Love It Or Hate It?

Thoughts on Gwyenth's revealing dress at the premiere of her upcoming film Two Lovers?

Too much?

Sexy?
Love it?
Hate it?

Diddy Feels Empowered

"I felt like my vote was the vote that put him [Obama] into office. ... And that may not be true but that's how much power it felt like I had."

Beauty Blog by My Former Aesthetician

My former aesthetician, Brooke Moinet, has a nice little blog focusing on all things cosmetic, including makeup, hair, and plastic surgery. Take a peek at her site here.

Here are her thoughts on the current state of eyebrow shaping:

Brows: Natural, full brows that are groomed and have shape are in-style, and most flattering. So, if you’re still sporting the two rows of hair above your eyes, you need to cancel your next brow appointment and make it for about six months to a year. Unless you’re a drag queen, you need to start growing those babies out.

Best wishes on your move to Miami, Brooke!

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Quote of the Day

"We're going to remember this forever," - Oprah Winfrey on this historical day of voting for the presidential election. More than 130 million people are expected to vote today.

Kate Bares All

Kate Winslet graces the cover of the December issue of Vanity Fair channeling the Deneuve character from the film Belle de Jour. Pick up the issue and read about Winslet's reunion with Titanic co-star Leonardo DiCaprio in her upcoming, possibly Oscar-nominated role in the film Revolutionary Road, her issues with weight, and meeting her husband Sam Mendes.

Another Season, Another Breakup

Bachelorette star DeAnna Pappas and her fiance Jesse Csincsak have broken up. Csincsak revealed in a video on their website that Pappas was the one responsible for calling off the engagment a couple of days ago.

"DeAnna broke up with me two days ago, and I just wanted to come on here and tell you guys face-to-face. I'm sorry, I did everything in my power to try and make this work. She's a great person, but she wasn’t willing to try anymore. She wanted something different. The answer I got was, 'I love you, but I'm not in love with you.' That's a lot to swallow, no matter who you are," he says. "It's a lot to take in."

Top 10 Celebrities Who Don't Need a Mask This Halloween

Celebrity Smack has a post on the Top 10 Celebrities Who Don't Need a Mask This Halloween. Every single one appears to have had bad plastic surgery of some kind. I didn't see any kids wearing costumes of these celebs last night. I did see a pretty good Iron Man though...

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