Anderson Cooper Kicks Human Barbie Mom Off Show


Updated 05/24/12 10:24 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Human Barbie on Anderson Cooper

On his daytime talk show yesterday, Anderson Cooper chatted with "human Barbie" Sarah Burge but couldn't stomach the Brit mom — who's spent $500K on plastic surgery — for long before kicking her off the show early. After talking to her about giving her 15-year-old daughter Botox, the breast implant vouchers she gave her 7-year-old, and the photos that were released of her daughter on a Read more

Zoe Saldana Says She'd Consider Plastic Surgery, Would You?


Updated 05/01/12 10:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Zoe Saldana Talks About Having Plastic Surgery

Many celebs, including Zoe Saldana, have no qualms about getting a little work done to boost their body image. On The Conversation With Amanda de Cadenet, Zoe shared that she wouldn't mind having breast augmentation and doesn't judge other women who decide to have plastic surgery. The 33-year-old said this about plastic surgery: "As long as you're doing it for reasons that are balanced for you Read more

Would You Have a Postbaby Boob Job?


Updated 01/26/12 9:08 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Postbaby Boob Job

When I had my C-section, my mom (who had two of her own) told me her only regret after having my brother was that she didn't request a tummy tuck after delivery, a somewhat shocking statement from my totally low-key, nonvain mother. Of course, back then, I was still operating under the illusion that my body would snap back to its prepregnancy state within a few months and my formally flat abs Read more

The Scary, Popular Plastic Surgery You've Never Heard Of


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Is Plastic Surgery Pumping?

"Pumping" is a cheap, fast way to make your lips fuller, increase your breast or buttock size, and smooth wrinkles. It can also kill you, cause horrific infections, and put you in incredibly unrelenting pain for the rest of your life. At best, it'll just permanently disfigure you 10 or 15 years down the line. So what is it, and how can you avoid it? NPR just did a fascinating story on pumping Read more

New Fat Bank Allows Patients to Freeze Their Fat For the Future


Updated 09/17/11 8:29 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Freezing Fat For Future Use

Orlando cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Hartog is opening the Liquid Gold LipoBank tomorrow, a "fat bank" where patients who have liposuction store removed fat for use at a later date (like when they want to smooth wrinkles or enlarge their breasts). While freezing fat might seem like a great way to keep a natural filler and plumper on hand, some surgeons are generally leery of the idea. Those Read more

Can't Shake Those Last 10 Pounds? Freeze Away Your Fat


Updated 02/29/12 5:50 AM · Posted by · 16 comments

CoolSculpting Freezes Away Fat

If you've dieted and exercised but can't seem to get rid of your stubborn muffin top or saddlebags, the FDA-approved CoolSculpting treatment may be for you. Developed by Harvard scientists, the nonsurgical and painless weight loss procedure essentially freezes your fat away without damaging your skin. It's not helpful for big weight loss but may be perfect for those struggling with resistant Read more

Glee Takes On Teen Insecurity and Plastic Surgery With Help of Lady Gaga


Updated 04/27/11 11:37 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Glee Born This Way Performance Video

On last night's episode of Glee, the club takes on physical insecurities, a battle most high schoolers face. When Rachel breaks her nose, her doctor suggests she gets a nose job, causing her to consider plastic surgery to fix her so-called flaw. Just last week, we debated the value of young people getting plastic surgery to diminish insecurity and stop bullying, a practice making headlines. Many Read more

Why Children Should or Shouldn't Get Plastic Surgery


Updated 04/18/11 7:12 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Plastic Surgery on Children Debate

The other day I asked what you thought of 7-year-old Samantha Shaw getting plastic surgery to correct her cup ears, and you had a lot to say on the issue in the comments and on Facebook. This specific case (which some of you liken to getting braces) isn't as extreme as if, for instance, Samantha was getting breast implants, and most of you agreed with me that mom may be causing more damage than Read more

Should Plastic Surgery Be Used to Stop Bullying?


Updated 04/17/11 11:21 AM · Posted by · 20 comments

Child Gets Plastic Surgery to Prevent Bullying

A 7-year-old getting plastic surgery sounds extreme, but the girl's mother says it's to prevent her from being bullied over her cup ears, one of which is a lop ear. When interviewed on Good Morning America the little girl, Samantha Shaw, said that she wasn't bullied, but the mom was adamant that she was, especially by adults. To me, it sounds like her mom's the one with the issue; maybe the Read more

DVF on One-Night Stands, Kate Middleton, and Plastic Surgery


Updated 04/07/11 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Diane von Furstenberg Designed Wrap Dress For One-Night Stands

In her interview with the Telegraph, 64-year-old Diane von Furstenberg explains the motivation for her iconic wrap dress design, shares her recommendation for Kate Middleton's wedding gown designer, and opens up about her thoughts on plastic surgery. On her quote from the '80s about designing the wrap dress without zippers for quietly leaving a sleeping man: "Haven't you ever tried to creep out Read more