Lisa Rinna and Ashley Bashioum: “Soap” Connection
January 12th, 2011
Guest Comments by Ashley Bashioum
Lisa Rinna is known for her provocative roles on Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place during the 90s. She now appears with her husband Harry Hamlin, called Harry Loves Lisa, a reality show which features the engaging married couple.
I had the pleasure of meeting this spunky TV personality while being interviewed on her show Soap Talk while I was on the Young and the Restless (Mackenzie) on CBS. Both on and off screen Lisa was a joy to be around. She was very professional and since it was my first live interview, she made sure I felt at ease. We spent a considerable time talking about my Dad being a plastic surgeon!
A recent tabloid hot topic has been Lisa’s decision to undergo a lip reduction in order to restore a more natural look to her lips. The silicone that had she injected into her lips in the 1980s (not FDA approved) created scar tissue, started moving, creating an uneven contour. In August 2010 she had the corrective procedure done with the full support of her family. It will take six-nine months to see the final results, but judging from recent photos featured in People Magazine, she is already looking fantastic! When you are in the public eye there will always be scrutiny, you just learn to live with it.
Update: Lisa Rinna has just been named to Celebrity Apprentice. I know I’ll be watching this season!
Botox in Hollywood: When is it too much?
January 11th, 2011
Hollywood seems to be a great source for extreme cosmetic surgery making pop culture news. A recent article caught my eye about actresses having too much Botox. Often medical providers are pressured into injecting more than what might look natural. Most of my patients respect my guidance, however, I am fully aware that they can walk out my door and go someplace else.
Botox may be injected by various providers, not always done by a physician. When I see the telltale mask-like appearance that is likely caused from too much Botox, it makes me cringe. Injectables can be used effectively in softening facial lines, but too much of a good thing results in an almost freakish appearance. In a recent post from CafeMom, this popular trend is discussed and the article includes photos of stars that have sadly distorted their beautiful looks, once pivotal in making them become so famous.
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