Facelift Season?
February 7th, 2011
You wouldn’t suppose that there might be seasonality to cosmetic surgery, but over the past few years, I have noticed a pattern in my practice. In mid-January facelift consultations seem to spike. The Holidays are over, popular social events like summer weddings and reunions are more than several months away. The end of January and February seems to be the choice time for patients to explore having facial rejuvenation surgery. About 95,000 facelifts are performed each year. In Minneapolis, winter is a great time to recuperate without attracting too many questions and re-emerge to look rested and refreshed like returning from a relaxing vacation. Unlike the contestants of the reality show Bridalplasty savvy patients that opt for anti-aging procedures want to plan ahead to look their best, especially for important events. It is my recommendation that scheduling surgery well in advance of an important social occasion is optimal for a safe and stress-free recovery.
Next time: Is there a season for liposuction?
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!
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