Bridalplasty: For Better or Worse?
January 4th, 2011
According to a review by Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic:
“Bridalplasty†is a series on E! and to steal a headline from the network press release, “Brides-to-Be Compete in Wedding-Themed Challenges Collecting Extreme Plastic Surgery Procedures.” I’m sure it’s all the same to E! whether you are delighted or horrified by this idea, as long as you watch. And it’s true that they (brides) all are willing agents of their own exploitation. But one hopes they realize, at least, that none of this is being done primarily for their benefit.
As a plastic surgeon, I am accustomed to patients turning to cosmetic surgery to correct a physical feature that is bothersome. However, I do find this new television series to be rather exploitive. The fact that these women are competing for procedures and having surgery done while being sequestered from their groom, I find it all rather tasteless. I agree with our reader comments. The show fails to address the serious nature of having surgery and the risks that are associated with multiple procedures done in a short timeframe. While every bride wants her wedding day to be perfect, this crosses the line. Call me old-fashioned, but by engaging in this game show circus, I believe that the outrageous series cheapens the solemn vows of matrimony. It also appears to fall short in providing adequate psychological counseling for the participants as they prepare to re-enter the reality of their own lives.
A few more thoughts tomorrow. We welcome reader comments on this or any topic of interest.
Melissa’s Blog: No Lifting After Surgery
October 13th, 2010
Dr. Bashioum has given me a very precise course of action to follow and it goes like this, I am not to liftanything exceeding 5 pounds for the next three weeks. I repeat, “No lifting for three whole weeks!” But I have three small children. Precisely. In an effort to help reduce any complication and to ensure a properly healed chest, it’s critical that I abide by my doctor’s orders. So if that means sitting on the floor to console my child rather than picking them up, then up bet that you’ll find me on the kitchen floor singing, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Thankfully this is all tmeporary and the finish line is just around the corner.
As a stay-at-home mother of three, to refrain from lifting for three weeks is like asking my little ones not to use the word “no.” It’s going to be a very challenging task, but I understand how important it is. Fortunately, I’m not walking into this situation with my eyes closed. I have booked my mother-in-law an airline ticket out to our house, so she can help with the kids. My husband, thankfully, will be taking a week off from work. As all mothers know, our children depend on us greatly. And to be out of commission for a few weeks, call for a bit of help from family and friends. I’m so lucky to have that support.
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