With the release of "Chinese Democracy," the first new Guns N Roses album in over 15 years, the long dormant Axl Rose has once again risen into public consciousness. Rose, the frontman for the band, was a hard rock icon in the 80's and early 90's, when he epitomized the sex, drugs, and rock n roll … [Read more...]
Most-Asked-For Faces in Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgeons have released their list of most-asked-for faces for 2008 cosmetic surgery procedures. While many of the celebrities topping the list are to be expected, there are a few surprises in there as well. Cosmetic surgeons have indicated that there are two main criteria required to land … [Read more...]
Celebrity Mothers and the Fury
Since when did having a baby become an "ugly" thing? And what about pregnancy itself? More and more celebrities are having their tales of pregnancy woe told, and the average mother may be buying it, and are beginning to see their bodies in the same light. Adding to this is the deluge of gossip … [Read more...]
Boldly Going Where No Star Has Gone Before
Some of you may remember Brigette Nielsen as the ex-wife of Sylvester Stallone (1985-1987) and her role in Rocky IV, or you may remember her from Red Sonja. Or maybe you just don't have a clue who she is and probably don't care. That may change when she goes through several cosmetic procedures in … [Read more...]
Female Baldness: Not Just for Supermodels
Forget the temper tantrums former supermodel Naomi Campbell makes the news with these days. While it isn't easy to feel much sympathy for a diva who belittles and abuses those who actually have jobs, maybe Campbell can still gain some love as the world finds out she may be going bald. According … [Read more...]
So, Who Do You Want to Look Like?
A recent survey of 20,000 cosmetic surgeons in 84 countries conducted by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) has found that a majority of people interested in cosmetic surgery really want to look like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. As if there was any doubt about this. … [Read more...]
Is the Condition an Addiction?
It's been said that repeat customers are the bedrock of a successfully run business. You get them in, and you get them to come back – again and again if you can. This works pretty well with retail companies and some restaurants. But what about cosmetic surgery? There are estimates that put the … [Read more...]
Breast Augmentation Numbers: The U.K. Edition
According to several cosmetic surgery clinics in Britain, breast enhancement surgery numbers doubled among teenagers last year to almost 600 procedures from the year before. One clinic reportedly performed 31 breast augmentation surgeries two years ago on women 18 and 19 years old. Last year this … [Read more...]
The Lengths Some People Will Go
By now we all know that cosmetic surgery is gaining in popularity, and we all know that some movie stars have gone through with it. And, we know that one of these is not mutually exclusive from the other. Now, get ready for some new ideas of how to use cosmetic surgery. Apparently there's a … [Read more...]
Proposed Law Will Require Medical Clearance Before Cosmetic Surgery
After the death of Donda West, hip-hop star Kanye West's mother, fingers pointed toward her cosmetic surgery procedures. In November, 2007, Ms. West had an abdominoplasty and breast reduction surgery. She dies shortly after due to complications related to her surgery. Due to Kanye West's … [Read more...]
