As a musician, songwriter, and poet, I have been engaged in many discussions with other "artists" about what constitutes art. Some of these discussions have dealt mainly with traditional notions of art forms -- painting, music, writing, theater, and dance. Other discussions have gotten more "out of … [Read more...]
High School Reunions Give Rise to Cosmetic Surgery
High school. Those words conjure up strong memories in all of us. For some, it was marked by roaring good times, wild parties, and a hectic social life. For others, it was a time of awkwardness, social isolation, and low self-confidence. Still others may remember the intense pressure -- to fit in … [Read more...]
Mickey Rourke Had Plastic Surgery?
There are rumors around the Hollywood scene that Mickey Rourke has recently opted for cosmetic surgery to counteract the wear and tear to his face caused by years of hard living and a brief boxing career. While Rourke has not confirmed the rumors himself, he hasn't denied them either: "I went to a … [Read more...]
Stem Cell Technology Revolutionizing Facelifts
The facelift, long considered one of the most effective methods for women to maintain their youthful appearance, has recently undergone a serious upgrade. Doctors have started using stem cell research to improve the technology available to them for cosmetic surgery procedures. The most notable of … [Read more...]
The Benefits of a Facelift
A facelift can be a very effective way to help you recapture a more youthful appearance. However, it is not a cure-all for your facial cosmetic surgery needs. It is important to be well informed about the ins and outs of this procedure if you are planning on having one. This additional knowledge … [Read more...]
A New Approach to Facelifts
The Y Lift is a non-surgical way of achieving facelift effects with no downtime. It is based on an esthetic idea of the harmonious proportions of a youthful face. A young face is seen in a Y shape, with cheekbones making it wider at the top area and the chin forming a narrrow point at the lower … [Read more...]
Nothing Lasts Forever
In the end, all we are is dust in the wind. And in the eponymous song by Kansas, we're also told that "nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky." We obviously know this is literally true, that the earth will last in one shape or another until the sun swallows us as it dies. However, cosmetic … [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...]
Here She Is, Miss Artificial Beauty
So there are many things interesting about China's Miss Artificial Beauty pageant. One is that it exists at all, that the Chinese seem eager to promote and accept something we in this country are still a little leery of: cosmetic surgery not as a prophylactic or a defense for self-esteem as we age, … [Read more...]
She Walks in Beauty
SHE walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that 's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impair'd the nameless grace Which … [Read more...]
