In many ways, the Guinness Book of World Records is filled with a bunch of individuals who have way too much time on their hands and as a result, went the extra mile to become the best at something no one else cares about. While some of these records are somewhat silly and innocuous – I saw a group … [Read more...]
Plastic Surgeon Sues Anonymous Reviewers on Yelp
Dr. Kimberly Henry, a plastic surgeon in Marin County, California, has sued reviewers on the online review sites Yelp and DoctorScorecard over several scathing reviews of his service. In total, he has sued 12 reviewers, many of whom are anonymous. He is seeking $2 million in damages for libel and … [Read more...]
20% of British Women would Dump their Spouse if Plastic Surgery Made them Beautiful
I know the British are a bit vain, but this goes entirely too far. A new study released by The Good Surgeon Guide, Britain's leading cosmetic treatment review website, indicated that 19% of women would leave their spouse if they were able to achieve their dream body through plastic surgery. No … [Read more...]
Fear of “Botax” Has People Running to Their Plastic Surgeon
A major component of the current health care reform debate centers on how to pay for such expensive legislation. One idea being discussed by lawmakers involves a 10% tax on cosmetic surgery procedures that are not considered medically necessary. This has been dubbed by many around the country as the … [Read more...]
The G-Shot: Absolutely Orgasmic
Most cosmetic surgery procedures are solely intended to enhance your aesthetic physical appearance, and any pleasure you receive from the results stems from the enjoyment of looking and feeling more attractive. But wouldn't it be great if you can actually experience increased pleasure as a result of … [Read more...]
Ear Surgery Targets Children, Teens
Otoplasty is a procedure that reshapes your ears so that they may be more proportional with the rest of your head. During the procedure, a plastic surgeon will shave cartilage off of your ear and then mold it into a more natural shape. The surgery can help change the angle of your ear or reduce its … [Read more...]
Transsexual Breast Surgery Approved for Minor
An Australian judge has ruled that a 17-year-old female will be allowed to have breast surgery. She plans to undergo a double mastectomy as part of a transsexual operation to become a male. The judge stated that he felt it was a fairly easy decision to make. The teenager would be able to undergo … [Read more...]
Cosmetic Surgery — It’s “God-Approved”
For centuries, religious scholars have debated the question of what happens after we die. Most major religions contain some notion of an afterlife, where those who are good and virtuous will reside in heaven with God (at least this is the common interpretation in Western religions). But how will we … [Read more...]
Cosmetic Surgery to Help the Job Hunt
With the economy in shambles, many cosmetic surgeons expected to see a sharp decrease in patients. However, an interesting trend has helped many of them retain a substantial amount of business through this economic downturn. Many people who have recently been laid off are looking to cosmetic … [Read more...]
Who is a Good Cosmetic Surgery Candidate?
Recently, Fox had a television series called The Swan. It featured "ugly ducklings" in a beauty competition. Each contestant received free cosmetic surgery and cosmetic dentistry, and in each show, one was judged a winner and went on to compete in the next show. Lorrie Arias of Corona in Southern … [Read more...]
