Why would a Chinese man want to spend over $150,000 to look like an old white British guy who has been dead for 500 years? I just don’t get it. But apparently, it is true. Zhang Yiyi, a best-selling author from China, is about to spend approximately $153,000 on plastic surgery in order to look like … [Read more...]
Gadhafi’s Clandestine Late Night Plastic Surgery
When you are a man as vilified as Moammar Gadhafi, it is unwise to broadcast your indulgences of vanity to the general public. It will only fuel their hatred of you. Perhaps that is why it took more than 15 years for reports of his plastic surgery to surface. Yes, it appears that the rumors are all … [Read more...]
Is Your Closet Filled with Clothes You Don’t Fit Into?
For many women, the answer to this question is a resounding yes. According to a study conducted in England, the average woman has 12 items of clothing in her closet that she’s holding onto in the hope that they may fit again one day. The study indicates that the top 10 most commonly unworn items … [Read more...]
Bridalplasty, Part 2
In Bridalplasty Part 1, I commented on many of the show’s shameful shortcomings. But there is one aspect that I have not yet delved into, and it seems to me to be the most obvious flaw of the bunch. This show is a logistical nightmare. Think about it. Each week, there is a winner who will receive … [Read more...]
Bridalplasty
Just when I thought TV had hit an all time low, I found out about the newest Reality TV brainchild of the E! network. It is called “Bridalplasty” and it offers a group of brides-to-be with massive self-esteem issues a chance to compete for a radical plastic surgery makeover before their big day. … [Read more...]
Study Finds Plastic Surgery Doesn’t Alleviate Body Dysmorphic Disorder
In what I would consider to be a statement of the obvious, a new study was recently released indicating that plastic surgery is not effective at reducing the severity of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). According to Katharine A. Phillips, MD, director of the body image program at Rhode Island … [Read more...]
Jessica Alba Rescues Fan from Getting Plastic Surgery to Look Like Her
Several months ago, I wrote about a woman from China who wanted to get plastic surgery to look like Jessica Alba in an attempt to win back her boyfriend. Of course, to everyone around the world who heard this story, it sounded like a nightmare waiting to unfold. Beyond the obvious psychological … [Read more...]
The Customer Always Comes First…
...At least, according to commonly held business practices in the United States. Apparently, things work a little differently in China. In American culture, the customer is generally placed on a pedestal, especially in service industry jobs (yes, believe it or not, plastic surgery is considered … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Black Market Plastic Surgery
With our nation still reeling from the effects of the current recession, many people are taking drastic measures to achieve the body of their dreams. For those who can't afford the high price tag of many plastic surgery procedures, black market operations have become an increasingly popular option. … [Read more...]
Saudi Women Opt For Plastic Surgery, But is it Sanctioned by Islam?
Women all throughout Saudi Arabia are undergoing changes to their appearance, but you'd never know it. Due to their religious customs and national culture, these cosmetic alterations are buried underneath heavy robes and long veils. Nevertheless, the incidence of plastic surgery in Saudi Arabia is … [Read more...]
