It is not uncommon for identical twins to have a special bond. Often, these siblings share a connectedness that far exceeds what other siblings could ever comprehend. For some, this bond can create an intense rivalry and a desire on the part of each twin to achieve his or her own identity. For … [Read more...]
Identity Crisis
You never know what a midlife crisis can cause a person to do. For Janet Cunliffe, a British woman in her early 50's, her crisis drove her to take on the physical identity of another person -- her daughter. As shocking as this may sound, Janet spent tens of thousands of dollars to try and look … [Read more...]
Work of Plastic Surgeons on Display at Art Expo
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...]
Jilted Woman Forces Her Mother to have Cosmetic Surgery to Prevent Future Break-Ups
A 24-year-old woman in China was recently scorned by her lover for undergoing cosmetic surgery. As a result of her facial procedures, the woman no longer resembled her mother. When her boyfriend saw a picture of her parents, he became appalled by this fact, causing him to break up with her on the … [Read more...]
The Many Faces of Tom Cruise
As Tom Cruise approaches 50, it appears that he has found the fountain of youth. While many stars reaching this stage of their lives start showing the inevitable signs of age -- wrinkles, lines around the eyes, graying around the temples -- Cruise retains a youthful appearance more commonly found in … [Read more...]
Rhinoplasty Redux
While we're led to believe that people are lining up for cosmetic surgery across the world, the fact is that the percentage is still small. Celebrity fascination comes with the obligatory "did they or didn't they" question, answered by a panel of media savvy cosmetic surgeons who give their expert … [Read more...]
Climb the Ladder with Cosmetic Surgery
It's been said before, and it will be said again: Good looks go far. This idea appeared many years ago when cosmetic surgery wasn't so widespread due to its cost and that not many people were getting it. However, it's been a subconscious belief forever, and has been studied by anthropologists, … [Read more...]
Americans and Iranians Not so Different after All
A recent CNN article says that an Iranian official believes the importation of Western toys has serious destructive consequences, especially for Iranian culture and society. While Batman, Spiderman, and Harry Potter toys are bad, the worst is Barbie. There has been a ten year campaign against Barbie … [Read more...]
The My Beautiful Mommy Controversy
Forget the stories about Paris Hilton swearing she'll never get breast augmentation and Kate Beckingsale swearing she's never had it. Those stories are tame compared to what's the new Flavor of the Week. In a children's book, aimed at four to seven year olds, a mother tries to reassure her … [Read more...]
Another Cautionary Tale
You may have heard the recent stories about Pricilla Presley and others who went to a cosmetic surgeon they thought would give them legitimate procedures, only to have him pump them full of what can only be described as Argentine motor oil. Some of it was actually high-grade silicone, but the rest … [Read more...]
