According to a recent story in Radar online there is speculation that Mandy Moore (age 28) has had Botox and possibly plastic surgery. What do you think? Mandy Moore was spotted out on Wednesday for Rachael Zoe’s launch party, and has been reported to have undergone face changing surgery that has left the fresh faced young woman looking very different according to Radar Online’s expert celebrity plastic surgeon, who claims that Moore’s distorted facial figures have made her a mere version of the girl she was in her hit film “A Walk To Remember.” Plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn stated to R.O., “It is very possible that she’s had some […]

As if we need one more fact to debate – a University of California, Los Angeles study was just released, claiming conservative female politicians are better looking than their liberal counterparts. Conducted by researchers from the school of psychology, the recent study finds that Republican women have more feminine facial features, and Democratic ladies possess stronger features and stray away from the ‘stereotypical’ gender norms. The correlation between typical feminine features and political affiliation is actually shown to increase the more conservative the lawmaker’s voting record. Professor Kerri Johnson led the study, which fed photos of 434 members of the U.S. House of Representatives into a computer, then compared the […]

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There’s nothing like spending the day outside on a gorgeous, sunny day. Unfortunately that feeling often comes with a price – sun damage. Unprotected skin is vulnerable to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can cause long-term changes to your skin. Sun damage comes in many forms, but some of the most common types include: Dry skin – When exposed to excessive amounts of sun, your skin can slowly lose natural moisture and essential oils. This can cause your skin to appear dry or flaky – resulting in an aged appearance. Sunburn – Sunburn is a skin injury that occurs after the skin is exposed to UV radiation. Mild to […]

The September 2012 issue of Redbook asks, “Is Botox really worth it?” A savvy editor interviewed top board-certified doctors and scores of women who had undergone injectable procedures. She also looked at studies that have been done on injectable satisfaction rates. Though Botox costs far less than cosmetic surgery, it is still an investment for the average working mom, so it is wise to gather information before undergoing an injectable procedure. When and if you start Botox depends on your wrinkles. If you have lines that make you look sad, tired or annoyed, you may want to start sooner rather than later. For example, lines between your brows may make […]

Younger Men Seek Cosmetic Surgery as Stigma Fades, Recovery Gets Easier; Goodbye, ‘Turkey Neck’ Men face specific changes as they age and are turning to cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures in response to those changes. A post in the WSJ recently discussed this topic. According to the post, many men are putting forth a lot of energy, time and money to maintain their youthful appearance. Many men are turning to cosmetic procedures as a result of newer technological advances in less invasive procedures that can be done on an outpatient basis. The procedures men are turning to include: Botox Facial Fillers Liposuction Eyelid Surgery Face Lifts Male Breast Reduction Nose […]

Rule #1: Protect your hands from the sun. Do you still recognize your hands? If the answer is “yes,” you probably have not hit your middle fifties. Hands that have done dishes, changed diapers, scrubbed bathtubs, gardened and gripped the steering wheel in the noonday sun are likely to be paper dry, wrinkly, veiny and spotty. For all that good work, you deserve a reward. Instead, you have hands that give away your age. No good deed goes unpunished. After constant hand washing while tending a sick husband, a 52-year-old reporter was horrified by the appearance of her hands. Over a six-month period she tried in-office and home treatments, targeting […]

ABC News recently reported on Bro-tox an increasingly popular gift for men. Actor Johnny Markoudakis told ABC that he got Botox injections in his forehead and around his eyes, and a week later people told him he looked more refreshed. But Bro-tox patients include more than just actors, models and metrosexuals, according to ABC. For instance, Marc from Detroit is 38 and works at a chemical company. “I do a lot of industrial type work, getting dirty. … And I restore old cars,” Marc told ABC. When he started noticing that he had some wrinkles and that he was looking older, his wife decided to get him Botox for Christmas. […]

Most first impressions start with the eyes, but impressions can be deceiving for those suffering with dropping, puffy or hooded eyes. Excess skin around the eyelids can make the eyes look tired or angry. Significant sagging around the eyelids can also interfere with vision. Just ask Athena Thompson, who recently underwent eyelid surgery, also referred to as blepharoplasty, to combat the uncomfortable effects of her hooded eyelids. ‘The skin above my eye drooped so much you couldn’t see the crease on my eyelid,’ she says. ‘My lids felt heavy, I could no longer apply eyeshadow, and I could feel the skin of my upper eyelid lying against my lashes. I […]

According to a new study published in the most recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, researchers have discovered a new technique that may offer breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy an effective breast reconstruction alternative. Typically, breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy are not ideal candidates for implant-based breast reconstruction. Radiation therapy significantly damages underlying tissues at a microscopic level. As a result, radiation therapy treatments can negatively affect the outcome of reconstruction and increase the risk of long-term complications following surgery. For years this has left radiation therapy recipients with very limited reconstruction options. The study, led by researcher Dr. Salgarello Marzja and colleagues of University Hospital in […]