Dayna Devon - Tummy Tuck

Dayna Devon, host of Extra, has a brief video diary of her recent modified tummy tuck performed by her husband, plastic surgeon Dr. Brent Moelleken. Yes, even Hollywood's rich, famous, and beautiful have problems with loose skin after pregnancies.

While I won't comment on Dr. Moelleken operating on his wife (many plastic surgeons do operate on their spouses), I don't think I would perform any surgery on my wife except maybe removal of a mole.
Frankly, I don't have any desire to see her insides.
Plus, as a physician, I was taught not to medically treat family members. What if that family member had a complication? That could create a lot of guilt, bad feelings, or possibly even ruin a relationship. Even worse, imagine the guilt one would have if that family member died or was permanently crippled. I do think all physicians need to consider these possibilities prior to medically treating a loved one. I'd rather have one of my colleagues do it (as long as they do it exactly the way I tell them to...)

Link to video: click here.

To view a video of a tummy tuck I performed for Fox News, click here.

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

What 'American' accent do you have?

This has nothing to do with plastic surgery but is a little fun diversion. I've always been told that I have a 'Michigan' accent, which to me seems like no accent at all. Sure, I call 'soda' 'pop' and may sound a little more nasally than the next guy, but I never thought I actually had an accent. Below is a quiz which determines just what type of 'American' accent you have. This is how it pegged me:

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Midland "You have a Midland accent" is just another way of saying "you don't have an accent." You probably are from the Midland (Pennsylvania, southern Ohio, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and Missouri) but then for all we know you could be from Florida or Charleston or one of those big southern cities like Atlanta or Dallas. You have a good voice for TV and radio.
Philadelphia
The South
The West
The Inland North
Boston
North Central
The Northeast
What American accent do you have? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

Thanks to my cousins John and Eunice for the tip. (Congrats on the upcoming baby!)

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Matt Dillon Rhinoplasty

Good Plastic Surgery.com and Cityrag.com have displayed these photos of Matt Dillon's supposed rhinoplasty. Looks like a nice job to me.
One thing I learned during my time in Beverly Hills is that a very large number of Hollywood stars have had their noses done. This is probably the most common plastic surgery among celebrities, with the possible exception of liposuction. Most noses look pretty darn good (Ashlee Simpson), a few have been ill advised (Jennifer Grey), and some are downright hideous (Courtney Love).

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Breast Plastic Surgery the Top Surgical Procedure of 2006

Plastic Surgery News | Breast Implants | Bad Plastic SurgeryContact DISCLAIMER
Breast Plastic Surgery the Top Surgical Procedure of 2006
Breast Plastic Surgery is a surgery designed to enlarge the breasts. This breast enlargement surgery is frequently sought by women who are unhappy with the small size of their breasts, sometimes after pregnancy or weight loss.

Breast augmentation consists of making an incision, lifting the breast tissue, creating a pocket in the chest/breast area, and placing an envelope containing a soft, natural feeling implant material underneath (breast implant).

The best candidates for breast augmentation are:

18 years of age or older
Not currently pregnant or nursing
In good physical health
Psychologically stable
Wanting to improve their appearance
Realistic in their expectations
Having this surgery for the first time

Richard Gere on his Plastic Surgery

According to starpulse.com, Richard Gere recently said:

"I'm 57, how much longer can I be a sex symbol? If people think I still look good, well, that's because I have a lot of plastic surgery."

Yeah, I do think he was joking. Must be that Zen tranquility has done him well. I thought he was great in Chicago.

Photo credit: prphotos.com

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Quick Hits

1. A disturbing study found longer wait times to see their dermatologist for patients with potentially cancerous moles (26 days) than for Botox (8 days). Link from KevinMD.com.



2. Reality TV star claims Lipodissolve worked for her. Link from Goodplasticsurgery.com.



3. Have you had gastric bypass and want to be on TV? A prominent national television show asked me to help them locate people who've had problems with their relationships after gastric bypass surgery. Email me at miplasticsurgeon@yahoo.com if you're interested for details.



4. Finally:








From Dr.Wes's blog.


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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Lips by Thermage: New Treatment for Smoother, Fuller Lips without Injections

Christine Hamori, MD, FACS, is pleased to announce a new offering in her Duxbury, Massachusetts Skin Spa — Lips by Thermage. A special introductory offer is available for bookings in September 2007 — a 30-minute treatment for only $600 — by calling the skin spa at 781-934-2200.This is a new single-treatment, non invasive procedure that helps smooth and tighten the skin for naturally fuller, more