Kim Kardashian and Anti-Cellulite Treatments

Kim Kardashian was filmed undergoing anti-cellulite treatments on her E! Television reality show. Here is a link to the video on the great Celebrity Smack! blog.

The three most common cellulite treatments are Velasmooth (which Kim had), Dermosonic, and Endermologie. All of them employ a deep tissue massage with various other treatments. I am partial to Dermosonic, which I have in my office, although I think they all work. Dermosonic combines external ultrasound treatments with a deep tissue massage using mechanical rollers.

Unfortunately, I don't know of ANY permanent cellulite eradicator. Most treatments provide for the "temporary reduction of the appearance of cellulite." This means that the treatments must continue to a certain extent for the results to continue. But feel assured, even a glamorous young Hollywood star like Kim Kardashian has cellulite!

To view a video of an anti-cellulite treatment we did for local Fox 2 News, click here.

Photo credit: prphotos.com

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Now Offering New Facial Filler Prevelle

Dr. Hamori is pleased to now offer a new facial filler, at her Duxbury, MA plastic surgery + skin spa practice. Prevelle is another hyaluronic acid (HA) gel, that is injected just under the skin’s surface to temporarily fill wrinkles for a more youthful appearance. "It is similar to Restylane or Juvederm," according to Dr. Hamori. Prevelle's advantage over other injectables is that it

John McCain and Melanoma

The New York Times has recently jumped on John McCain for his history of melanoma. Apparently, he's had a history of four melanomas removed. Melanoma is a dangerous form of skin cancer, and can metastasize to other organs and cause death. It is because of this that physicians recommend you to see your doctor if a mole displays one of the following signs: Assymetry, border irregularity, various colors, size greater than 6 mm, or changes in the mole.

I've always wondered why the left side of his face looked bloated and droopy. It appears that this was the area where the melanoma was removed. I once took off a big skin cancer off the side of the face in an older gentleman like him, and to close it up gave him a virtual facelift on one side. Too bad insurance didn't pay for me to lift the other side as well. At least he takes photographs good from one side! (Yes, this is a joke.)

Photo and story credit: nytimes.com

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Play the Celebrity Plastic Surgery Concentration Game

If you are looking for a pleasant diversion, check out iVillage.com for a Celebrity Plastic Surgery Concentation Game 2. In this game you try to match before and after photos of celebrities and their plastic surgery. My time was 87 seconds. Can anyone beat that?

Click here for the game.

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Lifestyl- Lift Lawsuit Dismissed

According to a news report from Wired, a Michigan judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought about by the Lifestyl- Lift company against infomercialscams.com. They alleged trademark violation by use of the trademarked name "Lifestyl- Lift." According to the article,

Many of the online complaints were from women who said they had a face-lift after seeing Lifestyle's infomercials. One woman claimed she lost hearing in one ear. Another said "every week my face proceeds to return to the way it was before the lift." Another said, "I feel ripped off."
The lawsuit was a bid to stifle free speech, according to Public Citizen, which defended the case.

I do not perform the Lifestyl- Lift.
Note: I am spelling it Lifestyl- Lift so that they don't sue me too.

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Halle Berry - Breast Augmentation?

This photo of Halle Berry has been circulating around the internet and in magazines. Does it show a scar in her armpit from a breast augmentation?

It is definitely possible, however I usually place the scar in a wrinkle crease of the armpit which is perpendicular to the possible scar that we see here. It doesn't make much sense for her surgeon to place the scar in this direction because it would only make it more visible. It's possible that she doesn't have breast implants at all, and the scar is from something completely unrelated. No matter what it is from, one thing is certain. She looks fabulous.

To view a video of a breast augmentation I performed on Fox News, click here.

photo credit: In Case You Didn't Know

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Botox Safety Article in Allure Magazine

Allure magazine has a very well-written article on the recent controversy regarding Botox safety. The media has recently focused on a study from Italy showing botulinum toxin being found in parts of the brain fluid in mice who had it injected near their whiskers. Allure's Joan Kron (a very well-respected journalist) has written "Botox on the Brain," addressing the recent controversy. I always find her articles well-written, well-researched, and very objective. Click here for the article.

She has also written on fat melting injections in the past. Click here for my post on this topic.

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