Awful Plastic Surgery Getting Sued for Libel?

The Awful Plastic Surgery website has posted a letter from the attorney for Hunter Tylo, threatening a lawsuit for alleged libel after the site posted photos of her and her breasts.
Awful Plastic Surgery is asking for any input from attorneys who may be able to help them with this unfortunate circumstance. If you are an attorney and would like to give your two cents, feel free to email them or leave a comment on this site.

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Hilary Swank - Breast Implants?

Did Hilary Swank have a recent breast augmentation? It's definitely possible, but not a definite certainty in my opinion. I was recently interviewed about her busty figure by Make Me Heal.com News:

Plastic surgeon Anthony Youn recently told Make Me Heal that he believes Hilary Swank may have had breast implants following her breakup with Chad Lowe. “After her much-publicized breakup with husband Chad Lowe, Hillary Swank appears to have gotten a breast augmentation,” says Youn. “People who have recently ended a long-term relationship quite often undergo plastic surgery. For many of them, it symbolizes a new beginning, or a transformation into a new person.” Youn adds caution, saying that “For others, it may be an unfortunate attempt to gain attention in order to “woo” the person back.” While we don’t think that Swank thought twice about going back to the Chad Lowe, we can think of other stars who on the “rebound” decided to pick up a set of new boobs. “Either way, plastic surgery is something that must be taken seriously, as it is not the same as getting a new hairstyle,” says Youn.

Whether or not she's had her breasts augmented, she remains an actor to be watched. I thought she was fantastic in Million Dollar Baby, but admittedly I haven't seen Boys Don't Cry.

Story and photo credit: MakeMeHeal.com

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Heidi Montag Recent Plastic Surgery Photos

US Magazine.com has recent photos of what appears to be Heidi Montag's recent breast augmentation and rhinoplasty. While I think she looks good both before AND after, their poll is overwhelmingly in favor of her "before" look. As long as she is happy that is all that really matters...


UPDATE!!: Heidi has admitted to People magazine she has undergone 10 procedures in one day. Click here for my take on each of her surgeries.

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Radio Contest for Free Breast Implants - Tasteless

There is a fantastic post on Dr. Rob Oliver's Plastic Surgery 101 blog on a radio station's contest where the winner receives free breast implants. Apparently the contestants must spend the night at a radio station-sponsored slumber party and the "girl that parties the hardest" wins. And who do you think will do the surgery?

A board-certified plastic surgeon? Nope.
A non-board-certified plastic surgeon? Naw.
Some type of surgeon? Not even.
Someone who stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night? Not quite.

He's an Emergency Room physician who has become a cosmetic surgeon. Oh, and he's currently on probation.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Board of Plastic Surgery consider giving away plastic surgery in a contest as a violation of ethics. I agree with this. While we often consider the subject of celebrity plastic surgery as entertainment, plastic surgery is indeed serious and should never be taken lightly by the people who have it or the people who do it. Those in the lay media are responsible to do their homework on anyone whom they recommend as a surgeon. The people who spend a lot of money on advertising are sometimes the ones who are least able to perform the surgeries properly.


Story link: floridatoday.com, plasticsurgery101 blog

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Jennifer Aniston Unhappy About Rhinoplasty?

The latest issue of the National Enquirer has a story which claims that Jennifer Aniston is unhappy with her recent reported rhinoplasty. Apparently she feels that the tip is still too big. My mentor, rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, comments about it in the article.
It takes at least 6 months for the swelling to resolve after most rhinoplasty surgery (sometimes up to one year!) so it is not uncommon for patients to express initial displeasure with the nose not being small enough. The photos I saw looked good to me, and I would expect her to look better and better as the swelling subsides...

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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Jenna Jameson - Skin Cancer Scare

In an interview with US Magazine, adult film actress Jenna Jameson states that she was diagnosed and treated for Malignant Melanoma of the back in Nov 2004. Before she could get treatment for the melanoma, a blood test revealed that she was two months pregnant. She unfortunately miscarried, possibly due to the stress of the cancer. The following month she had the skin cancer surgically removed, and has been cancer-free ever since.

Malignant melanoma is a very aggressive cancer. If left unchecked, it can spread to vital organs and result in death. I'm glad to hear that the skin cancer was curable, as some malignant melanomas are beyond cure. If you have a mole with the following characteristics: Asymmetry (one part different from another), Border irregularity (ragged borders), Color variety, or Diameter larger than 6 mm, then be sure to get it checked by a dermatologist.

Story credit: Celebrity Smack! blog
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Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Pat Robertson Thinks Greta Van Susteran Looks "Oriental"

This story is taken from the excellent Plasticized.com blog. Pat Robertson, host of the 700 Club, supposedly recently commented on Greta Van Susteran's plastic surgery by stating:

"Yeah, they got the eyes like they're Oriental, and, you know, it's all pulled." And he made a physical demonstration of his point by pulling back the corners of his eyes as in the photo above.

That's not very nice.

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