Worst Celebrity Plastic Surgery: Before And After Botched

It may seem like bad things rarely happen to the rich and famous. And when things do go wrong, they just buy their way out of it, right? This may be true in many aspects of their life including the court of law, but it is far from true in the court of plastic surgery.

Forget about your own problems for awhile and checkout our list of the very worst celebrity plastic surgery blunders of all time, influenced by vanity laced aspirations.

10: Janice Dickinson
Janice may have been in complete control when she rocketed down the runway and became the first modern-day supermodel, but she was clearly not in control when it came to keeping her face youthful. If you aren't old enough to remember her super fresh, young face smiling into the cameras before she went under the knife, take a good look at her before and after picture. First we see a budding young supermodel. Then we see a post-surgery plastic creation that is borderline supernatural. She has admitted to a lengthy list of surgeries including: breast implants, facelift, tummy tuck, neck lift, liposuction, and botox as well as lip injections. She has candidly admitted to spending well-over $100,000 on cosmetic procedures.

9: Latoya Jackson
Plastic surgeons around the globe often claim that cosmetic surgery makes you the best possible you. However, botched surgery can make you look like anything but yourself. That seems to be the case for former singer, Latoya Jackson. Her most dramatic surgery was her disastrous nose job, which definitely lands her on the list of the worst celebrity plastic surgery.

8: Barry Manilow
Barry has never publicly admitted to these alleged surgeries, but it is blatantly obvious that something has been altered on the face of Mr. Manilow, as the singing icon is looking awfully stretched and puffy in his recent photos. He is rumored to have had at least one facelift, and is believed to have received cheek implants or injectable facial fillers.

7: Burt Reynolds
Burt lands on our list of the worst celebrity plastic surgery blunders due to his unfortunate facelift. An operation that pulled the actors face exceedingly tight, and virtually halted his film career. It's truly a shame, because he once had such a manly, rugged face. Women wanted him, and men wanted to be him. But, not so much anymore...

6: Lil Kim
If you ever wondered what botched surgery could do to a beautiful woman, take a look at this before and after picture of female rapper Lil Kim. She is believed to have been the victim of numerous bad plastic surgery procedures, including a notoriously bad nose job, breast implants, cheek implants, and additional nips and tucks. Current-day Lil Kim is a mere image of her former self, making her plastic surgery tale one of the worst of all time.

5: Kenny Rogers
With a wife almost thirty years his junior, Kenny Rogers had to do something to keep his youthful charm, right? Unfortunately, growing up is all about learning lessons and Kenny learned a big one with his botched surgery: stretched skin can highlight your desire to be young, but it cannot actually make you appear young. It was his ill-advised decision to undergo an eye lift that made his transformation so dramatic. His post-surgery result rendered him almost unrecognizable.

4: Mickey Rourke
Mickey has been labeled by many critics as having the "worst plastic surgery" in show business, however, Mr. Rourke lands just shy of the top spot on our list, placing fourth. The actor claims that his surgery choices were a corrective measure to repair his face after years of professional boxing. He was famously quoted as saying "Most of it was to mend the mess of my face because of the boxing, but I went to the wrong guy to put my face back together".

3: Pete Burns
Take someone that is a little bizarre and add a few botched plastic surgery procedures. What do you get? The ghost of Pete Burns! A rundown of his procedures includes a facelift (with eye slanting), nose job, cheek implants, and a massive pair of lip implants. Mr. Burns was quoted as saying: "People redecorate their homes every few years and I see this as no different. Changing my face is like buying a new sofa". Sounds logical enough...

2: Joan Rivers
You cannot have a list of the worst celebrity plastic surgery without mentioning Joan. This is what it means to embrace plastic surgery as a way of life. No, she doesn't look old, but she doesn't exactly look human either. Forget the list of what Joan has had done. You could probably compile a shorter list of what she hasn't had done...yet. With that being said, we'll go ahead and list some of her plastic endeavors. Multiple facelifts, eye lift, nose job, cheek implants, breast implants, jaw implant, plus botox and injectable fillers.

1: Jocelyn Wildenstein
If you're budget amounts to four million dollars, you should be able to hire the best plastic surgeon in the world, right? But that's not how cosmetic surgery works. "Cat woman" Jocelyn Wildenstein has spent millions on her face, but apparently the best surgeon in the world wasn't able to successfully "beautify" Ms. Wildenstein. Her post-plastic surgery result is widely regarded as the worst plastic surgery in show business history. Ms. Wildenstein's list of procedures is rumored to contain: Multiple facelifts, eye lift, brow lift, cheek implants, chin implant, lip implants, botox and facial fillers.

Word To The Wise
Jocelyn Wildenstein concludes our countdown of the worst celebrity plastic surgery. We only hope this 'list of terror' will discourage others from considering this very dangerous modern-day method of "self improvement". Instead, try seeking safe natural alternatives to surgery, which have proven to be highly effective.

Kristin Cavallari Before And After Nose Job Plastic Surgery

Kristin Cavallari is probably best recognized for her role on reality television programs such as The Hills and Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. She has since been making headlines for various other reasons, including her highly publicized breakup from professional NFL quarterback, Jay Cutler. An engagement that lasted less than a year.

Cavallari's most recent public endeavor comes as a cast member on the 13th season of 'Dancing With The Stars'. Which she has been touted as a moderate favorite.

But that's not the reason you're here. What brings you here is the rumors regarding Kristin Cavallari's alleged nose job plastic surgery.

And while its not exactly breaking news, the speculation has been swirling for a few years now. So lets take a closer look at her before and after comparison photos.

In our best estimation, we think Kristin Cavallari had a minor nose job procedure. An operation that smoothed out a small hump on the bridge of her nose. Also it would appear that she may have had her nostrils slightly narrowed as well.

With that being said, if she did in fact undergo a nose job (rhinoplasty) operation, the surgery was very subtle to say the least. Hence why many of her fans dismiss the plastic surgery rumors all together.

Its also worth mentioning (and we will expand on this topic more in the future) that Kristin Cavallari is suspected of undergoing breast implants (augmentation) surgery. An enhancement procedure that is believed to have occurred in late 2010.

Cavallari isn't the first 'Hills' cast member to dabble in plastic surgery. Heidi Montag shocked the world with her 10 + procedures that literally transformed her visual identity. And lets not forget about fan-favorite Audrina Patridge, who still to this very day is denying her undeniably obvious breast implants.

Ricki Lake Post-Weight Loss Plastic Surgery?

Since her resurgence to the lime-light by way of 'Dancing With The Stars', Ricki Lake has also re-entered the crosshairs of rumorville USA. But is plastic surgery really in question?

Back in 2007, Ms. Lake went from 250 lbs to an astounding 123 lbs after she decided to alter her eating habits by kicking junk food to the curb while adopting an all-natural meal plan.

Her new diet included healthy treats such as: Chicken tandoori, shiitake mushrooms, mozzarella red pepper melt on whole grain bread, balsamic glazed salmon, baked rosemary turkey breast, vegetable hummus with crudités.

Plus breakfast dishes including: strawberry banana pancakes, whole wheat toast with roasted garlic jam, Pastel frittata, flaxseed cranberry crunch granola with fresh berries and soy milk.

We truly admire and congratulate Ricki Lake for making this superb decision to choose a healthy diet and lifestyle. Go Ricki, go!

Post Weight Loss Plastic Surgery? Lifts And Tucks?
In many cases, when a person loses upwards of 100 lbs in a relatively short period of time, they will inherit an excess amount sagging skin. Some people will opt for various plastic surgery procedures to banish the sag. Procedures including: breast lift, tummy tuck, arm lift, along with other body lifts.

As you may have noticed, Ricki Lake is looking relatively fit while gracing the dance floor on 'DWTS', which has sparked a few rumors regarding a possible post-weight loss operation or two. Could this the true?

It certainly is a possibility but...and this is a big but. When an individual decides to alter there diet in such a healthy manner, when they lose weight, they don't typically see as much sagging of the skin. This is because eating a healthy diet will supply your body with essential nutrients that help restore the elasticity of your skin. Keeping you toned and healthy.

With that being said, we think there is a strong possibly that Ricki Lake is 100% free of plastic surgery.

So Ricki, stay on the good-foot and keep reaching for the stars! (Cheesy)

Worst Celebrity Breast Implants: 10 Notoriously Bad Boob Jobs

You don't necessarily have to be a man to notice the ever increasing breast size of modern-day women. Even other women get caught up in the 'real or fake' game from time to time. Take a moment to look at some of the most attention-grabbing boob jobs in Hollywood, as part of our top ten worst/most notorious celebrity breast implants. Would you guess they were fake?

10: Shauna Sand
Former playmate turned "celebrity of sorts" Shauna Sand reportedly weighs less than 100 pounds, yet has 34D sized breast. She hasn't admitted that her chest is plastic, but most women with her frame are not falling over from chest weight. There is a point where breasts start to look more like balloons.

9: Janice Dickinson
Place saline implants under super thin skin on a skinny supermodel and you get implants that can be seen with every lift of the arm. Janice isn't denying that she has had some work done, but we would all know anyway since they appear to be pushing out of her skin. It doesn't help that the former supermodel doesn't believe in covering her shoulders or chest.

8: Tara Reid
This must be one of the best breast augmentations in Hollywood, or so we thought, since Tara left everyone wondering over her mysteriously larger breasts for years. The only speculation concerning this augmentation was that her chest suddenly appeared larger. At the time it was regarded as a job beautifully done, and one that may have never been verified had her top not fallen down in front of the cameras during a red carpet event, revealing significant scar tissue around her nipple. Consequently, this major blemish has landed her on the most notorious celebrity boob job list.

7: Victoria Beckham
Victoria once had a pair of the most unnatural looking breast implants in show business. This augmentation landed the former Spice Girl with exceedingly tight and often bulging implants that appeared to be one too many CC's of saline or silicone. Ms. Beckham has since had the implants removed...as the world applauds her decision.

6: Katie Price
You could consider Katie addicted to her boobs. Or perhaps she is in the middle of a lifelong search for the perfect boob job. She has had multiple breast augmentations and the results seem to get progressively worse, rather than better. In this picture, you can actually see a long indentation or groove around the edges of the implant. Looking natural is clearly not a goal for Katie.

5: Jodie Marsh
This is where breast implants turn into emergency flotation devices. Jodie openly admitted to getting her implants after going through a heartbreaking divorce. She is now an astounding 32GG. Apparently, she wanted to make sure all single men saw her and wanted her. You could consider her breast implants an insurance policy against loneliness.

4: Coco Austin
Austin's DD augmented breasts along with her rumored buttock implants have literally sculpted her into a media driven celebrity. The attention garnered from her presumed procedures and the ultimate result of cartoonish curves has set the stage for a "promising" career which has landed her in numerous magazines, and on her own reality television show alongside her rapper husband, Ice T.

3: Tori Spelling
Tori just can't get it right when it comes to the implants. There are some pictures of her looking scary thin, with barely any fat under the skin to conceal and contain the implanted material. Then there are pictures of a more filled-out Tori smiling into the camera with oddly shaped breasts. She has probably undergone at least one corrective surgery and will hopefully keep some fat under the skin so she looks fresh and round, rather than sunken and dried out.

2: Heidi Montag
Heidi has been very honest about the woes of having size G implants. She can't even hug her dogs! The enormous implants were a part of a massive cosmetic splurge that turned heads around the world. Regret is the word of the century for Heidi, as she has repeatedly expressed tremendous regret concerning her plastic surgery choices.

1: Pamela Anderson
And the number one spot on our list is reserved for none other than blonde bombshell, Pam Anderson. A woman who has received enough breast implants to have single-handedly kept the Titanic afloat long enough to save all 2228 passengers.

Pamela Anderson has reportedly undergone at least six separate breast augmentation surgeries over the course of her career. All the increasing, decreasing, and the actual surgery involved has really taken its toll on Ms. Anderson. Some have suggested that she is now suffering from a complication known as capsular contraction.

10 Worst Celebrity Lip Injections: Before And After Botched

Pucker up for the camera! There seems to be a trend for overly-plumped lips and it doesn't stop with celebrities. You can walk through your local mall and see an array of badly blotched injections...or do they supposed to look like that? The unfortunate news is that some celebrities fall victim even with high dollar surgeons on the payroll. Luckily for them, these injections are only temporary and wear off after a few months (2-6). Take a peek at some of the worst Hollywood lips ever captured by the camera.

10: Cheryl Cole
The unnatural pucker is definitely too much when it draws attention away from your natural beauty. Cheryl is adored in the UK for her natural good looks, but when she stepped out with overly extended lips she appeared extremely artificial and considerably less attractive. This is the definition of botched injections, as it appears the songstress had some sort of adverse reaction to the material.

9: Courtney Love
Love makes the list for the worst lips in Hollywood, but at least she came clean and openly admitted that the strange appearance of her lips was the result of bad plastic surgery in her younger years. She had what looked like sores or scabs on and around her lips and many suspected a skin disease. Fortunately for her, and i use the term lightly, it was only a temporary result of plastic surgery gone wrong. With corrective surgery, Love was able to return her mouth to something more natural looking. Unfortunately, she will never be restored fully to her former beauty, no matter how many more cosmetic procedures she endures.

8: Vanessa Ferlito
It's always a shame when women with naturally plump lips decide to enhance them far too much. The botched injections on Vanessa Ferlito are the perfect example of unnecessary plumping. She is also rumored to have undergone plastic surgery for a nose job, which is quite evident from the before and after picture.

7: Melanie Griffith
Melanie is the perfect example of how too much work on the lips leads to even more work to fix the lips. Her botched injections and surgeries led to massive lips that looked more like an allergic reaction than an intentional self improvement project. Eventually she started the process of correcting the damage and her lips came back down near their natural size. She still makes the list of Hollywood's worst lips, as a precaution that has to be highlighted for the good of mankind.

6: Meg Ryan
Forget botched injections. Meg Ryan is believed to be suffering from a bad case of botched lip implants. She was already well known for her pouty, kissable lips, but her augmented lips took things in the new direction, a direction littered with wrong turns. Lets just hope she rebounds from this debacle, because shes truly one heck of an actress.

5: Lindsay Lohan
Everything about Lindsay Lohan turns into a media spectacle and never ending debate. While her lips are suspected of being unnaturally plumped, the star insists she has not had injections, fillers, implants or anything else done to her lips. Take a look at our before and after pictures. Do you think she is telling the truth? I think this is an open-and-shut cell...I mean, case!

4: Victoria Silvstedt
Swedish beauty Victoria Silvstedt makes the list of the worst lips in Hollywood because she simply did not need the work. She already had a beautiful mouth that men around the world wanted to kiss. Now she has enormous lips that overtake her face. What a shame. This is the definition of "too much of a good thing". Tisk tisk all over you!

3: Lil Kim
Is it an upper lip implant or collagen? Lil Kim isn't openly broadcasting what caused her overly plumped lips, but they are jumping off her face and you can't miss them. This is yet another sign of botched injections or surgeries that were not necessary. But then again, Lil Kim has become synonymous with the phrase "bad plastic surgery".

2: Lisa Rinna
The history of Lisa Rinna's lips have been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride. If you recall, Rinna had an unfortunate experience with silicone lip injections back in the 1980's and developed significant scar tissue, causing her lips to become lumpy and uneven. It wasn't long before her bulbous lips began to define her, perhaps even elevating her career in a sense. However, Ms. Rinna was sick and tired of all the added attention her lips were receiving, so she chose to undergo lip reduction surgery in an attempt to restore some order to her whoopee cushion kisser.

1: Nikki Cox
The highly coveted number one spot on our list of the "worst celebrity lip injections", goes to none other than American actress, Nikki Cox. A true beauty who made a dreadful decision to overly enhance her lips. I choice that has literally transformed her career in show business. The photo pretty much speaks for itself.

Whenever you hear a young girl question why she can't have plastic surgery, show her a picture of Nikki Cox. This is an example of how botched injections and other surgeries can shatter beauty, rather than enhancing it.

5 Natural Facelift Alternatives - Safe Nonsurgical Options

The term 'nonsurgical facelift' typically refers to laser treatments like Thermage. These procedures spray light into the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating the production of collagen which can tighten up the skin. And since the skin is not cut into, you don't have to go through the painful recovery phase that comes with surgery. You also don't have to worry about scarring that shows the world you had work done.

The downside is that laser treatments are expensive and come with their own set of potential side effects. Fortunately, we have five wonderfully natural alternatives to facelift (rhytidectomy) surgery:

1. Facial Exercises
If you cannot afford or wish to completely avoid the modern nonsurgical laser facelift, the absolute best natural alternative is facial exercises. You can do these exercises anywhere and at anytime. You don't need anything but your own body, so you are always ready to exercise when you have a few minutes to spare. The results may take longer to be seen, but they can be quite satisfying if you start a routine and take the time to do the exercises daily.

Here are a few exercises to get you started, but there are many others out there that are easy to learn:

Eyebrow Raise - place an index finger (horizontally) above each eye, directly below each eyebrow, and lift up. While lifting the brow up, try to push your eyebrows down with your facial muscles, while closing your eyes. Count to ten and repeat. You can begin with a few reps and gradually work your way up.

Big Smiles - push your lips out and stretch your mouth into a big oval. Then pull the lips back into a big smile. Hold the smile for a moment, then push back out into the big oval and repeat.

Chin Crunches - push your lower lip up and out as far as possible, feeling the muscles in the chin and neck tighten. Pull them as tight as possible, hold and then release and repeat.

Sour Pucker - pucker your lips while clinching and raising your cheek muscles like you just tasted something sour. Hold for ten seconds and repeat. Very simple, yet highly effective at getting rid of laugh lines.

You can easily come up with your own facial exercises with a bit of thought. Any way that you can exercise and strengthen the skin can tighten up the muscles and bring some tone to your face. You can also find plenty of additional exercise techniques by doing a quick web search.

Meet The Expert: Carolyn Cleaves
Carolyn Cleaves is widely regarded as a leading expert in the art of facial exercises, and at 64 years old she has perfected a facial exercise routine that has worked wonders for her appearance. She has received national media attention for her remarkable alternative therapy. Visit her website at carolynsfacialfitness.com and checkout her instructional DVD and guide.

2. Healthy Diet And Nutritional Supplements
Nourishing your body with a healthy organic diet, along with natural nutritional supplements can prove to be highly beneficial in every aspect of health and extended life. Its no secret that eating healthy can work wonders for your external appearance, not to mention your internal makeup.

Try doing some research online and discover a wealth of knowledge concerning proper nutrition and natural supplementation. Spending a little time learning about these two topics will prove to be the best investment of your entire life.

In the meantime, cut all forms of sugar and saturated fat from your diet and focus on organic fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Make sure to keep your body hydrated as well, since dehydrated skin will age faster.

Highly Recommend Product
We have heard a lot of buzz and read a tremendous amount of positive reviews concerning a natural product called 'Biosil'. This nutritional supplement is said to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, while strengthening your hair and nails. All the positive feedback we've heard and seen has given this product our personal seal of approval.

3. Natural Wrinkle Creams
There are a variety of creams, lotions and ointments now offered as natural alternatives to facelift surgery. Some of them can be rather expensive, but they don't require as much time investment as exercising the face. The most effective creams will include certain types of amino acids proven to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Some may give a lifting effect to the skin as well.

In order for these natural alternatives to work, you have to use them according to the packaged instructions on a consistent basis. This is an efficient form of nonsurgical facelift, but the results will be seen over time rather than immediately.

4. Facial Massage
You can give yourself a facial massage or find a local provider offering this service. The results are not as noticeable or quick as with the other nonsurgical facelift options we've mentioned, but the more tools you have to fight the sag, the better.

5. Acupuncture/Acupressure
There is some controversy over this form of alternative treatment. Some people believe they have seen results while others claim it does not work. It might not hurt to see for yourself.

The Final Word
We truly hope this little article has been helpful to you, as we strongly believe that all of these natural facelift alternatives really do work. Perhaps most notably the facial exercises and proper nutrition and supplementation. However, all these methods have there up side.

As always, we are obligated to advise you to check with your personal doctor before making any new health or lifestyle related changes. So make sure to do that.

Ali Lohan New Face: Mystery Solved?

A recent snapshot of young aspiring model, Ali Lohan, has sent the internet into a trending frenzy, with plastic surgery being the early conclusion in public opinion.

The madness began last week when a photograph reveled a drastically altered looking Lohan, sporting a more chiseled and sculpted looking face.

As you know, its not exactly uncommon in modern-day Hollywood to witness a celebrity who has completely transformed their appearance. So perhaps instinctively this was the initial thought that popped into many peoples minds. Yet another cosmetic tale...

However, the speculation was quickly shot down by Ali Lohan's personal representative, Steve Honig, who told People Magazine:

"Her success as a model lies with her natural looks and she has no interest in changing that. During the past two years, she has gone through a normal teenage growth spurt that has made her taller and slimmer."

Ok sure, so she may be more slender, but what about her more sculpted facial appearance? Which is a far cry from her former pictures just two years ago. Is this also the result of a growth spurt?

Her growth "has also slightly changed the composure of her face, all of which is typical of what happens to kids in their mid to late teens. It's what most people refer to as the awkward stage. Ali is growing up, that's all" concludes Honig.

Very good points indeed, however, we have also seen a variety of young stars grow up without any 'drastic' changes in their appearance. So this case is still very intriguing to us, to say the least.

But since her rep was so quick to deny these plastic surgery rumors, leads us to believe that they may be telling the truth. Unlike so many other celebrities who fail to address such speculation.

With that being said, this isn't the first time that Ali Lohan has been the subject of cosmetic surgery gossip. Nearly two years ago she was rumored to have had breast implants. A rumor that continues to linger to this very day.

Its also worth mentioning that her big sister/role model, Lindsay Lohan, is believed to have dabbled in a bit of plastic surgery as well, perhaps most notably her presumed obsession with lip injections.

Feel free to share your thoughts about Ali Lohan and this entire situation, in the comment section below.

Breast Implant Alternatives - Natural Nonsurgical Enhancement

If you want to enhance your bust size by way of breast implants, but prefer to seek a safer and more natural alternative to undergoing the knife of a plastic surgeon, often for an astronomically high price, we have a plethora of safe natural methods for you to consider. These nonsurgical enhancement options are much more affordable than breast augmentation surgery, but they don't always deliver the immediate gratification that you get from implants.

The results are shown over time, rather than just waiting for the swelling to go down after surgery. On the plus side, these safe alternatives do not involve scarring, pain, or any of the other risks and dangers associated with breast augmentation surgery.

Natural Herbs/Supplements For Breast Enlargement
There are several herbal and natural supplements that have proven to enhance breast size or firm up the tissue for a more supple appearance. You have to take these supplements on a daily basis over an extended period of time to really see the benefits. A few to consider include: saw palmetto, dong quai, wild yam, and damiana. Each of these herbal supplements contain properties that are believed to enhance the breasts in some manner.

Vitamins A, C and E are also believed to have a beneficial effect on the breasts as well. A high quality multi-vitamin taken daily can deliver the benefit of these vitamins.

Naturally Safe Enhancing Creams And Lotions
Creams and lotions packed with vitamins and nutrients needed to firm and lift the breasts are among the bestselling breast implant alternatives on the market. They are affordable, easy to apply, and do not take up a lot of time. You just have to rub the cream or lotion on at least once or twice a day over a period of time. The results are shown gradually with time, so there are no immediate payoffs with this type of nonsurgical enhancement. So you must stick with the treatment to obtain the desired results.

Do some research and read plenty of online reviews about these creams and lotions before making a purchase. If others have seen results with a particular product, then chances are you will as well. One favorable choice seems to be "Natureday Breast Enhancement Cream" which sales for around $30 for one 4 oz. container.

Breast Enhancing Exercises
You may remember doing the "I must, I must, I must increase my bust" exercise when you were a little girl, but most women stop believing in breast enhancement exercises when they get older. That is a shame, since some exercises have proven to pump up the chest and breast tissue to give the appearance of a larger chest.

Any exercise that tones the chest muscles will give a natural lift to the breasts. You may even find that your breasts appear perkier, which is what makes exercise one of the most effective breast augmentation alternatives.

Breast Massage Enhancement
Massage therapy has proven to be effective for so many things. Despite relaxing your muscles and relieving stress, you can incorporate massages into your nonsurgical enhancement program. This has to be done correctly and frequently to really deliver results, so try to find a local professional trained in this form of massage. In the meantime you can do some research online by searching the keywords "breast massage enlargement".

Padded Bras And Proper Fitting
While you are waiting for the before mentioned enhancement techniques to show results, you can use your clothing as a basic form of enhancement. Look for bras with added padding or with advanced designs that lift up and enhance the breasts. It is amazing how perky and firm your breasts can look with the right bra! Also make sure you are wearing the correct bra size by having yourself professionally fitted at your local lingerie establishment.

Pay attention to the clothing you wear as well. Many believe very loose clothing will hide their chest, but it often just makes them look overweight and frumpy. Many would consider this to be much worse than having small or saggy breasts! Look for form-fitting shirts that flatter your chest, rather than enclosing everything in an unflattering outfit.

Safety Measures: All of the above techniques are generally deemed to be safe, however, you should always consult with a professional health-care practitioner prior to any type of self-treatment, whether it be natural or not.

Butt Augmentation Dangers And Risks - Implant Side Effects

Butt implants or buttock augmentation, along with butt injections are used to enhance a persons posterior. The injections are preformed by injecting the buttocks with fat from other areas of the body. Often the thighs or abdomen of the patient undergoes liposuction and the fat that is removed is used to shape the buttocks.

The use of fat from their own bodies has a two-fold benefit. It is being taken from an area where there is excess fat, which helps to shape the body, and since it is from their own body, rejection is not a problem.

The procedure takes about two and a half to four hours, depending on the type of procedure being performed. These procedures are generally pretty expensive, and the cost ranges from approximately $5,000 to $10,000, depending on the surgeon performing the butt augmentation surgery.

As with any plastic surgery procedure there are always going to be risks and dangers to consider before undergoing the operation. This has prompted many people to seek alternatives before opting for surgery. However, the recent surge in popularity has led many people to unlicensed "doctors" that can cause a whole host of problems when performing butt implants and buttock injections.

Dangers Associated With Butt Implants & Injections
Buttock implants are done under general anesthesia and this is one risk in itself since the recovery time is longer than when a procedure is performed using local anesthesia. Overdose is another possible danger.

The skill of the practitioner is another vital aspect of the surgery. Moving fat from one part of the body to another must be done with care or fat necrosis can occur leading to infection.

Silicone Dangers
Butt implants that use silicone injections are another danger. The silicone used is unstable and can move within the body. If it goes into the bloodstream or the lungs, this can result in death.

Permanent disfigurement is another risk. Commercial grade silicone is often used, and this type has not been approved by the FDA. The body will sometimes treat the silicone as a foreign material and this may cause an adverse reaction.

Risk of Abscesses
Some people develop abscesses and become quite ill. Doctors report seeing this happening more in the U.S. than they used to - it was previously more commonly seen in people from Central and South America.

More and more "medical spas" are being used to perform butt enhancement procedures and many patients are developing severe complications, as the procedures are not always being performed by licensed plastic surgeons. In one instance, a customer at a spa received butt injections with fat from her stomach and developed abscesses resulting in emergency surgery.

Other Butt Augmentation Risks And Complications

• The placement of butt implants can result in the material used bursting and surgery will need to be performed to remove the implants.

• Buttock implants are a painful operation and often require strong pain medications for several weeks. Which could lead to drug addiction.

• Swelling may last for a month or longer and this can interfere with sitting or lying down. This is a typical side effect of butt augmentation.

• Excessive bleeding is another risk factor and could require additional surgery to stop the bleeding.

• The possibility of nerves being damaged during the procedure is present. This particular complication may be irreversible in some cases.

• The overlying skin can become stretched and scarring can occur on a temporary basis or it may be permanent.

• Fluid can collect around the butt implant and will need to be drained. This can occur more than once and it can leak through the site of the incision.

Buttock augmentation surgery can result in many medical problems and even death. For example, Solange Magnano, Miss Argentina 1994, died from a botched buttock lift that resulted in a pulmonary embolism.

Modern Science Vs. Natural Alternatives
Plastic surgery is often highly regarded as a "miracle of modern science", however, with the possibility of such great danger to ones health, the mere idea of undergoing plastic surgery should be a last resort to personal improvement.

Modern day technology is so highly advanced that its easy to overlook the most basic forms of self-improvement. This is why we suggest for plastic surgery seekers to research "natural alternatives" before undergoing the knife. Alternatives have proven to be much safer and often more effective than surgery.

Facelift Risks And Dangers - Surgery Side Effects

A facelift or rhytidoplasty, includes several different types of procedures that are intended to make the person receiving the operation appear more youthful.



Included are: The standard face lift, neck lift, along with the more targeted procedures listed below.

• SOOF (sub-orbicularis oculi fat), which relocates fat under the eyes.
• The S lift, which includes pulling the ears up and back.
• Temporal lift, which raises the eyebrows.
• Mid-face lift, also known as an eye lift.
• Deep plane lift - removes grooves in the area from the nose to the mouth.

Dangers and Risks Associated with Facelift Surgery

Each of the procedures can be done separately or a combination may be used to achieve the results desired. There are numerous risks and dangers associated with this type of surgery, which includes complications from certain medications that are being taken regularly. The plastic surgeon should provide a list of the medications that are not to be taken for two weeks prior to the surgery. Medications such as anti-depressants, aspirin and serotonin supplements can result in excessive bleeding.



Facelift Recovery Time

The recovery time for a facelift will vary from a month to three or even four months. During this time, missing work for as much as three weeks is not uncommon, as the face can remain swollen for an extended period of time.



Discomfort is another side-effect of a facelift and during the first three days after the surgery, turning the head may cause pain and it can also interfere with proper healing.



Risk of Hematoma

Other risks associated with a facelift are hematoma. This is one of the most common experienced and is a hemorrhage that causes the blood to collect outside the blood vessels. It is more common in men than women.



Potential Nerve Damage

Nerve injury as well as numbness can be experienced by those who have a facelift. A numb feeling around the corners of the mouth or the eyebrows. This may go away within a few weeks or it can be permanent.



Blood Clot Danger

Blood clots can develop in the lungs or in veins. This is different from a hematoma and although some bleeding is considered normal, excessive bleeding is one of the more serious dangers that requires immediate medical attention.



Risk of Infection

Other risks include infection, which can develop on the face. The majority of infections can be treated with antibiotics. However, prompt treatment should be sought if the face swells, feels sensitive and is red.



Additional Cautions

Since smoking inhibits the healing process, nicotine products should not be used for at least six weeks before a facelift. This will also lessen the risks of complications from the surgery. Some plastic surgeons will not perform a facelift on a person who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day, because the delayed healing can cause necrosis, also known as skin death.



Vitamin E should not be taken for several weeks before having a facelift. This vitamin can increase the risk of bleeding.



The candidate for this surgery should also make certain their blood pressure is normal and controlled since this is another risk factor for bleeding.



Making an Informed Decision

Although the facelift is quite popular among men and women in the entertainment, art and performance fields, there are very serious dangers associated with this type of plastic surgery.



Making yourself fully aware of the potential dangers is an absolute necessity before proceeding with the operation. And after weighing the risks you decide to still opt for the procedure, the plastic surgeon chosen should be researched carefully.