Actress Rachel Weisz comes out swinging!!

Happy Friday Everyone! So, the talented and gorgeous actress, Rachel Weisz, can be seen in the August installment of UK's Harper's Bazaar. The photos are of course beautiful as well as the clothing they chose for the shoot. She looks like one smokin' hot mama! The article accompanying the pictorial is another story. Whether she meant to or not....it is hilarious!!! Ms. Weisz made sure to put on her fightin' jeans for this interview! There are many things discussed....how she loves England and English woman for their "down to earth and non fussy outward appearance".....and then the whammy....Botox and Acting! I thought this quote was PRICELESS....."It should be banned for actors, as steroids are for sportsmen," Weisz says of Botox. "Acting is all about expression; why would you want to iron out a frown?". Although I do agree with her to a point, in my opinion she stepped out on a thin limb with this gem..."Rachel Weisz thinks that Nicole Kidman is to acting what Barry Bonds is to baseball." Now whether you agree with her statements or not, I think it takes major GUTS to say something like that! I know there have been times when even I have seen some way OVER botoxed women in Hollywood....sometimes I even think it is becoming the norm versus the exception.

I know even on this site we have showed MANY examples of really bad botox jobs. When I came across this article I had a brief discussion with Dr. Walden about botox. She said that it is important for people to know that when botox is injected by a skilled and certified physician that it can be administered in a very conservative manner and have wonderful results! The idea is to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles and give the skin a refreshed more smooth appearance, not to look like you are "frozen" or "surprised" all the time. When done properly the patient should have full range of "motion" in their face.....smiling, frowning, happy, sad, and yes even surprised when the emotion calls for it!

So, Ms. Weisz, I am going to have to disagree with you on this one....Botox can be a girls best friend and a great tool in her secret bag of beauty tricks!!!

Vogue Covergirl changed her appearance?

While researching new celebrities we haven't discussed I came across Sofia Milos. Many of you may notice her from CSI:Miami which she has been on since 2003 or shows she's been featured in such as Friends or Curb Your Enthusiasm. I found that before she became an actress, she was actually a model. Now back in the day, she was actually featured as a Vogue Covergirl in Europe, a cover for their Foreign Edition. Of course, Sofia certainly looks quite different than in her modeling photos and you can tell she has had something done in order to change her appearance. One source named their article on Sofia, " Would you change your face if it got you on the cover of Vogue?" (awfulplasticsurgery). This source believes that she may have gotten a chin implant, which seems logical since you can tell from these photos that her chin does look bigger than before. They also mention "she shaved down her nose, which looked fine in the first place." I can't imagine wanting to change the way you look, especially after it landed you on a cover of Vogue. However, Sofia certainly does not look "awful" but I do think the change was unnecessary.

Check it Out- Dr. Walden is in Aesthetic Practitioner News!

Dr. Walden is featured in the current issue of Aesthetic Practitioner News. A survey was completed by 100 breast augmentation patients to determine the decision-making patterns of these individuals. The results were quite interesting. Dr. Walden was quoted, "Today's breast augmentation patient is well-educated, independent, private in her thinking and decision-making, and likely to be part of the workforce." She goes on to say, "Past stereotypes of the Hooter's waitress and exotic dancer being the typical BA patient are simply inaccurate." The study revealed that nearly 75% of women seeking breast augmentation are not influenced by their spouses or partners to undergo surgery. Forty percent of the respondents said their primary influence when making the decision to undergo breast augmentation was their own desire to change their appearance. The study was an extensive retrospective survey that asked women a host of questions regarding their research and decision-making process leading towards breast augmentation surgery. It was conducted with Sarah Shrader, RN, BSN, MHA (yours truly) and Georgia Panagopoulos, PhD, Administrative Director of Research at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY. Click here to read the full article. I say more power to you women!!

Does Botox Cure Baldness??!

I was flipping through the channels and guess who I see on Fox and Friends? Dr. Walden! She was on Fox discussing top medical news. The segment I found most interesting was about a dermatologist who claimed that Botox helped regrow hair when he injected a patient for the treatment of migraines (an off-label use of Botox)! Wow! I am actually a big fan of Botox. I'm only 26 now and I haven't used it but I certainly see using it in the future. But using Botox to grow hair?? Hmmm. Lets see, most women use Botox on their foreheads, the glabella (aka the 11 between the eyes) and crow's feet (those pesky little lines around the eyes) and if Botox helps regenerate hair growth, imagine how many women in the world would be sporting "unibrows" and peach fuzz!  But like the saying goes...Don't believe the hype.....Botox has not been shown to cure or prevent baldness in any randomized, controlled clinical trials. Botox Cosmetic (Allergan, Irvine, CA) is approved by the United States FDA for improving and relaxing frown lines in the area between the eyes an and has been used successfully in more than half a million patients since 2002. It blocks a neurotransmitter from being released at the junction between nerves, inhibiting the impulse that causes muscle contraction.  It is also used for blepharospasm (twitching eyelids), strabismus, and hyperhydrosis (sweaty palms and armpits). Oh well, I guess its back to the Rogaine and a little volumizing conditioner!

Megan Fox:Transformed her looks?

Last weekend I went to see the new Transformers movie starring Shia LeBouf and Megan Fox. I couldn't help but notice Fox's plump lips and think that she must be getting some sort of soft tissue fillers. Now we can't deny it-- Megan Fox is gorgeous, but I did my research and found that rumors have been circulating around about the procedures involving her lips, nose, and breasts.

Looking at older pictures of Fox, it does appear that she used to have a slight bump on the bridge of her nose and now it is slim, suggestive of a possible nose job (rhinoplasty). One source says, " In June 2009 edition of Esquire Magazine, Megan appears absolutely fantastic... her breasts looks enhanced but it is hard to tell if it is because of some plastic surgery procedure or because of a wonder bra" (star-plastic). Now in regards to those luscious lips, on entertainmentwise , I read the following: “Her upper and lower lips appear fuller. It looks like she had Restylane or Juvéderm injections.” In any case, she is a stunner and has won the hearts of many!

Posh Spice Downsizes

Gone are the days of slinky black dresses and crazy animal print.... in are the Christian Louboutins, Armani and chic LBD's. It's been speculated that Posh Spice has been in hiding for the past couple of days because she is recovering from a breast implant exchange. US Weekly reports that Posh has "downsized" from her 34 DD's to a more conservative 34 B cup. Sources claim she wants to shed her old image and reinvent herself once again. Implant exchange for size change is not all that uncommon. Many women undergo breast augmentation before bearing any children, and the weight of the implants, hormonal shifts, and weight fluctuations can make the breast skin stretch and sag over time. Of course if the patient has had children that can also contribute to the sagginess. Posh may just want to look a bit smaller along the bustline after having had children and lived the fabulous life for so many years.

Since forming part of the Spice Girls, she actually seems to have undergone a major transformation. It has been speculated she has lost approximately 20-25 lbs, had possible buccal fat pad removal to achieve a more sculpted face, as well as a rhinoplasty to refine her nose, injectibles to her lips, a mini browlift or Botox to help arch her brows, and of course breast augmentation. But alas, this is just speculation...hey, it could also be she is just one happy mother and wife to the world's most sexiest man!

The World's King of Pop, 1958-2009

The world was deeply saddened yesterday at the news of the sudden and heartbreaking death of superstar, Michael Jackson. Jackson was well known worldwide for many things, but he will always be remembered as one of the most talented musician and entertainers to ever walk the planet. I always remember my mother-in-law telling me she remembered where she was when she found out Elvis had died, and I know for my generation these same type of stories will be associated with Michael.

Michael Jackson, started his music career at a very young age as the cute and youngest member of the Jackson 5. From the moment he stepped on the scene, he stole America's heart. To this day his 1982 album Thriller is the world's best selling album of all time, and his cumulative album sales reach upwards of 61 million. He not only changed the face of pop music in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, but he also introduced memorable moves in dance. No one will ever forget his scene stealing "moon walk" at the 1983 MTV video music awards. In addition to dance, Jackson, had a very strong fashion point of view. I know all of my friends in the 80's wore zippered parachute pants, white socks with black penny loafers, and sequined gloves!! Although, in his later years he was plagued with everything from legal to money troubles, there is no doubt that his legacy will be one rich with many musical accomplishments. At the time of his death, Jackson, was putting in long rigorous hours with his team of dancers for one of the biggest come backs of his career. He was scheduled to perform over 50 concerts at London's renowned O2 theater.

Mr. Jackson was also no stranger to plastic surgery. Over the years reps from his camp have never confirmed or denied the star going under the knife. I would say the most obvious would be the multiple rhinoplasty attempts. I know at one point experts in the plastic surgery field were very concerned his nose could completely cave in. It has been rumored that Jackson has also had cheek implants, chin implants, face and eye lift, and multiple injections. The pop star also suffered the skin disease vitiligo and lupus. Many have speculated he used strong skin bleaching treatments to try to even out his skin pigmentation leaving the star with very pale white skin.

Michael Jackson will be greatly missed. I am extrememly sad that we will never get the oportunity to see the come back he had been planning. I know his musical legacy will continue to push boundries and inspire artists for generations to come. Our thoughts go out to his family and children in what is a very difficult time.