Celebrity Brands :: Fashion, Beauty, Cosmetics, Lifestyle
July 29, 2007 · Filed under Beauty, General, Stayin' Young
A couple of months ago, I wrote a post on some statistics of plastic/cosmetic surgeries undergone by celebrities. However, that list comprised mostly operations of the nose, eyelids and lips. Well, just a few hours ago, I was all thumbs viewing a site that gave out the ultimate hard facts on celebrity plastic surgery.
There could be some amount of speculation–as there always is in anything pertaining to famous names–but the fact remains that showbiz is what it is… showbiz.
From Carmen Electra, Heather Locklear, Heidi Montag and Gisele Bundchen to Adriana Lima, Shannon Elizabeth, Brooke Burke (of course) and Tiffani Thiessen and Salma Hayek have all had breast implants. (Let’s not forget Pamela Anderson here… who added an almost historic touch to the male fantasy.)
The one aspect that I do understand why they’re willing to be under the knife pertains to the fact that they can’t let down their producers when their movies are still in the spotlight. On the other hand, maybe they don’t want to let down their fans.
Or maybe they can’t imagine growing old and getting photographed with their sagging breasts. Or maybe, even in their own minds, they exist in the minds of others. But then, that would their personal life and preferences.
All I can say is that, at the very least, they glorify life. And some of us need that incentive to continue to live and dream.
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Anna wrote @ August 2nd, 2007 at 3:16 am
I can’t imagine why any woman in her right mind would resort to going under the knife for breast implant surgery. Complications are a big risk (ruptured impants, leaking, and deformity of the breasts after removal not to mention additonal surgeries required to repair the damage – assuming of course it can be repaired). It truly boggles the mind to see how far some women will go for the sake of vanity. But then that’s just my opinion.
admin wrote @ August 2nd, 2007 at 7:32 pm
Hi Anna
Thank you for writing about the lesser known hazards of breast implants.
But what I don’t quite follow is how (that is, if at all) the men and women who get under the knife feel when they get rave reviews about their looks in the Press or elsewhere. Do they really feel great that they look more beautiful with an altered nose or lip job?
When someone tells them, “Oh my, you’re beautiful!” ….
….. what they’re really saying is ….
“Oh my, your plastic surgeon is so skilful!”
Anna wrote @ August 2nd, 2007 at 8:07 pm
RK;
I suppose it depends on the reason they went ahead with the cosmetic/plastic surgery to begin with. If you take someone for example, that is completely self concious to begin with about a certain aspect of their appearence, I should imagine that yes they probably do feel great about their looks after surgery, regardless of what anyone else thinks – simply because they’ve done it for themselves.
As for the rest? ‘Do they really feel great about their appearence after such surgery? maybe-maybe not, but if society keeps telling them constantly that they have to maintain a certain look in order to justify the admiration they get from us, then why would they not do it especially when they’re in a business where looks seem to be the most important factor to keeping a job.
We all have physical flaws – personally, I’d rather keep mine. At least their real, lol.
Take care;
Anna
admin wrote @ August 3rd, 2007 at 2:08 pm
Hi Anna
Yeah, I guess it makes sense if they do it for themselves… you know, if it makes them feel more comfortable in their own skin (pun unintended.)
Actually I’ve known a very career conscious woman who went ahead with altering the shape of her nostrils, just because she said it made her feel confident when she was speaking at corporate meetings, seminars, etc. I don’t think she had any emotional issues attached to it.
But then, on second thoughts, I think even the celebs might not have any problems dealing with a ‘false’ image of themselves — just because they’re so used to living through the eyes of the public.
And oh yeah we all have physical flaws… and some of us, even more disturbing mental flaws. I wish they’d find a way to fix the mental flaws… 
Thank you for adding value to this post!
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