Celebrity Plastic Surgery, News, Gossip

With summer blockbusters just around the corner, Make Me Heal takes a look at some of the plastic surgery currently playing in theaters, before the studios bring out the big releases.

New father Matthew McConaughey is known for his killer abs and receding hairline. In his new movie, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, both are readily on display.

Matthew McConaughey has long struggled with hair loss (See Make Me Heal’s story on Matthew McConaughey’s Hair Transplant), but recently, it has been looking better than ever.

Hair restoration expert Dr. Alan Bauman reveals, “Matthew’s hair has been on the rebound for a while now. Publicly, to my knowledge, he’s denied surgical intervention and equates the regrowth to a magical topical potion. However, physicians will agree, nothing grows hair on bald skin except hair transplantation. Even Propecia, which works 90% of the time, is designed for the long haul… keeping the hair you have, NOT re-growth of the hairline. Contrary to popular opinion, today’s hair transplant procedures can be performed comfortably, reliably and efficiently. Not to mention, undetectably. This means that the transplanted hairlines of today, if performed with an “artistic eye,” can mimic the feathery, wavy randomized look of a natural hairline—(i.e. NOT ‘pluggy’). And because the transplanted hair is living and growing (also permanent, by the way), he can shampoo, wash, cut, swim, etc., all without the hassle and maintenance of a hairpiece—which would be an artificial solution to the hair loss problem. Advanced minimally-invasive techniques, like the FUE (Follicular-Unit Extraction) performed with devices like the NeoGraft, also allow for procedures that require no scalpel, no stitches and leave no linear scar give hair transplant patients more options for hair-styling. FUE procedures allow the surgeon to extract hair follicles or groups of follicles individually, without a linear harvest.”

New York plastic surgeon Dr. David Shafer says, “It sure looks like Matthew has more hair now than he did in the past. It is a nice result.”

It also looks like Matthew McConaughey may have dabbled in Botox and facial fillers, as his face looks wrinkle-free considering all the time he spends frolicking in the sun.

Matthew’s leading lady in the romantic comedy is actress Jennifer Garner, as famous for her large lips as her breakthrough role on the TV series Alias. (See Make Me Heal’s story on Jennifer Garner’s lip augmentation). Although many believe Jennifer’s lips to be naturally large, some evidence supports the theory that she has used fillers of some kind to augment them.

On the other side of romance, is the thriller, Obsessed, starring obsessed plastic surgery fan, Beyonce Knowles (See Make Me Heal’s story on Beyonce Knowles’ plastic surgery). Since breaking out as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child, Beyonce has reportedly undergone several cosmetic surgery procedures, including a nose job, breast augmentation and liposuction.

Angels & Demons premieres this week, starring Tom Hanks and his notoriously fluctuating hairline (See Make Me Heal’s story on Tom Hanks’ hair transplants).

Dr. David Shafer notes, “Tom has an unusual hair line, if he has had hair transplants, then he might want some more to achieve a natural look.”

In the follow-up film to the Da Vinci Code, Tom Hanks once again runs around the world as Robert Langdon, bad hair and all.

Dr. Bauman explains, “When it comes to Tom’s ever-changing ‘do’—it appears he’s been through a potpourri of some bizarre styles and even hairpieces over the years. The main aesthetic problem, however, seems to be that there’s a significant loss of the “temporal point” which has not been addressed. This area is critical to the ‘frame’ of the face and the lack of restoration of that area is usually a dead-giveaway that something is awry.

“The good news is that this area does not require a large amount or density of grafts, so it is a big ‘bang for the buck’ when it comes to using the precious donor supply of hair. Most patients do not realize the aesthetic importance of this area, mainly because they are viewing themselves from straight on most of the time.

“In 1993, you can see he had A LOT more of his temporal point left than today. You can even see the miniaturized hair at the hairline, which was fading at that time.

“When the miniaturization at the hairline is noticeable, that’s the time to take action with non-invasive treatments like Propecia, Minoxidil or Laser Therapy. These are treatments that can help slow and stop the progression of hair loss, so smaller or fewer sessions of transplantation are needed over time.

“In the past, when describing Tom’s hair, you mentioned strip grafts and mini-grafts. These techniques are outdated by about 10 years.

“Most hair transplants today (except for extremely rare cases) are performed using FUT (follicular-unit transplant) techniques—grafts that contain one, two or three hairs, only. Any transplanted grafts larger than that run the risk of looking pluggy. Also, whether the technique used is FUT (follicular-unit transplant) using a strip-harvest or FUE (follicular unit extraction–individually harvesting hair from the back of the scalp) the ‘grafts’ you get are essentially the same: one, two or three hair follicles each.”

Another actress known for her hair, albeit in a positive way, is actress Jennifer Aniston. Starring in the comedy, Management, Jen is best known for bringing the world, “The Rachel” haircut. Jennifer has also spent her share of time in the plastic surgeon’s office (See Make Me Heal’s story on Jennifer Aniston’s plastic surgery), undergoing rhinoplasty procedures to supposedly correct a deviated septum, as well as cellulite treatments.

With so much plastic surgery on the big screen, Make Me Heal looks forward to another summer of celebrity plastic surgery hits and misses.

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In the decade, Michael Jackson has become more known for his plastic surgery addiction than his music. So it was with much alarm that Make Me Heal learned that the King of Pop is planning to have more plastic surgery for his upcoming comeback series of concerts in London.

50-year old Michael Jackson has had a tumultuous personal life, but that is nothing compared to the havoc that a plastic surgeon’s knife has wreaked on his face. In the past, Michael has notoriously gone through several rhinoplasty procedures, the last of which was done as a repair. A German doctor reportedly took cartilage from Jackson’s ear to place inside his nose to repair deterioration caused by years of multiple nose jobs. Michael’s nose is now said to be fine, although it previously teetered on the brink of collapse.

In addition to the rumored countless nose jobs, Michael has reportedly also had cheek implants, a smaller jaw as well as a a skin lightening procedure.

After all the work, Jackson is now said to want to have even more plastic surgery, despite it making him look nearly unrecognizable from his days with the Jackson 5.

According to the rumor mill, “Jackson wants to go under the knife again, according to biographer Ian Halperin. He says, “Michael has consulted some of the world’s best cosmetologists and surgeons in preparation for this comeback.“

On his blog Dr. Anthony Youn responds to the report saying, “That’s a BAD idea. The only plastic surgery he should consider having is corrective plastic surgery. At least it looks like the alleged MRSA infection he may or may not have had is gone.”

“Hopefully he decides not to have any more work done and can someday be happy with the Man in The Mirror.“

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul S. Nassif says, “Michael Jackson doesn’t have anything left to do in the way of plastic surgery.”

If Michael Jackson were to get any surgery, Make Me Heal anticipates that he will get facial plastic surgery, including possible fat transplantation to his face to make it look more youthful and plump, fillers to smooth out wrinkles, and possible eyelid surgery to get rid of any signs of aging around the eyes.

Manhattan plastic surgeon Dr. David Shafer says, “Michael Jackson is obviously no stranger to plastic surgery.  Hopefully his tissues have had plenty of time to recuperate since the last time he went under the knife.  He should leave what is left of his nose alone.  If anything, he may benefit from fillers or gaining some weight to help bulk up his gaunt looking face. “

Indeed it seems that Michael should be practicing to be onstage again, not focusing on his appearance as it has gotten him into a great deal of trouble in the past. His retirement shows (and comeback) is set to begin this July with a series of 10 concerts at London’s O2 Arena, being called “This is It.“

At a press conference, Michael said, “These will be my final shows performing in London. “This Is It” really means this is it.“

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sherrel J. Aston says, “Michael Jackson has finally healed from having had  many plastic surgery procedures in the past. Remember when he was wearing a bandage on his nose? He should not have any plastic surgery ever again. He will make a dramatic comeback if he just concentrates on his music.”

Make Me Heal enjoys the legendary performer and hopes he eventually feels secure enough to go out without the mask and without the plastic surgery.

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Despite a recent near-death experience, the wife of R&B singer Usher, Tameka Foster is still interested in plastic surgery.

Just last month, 37-year old Tameka Foster reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest while under anesthesia for a liposuction being performed in Brazil. Although she is now safe at home, rumors are flowing that Tameka wants to try again. (See Make Me Heal’s story on Tameka Foster’s liposuction).

Apparently, an “insider” told the National Enquirer:

“It was the worst few days of Usher’s life — but now he’s frightened to death all over again because Tameka insists she still wants the surgery. She wants to wait a couple of months, and then go through it again in the States. Tameka is still determined to get a full body makeover. Now Usher is desperately trying to convince her that she’s beautiful just the way she is. He swears he’ll be the one in the hospital if he has to go through the risk of another life and death battle with Tameka.”

It is always important for a patient to be in fine medical health before undergoing an elective procedure like plastic surgery. In the case of someone with a negative reaction, it is extra important to understand what went wrong the first time to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

According to New York Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Shafer, “Tameka had a rare and unfortunate incident when undergoing plastic surgery outside of the country. Before undergoing any further procedures she needs a thorough medical work-up to help prevent any further problems and insure that she does not have any underlying medical conditions. Cosmetic surgery is elective and every effort needs to be made to make sure that she is completely healthy before undergoing any further surgery.”

Plastic surgeon Dr. John Di Saia recommends, “It is very uncommon to have an arrest before surgery, so Ms. Foster already represents an unusual situation. If a patient wanted surgery after such an experience, it would be important to assess what really happened the first time. Then tests would need to be performed to assess her risk in subsequent surgery. Are her heart and respiratory systems up to the task of anesthesia? If so, the surgery would be planned in such a way as to minimize this risk.”

Plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Walden also emphasizes the need for Tameka’s health to be stable before trying again, “In regard to reports that Tameka Foster is wanting to undergo an operation now that she is back from Brazil, I would say that getting surgery in the U.S. is a more logical choice since she is an American, and given our country’s standardized approach to training and credentialing of doctors and hospital staff. But since she reportedly had a complication upon induction of anesthesia before undergoing a procedure in Brazil, I would recommend getting a full medical history and physical exam (often termed a medical clearance) prior to surgery so as to possibly avoid another complication or frank tragedy similar to what happened to Donda West. I would also advise to wait at least 6 to 8 months after the birth of her last child or until she reaches a stable weight to that she is physically optimized prior to any elective cosmetic procedure.”

Although Make Me Heal had previously recommended Tameka get a tummy tuck, after getting a sagging belly after giving birth multiple times, it is never a good idea to risk your health for aesthetic purposes. (See Make Me Heal’s story on Tameka Foster’s tummy tuck).

Make Me Heal hopes Tameka takes the doctors’ advise and makes sure that she is in good health before trying for more plastic surgery.

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A few weeks ago, the Internet world was shocked to find out that singer Usher’s wife, Tameka Foster had undergone serious complications during a rumored plastic surgery done overseas.

Make Me Heal and its plastic surgeons have often warned of the dangers of overseas surgery, which is often used by patients as cheaper alternative to the stringent laws in place here in the States and are sorry to learn that Tameka Foster may be the latest victim of a botched plastic surgery.

According to plastic surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Walden, “Usher’s wife and her doctor together made a questionable decision to have an elective body-contouring procedure so soon after she gave birth. According to an inside source (a Brazilian plastic surgeon colleague), the procedure she was to undergo was liposuction. During induction of anesthesia, she suffered a cardiac arrest, was resuscitated, and placed into an induced coma and transferred to a highly reputable hospital to recover.”

“The purported benefit of surgery in another country, whether it is for the sake of anonymity, a “discount”, or perceived difference in surgical technique, can quickly be wiped out once a complication occurs and the patient is outside of her home country. I still don’t understand why American celebrities seek surgery in other countries when the highest standards of technique, practice, credentialing and training among physicians and hospital staff is present in the United States of America.”

Make Me Heal had previously recommended a tummy tuck for 37-year Tameka Foster a few years ago, before her marriage to 30-year old Usher, as she was already a mother (See Make Me Heal’s story on Tameka Foster’s plastic surgery).

On his blog, plastic surgeon Dr. John Di Saia writes, “We know that Usher’s wife (Tameka Foster) was to have an operation in South America recently and it was aborted due to cardiac arrest. This has been referred to as botched plastic surgery although we do not know if any plastic surgery occurred.”

“I serve as an expert reviewer on California’s Medical Board for plastic surgery cases. In the really rare event that cardiac arrest occurs in any elective surgery case, it is frequently an issue of hypoxia, meaning adequate oxygen wasn’t getting to the patient’s tissues. This is more likely when the center in which the procedure is being performed is not ‘up to snuff’ on equipment and staff.

Was this the cause in Mrs. Foster’s case? I don’t know. Furthermore, I do not know what the procedure is for investigating such an incident outside of the State of California. As I have said before there are risks to ‘Surgical Tourism.’

Hopefully Mrs. Foster will recover well for this unfortunate event. It is my understanding that she had returned to the US at this point.”

Plastic surgeon Dr. Sherrell J Aston also weighed in on Tameka’s decision to undergo plastic surgery overseas, soon after giving birth. He says, “Ushers’ wife apparently went to Brazil for liposuction approximately two months following the birth of a baby. Sources say she suffered a cardiopulmomary arrest at the time of anesthesia induction and did not have any surgery. While this is very unusual to happen to a young healthy person it obviously can happen. None of the medical facts have been reported from Brazil. Most surgeons would not want to perform liposuction of a woman who gave birth two months earlier as the body has not returned to the shape it will be a few months later.”

Surprisingly, rumor has it that Usher was unaware of his wife’s decision to undergo any procedure and learned of the tragic incident along with the rest of the world, via the Internet.

Make Me Heal looks forward to learning more facts of the unfortunate incident and wishes Tameka a speedy recovery.

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A few weeks ago, the world was shocked when pop singer Rihanna was rushed to the hospital by emergency services after being attacked by her boyfriend singer Chris Brown. As more information about the beating was released, many began to wonder if the Barbados-born beauty would need plastic surgery to recover.

After viewing the picture taken by police of the results of 19-year old Chris Brown’s anger on 21-year old Rihanna’s face, Make Me Heal thought that she might need a lot of ice for a while, but that plastic surgery would hopefully be unnecessary. Our panel of plastic surgery experts, who felt that Rihanna needed a better boyfriend rather than a plastic surgeon, echoed our thoughts.

Dr. Jennifer Walden weighed in with Make Me Heal, saying, “What Rihanna needs is a new boyfriend and counseling to get out of an abusive relationship as soon as possible (if the allegations are true regarding Chris Brown). Thoughts and prayers are with her during what must be a difficult time.”

After seeing the initial trauma photo, Dr. Sherrell J Aston said, “Rihanna’s face needs time to recover and then one can evaluate. She may not need anything. It is too early to tell anything other than she needs a new boyfriend.”

According to plastic surgeon Dr. John Di Saia, “Rihanna looked a bit bruised but I didn’t see anything needing plastic surgery in the images I saw posted on TMZ.”

Other plastic surgeons noted that while the bruising and swelling might heal, the need for plastic surgery would come from possible broken bones.

Dr. Anthony Youn said, “Photos appear to show a good deal of trauma to her face, specifically bruising and swelling of her forehead, cheeks, eyes, and lips. Unless she has suffered lacerations or broken bones, the bruising and swelling should dissipate quickly over the next couple weeks. I would expect that she will return to her former state of beauty within a month or so, provided that none of her facial bones were fractured in the assault.”

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif told Make Me Heal, “Rihanna suffered multiple bruises and abrasions, as well as a possible trauma to her nose and laceration to her lip. All in all, she was beaten up pretty bad.”

Shortly after the incident, Rihanna released the following statement through her publicist:

“At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not commenting about the incident involving Chris Brown. She wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time.”

Since the first picture of Rihanna’s bruised face surfaced on the popular gossip site, TMZ, she has since been seen recovering in Mexico, looking only slightly the worse for the wear.

The popular couple has drawn comparisons to another famous singing duet with a history of violence, Ike and Tina Turner (See Make Me Heal’s story on Tina Turner’s plastic surgery).

Despite many wishing that Rihanna would get out from the heavy hand of Chris, reports have surfaced that couple are once again together and spending time in one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s homes, on Miami Beach’s Star Island.

In the past, Make Heal has reported on the singer’s possible plastic surgery, as some photos seem to indicate that Rihanna had a nose job in her past (See Make Me Heal’s story on Rihanna’s plastic surgery).

Make Me Heal is happy to see that Rihanna’s body is recovering and hopes she makes the right decision in regard to her love life.

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As the Oscars draw ever closer, Make Me Heal has decided to take a look at all the nominees for Best Supporting Actress and their plastic surgery profiles.

34-year old Amy Adams has been nominated for her role in Doubt, making it her second Oscar nomination. The multi-talented actress, who also sings is unusual because she seems to have reached fame without any major plastic surgery. At most, the fresh-faced redhead has used Botox to keep her brow smooth and wrinkle-free. See Make Me Heal’s story on Amy Adam’s plastic surgery.

Penelope Cruz is also 34-year and nominated for her second Oscar for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Unlike her competitor, it seems that Penelope has spent some time in the plastic surgeon’s office. The Spanish beauty may have undergone a rhinoplasty in the past, leaving her with an unusually shaped nasal tip. She may have also dabbled in lip injections in the past. Although Penelope has never admitted to going under the knife, she has never spoken out against plastic surgery, either. See Make Me Heal’s story on Penelope Cruz’s plastic surgery.

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43-year old Viola Davis has been nominated for her first Academy Award for her role in Doubt. Like her co-star Amy Adams, it seems that Viola has probably not had very much plastic surgery, although some photos have revealed a possible ethnic rhinoplasty. Viola also used to have a very gummy-looking smile, which may have been corrected by using Botox injections. See Make Me Heal’s story on Viola Davis’ plastic surgery.

38-year old Taraji P. Henson is the other woman of color nominated for an Oscar in a major category, for her role in the film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Taraji is another example of stunning natural beauty that has been unaided by plastic surgery, although some dermatological treatments, like microdermabrasion, could help her shine even more at the upcoming event. See Make Me Heal’s story on Taraji P. Henson’s plastic surgery.

44-year old Marisa Tomei has been nominated for her third Oscar for her work in The Wrestler. Although older than her co-nominees, Marisa appears to be plastic surgery free and still look just as good, if not better than her younger peers. Plastic surgeons seem to agree that some eye work would be beneficial for Marisa, but that the most the actress seems to have done is a little Botox in the forehead region. See Make Me Heal’s story on Marisa Tomei’s plastic surgery.

Make Me Heal enjoyed all the nominees’ performances and wishes them the best of luck at the Academy Awards.

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As the Academy Award ceremony draws near, Make Me Heal is taking a look at the only two women of color nominated, both in the Best Supporting Actress category. Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson have both been nominated without the benefit of previous plastic surgery, but that doesn’t mean that their appearances can’t be improved in the future.

43-year old Viola Davis has been nominated for an Oscar in the Best Supporting actress category for her as Mrs. Miller in the film Doubt. Viola’s natural beauty was played down in the dramatic film, but Viola’s nearly flawless skin sparkles naturally off-screen, most likely without the aid of much plastic surgery.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Walden reports, “Viola Davis does not look like she has had any cosmetic procedure done. From the different array of pictures, the only physical attribute changing is her hairstyle. She may have used a medicated cream called hydroquinone to lighten her skin tone around her eyes just a bit, and give it that glowing look. Or this could simply be due to makeup shade around her eyes and cheeks, and the difference in lighting from photo to photo.”

While Dr. Walden felt Viola’s look is natural, some of the other doctors Make Me Heal consulted thought they spotted conservative signs of plastic surgery on the actress, including a potential rhinoplasty and careful Botox injections to aid her smile.

Dr. Paul S. Nassif, a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Rhinoplasty Specialist in Beverly Hills, Calif., said, “I think Viola Davis might have had a conservative ethnic rhinoplasty. It almost looks like she has an implant in her dorsum and her tip looks thinner. Her nostrils are still too wide. It could be revised to give her a better-looking nose.”

Plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn says, “She may have had a repair of her gummy smile.  This is commonly performed by using Botox or by dividing the elevators of her upper lip. By doing this, less of her upper gums are allowed to show.”

38-year old Taraji P. Henson has been nominated for her role as Queenie in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The gorgeous actress has made it to the top without the aid of plastic surgery, although she could benefit from a little surface treatments to help her sparkle on the red carpet.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Sherrell J. Aston tells Make Me Heal that although Taraji is beautiful, she could benefit from a conservative nose job.

Dr. Aston says, “Taraji P. Henson is a beautiful woman.  Although her nose is a little wide, it works for her face and it is not unattractive. However a carefully performed rhinoplasty could make it a little more elegant, I don’t think she has had any facial cosmetic surgery and she really doesn’t need it.  Some photos suggest a bit of breast fullness suggesting implants but I think she is all-natural from what I can see.”

Dr. Nassif says that although Taraji likely hasn’t had any work in the past, she could benefit from a few minor procedures in time for the upcoming Oscar ceremony.

He tells Make Me Heal, “I don’t think Taraji P. Henson has had anything done. Her eyebrows are naturally high, but she may want to think about adding a little filler in her smile lines. Also, a gentle IPL (Intense Pulse Light) treatment, or microdermabrasion can always help to refine and refresh her skin before she walks the red carpet.”

Make Me Heal wishes both women of color the best of luck and looks forward to seeing them at the Academy Awards in a few weeks.

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With the end of 2008 around the corner, it’s time to start reminiscing about the celebrity plastic surgery stories of the year and what better way than to start with the top 10 most famous noses that were reshaped by the knife in 2008.  Although Make Me Heal has no way of clocking when the nose jobs on our Top 10 List actually took place, the list includes nose job (rhinoplasty) stories that we broke during 2008.

For our list, we chose not only the most notorious nose jobs, but the ones that were least known, in some cases for years, until Make Me Heal outed the celebrities. The following nose jobs helped launch the careers of some of the most popular current celebrities.

1. Tyra Banks
Best known as one of the great supermodels of all time, 34-year old Tyra Banks has never come out about the nose job she had early in her career. In a high school photo, Tyra’s nose is wide and round. Her current nose, the nose that made her a household name around the world, is much more narrow and defined along the bridge and significantly less rounded at the tip. The job was conservative and helped enhance Tyra’s natural beauty and did not alter her appearance unrecognizable, making it a job well done. See Make Me Heal’s story on Tyra Bank’s nose job

2. Zac Efron
21-year old Zac Efron rose to fame as the teeny-bopper dreamboat of the popular Disney franchise High School Musical. But while his co-star, Ashley Tisdale, notoriously underwent a rhinoplasty last year, Zac has kept silent about his own nose job. Zac’s old old nose was bigger and his new nose is smaller and more in keeping with his delicate features. Plastic surgeon Dr. Sherrell J. Aston tells Make Me Heal, “While his facial architecture has changed as he has matured it appears that his nasal tip cartilages have been made smaller and the width of his nasal bones is narrower. He is handsome and his nose fits his face.” See Make Me Heal’s story on Zac Efron’s nose job

3. Blake Lively
Before she made it as a Gossip Girl, and after she caught the public’s eye as the pretty girl in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, 21-year old Blake Lively had a very well-done rhinoplasty. Blake Lively underwent a very successful rhinoplasty, making her nose appear much thinner and cuter with a narrower nasal tip, but without the perfectly pert appearance that makes many nose jobs so obvious. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif also weighs in with Make Me Heal, “Comparing the two photos of this young lady, it does appear that Blake Lively’s nasal tip has been narrowed. From this oblique view of her nose, it does appear that her nasal profile is slimmer and her tip doesn’t hang so much. Her tip appears much improved and more aesthetically appealing to match her face.” See Make Me Heal’s story on Blake Lively’s rhinoplasty

4. Vanessa Williams
45-year old Vanessa Williams has openly admitted to using Botox, but the former beauty queen has never come clean about the likely nose job that took her career to new heights. Early pictures of Vanessa during her brief reign as Miss America and in her controversial pictures for Penthouse magazine, show Vanessa with a wider nose than she currently has, leading Make Me Heal to believe that Vanessa had a nose job at some point in her career. The result is beautiful, her nose is much slimmer at the end, making her nostrils appear much less flared. See Make Me Heal’s story on Vanessa Williams’ plastic surgery

5. Megan Fox
In between filming Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen with co-star Lindsay Lohan and becoming a household name in the blockbuster film Transformers, 22-year old Megan Fox found the time to have a conservative nose job. With a couple of bumps holding her back from perfection, Megan underwent a rhinoplasty to remove the bumps and achieved a flawless face in the process. See Make Me Heal’s story on Megan Fox’s nose job.

6. Patrick Dempsey
A child star turned grown-up hottie,42-year old Patrick Dempsey took time off from being on film to transform his nose in time for a comeback. As the love interest on the hit television show Gray’s Anatomy, Patrick’s nose is not perfectly straight, but it is considerably smaller than when he starred in romantic comedies back in the 1980’s. See Make Me Heal’s story on Patrick Dempsey’s nose job.

7. Kelly Rowland
Former Destiny’s Child singer 27-year old Kelly Rowland notoriously had a breast augmentation, but what many fans don’t know is that she also had a rhinoplasty further in the past. Kelly had a nose job before which slimmed down her nose, narrowed the bridge, and resulted in a tip that is smaller and more projected out. Her new nose is small and her new breasts are large, making her more stunning than ever. See Make Me Heal’s story on Kelly Rowland’s nose job.

8. Selita Ebanks
Victoria’s Secret Model 25-year old Selita Ebanks is one of many models who had a nose job to help enhance her career. Her nose was narrowed and the tip shortened to help lessen the appearance of flared nostrils. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif says, “Definitely had a rhinoplasty. It looks good. The tip and the nostrils have been narrowed. The dorsum [ridge] of the nose is also narrower. It’s natural and not to small.” See Make Me Heal’s story on Selita Ebanks’ nose job.

9. Kristin Cavallari
Before there was Heidi Montag, 21-year old Kristin Cavallari was there to be the frenemy of The Hills star Lauren Conrad. Although Kristin’s nose was always small, it does seem to be more perfect recently, missing a bump and being slightly more narrow than previously. Kristin’s conservative nose job was well-done, but it doesn’t seem to have enhanced her career. According to Paul S. Nassif, a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, “It does look like Kristin Cavalleri had a slight hump removal and a minor narrowing of her nostrils. If it was performed, it looks very natural and she looks great.” See Make Me Heal’s story on Kristin Cavallari’s plastic surgery

10. Mila Kunis
Best known for her role on That 70’s Show, 25-year old Mila more recently resurfaced as the love interest in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, where Make Me Heal noticed her nose looks a little different. It seems that Mila had a nose job at some point to help rectify the somewhat bulbous tip at the end of her nose. Her nose does indeed look much more refined these days, a look plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Walden says is due to some well-done rhinoplasty. “After looking at many photos of Mila Kunis, I believe she’s had a conservative and elegantly done rhinoplasty that served to narrow the width of the nasal dorsum (or bridge), give it a little more dorsal height, and refine the tip. This fits her beautiful face much better; it seemed broad and boxy for her petite face in older photos,” said Dr. Walden. See Make Me Heal’s story on Mila Kunis’ plastic surgery

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With the historic presidential election at a close, Make Me Heal wonders what plastic surgery procedure would our newly elected president, Barack Obama,  most benefit from? And how could his opponent, John McCain have benefited from going under the knife. Make Me Heal consults a panel of experts.

The first African-American president to be elected president in history, 47-year old Senator Barack Obama, has some outstanding features to go with his winning policies: namely his ears and his nose.

President-elect Obama could benefit from having his ears taken down a notch, so that they would be slightly less protrusive. On his blog, plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn also noted the Senator’s prominent features, saying, “Many blogs and websites are speculating that Senator Obama has had a rhinoplasty, claiming that his nose looks thinner than it used to.  I see no evidence of this.  Furthermore, if he had plastic surgery on his nose, don’t you think he would have had his ears pinned back too?”

Plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Walden agrees, telling Make Me Heal, “Obama is a handsome man, and he has no reason to alter his physical appearance as he has far too much to think about now.

But if asked for one thing that he could do, I would say that otoplasty could be a positive change. This procedure involves pinning the ears back so they are not as prominent appearing, as well as conchal cartilage resection (concha meaning the ‘bowl’ of the ear) to minimize their appearance. Fine suture work can be done to give the upper part of the ear known as the antihelical fold more definition and help the ear look less prominent.

I am quite sure he is comfortable in his own skin, though, and very secure in his outward and inward self…what we are speaking about here is just for entertainment only!”

Plastic surgeon Dr. John Di Saia has also read the blogs speculating about Obama’s rumored nose job. He tells Make Me Heal, “Technically none of the candidates ‘need’ anything: cosmetic surgery is discretionary. Senator Obama may have already had a rhinoplasty.”

According to Paul S. Nassif, a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Rhinoplasty Specialist in Beverly Hills, California, “Basic skin care, like Intense Pulse Light or Fraxel lasers would be great for President-elect Obama’s skin texture and pores. Botox for his glabellar frown lines.  He also could have a gentle ethnic rhinoplasty to soften his wide nose.”

Senator Obama’s running mate has also come under the magnifying glass for having plastic surgery in his past. His camp has denied rumors of Botox, but he looks like the recipient of a bad hair transplant sometime in the past. (See Make Me Heal’s story on Joe Biden’s Hair Transplant).

Dr. Nassif not only recommends that the 65-year old Senator correct his hair transplants, but undergo some face work to help him look as youthful as his spirit, “Vice President-elect Biden looks like he had a hair transplant gone bad. He needs that softened. His eyes need to be done also.”

On his blog, Dr. Anthony Youn suspects that the Senator has also had Botox in addition to his hair plugs, saying, “Did you notice the weird way Senator Biden’s eyebrows moved during his debate with Sarah Palin? The inner eyebrows moved very little, whereas the outer part of the brow moved upward, creating a ’sinister’ look. His central forehead was devoid of wrinkles. This is exactly how a Botox’d forehead looks and acts.  There are also reports that he had a hair transplant back in the 1980’s, causing a somewhat unusual hairline at the temple which he has today.”

Dr. Walden also noted the appearance of Senator Biden’s forehead, acknowledging that his people claim Botox rumors to be false. She talks to Make Me Heal about his appearance, “Has Joe Biden had Botox? I realize his camp has denied this, so I will just put it in generalities:

If you inject Botox (and therefore paralyze) the frontalis muscle of the forehead, although it may make it smoother in appearance, the recipient will not be able to make much of an expression or furrow his or her forehead, and may not be able to elevate their brows much if any. Since the frontalis muscle is one of the only and strongest elevators of the brow, when it is knocked out by Botox, the brows descend and actually look low, which can lead to upper lid hooding in people who are in their 50’s and 60’s. This often causes a more aged appearance around the eyes than was intended.

I generally avoid paralyzing the whole frontalis in older patients for just that reason. In patients in their 20’s and 30’s it doesn’t make that big of a difference since they inherently have less or no brow ptosis, so this is the demographic that usually looks best with frontalis (forehead) paralysis.

If I could recommend one thing he could do it would be a brow lift, to bring those brows back up and help alleviate the upper lid hooding. An upper and lower lid blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) could help as well. He is quite a handsome older gentleman so even if he did nothing he has aged gracefully.”

The plastic surgeons also had some advice for the losing candidates, John McCain and Senator Palin.

72-year old Senator John McCain has notoriously survived bouts of melanoma, malignant skin cancer and his face reflects his battle scars, which were common themes for the doctors in recommending treatment and plastic surgery.

Dr. Walden says, “As for John McCain, I would not recommend plastic surgery, just close dermatologic follow up of his skin given his history of melanoma, as well as otolaryngologic (ear, nose and throat) follow up given the history of superficial parotidectomy on the left (underneath the skin of his left cheek). The vertical scar on the cheek isn’t typical for a parotidectomy, this surgery is traditionally done these days through a preauricular incision (right in front of the ear), which is very similar to the inconspicuously placed incision for a facelift. He also has submandibular gland ptosis, accounting for the fullness just under his jaw, and this could be due to poor lymph drainage after the previous surgery in the region. I wish him the very best, he is such a survivor and brave American.”

Dr. Youn also expressed concern over Senator McCain’s skin cancer, saying, “It’s been reported that Senator McCain had a melanoma removed from his temple region, and then underwent extensive facial surgery to remove lymph nodes and other organs.  It left him with a large scar and permanent changes on the side of his face.  At times in situations like these, so much tissue is removed that the person undergoes a one-sided mini-facelift to put everything back together!”

Dr. Di Saia also felt that Senator McCain’s age and battle could benefit from plastic surgery, although he acknowledged that his already present scars could make it a difficult task, “Sen McCain being older would probably benefit from some facial work. He is harder to figure though as he has had some surgery for melanoma. That work may limit what he might be able to have done afterward due to scarring.”

And Dr. Nassif felt that some tightening would help McCain look and feel better after losing the fight for the presidency, telling Make Me Heal, “For Senator McCain, it is time for upper blepharoplasty and facelift. He needs to recuperate after losing.”

As for McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin (See Make Me Heal’s story on Sarah Palin’s Plastic Surgery), it seems the 44-year’s beauty queen looks weren’t enough to win the vice-presidency.

Although her ethics and personal life are somewhat questionable, Governor Palin’s looks are praised, nearly across the board.

Dr. Walden says, “As for Sarah Palin, I would not recommend much at this point. She is naturally a very pretty lady whom I have heard looks even more attractive in person. She seems to keep it all together quite well, and I am sure the hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities in Alaska help her maintain such a healthy appearance.”

Dr. Youn says, “Overall Governor Palin looks naturally youthful.  She does not appear to have had any major plastic surgery, but her skin is pristine, and a probable result of chemical peels and even some laser treatments.  Has she also had a little Botox in her forehead?”

Only Dr. Nassif felt that the Governor might benefit from something more drastic than a dermal injectable in the future. He says, “Governor Palin looks good. In another 7 years, it might be time for a facelift.”

Traditionally, the better-looking candidate wins the presidency, but with good-looking candidates on both sides of the fence, it seems voters turned to policy, not prettiness to choose the next candidate.

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Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, may have successfully weathered their ups and downs in their marriage, but one thing is for sure, Vanessa has had a nose job.

The 26-year Mexican wife of this year’s MVP has refined her look since they were first married in 2001, getting rid not only of her harsh make-up, but of her former nose as well.

In early pictures of Vanessa Bryant, the bridge of her nose is fairly wide, making her face look wider as well. It looks as if Vanessa has had a rhinoplasty to slim down her nose, polish the appearance of her nose and help enhance the overall appearance of her face.

The nose job looks great, as Vanessa appears more exotic with her narrowed nose and looks less generic. Kobe Bryant must love her new nose as well, being that he has not cheated on her again.

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