DVR Party

So I am finally out of my turkey coma and caught up on all the shows I missed over Thanksgiving while traveling to visit family and eat my body weight in stuffing. I truly wish that I was able to catch the ABC primetime special, 'Celebrity Plastic Surgery Gone Too Far?', live the night before Thanksgiving because I would have lost my appetite in time to save myself from the beginning surge of the holiday pounds. Instead I was left home last night, on a night where I was eating salad for dinner anyway, to shake off the disturbing footage from the special.

I will keep my recap of the Heidi Montage portion brief because I really don't like giving her attention (no picture on purpose-we've all seen it and yes we know, 1o procedures in one day!!) but she was a big part of the special so I do need to mention her. All of sudden she has nothing but regret about having her marathon round of surgeries and is placing blame on her deceased surgeon for not thoroughly educating her on the procedures prior to surgery. Funny how just a few months ago she was on the same network defending her decision to go under the knife that many times all the while singing Dr. Ryan's praises. I guess it's pretty easy to change your tune once the surgeon can no longer defend himself and the public despises you for your new dimensions. I just wish Cynthia McFadden would have been harder on her during the interview. I found her to be way too sympathetic toward Heidi's sudden change of heart which is disrespectful to the late Dr. Ryan as well as indulging to her addiction to attention. Everybody just needs to ignore her. It is the only way she will go away.

Next up, Pete Burns. What to even say about this guy, maybe girl... To be honest, I didn't even know who he was prior to watching this special and now I can't get those massive excuses for lips out of my head (this is where the appetite went south). I don't know what to say other than there is something really wrong upstairs and what the guy truly needs is a brainplasty.

Last but not least...Janice Dickinson. I like her. Her candidness if refreshing and despite the fact that she opts for an unnecessary extra syringe here and there she is still a role model for not caring what people think. I think as women we are wired to be sensitive to the smallest of criticisms and at the end of the day what does it really matter what people who don't even know us think? She truly puts her middle fingers in the air to her haters and I applaud her for that. Kind of makes me want to be thicker skinned myself.

Have a great weekend!

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Blind Date With A Surgeon..Are You On One?

I recently found out that a woman in Boise, Idaho was scammed a few weeks ago into getting a breast exam in a bar restroom by a woman claiming she was a plastic surgeon. The ‘alleged’ doctor has since been arrested on felony charges on the unlicensed practice of medicine. Some of you might be wondering what was this woman thinking and why did she expose herself to a complete stranger? I was thinking the same thing and then it made me wonder how much people really know about the surgeons they go see. Years ago the only way to find a surgeon was to look one up in the yellow pages and all you got was a name and number. Today, however, we have the internet with its endless flow of information. To just pick a name and call for an appointment may not be as bad as being examined in a bar bathroom but you are also doing yourself a great disservice. Don’t look for one with your eyes closed.
Do your research! Picking a plastic surgeon should not be like going on a blind date because let’s be honest: how many of those are successful? Check to see if the doctor is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and see what hospital they are affiliated with. Plastic surgeons should have a website so go on it and you should be able to see what school the doctor went to, what training they have had, any awards they may have received, etc. Look to see what procedures they do and if they have before and after pictures. This is also a good opportunity to think about what it is you want and what look you are hoping to achieve. Once you’ve done your research then you should call and make an appointment for a consultation. On the day of the visit it should be a two way street. You should feel comfortable telling the doctor what you want and he/she should discuss your options with you, reasonable expectations, risks, recovery time, etc. If you do your homework and find your suitable plastic surgeon then you should be able to walk out of the consultation confidently. Almost like walking home from a great first date, already excited for the next one!

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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays from Dr. Walden's Office!

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