Currently, the one section of ObamaCare that is being challenged in the Supreme Court is also the backbone of the bill. Attorneys from around the country are challenging the right of the federal government to require citizens to purchase health care insurance. They believe private citizens have the right not to purchase health insurance. Let Continue Reading >>
Self-Proclaimed Barbie Called Dreadful and Kicked Off National Television Show for Giving Her Child Botox
The self-proclaimed human Barbie, who has spent over $400,000 on plastic surgery, was on Anderson Cooper, aka “the silverfox,” the other day. They were discussing giving Botox to her 15-year old daughter to prevent her from sweating during her dance classes. Rarely do you see a professional on a national news channel lose his cool Continue Reading >>
Ten Questions and Answers about ‘Obama Care’ aka ‘The Affordable Care Act’ by a Facial Plastic Surgeon in Charlotte
I am going discuss ten important facts that everyone should know about a government document that is going to revolutionize our country’s healthcare system. The document is thousands of pages long and I do not claim to know everything about it. This is my attempt to highlight some important aspects. 1. Why am I, a Facial Plastic Continue Reading >>
The Center For Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery Staff Pic!
Check out the new picture of Dr. Babak Azzizadeh, my fellowship director, his staff, and myself at The Center For Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery.
What is the Hottest Facial Plastic Surgery Trend Right Now?
Most people commonly think of facelifts, eyelifts and nose jobs when thinking about facial plastic surgery. In reviewing this past year’s trends on facial plastic surgery, the hottest procedure in facial plastic surgery was a chin implant! According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, chin implant procedures have increased by 71% over the last Continue Reading >>
Want Free Cosmetic Plastic Surgery? You Might Want to Move to Brazil.
Attitudes regarding cosmetic plastic surgery vary around the country and the world. Generally speaking, the attitude has changed dramatically in the US over the past 10-15 years. Today, it is widely known that procedures to improve one’s appearance can have a dramatic positive impact on self esteem and quality of life. It is socially acceptable Continue Reading >>
Woman Spent $800,000 on Plastic Surgery
The media believes that China is going to be the next superpower. I am not sure that America is ready to give up the title, but according to this article it looks like China could certainly become a superpower in performing unnecessary plastic surgery. A Chinese woman in her twenties has already spent $800,000 dollars on plastic Continue Reading >>
Successful Face Transplants
Charla Nash was recently the first recipient of a successful facial transplant procedure following a devastating attack by a chimpanzee. She recently appeared on TV to allow the world to see her progress. It is an amazing feat of modern medicine to successfully perform this procedure. Since her facial transplant in May of 2011, 20 Continue Reading >>
Kobe Bryant Broke His Nose and Will Be Seeing an ENT
The NBA all-star game is all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Unfortunately, Kobe Bryant broke his nose this year while playing in the game. As I was watching the game, I saw that Kobe was hit in the nose and immediately his nose started to bleed. Bleeding is the first sign of a broken Continue Reading >>
Documentary About a Plastic Surgeon Wins an Oscar!
As I discussed in a blog post a few weeks ago, a film documentary about a London-based plastic surgeon was recently nominated for an Oscar. The film, entitled Saving Face, won the Oscar last night for Best Documentary. During Hollywood’s most glamorous evening, my favorite moments were not the critiques of Hollywood’s latest fashion trends or who went to what Continue Reading >>