Dr. Youn Presents Dysport on NBC TV

Here is a television segment that aired last night which features me talking about and performing Dysport injections on a patient of mine. As you will see, it injects much the same way as Botox. So far I've found patients to be very happy with it, especially since they can save a few bucks too.
Thanks to WDIV and Dr. Frank McGeorge.

Take the Victoria Beckham Breast Test

The OC Register reports that Victoria Beckham has identified four distinct time periods in her life based on her breast size. They are: Pre-implants (pre-1999), First Implants (34 D -1999-2001), Largest Implants (34 DD -2001-May 2009), and Smaller Implants (34 B - May 2009 to present). They also present a slideshow quiz to see whether you can identify from which breast period the photo is from. You can find it here. Good luck! (I'm ashamed to say I got most, but not all, right)

Photo credit: AP / OC register

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

How to Banish Cellulite?

Every day we get people call my office inquiring about how to get rid of cellulite. SpaWeek.com has recently posted an article detailing some of my thoughts on cellulite treatments such as topical creams, pills, and laser treatments. You can find it here.

Bottom line: Cellulite affects over 90% of women, both younger and older, thinner and heavier. There is no permanent cure for cellulite (no, liposuction can only make it worse), although there are some treatments that can temporarily improve it. In my office we offer Dermosonic, an FDA approved treatment that combines external ultrasound with a deep tissue massage. It's a relaxing treatment that seems to work well to smooth out cellulite... for a while.

Click here to view a piece I did on the local Fox News affiliate on Dermosonic.

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Rachel Weisz Wants Botox Banned for Actors

According to an interview with Harper's Bazaar magazine, actress Rachel Weisz wants a ban on Botox for actors. According to Entertainment Daily:

The Constant Gardener star said that she wanted the cosmetic treatment forbidden onscreen since it came under the way of altering an actor’s expression.
“It should be banned for actors, as steroids are for sportsmen. Acting is all about expression; why would you want to iron out a frown?” the Daily Express quoted her as telling Harper’s Bazaar magazine.

Well, that's all fine and dandy. It would be funny if they agreed to this for her next movie and suddenly all the other actors show up wrinkle-free anyways. They could just use Dysport instead.

Photo credit: prphotos.com

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Model Arrested for Threatening Her Plastic Surgeon

According to Celebuzz, a French model has recently been arrested for threatening her plastic surgeon. According to the article:

Police revealed that in the calls, the Dutch-born catwalk strutter requested to have a procedure reversed and was "screaming and shouting about the operation and became extremely threatening." The rep added, "There were repeated calls to the female surgeon who was extremely scared. The suspect is being interviewed."

That is my nightmare. I think most plastic surgeons do their best to make their patients happy, but sometimes things don't work out the way we want them to, usually from poor healing or a miscommunication in expectations. I find that most patients are understanding if things don't turn out perfectly, as long as I do the best I can to make things as good as possible. Threatening behavior on the part of the patient is probably more common among those who suffer from Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Battle of the Bikini Beauties on Radar Online

Who looks better in bikinis, Models or Actresses? That was the question posed to me as one of a panel of judges for Radar Online's Battle of the Bikini Beauties. Some of the models and actresses evaluated include Jessica Alba, Bar Rafaeli, and Kate Hudson. Check it out here.

Thanks to Lynn Allison and Radar Online for asking me to be a judge!

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Michael Jackson, Propofol, and HIPAA

Not surprising, the rumors are swirling regarding Michael Jackson's death. A couple thoughts:

1. The medication that TMZ reported was found in his home, Propofol, is extremely dangerous indeed. I have never heard of it being used recreationally, but see it used every day when I perform plastic surgery. This powerful drug is given intravenously to induce a rapid unconscious state. It's fast acting but also cleared very quickly from the bloodstream. If it is given in a large quantity then the unconscious state can be so deep as to create respiratory arrest. This can eventually lead to a cardiac arrest. I believe the only people who should administer this drug are anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists.

2. I am surprised that the nurse who claims that Michael asked her to inject him with the medication is revealing this info to the press. I believe it's a violation of HIPAA privacy laws, similar to when a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills revealed through his publicist that he turned down Donda West for surgery due to heart disease.

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