Back to the Big Apple!

None other than our very own Dr. Walden is the celebrity featured in this week's post. We headed back to New York City this month for a photo shoot with photographer Michael Black. We had a great time working with Black and his team, and the photos turned out great! Be sure to read Black's blog about the shoot, and watch the video below to see what his team calls "the 'HOTTEST' plastic surgeon". We think she looks beautiful, don't you?!

Surgical vs. Non-surgical Treatments for the Turkey Neck and Other Problem Areas

Dr. Jennifer Walden discussed face and necklift surgical options versus nonsurgical Venus Freeze with Keri Bellacosa of Fox 7 on Good Day Austin.




The Venus Freeze is device that emits radio-frequency thermal energy that's non-invasive. Dr. Jennifer Walden describes how you can get 6 to 8 treatments, that will eventually melt the fat and tighten the skin area depending on the body area treated, including the turkey neck. The best thing about these treatments, besides being non-invasive, is that they are less expensive and require no downtime.  However, she also explains that a surgical face and necklift will create long-lasting results in just a matter of hours, and shows some amazing before and afters of patients of hers who have undergone cosmetic surgery.

Venus Freeze is a great option for those of us who may be a bit more hesitant about going under the knife! But a surgical face and necklift address sagging muscle, fat and skin and remain the gold-standard for long-lasting dramatic results.

Angelina Jolie Undergoes a Double Mastectomy

Photo from RadioTimes.com

It's been years since I've blogged for Plastic Surgery Uncut. I worked for Dr. Walden as a premedical student in New York City, shadowing her and gaining clinical experience. Now, I'm a first-year medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine (formerly Mount Sinai School of Medicine) in New York City, pursuing an MD/MPH degree.

I've been wanting to return to this blog for some time now as I always enjoy writing. Therefore, it is only appropriate that I  blog about my favorite celebrity and her recent medical endeavor.

Angelina Jolie, arguably one of the world's most beautiful women, recently underwent a preventive double mastectomy. After learning that she carries the BRCA1 gene, a gene linked to a significant increase in breast and ovarian cancer, she elected to have both breasts removed. In doing so she has reduced her chances of getting breast cancer to "under 5%" (though it varies for each individual).

Angelina Jolie underwent three different procedures. The first was called "nipple delay" which she describes in her NY Times Op-Ed piece, "rules out disease in the breast ducts behind the nipple and draws extra blood flow to the area. This causes some pain and a lot of bruising, but it increases the chance of saving the nipple." She then underwent a second procedure to remove the breast tissue, and a final procedure to reconstruct her breasts through the use of an implant.

Two genes BRCA1 and BRCA 2 are associated with a risk for developing breast cancer. Many women who know they carry one or both of these genes undergo a preventive mastectomy. Angelina Jolie says, "I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity." 

Photo from JustJared.com

Amanda Bynes,  a 27-year-old now retired actress, is admitting that she did in fact have a nose job. She has recently chosen Twitter as her means of coming clean about going under the knife a few years ago.  Amanda had a nose job, she says, and that's why she keeps making a fuss about magazines and blogs using old pictures of her.

She sent out a tweet on Sunday saying, "The reason I've asked all magazines and blogs to stop using old photos of me is I don't look like that anymore! I had a nose job to remove skin that was like webbing in between my eyes."She continued to post at length about her frustration with the media saying, "I wasn't going to tell anyone, but I look so much prettier in my new photos that I don't want old photos used anymore!," and, "When will they stop? I will never look like that again!"

But whatever the media, magazines, and blogs choose to post, plastic surgery has been a happy experience for Amanda. "Having surgery," she said, "was the most amazing thing for my confidence!"

We definitely don't see any "webbing" between her eyes, but what do you think of Amanda since she got a nose job?

 photograph compliment of Huffington Post

Are Skin Care and Beauty Products Worth the Hype?

Dr. Jennifer Walden discusses over-the-counter skin care products with Austin's KVUE. Learn about skin care and labeling and why some products aren't delivering what they promise!

Real Housewife of Beverly Hills star, Kyle Richards, has admitted to partaking in a few plastic surgery procedures. The 44-year-old Housewife confessed to US Magazine that her nose had been bothering her for a long time. She went on to say, "the surgery made me feel better." However, she underwent the rhinoplasty seven years ago, and has had a few things done since then. 

After being a victim of the vicious Hollywood grapevine, she exposed a few secrets on the Bravo special, "Secrets Revealed". The show aired April 5th, and Kyle admitted that she had also undergone a tummy tuck and liposuction to bid farewell to what she referred to as "the dreaded muffin top." 

She was very honest with the audience about going under the knife, explaining the various insecurities that come with being both a celebrity and a mother of four. She explained, "After having four kids, no matter what exercise I did, the love handles wouldn't go away." She spoke frankly and assured the audience, and her fans, that she had nothing to hide. 

Photos compliment of SlimCelebrity.com

Nashville Sized

As the fan base for ABC's newest hit, Nashville, continues to grow, rumors about the show's leading actress, Hayden Panettiere do too.

The 23-year-old has reentered the media's spotlight after rekindlign a relationship with Ukrainian athlete, Wladimir Klitschko. The star sported a hot pink string bikini on the Miami beach during her Easter break. Since her return, tabloids and plastic surgery blogs continue to raise questions about whether or not the star has undergone plastic surgery to get breast implants. Some doctors, including Dr. Anthony Youn, have been quoted saying that the wrinkles on her breasts may indicate that work has been done, while others vehemently deny it.

We don't think there's anything to be embarrassed about in going up a cup size or two, which is what appears may have happened. Whether or not Panettiere's chest has indeed grown since the beginning of the series, we think she still looks great! Plus, we can't wait to tune in this Wednesday and find out what happens between her and her newest steamy romance.

Photos courtesy of www.gotceleb.com and scream.wikia.com