An interesting study by the International Society of Plastic Surgeons came out recently; they asked which celebrities had the most commonly asked for features. The two that were most commonly asked for overall: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
Brad Pitt blows all the other guys out of the water for men, but when it comes to women, it’s a little different. For lips, Angelina Jolie comes out at the top, followed by Scarlett Johansson. For the nose, Ashlee Simpson (post-rhinoplasty) is now the standard-bearer. For the “behind,” it’s either Beyoncè or Jennifer Lopez. For breasts, it really is a taste thing.
In the study, they said the most commonly requested breasts are Pam Anderson’s, but based on my experience, it’s the exact opposite; if anything, the most common request is not to have their breasts look like Pam Anderson’s!
There are some women who like a smaller size, like a Halle Berry B-cup, and other people want to be more of a C-cup, like a Scarlett Johansson. Then there’s some who want to be a bit bigger, maybe a D-cup like one of the Playmates. It really varies, but I almost never get patients who ask, “Can you make me look like Pam?”
I think the public would be shocked to know how widespread plastic surgery is becoming. People don’t realize how many of their neighbors are having work done, and when you take that into Hollywood, it grows exponentially – it’s all over the place.
We always look at celebrities as if they are on a pedestal. We like to believe that they are angels sent from heaven to look perfect on magazine covers. Plastic surgery is partly to blame, but part of it is also the fault of journalists and the people who make these fashion magazines.




Comments
Re: Gimme Jolie Lips And A Beyoncè Booty!
By Heather Wallace, February 29, 2008 at 12:53Halle Berry is only a B-cup? I'm not sure about that.
I also balked when I read that Pamela Anderson is the most sought after look for breast implants. In fact, I've never met anyone who wanted to be that plastic. It's interesting that even Pamela Anderson had her original implants taken out and replaced with a smaller size, though I think she did put the bigger ones back in after.
I don't believe in breast implants. Feminist arguments aside, to me they're akin to having a rib removed, only weirder. The exception is for reconstructive purposes - that I can understand. If I lost a breast or both, I would definitely want reconstruction.
Ashley Simpson does have a gorgeous post-rhinoplasty nose, but it was such a drastic change. I think I miss her old nose. It was so much a part of who she was. I have a bigger nose, and I have to confess that if I had the money and could take the time off work, I may trade my character-building nose for an Ashley Simpson model. (post). Actually no...just thinking about the procedure makes my nose bleed. Ouch.
I'm not above hair dye or botox though...I think it's in my future. Call me shallow...
Re: Gimme Jolie Lips And A Beyoncè Booty!
By luyen, March 3, 2008 at 09:53Just think of Melanie Griffith though...botox is a neuro-toxin, doesn't that sound scary? I don't know, i've got my physical flaws like everyone else, but the thought of being that 1% where something goes terribly wrong keeps me satisfied with the way I look.
I never understood breast implants either, sure i've done my share of gawking, but it is so plastic, so unnatural in how it is disproportionate to the body, and imagine when a woman turns 40+ and everyone isn't quite as plastic, it'll just be very strange...
My grandpa used to do facial exercises (just moving facial muscles around in different patterns) and he had amazing skin well into his 80s, i mean glowing and smooth skin, i think stimulating blood-flow to the face can do wonders, it's anecdotal but i'm sticking by it! Besides we spend most of our day with our faces unmoving or frowning, that's no good!
Re: Gimme Jolie Lips And A Beyoncè Booty!
By Heather Wallace, March 3, 2008 at 10:02Yes, well, I can agree your family has good genes. Your 30-something-year-old brother was mistaken for a 22-year-old the other day. Genes help and no amount of surgery can compete with that. :)
Re: Gimme Jolie Lips And A Beyoncè Booty!
By Robyn Stubbs, March 4, 2008 at 11:02I'd say Halle Berry was B cup before she got preggers, fo' sure. I also have to say that I once loved Scarlett Johansen for her curves, but she's too scrawny now - I think many women of the women who ask to look like her are probably referring to way she was a few years ago, as opposed to today.