Some celebs like Darryl Hannah bad PR for cosmetic surgery industry
Dr. Kirwan says these celebrities set a bad example
Some people just don't know when to leave well enough alone and end up making an entire industry look bad, said noted plastic surgeon Professor Laurence Kirwan MD.
"Numerous celebrities, who are supposed to be role models, are making poor choices regarding cosmetic surgery and then people blame the surgeons," he said.
Dr. Kirwan is a recognised international leader in aesthetic plastic surgery with clinics in Harley Street, London; New York City; and Connecticut, USA. He specialises in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, breast and body.
Everyone is so focused on "looking beautiful" or "looking perfect" that celebrities who people already envy for their good looks try to "improve" upon them, usually with disastrous results, he said.
He cited the once stunning Michaela Romanini, an Italian socialite, who now has ridiculously large lips and a wrinkled neck following far too many lip and Botox injections.
"She already was a beautiful woman, she didn't need any of that. Cosmetic surgery can improve people's self-esteem but it shouldn't be used as a replacement for it," Dr. Kirwan said.
One bad procedure can cause scarring, infection, deformities and even the need for more surgery on the same area, causing a vicious cycle and causing more harm than good, he said.
"Carrot Top (Scott Thompson) is another example of failing to leave well enough alone," Kirwan said.
"He looked fine but then a brow lift and facial implants have given him this crazy, scary look that I'm sure he didn't envision when he went to the cosmetic surgeon," he said.
Country singer Kenny Rogers is another one who went for an eyebrow lift and ended up with a scary, surprised look, Kirwan said.
"To his credit, Rogers said he regretted getting the surgery and hopes over time his face can return to a somewhat normal appearance," he said.
Darryl Hannah was beautiful in 1984 when she starred in "Splash and still was beautiful in 2003 when she starred in "Kill Bill Vol. 1," Kirwan said.
"Yet, she also fell victim to the idea that she needed to "stay young" or "fix herself" with cheek implants, Botox and an unsuccessful eye lift. Now she has lost all that natural beauty and it was totally avoidable," he said.
Along with the toll these unnecessary take on the patients, there's also the toll they take on the cosmetic surgeons and their reputations, Kirwan said.
"People see these celebrities looking scary in many cases, quite frankly, and assume the surgeon or the procedure is at fault. They don't stop to think that maybe the celebrities themselves should have shown better judgment," he said.
Only in her early 30s, Tara Reid from "American Pie" now looks like she's in her 50s due to a boob job and liposuction that went horribly wrong, Kirwan said.
"The only saving grace there is that perhaps it will frighten away other women in their 30s from trying to look like a teenager again," he said.
Cosmetic or plastic surgery performed by a surgeon who understands the proportions and aesthetics of beauty can be highly effective at all ages. It is important to find a surgeon who can give natural results and is on the specialist register of his country where he obtained his plastic surgery training.
Professor Kirwan is a registered specialist in plastic & reconstructive surgery in the United States, Ireland, Finland, and the United Arab Emirates.
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Dr. Laurence Kirwan
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ABOUT PROFESSOR LAURENCE KIRWAN MD:
Professor Laurence Kirwan, is recognised as an international leader in aesthetic plastic surgery. He has clinics in Harley Street, London, New York City and Connecticut, USA. He specialises in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, breast and body. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). He also is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and an active member of the prestigious American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). ASAPS members are required to perform a minimum number of aesthetic procedures each year to maintain membership. Both ASAPS and ASPS only admit physicians certified by the ABPS. The ABPS is the only Plastic Surgery Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. It oversees physician training in the US. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is the most prominent Society of its kind, representing a ‘gold standard' for excellence and innovation in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery worldwide. ASAPS meetings and approved educational activities draw surgeons from around the globe. Many UK surgeons make an annual pilgrimage to the Society's meeting and symposia. ASAPS members are required to perform a minimum number of aesthetic procedures each year to maintain membership.
Professor Kirwan was born in Liverpool. He graduated in Medicine from Manchester University in 1974 before becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1979. He trained in General Surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Then he completed Residencies at the Universities Denver, Colorado and Kansas City, Missouri. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Professor of Plastic Surgery of the International School of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at the University of Belgrade.
He was named one of Tatler magazine's Top Surgeons in its Cosmetic Surgery Guide for the years 2004 and 2007-2012.He was named the "Top Breast and Tummy" surgeon for the past two years. He was included in the London Evening Standard's 1,000 Most Influential People report for the years 2007-2009. Professor Kirwan is also featured in The World's Top Surgeons & Clinics, published by Beyond Black Publications. Russian Vogue listed him as one of the Top 20 Plastic Surgeons,worldwide.
Professor Kirwan is a frequent contributor to current affairs programs on television and is an occasional contributor to magazines and newspapers. He has published three books: "The Cutting Edge: A Top Surgeon Tells All," about plastic surgery; "My Mole Book," a guidebook for children, explaining what happens when a mole is removed; and "Ophelia Blue Eyes: My Life So Far," a biography of Ophelia Sarah Kirwan, the professor's own daughter, who was born with Down syndrome. All are available through either Artnik Publishers or Amazon.com.