Michael Jackson’s Mother Talks About his Addiction to Plastic Surgery

Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine Jackson made a rare appearance on television when she appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show along with her husband Joe Jackson. She was also accompanied by Michael’s three children Prince, Paris and Blanket. While she spoke about life in the Jackson household and especially about her late son Michael, it was the first time she spoke out regarding her son’s addiction to cosmetic plastic surgery.

Michael Jackson who although admitted to only 2 nose jobs during his lifetime is rumored to have gone through an enormous number of cosmetic surgery procedures to completely change the way he looked. It took no genius to figure out Michael’s fixation or even obsession with cosmetic surgery. According to Katherine Jackson, Michael had self esteem issues and often thought he was ugly. His mother revealed how he would not like go out because of his low self esteem which made him obsess about the way he appeared. Katherine went on to say “He’d say “I’m just so ugly, I don’t want to go out there” “I’d say ‘You’re not’. To a mother, all her children are always beautiful.”

The interview with Oprah Winfrey gave a lot of insight to the mind of Michael Jackson. Although he was the undisputed King of Pop, Michael was mainly known for all the rumors, court cases and his obsession with cosmetic surgery during the latter part of his life. Katherine Jackson’s revelations regarding her son has enabled everyone to understand the man better and the need for cosmetic surgery. Michael Jackson has been one of the most talked about celebrities in the cosmetic surgery websites, blogs, magazines and television shows. People have continually criticized Michael Jackson for completely altering everything about his appearance. However, with Katherine Jackson opening up about her son, perhaps Michael was misunderstood and the cosmetic surgeries were a way to make himself feel better and keep in check all the extreme emotions he felt inside.

Cosmetic surgery is in fact meant to provide people with the confidence they need to go out and achieve what they want. Although addiction to cosmetic surgery is a bad thing but if utilized properly, plastic surgery procedures can completely change your life and the way you feel about yourself. Maybe Michael Jackson went too far with his plastic surgery obsession but one thing that is for sure, is that for most people he will always remain the undisputed King of Pop and perhaps the most talented performer of his generation.

More Real Housewives Stars Admit to Plastic Surgery

After NeNe Leakes from The Real Housewives of Atlanta fame admitted to undergoing cosmetic plastic surgery, it was the turn of the cast from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to talk about their tryst with cosmetic surgery. It was interesting to hear each and every cast member of the show admitting to some kind of plastic surgery in the past and not being afraid to say so. There was no attempt to hide any facts or play down the number of cosmetic procedures each one had gone through. It would seem the stars of The Real Housewives series are much more open and honest about cosmetic surgery than other television personalities.

The sixth installment of The Real Housewives franchise stars Kyle Richards who is Paris Hilton’s aunt, Kim Richards who is a former child star, Camille Grammer who is the estranged wife of Kelsey Grammer, Taylor Armstrong, Adrienne Maloof and Lisa Vanderpump who is a restaurant owner. Each of the six stars revealed the type of cosmetic surgery procedures they have gone through during a chat with Judith Regan. The cosmetic procedures they admitted to are summarized as follows:

Kyle Richards: Rhinoplasty plus Botox.
Kim Richards: Breast Implants plus Botox.
Camille Grammer: Breast Implants plus Botox.
Taylor Armstrong: Lip Augmentation, Botox as well as Breast Implants.
Adrienne Maloof: Rhinoplasty, Breast Implants, Fillers as well as Botox.
Lisa Vanderpump: Botox only.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs on the Bravo cable network and has become a huge success ever since its launch last month. The Real Housewives of franchise has become one of the highest rated series ever on the Bravo network. The reality show follows the six cast members and gives insight into the lives of housewives in Beverly Hills. Each of the cast members are a socialite and a celebrity in their own right. A number of the cast members of all Real Housewives shows have had a successful career and many are entrepreneurs themselves at the moment.

Coming back to cosmetic surgery, many believe that almost all the members of each installment of the franchise have gone through some kind of plastic surgery procedure but have not been as open about it. However, the refreshing aspect of the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is that they have all admitted to cosmetic surgery together and have left nothing to speculation. They have also shown how cosmetic surgery is a common occurrence in Beverly Hills.

Is Heidi Montag Regretting Her Cosmetic Surgery Procedures?

I read somewhere a few days back that Heidi Montag is considering filing for bankruptcy. The moment I read that news, the first thing that came to mind was – if she didn’t have any money, how did she afford all those cosmetic plastic surgery procedures? In fact not just the cost of the procedure itself, how did she manage the after care treatments etc? Well a little more digging and sure enough I found a quote from Heidi Montag where she mentions how she wishes she had not gone through with so many cosmetic surgery procedures and spent a fortune on them.

Well such kind of things actually makes me go mad. I feel many individuals look at the cosmetic plastic surgery industry in a negative light since they feel cosmetic surgeries make people obsessed with them without realizing its cost. The truth is, most people who prefer undergoing cosmetic procedures know what they are doing, know how much it costs and do complete due diligence before going through with any kind of procedure. However, there are a few who become obsessed, don’t care about their own income or how they will manage the costs of all the surgeries and also go through plastic surgery for all the wrong reasons. These are the people who end up giving the cosmetic surgery industry a bad name.

My advice to anyone reading this blog or considering opting for cosmetic surgery, please first look at your finances and then take a decision. Cosmetic surgery is meant to make your life better. It is meant for reconstructive purposes or for aesthetic reasons which will make you feel good about yourself. It is not meant to create problems for you at a later stage. Not taking care of your finances before opting for cosmetic surgery will make it tough for you in the future.

Coming back to Heidi Montag, she actually went through ten cosmetic surgery procedures on the same day. Normally we would not have a problem with that and even feel sometimes going through multiple surgeries together is a good thing. However, getting all such cosmetic surgeries when in reality you can’t afford it is a huge mistake. Heidi Montag has gone through multiple breast augmentations, buttock augmentation, liposuction on various parts of her body, Botox, fat injections etc. While we always feel a person has the right to undergo any cosmetic procedure they want without having critics pointing a finger at them, but being obsessed with cosmetic surgery and going bankrupt in the process is certainly not what we condone.

Joan Rivers Cosmetic Surgery

Even though Joan Rivers’ career has seen incredible ups and downs, she is without doubt considered a legend in her industry. One of the best comedians in the world, Joan is known for her amazing wit and a distinctive sense of humor. Of course currently in her late seventies, Joan Rivers has found new admirers purely because of her incredible energy which can put people more than half her age to shame. As a matter of fact, when she won the Celebrity Apprentice reality show, the one thing that came out was how much energy she had in herself even after all these years. No other contestant on the show whether male or female could match her liveliness.

Her energy level is what makes us feel that her fondness for cosmetic plastic surgery is a complete match for her personality. Clearly on the inside, she still has the outlook, vigor and enthusiasm of a person much younger her age. So why not make her outside appear the same with the help of cosmetic surgery? Many people have criticized Joan Rivers for going through so many cosmetic surgery procedures. It is quite clear that she has gone through almost all the popular plastic surgeries there is out there and is happy about it. She is not one of those celebrities who secretly undergo cosmetic surgery only to talk negatively about it in public. We admire Joan Rivers for being the person she is and for not being afraid to admit to what she likes or does not like.

Cosmetic surgery is the best way for her to hide the signs of ageing and try and match how she feels inside with what she appears from outside. Of course there will always be critics for everything a celebrity of her stature does but overall most people admire her for what she is. Currently Joan Rivers can be seen in a documentary based on her life called Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work. The documentary is being called one of the best show business documentaries giving an important insight to the industry and the fascinating life of Joan Rivers.

Joan is said to have been undergoing cosmetic procedures every year to reverse as much signs of ageing as possible and is said to have tried everything from a nose job to facelifts, cheek and chin lift, liposuction, Botox, brow lift, breast augmentation and an eye lift amongst others.

Are Models More Open About Plastic Surgery than other Celebrities?

It is no secret anymore regarding celebrities getting cosmetic plastic surgery and not admitting to it. This is especially true for actors, musicians and television personalities. Just a quick look at the images of these celebrities over the years and you can see a clear change in the facial features. Some actors who aspire to make it big one day get cosmetic surgery done at an early stage while others do it once they start showing the signs of ageing. However, even though most celebrities who undergo cosmetic surgery would not admit to it, those connected with the modeling world seem to be quite different.

We have found many a times that an established model is more open and honest about cosmetic surgery and its benefits. Models often are under much higher pressure than actors to have perfect features. Even the slightest flaw in their skin, face or other parts of their body can lead to their entire careers being over. Hence many models have opted for cosmetic surgery to help them with their modeling careers and maintain body features desirable to the industry. Of course the refreshing thing about most models is that even if they go through a minor cosmetic surgery procedure, they are less likely to hide it if asked. This is contrary to many other celebrities who even go ahead and criticize the cosmetic plastic surgery industry even though they themselves have gone through multiple cosmetic procedures in their lifetime.

In fact of late there has been a trend in Hollywood to bash cosmetic surgery or to come out with statements on how they regret getting any kind of plastic surgery. That is why it was quite refreshing to read the statements of well known model Paulina Porizkova where she admitted she was not against plastic surgery and went on to say “In many cases, it is something that can so vastly improve the quality of life it actually saves it.” Paulina is not the first model to talk on behalf of cosmetic surgery. There have been many others before who admit to the benefits of plastic surgery for the modelling industry. Of course there will always be a few models who will never disclose cosmetic surgery as one of the secrets behind their beauty or youthful appearance just like there are many actors who openly admit to undergoing all kinds of cosmetic surgeries. But the percentages of models being pro plastic surgery seems to be much higher. Mind you many feel the reason for this is that a model can undergo cosmetic surgery and not have too many people pointing fingers whereas many actresses feel they will be subjected to various rumors or gossiping if they spoke more openly about cosmetic surgery.

Demi Moore Plastic Surgery Rumors

Ever since Demi Moore was seen in Charlie’s Angels sequel Full Throttle emerging from the sea with a surfboard under her arms, plastic surgery rumors regarding Demi have been gaining ground. People were left completed stunned and mesmerized with Demi Moore’s perfect new figure. Given that Demi was out of the public eye for a considerable period of time before Charlie’s Angels, many simply could not comprehend how she had been able to completely transform her body.

As a matter of fact, most people who watched Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle agreed that Demi had a much bigger impact on the audience than the movie’s much younger actresses Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymore. There was speculation that Demi Moore spent a mini fortune on several cosmetic plastic surgeries worth approximately $350,000. This included liposuction on various parts of her body, breast augmentation, fat removal from knees and other parts, facial treatments etc. Of course Demi herself never admitted to these cosmetic surgeries even though gossip magazines and celebrity websites continued to speculate over the type of cosmetic procedures she may have gone through to attain her stunning new figure.

While Demi Moore has not spoken publicly about any kind of cosmetic surgery, earlier this year she had opened up for the first time regarding all the speculation about her looks. During an interview with British Elle magazine, Demi simply said “I’ve had something done but it’s not my face.” During the same interview, she did go on to mention that she was open to cosmetic surgery some day but added she gets irritated with the way people constantly talk about her spending on plastic surgeries. Many people who read that interview wished she would be more forthright about what she meant by “I’ve had something done…..” It would have been certainly great if someone as well respected as Demi Moore would talk about any cosmetic procedure she may have gone through more openly so that it would help end all the speculation once and for all. Also of course it would help many of her fans understand more about cosmetic surgery and how it can be used.

Demi Moore has always been much more than an actress for her loyal fans. Although she has done fewer movies than most of her counterparts, Demi has always been revered as someone with excellent acting skills and also a genuinely thinking actress.

NeNe Leakes Happy With Her Plastic Surgery

Star of the hugely popular reality show The Real Housewives of Atlanta, NeNe Leakes spoke to people magazine about her latest cosmetic surgeries. The reality star admitted to having work done on her nostrils to get them narrowed. She has also openly admitted to a breast lift and liposuction. During her chat with people magazine she claimed her nostrils have been bothering her for years and she wanted a tune up.

What was refreshing about NeNe Leakes’ admission about plastic surgery is that she seemed quite happy with all the cosmetic procedures she has gone through. Lately it has become a trend by several Hollywood actresses and other socialites to bash cosmetic surgery even though many of them have gone through several cosmetic procedures themselves. However, NeNe Leakes talking about plastic surgery was completely different from the recent trend and it was pleasing to hear her talk from the heart.

NeNe Leakes was also forthright about the criticism she received from many individuals after her cosmetic surgeries. She claimed people thought she started to look plastic or her new nose work made her look Caucasian. However, NeNe Leakes seemed unperturbed with all the criticism. She was quoted as saying “I love what I did. I didn’t want to change my looks. I wanted to look like the black woman I am, only a better version.”

We feel NeNe Leakes looks gorgeous after the cosmetic enhancements and she is definitely one of the most confident and dazzling women in reality TV. Her show The Real Housewives of Atlanta was first aired in 2008 on the Bravo cable network. The show followed the success of its predecessors – The Real Housewives of Orange Country and The Real Housewives of New York. Of course The Real Housewives of Atlanta not only went on to become the highest rated show amongst all three versions, it also ended up as the highest rated reality show on the Bravo cable network.

The show also stars Shereé Whitfield, Kim Zolciak, Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey and Phaedra Parks along with NeNe Leakes. According to her twitter profile, NeNe is an author, philanthropist, actress, host, mom and independent business woman. She is a mother of two boys and lives in the Duluth area of Atlanta. NeNe Leakes has recently written her memoirs and hopes it would help women who have gone through similar circumstances as her get more support and confidence in themselves.

Dana Delany Gets Candid about Her Botched Botox Procedure

Star of several television shows such as Desperate Housewives and China Beach, Dana Delany has revealed to the New York Daily News that she had a Botox procedure which went horribly wrong. According to her, when the plastic surgeon inserted the Botox injection on her forehead, he hit a nerve which has ended up causing a huge hematoma. Unfortunately the nerve has been dead ever since and has even ended up making her right eye droop a little. For those who are not aware of what hematoma is, it is simply put a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. When there is damage to a blood vessel wall, artillery, vein or capillary, blood leaks into tissues and causes a hematoma. Usually a hematoma could result in huge swelling and can lead to severe health conditions.

It is great that a celebrity such as Dana Delany has spoken so openly about the cosmetic surgery procedure she went through and also the negative side effects. This is exactly the reason why we always advocate celebrities should be more open and honest about cosmetic surgery. Botox when used carefully is a great aesthetic tool. However, it does have its risks as well. What Dana Delany went through could happen to anyone and at least now with more people reading about it, they will be all the more careful when planning on a Botox injection.

Dana Delany who got famous after her role in the ABC television show China Beach is nowadays more popularly known for her portrayal of Katherine Mayfair in Desperate Housewives. However, Delany has left the show for a new television series named Body of Proof. The new show is all set to air on ABC from October 22nd 2010. Dana Delany has also appeared on several other television shows with special appearances and cameos which have been well received by her fans. She even stared as FBI agent Jordon Shaw in March 2010 for the show Castle. She was part of a two-part special episode. Castle also starred Nathan Fillion who has worked with Delany on Desperate Housewives as her second husband.

Of course Dana Delany is a multi award winning actress winning an Emmy couple of times for her role in China Beach as well as winning several other awards. She has also been nominated for a Golden Globe award in the past and has won several accolades for her acting skills over the past couple of decades.

Why Celebrities Don’t Admit Undergoing Cosmetic Plastic Surgery?

A lot of people keep asking me every week on why celebrities do not admit undergoing any kind of cosmetic plastic surgeries? Many people wonder what is going through the mind of a celebrity that they keep denying going through any kind of cosmetic procedure even if they have indeed undergone plastic surgery. To be honest, it actually makes me wonder as well. Most of us connected with the world of cosmetic surgery just cannot understand why celebrities can’t just come out and talk openly about using cosmetic enhancements. As a matter of fact, if they were honest about cosmetic surgeries, it would help clear out a lot of the rumors and misconceptions amongst fans. It would also help people learn the truth about the cosmetic surgery industry and perhaps take more informed decisions.

When it comes to reasons for not admitting undergoing any kind of cosmetic surgery, I feel a lot of people connected to show business feel that their careers would not take of if people thought their beauty and overall appearance was not natural. On the contrary, I personally feel that if a celebrity is open about the cosmetic surgeries they have gone through, they get a lot more publicity and people are much more inclined to follow a star who they perceive as honest. In fact fans say they feel more connected to a celebrity who is open about topics such as cosmetic surgery as it makes them more human to them. There was a time when most celebrities wanted to create a larger than life image to differentiate themselves from rest of the crowd. But today the times have changed and fans want to follow those celebrities who actually feel more like them.

Of course many people point out celebrities nowadays are completely fed up of the hundreds of rumors regarding each and every aspect of their lives and hence feel they do not need to reveal anything. They feel people would talk about cosmetic enhancements whether they went through them or not and hence many choose to maintain complete silence over the topic. However, I feel that the celebrities who have come out and spoken about plastic surgery have often come across as the most confident and successful in their respective careers whether in movies, television or in the music world. The best example of this is George Clooney who admitted to an eyelift surgery. Clearly Clooney is one of the most successful actors in Hollywood history and comes across as someone with incredible confidence. Fans just love him for his frank and honest opinions including those regarding cosmetic surgery.

Fans Divided Over Denise Richards’ Latest Plastic Surgeries

Denise Richards’ appearance at the 6th Annual Pink Party hosted by Jennifer Garner left a lot of fans divided over what appeared to be plastic surgery gone wrong. Fans felt her smile was sort of forced and not the usual mesmerizing smile which has been able to capture the hearts of many people from all over the globe. Denise Richards, who is famous for not just her stunning figure but also a gorgeous and beautiful smile, left a lot of fans disappointed lately. Many feel that she probably has gone overboard on cosmetic surgeries and it is taking away the glow from her natural beauty.

Denise Richards has openly admitted to several plastic surgeries in the past including multiple breast augmentations. Also during an interview with radio show host Howard Stern, when asked about her breasts, she replied they are natural on the outside and fake on the inside. Richards who got famous after her role in the movie Starship Troopers is quite popular in Hollywood. The former fashion model is considered as one of the sexiest women in America. Although she was criticized for her acting in the James Bond movie – The World Is Not Enough – many believed she was one of the most stunning bond girls ever. Denise Richards has starred in a reality show as well called Denise Richards – Its Complicated.

Even though Denise has been quite popular for her gorgeous looks, unfortunately she has been on the news recently for all the wrong reasons. The break down of her marriage to Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen who is also the star of the television show Two And A Half Men, has resulted in a lot of negative news circulating regarding her strained relationship with her ex-husband. There have also been quite a few public spats between them and a bitter custody battle for their two children which left many of her fans disappointed. However, Denise Richards seems to be getting things back to normal and slowly the focus is getting back to her acting and of course her drop dead gorgeous looks which made her famous in the first place.

Fans believe while cosmetic surgeries have worked out pretty well for Denise Richards in the past, may be her latest round of cosmetic procedures have taken away some of the good work of previous plastic surgeries. Many of her loyal followers feel that whatever she does, she should not mess with her beautiful smile as that is her greatest asset.