Your doctor will then examine your jaw in greater detail. They may ask you to clench your teeth, for example, says Dr. Marchbein. During this exam, she says she observes how bulky the muscle is while drawing lines along the jaw and from the ear to the corner of the mouth. These will serve as … Read more
![Natural beauty? Khanyi Mbau before surgery, bleaching [photos]](http://www.thesouthafrican.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Take-a-look-at-Khanyi-Mbau-before-plastic-surgery-and-skin-bleaching.jpg "Natural beauty? Khanyi Mbau before surgery, bleaching [photos]")
South African socialite Khanyi Mbau is synonymous with luxury living, skin bleaching, and, of course, plastic surgery. But the reality TV star – who revealed her “new face” this week – looks drastically different from the one we were introduced to several years ago. Khanyi, who lives in Dubai with her boyfriend, Kudzai Mushonga, recently … Read more
The death of 38-year-old Hayley Dowell during cosmetic surgery at Istanbul’s BHT Clinic has highlighted alarming concerns about medical tourism safety. According to the Daily Mail, Mrs Dowell underwent a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), tummy tuck, and liposuction on October 2, 2023, but tragically passed away just hours later, around midnight on October 3. Her … Read more
Nevertheless, this group is uniquely positioned to pursue cosmetic treatments, notes Dr. Williams: “A lot of Gen Xers are done having children, their careers are established, and many are looking to do something for themselves.” But not before they do their research. This generation is educated, not influenced. They “consider these procedures to be an … Read more
As soon as I returned home I started on oral antibiotics, which I remained on for a week to prevent an infection, along with oral steroids for five days to minimize swelling. I was advised by Dr. Tepper to relax and stay home for three days post-procedure. I heeded his advice. Despite diligently taking my … Read more
What’s unique about the implant itself is that it’s elastic enough to be compressed through the injection port, and then regain its shape once it reaches the breast, explains Dr. Randquist. (Traditional silicone implants weren’t flexible enough to make the journey—“they broke,” he says). The whole system took about six years to develop. The silicone … Read more
![Khanyi Mbau’s face reveal goes viral [video]](http://www.thesouthafrican.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Social-media-users-believe-Khanyi-Mbau-is-beginning-to-resemble-the-late-Michael-Jackson.jpg "Khanyi Mbau’s face reveal goes viral [video]")
Social media users have confused Khanyi Mbau’s appearance with that of the late Michael Jackson, who, like the socialite, was known for his love of plastic surgery and skin bleaching. This week, the TV personality revealed she had undergone under the knife yet again. She’s even given her followers a first look at her face. … Read more
By credentialing doctors for us, removing the customary gatekeepers (receptionists, medical assistants), and shrinking wait times, Persana lets aesthetic treatment-seekers skip straight to the good part: the consultation. The vetting process If I’m being honest, when I first heard about Persana and the heavy hitters involved—Drs. Ben Talei, Mike Nayak, Rod Rohrich, Kami Parsa, Guy … Read more
After Ayesha Takia experienced severe backlash over her appearance in a recent post on social media, she decided to temporarily deactivate her account. Now a couple of days later, the former Bollywood star turned internet personality decided to respond to her critics in subtle and ‘classy, demure’ manner with a series of posts. Earlier during … Read more
When Amir Karam, MD, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in San Diego, performed a facelift on his 52-year-old wife Neda Karam earlier this year, he also gave her a fat transfer and a lower eyelid “skin pinch,” which is when you remove a small amount of skin underneath the eyelids. “Crepiness under the eyes … Read more
