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Celebrities’ bad cosmetic surgery results not due to luck, noted plastic surgeon

Celebrities' bad cosmetic surgery results not due to luck, noted cosmetic surgeon says

Cosmetic Surgery not a Throw of the Dice

When a celebrity's cosmetic surgery goes wrong, sometimes horribly wrong, it's convenient to chalk up the results to "bad luck," but that's usually not the case, said noted Plastic Surgeon Prof. Laurence Kirwan.

"There's more involved than a simple roll of the dice. Aesthetic surgery is a big step and some celebrities don't go through the correct steps to ensure a good outcome," he said.

Prof. 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.

"People assume a celebrity's access, money and power will guarantee them the best cosmetic surgeon available but that's not always the case," he said.

Kirwan one reason celebrity surgeries often don't go well is that celebrities simply don't do enough research to find the best surgeon for their particular procedure. They might consult their manager or other adviser instead of doing the research themselves and that's not a good idea, he said.

"These celebrities must live with the results of their surgeries, so it behooves them to research the surgeons themselves," Kirwan said.

The surgeon should be listed on the specialist register of the country where he trained in cosmetic surgery, he said.

Kirwan said another reason celebrities' cosmetic surgeries don't turn out well is they just don't know when enough is enough.

"Sometimes it's apparent that neither lack of surgical skill nor bad luck is the culprit; the person just had the same area worked on one (or more) too many times."

Sometimes a second procedure is necessary but it doesn't follow that more always is better with the "poster child" being Michael Jackson and his nose, of course, he said.

Another good (or bad) example is Italian socialite Michaela Romanini, who underwent far too many lip and Botox injections and now has a wrinkled neck and unusually large lips, Kirwan said.

A third reason celebrities' cosmetic surgeries don't turn out well is the surgeons themselves fall victim to what one might call "the lure of celebrity," Kirwan said.

"They abandon common sense, seeking to become celebrities themselves. It's hard to resist, especially if the celebrities themselves exploit that," he said.

Kirwan said he would give a celebrity the same advice he gives his other patients, "Make sure you know why you're seeking the surgery. Are you genuinely ‘fixing' something or just trying to ‘improve' something?" Lastly, Surgeons themselves should remain grounded and avoid the tendency of the media and their patients to paint them into a celebrity corner. The duty of care for all patients is the same regardless of means or fame.

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Professor Laurence Kirwan MD

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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 orAmazon.com.

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