(Sarah, Elana, Denice and Leeann at the PlasticSurgery.com booth)

Part of my job at PlasticSurgery.com (and Beauty Chat) is to attend two of our largest convention shows each year. I just recently attended the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) in San Diego, California. My duties, while at the show, entail helping out our sales team and aiding in the promotion of our fabulous company. More »

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In today’s world, children are becoming more and more informed of “grown-up” things at a much earlier age. For example, my 6-year-old niece asked me if I had a cell phone because she wanted to add my number to her contact list. I don’t think I even had a cell phone until I was in college!

So you can imagine my surprise when I saw an article on a new children’s book about plastic surgery. My Beautiful Mommy (Big Tent Books) by Dr. Michael Salzhauer, a Florida plastic surgeon, is an illustrated book aimed at children ages 4 to 7. I remember reading “The Cat in the Hat” and “The Goldstein Bears” when I was six – not books on what my mom was going to change on her body. More »

While skimming over the news on MSN.com recently, I came across an interesting article (which they got from the Science Channel) titled “Top 10 Useless Body Parts.” Immediately, I was intrigued. I can certainly think of a few anatomical pests that I would rather live without!

According to this article, many parts that were once vital to our survival are now just unnecessary, and even troublesome. Here is the list of “useless body parts”:

10. Plica semilunaris (a third eyelid)
9. Body hair
8. Sinuses
7. Adenoids
6. Tonsils
5. Coccyx
4. Arrector pili (a muscle that makes our hair stand on end and gives us goose bumps)
3. Wisdom teeth
2. Appendix
1. Male nipples

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I am not a plastic surgeon, a beauty expert, or a skincare specialist — but I do know when something does not appear healthy. And right now, I’m thinkin’ of Priscilla Presley - a current contestant on “Dancing with the Stars” (on tonight!).

Check out the new column on Your New Body Blog, featuring two Beverly Hills plastic surgeons: Dr. Stuart Linder (“BodyDocBlogger”) and Dr. Robert Kotler (“FaceDocBlogger”). It’s called Tuck N’ Stitch. And I don’t know about you, but getting insider information is always helpful when celebrity plastic surgery results are questionable!

…BUT I still think she’s pretty fabulous. Here’s a recent YouTube video featuring Elvis Presley’s love on “Dancing With The Stars” during Week 1:

 [video]http://youtube.com/watch?v=MJueOXNb_lE[/video]

As a natural-born Beauty Chatter who values a healthy lifestyle, I feel obligated to tell you about my latest finding.

Recently there has been quite a buzz regarding a Google ™ project that is currently in testing: the online storage of medical records. According to Alan Newberger, a Google engineering manager, the program is dedicated to making the patient’s medical records more attainable and convenient. More »

Only the end of our 9th month, Beauty Chat is relaunching with a revamped, modern look in the next couple of days. So you may experience some technical problems. We want you to thoroughly enjoy the makeover our PlasticSurgery.com/ Beauty Chat designer, Khevna Naik, has created, so it is our responsibility to let you know!

New features to look forward to include:

- Interactive Giveaway page

- Competitive advertising opportunities

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Thank you for being patient with your crew, the Beauty Chatters! And we’re sorry [teardrop] for leaving you without fabulous articles these last few days! With our redesign launching very soon, our days have been jam-packed.

So Friday, tomorrow, we will bring you two new blogs to enjoy as your enter your weekend.

…From all of us here, at Beauty Chat and PlasticSurgery.com: Happy Thursday!

Do you consider yourself fit and fabulous? Have you undergone liposuction or another body contouring procedure that gives you the confidence to try a new style?

Need a New Year’s Eve dress to welcome 2008 in a sexy, simple look??

Offering creative prints, bright colors, burnout silk, and luscious velvets, the Hale Bob collection of feminine, chic clothing is designed for women  who (according to French creator and owner Daniel Bohbot) are “secure enough to be noticed.”

Check out this satin silk dress in two different colors below. OR is it a blouse? I suppose it’s whichever you prefer. If your legs are one of your best features and you’re on the slim side, this look might be perfect for you. If you a bit shapelier (ahem, me) and “bottom heavy,” then jeans or leggings underneath could be very flattering. (A-list stars are loving the flirtatious look of Hale Bob.)

What do you think of this look for winter?

~ Elana

Photo Credits: Courtesy of Dennery Marks PR

Have you taken a sec to enter Beauty Chat’s latest giveaway of UnSeen Secrets Cleavage Control Clips ™ and The Breast Petals ™? There’s a little time left, but if you still need some reasons why you would want these “uplifting” items, here goes:

 All of the products from UnSeen Secrets are “dedicated to simplifying the lives of women,” but the Cleavage Control Clip has to be my favorite. First off, the clip is – you guessed it – so simple! By loosening your bra straps just a little, then attaching this tiny (and oh-so-discreet) device to both straps in between the shoulders, it provides you an amazing lift that you control yourself.

To adjust, just tighten or loosen your straps a little more. You’re in charge of how much “oomph” takes place up top! How cool is that? Oh, and because they come in a pack of three, you’ll have a black, white, and clear clip to match your bra.

Now, on to The Breast Petals, an enhancement accessory made of pure silicone gel. While I can’t say that I’ve tried these out for myself, I can tell you this: If you’ve tried the “chicken cutlet” breast pads normally found in boutiques, only to be disappointed by their obvious appearance from the outside, you may want to try these out.

Because The Breast Petals are smaller than most breast pads, in addition to having thinner edges, they’re practically indetectable. They put their own spin on the old “less is more” concept. And, because of their gentle, skin-friendly adhesive properties, they can be worn under a bathing suit, or even without a bra – for up to 100 uses!

Even if breast enhancement accessories aren’t for you, remember: either of these would make a great holiday gift (a stocking “stuffer,” if you will). To enter, just go to our giveaway announcement on the right, and let me know why you want a little lift up top (first name only is fine!). We’ll select the winner this Friday, December 21st.

There’s still good news for those who aren’t selected: Currently, UnSeen Secrets offers all Beauty Chat readers 25% off any order of their handy products! Just go to the “comments” section on their Web site, or e-mail info@unseensecrets.com – don’t forget to mention Beauty Chat – and receive your discount.  

~ Brook

Photo Credits: Courtesy of UnSeen Secrets