Filipino Celebrity Plastic Surgery: Retoke

Gretchen Barretto's Lips

2006-12-10T18:44:00.000+08:00

Last week, I stumbled upon a tabloid with a column of Jojo Gabinete. I couldn't remember the tabloid. The column feautured an interview of Rachel Alejandro and Geneva Cruz by the mentioned journalist. When asked who among the Filipino celebrities who has had plastic surgery but never admitted it yet, Rachel Alejandro answered "Gretchen Baretto's lips." Did she really have had Lip Augmentation?

Sorry, I couldn't find old photos (especially from That's Entertainment's days). Here are some newer ones, I think.

Then, today, I taped this interview of Gretchen Barretto by Boy Abunda (this was due to her rift with Dawn Zulueta) aired on The Buzz. (Sorry for the landscape configuration. I don't know how to turn it clockwise.)

Be the judge!

P.S. Oh by the way. The tabloid feature was really shocking. There was also a question there if how many one-night stands the two singers have had. Geneva answered 3 - one of them Kempee de Leon. And regarding the plastic surgery, Geneva answered Zsa Zsa Padilla's breasts.

Tom Cruise's Nose

2006-08-25T13:56:00.000+08:00

Tom Cruise has been cited as one with the most symmetric faces in Hollywood. (FYI: Studies have shown that attractive faces are symmetric.) But, it is also a fact in most plastic surgery sites that Tom has had a reduction rhihoplasty before.

Lately, Tom Cruise has been all over the news, from his jumping-off-the-couch scene in Oprah after revealing his relationship with 11-years younger Katie Holmes to his radical idealogy as a member of the Church of Scientology. This week, it has been announced that Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures parted ways afer 2 decades of doing blockbuster movies together.

Tags: Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Hollywood Celebrity, Tom Cruise, Rhinoplasty, Paramount Pictures
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*NSYNC Lance Bass: Gay and Plastic

2006-07-27T19:07:00.000+08:00

Lance Bass

Among the NSync members, Lance Bass could be the one with the most unusual rumors. First, he wanted to travel to space. Then, two years ago, there were rumors that he has had rhinoplasty. Look at his Before and After photos. He has a new feminized nose now.

Last week, gossips were spreading that he is gay. He was seen hanging out with Amazing Race winner Reichen Lehmkuhl, also a known homosexual, on a popular gay bar in Massachussetts during the July 4 weekend. As I was writing this, Lance already made a "coming-out" statement on People magazine.

"I'm not ashamed," Bass reportedly told the magazine. "I'm more liberated and happy than I've been my whole life."
Bass says that he's involved with Reichen Lehmkuhl and reportedly says that he kept his sexuality a secret mostly out of concern that it would hurt the boy band.

So there.

Tags: Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Hollywood Celebrity, Lance Bass, *NSYNC, Rhinoplasty, Gay and Homosexual
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Kris Aquino's Plastic Surgeries

2006-07-01T18:55:00.000+08:00

Kris Aquino
Filipino celebrity who went under the knife? Who else but Kris Aquino! She's one the most vocal advocate of plastic surgeries in the Philippines. She admitted it many times over the Buzz, and even on one of her TV commercials for Smart. Tummy tuck, breast augmentation, and liposuction all over her body (neck, waist, hips etc.) are the procedures known to be done on her by no less than Dr. Vicki Belo, the doctor for the stars, and her partners in the Belo Medical Group. And basing from this photo, she could even have had a nose lift.

Tags: Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Filipino Celebrity, Kris Aquino
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Arnold Schwarzenegger: Plastic?

2006-05-25T17:15:00.000+08:00

Arnold Swarchenegger

The current governor of California has been rumored to have had his jaw reduced. Look at the pictures above. The surgery softened his facial structure.

Unfortunately, his face is not the only one that has changed. Look at his body now. The former body builder has really gained some fat.

Tags: Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Hollywood Celebrity, Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Britney Spears' Boob job and Nose Job

2006-05-11T16:10:00.000+08:00

Britney Spears

When you say Hollywood Celebrity Plastic Surgery, one name that would probably popped out is Britney Spears. She had been rumored to go under the knife for couple of times.

First, she have had rhinoplasty. She underwent what they call nasal bridge reduction. Look at the two pairs of pictures below. In the Before pictures, you can see Britney's nose was still bulbous and with a broad bridge. After rhinoplasty, the nose was nicely contoured, softening her facial features more. It must be noted that she had the surgery when she was already famous.

Next, the more popular procedure she had underwent was breast augmentation. It has been rumored that in the year 2000, during the height of the popularity of her debut album, she had breast implants put on her (see, the SNL guesting photo). However, she allegedly had it removed to be replaced by smaller implants. Look at her pregnant picture, it's noticeably smaller eventhough she's lactating. Ooops, she did it again and again!

Look at the evolution of her breasts .

Tags: Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Hollywood Celebrity, Britney Spears, Rhinoplasty, Breast Implants
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Beyonce Knowles' Nosejob

2006-04-30T03:30:00.000+08:00

Beyoce Knowles
There's no denying that the former Destiny's Child have had rhinoplasty. But, check out this next pair of picture. Does she have breast implants?

Plastic Surgery Procedures: Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation

Tags: Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Hollywood Celebrity, Beyonce Knowles, Rhinoplasty
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Claudine Barretto's Veneers

2006-04-29T04:51:00.000+08:00

Claudine Baretto
Claudine had been rumored to have had breast augmentation. However, that's not what this post is all about.
For those who have watched her wedding with Raymart Santiago on ABS-CBN, I know you have noticed that her looks changed a lot (ok, imagine her again smiling, wearing the bridal gown and compare it with her picture above taken years ago). My sister remarked that it was probably the nose or a cheek implant. Possible. But, the most remarkable, the one I noticed readily, was her set of teeth. Those white straight fronth row of teeth could probably be veneers. Why? Again, look at the above photo. It's a fact that her malaligned teeth had been a perennial problem, ever since the start of her career. Remember, she wore braces numerous times before. On her wedding, her teeth were straight, white and quite big.
Cosmetic Dental Procedure: Veneers
Note: I'll try to look for an "After" Pic

Tags: Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Filipino Celebrity, Claudine Barretto, Veneers
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Rosanna Roces' Plastic Surgeries

2006-04-29T04:21:00.000+08:00

Rossana Roces
Osang was probably one in showbiz who popularized plastic surgery. When it was still considered a taboo in the mid- to late 90s in the Philippines, she was one of the first who admitted that she went under the knife. Look at the inset photo, she was still Anna Maceda when this picture was taken. Notably, she have had rhinoplasty. But, she's famous for her liposuction sessions prior to her rift with Dr. Vicki Belo. Last year, Lolit Solis, another friend turned enemy, described her as "mukhang unggoy" before the surgery.

Procedures: Rhinoplasty, Liposuction

Tags: Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Filipino Celebrity, Rosanna Roces
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Plastic Surgery and the Entertainment Industry

2006-04-27T22:10:00.000+08:00

I got this article from Ezine. Although it was written by an American and she was referring to Hollywood, still, some of her points are relevant to our setting. Take a look; this is an interesting read.

In an industry where you are judged primarily on your looks and your age, plastic surgery is almost mandatory for any age group. It's becoming just as important in the corporate world, too. Artists and executives are more likely to get hired if they appear young, trim and attractive. A nip here, a tuck there and you're good to go.

But what happens when something goes terribly wrong? We've seen some very odd sightings both on the streets of LA and on the covers of various supermarket tabloids. Burt Reynolds and Farrah Fawcett seem to have their skin pulled so tightly that their faces are actually misshapen. Joan Rivers jokes about talking through her navel after so many face lifts. Then there's the infamous Michael Jackson.

A plastic surgeon on the Discovery Channel recently stated that Michael Jackson's nose is actually dying from all the surgery. They displayed a recent picture of Michael Jackson in court and the skin was actually peeling off his nose. And now there is speculation that his nose is really a prosthesis.

While these particular surgeries are all considered elective, many plastic surgeries are required to correct a serous defect or repair someone after an accident, or to correct a medical situation brought about by a previous surgery.

So, how do you choose a reputable plastic surgeon and minimize the potential disastrous effects of surgery or surgical complications? People on the "A" list in the entertainment industry get recommendations from other celebrities who have had skilled surgeons work on them. But, what do the rest of us do? You know, those of us who don't make $25 million a picture or have $43 million record deals do?

The sad fact is that many individuals base their decision on whether their doctor participates in their insurance program's PPO or HMO. Others base their decision on the price of the surgery. Neither of these methods guarantees a skilled surgeon, and if you're shopping around for a bargain deal, limit that to what you can find at the local Wal-Mart, not your surgeon. You're risking your life if you do. There have been numerous horror stories and even deaths resulting from bargain basement surgeons promising beautiful breast or a youthful appearance.

Since it appears as if it's almost mandatory that people in the entertainment industry get plastic surgery at some point in their careers, you need to choose wisely. Here are a few questions you should ask when seeking out a skilled and reputable surgeon.

1. Get several recommendations from verifiable and reliable sources.

2. Check with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to verify if he or she is in good standing. Here is their website: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/. Also go to the American Board of Plastic Surgeons: http://www.abplsurg.org/ to see if the doctors you are considering are listed.

The American Board of Plastic Surgeons is the only specialty board responsible for certifying plastic surgeons approved by the American Medical Association and the American Board of Medical Specialties. Any doctor who is certified by the board must meet the following requirements:

They must have graduated from a school, which is accredited at the time of graduation by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME), a Canadian Medical School accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS), or from a United States osteopathic school accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

They must have completed a minimum of three years clinical training in general surgery, or complete an approved residency in orthopedic surgery, or be certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

They must have completed a minimum of two to three years approved residency training for plastic surgery in the United States or Canada.

They must have successfully passed a written, practical and oral examination in plastic surgery.

They must maintain an ethical standing in the community as well as moral status.

You can also check with the Federal Trade Commission for instructions: http://www.ftc.gov/. Don't go strictly by the certificates on the wall. Anyone can look impressive by printing up (or ordering) a certificate or a diploma and getting a good framer.

Ask questions of the doctor!!! Find out what percentage of his surgical practice is spent performing the type surgery you are interested in. Find out the length of time your doctor has invested in training for the procedure, as well as how many of the procedure you are choosing to undertake they have performed in total and how many years they have actually performed it. Ask how many of these surgeries were successful and how many were not. Ask what they attributed for the negative results. Find out what happened and why so it doesn't happen to you. Also find out if they are continuing their education to keep fresh in the field.

If the doctor is resentful or cops an attitude because you ask detailed questions and expect complete answers from them, walk away, going on to the next doctor on your list. They should have nothing to hide. There are dentists who have gone to a weekend seminar and are now certified to do liposuction. Now that's scary! Plastic surgery is a very lucrative business with billions of dollars spent annually. Everyone wants his or her piece of the pie. Make sure to verify all information with reliable sources.

1. Tell your doctor you would like to speak to some of his patients who have already had similar procedures done. Most reputable surgeons adhere to this practice.

2. Get a second opinion from the second doctor on your list and repeat steps 2-4 again before you make your decision. Ask yourself an important question: "Who did I feel, gut level feeling, more comfortable with?" Then and only then, make your informed decision.

While all of these steps may seem like overkill, and may take some time, they will save you years of additional reconstructive surgery and thousands of dollars if you ask questions, verify information and practice patience at the onset.

A year and a half ago I had a medical need to undergo breast reduction. I had insurance and simply chose a provider on my list. I made my decision based on my insurance carrier. I didn't do my due diligence and check the doctor out as I am advocating you do. Unfortunately, a year after the surgery, I was still suffering from infection, hardening and complete numbness in both breasts, not just in one area. Additionally the surgery left me with a deformity on both sides that caused problems both physically and esthetically. I had to undergo more surgery as a result, but once again I was at a loss of who to go to, or more importantly who I should trust.

A good friend of mine had a child who unfortunately needed to undergo plastic surgery. She knew my plight and recommended her child's doctor. I was little apprehensive as you can imagine.

I spoke to other friends about future surgery. I mentioned my thoughts about using this doctor. And, to my surprise, many of them had heard of him. Apparently he is very famous in the entertainment industry and extremely well respected.

After seeing him, I understood how he had earned his reputation. He and his staff were, and are incredible! I have never been to any doctor who was as thorough or able to put me as much at ease.

Needless to say I'm doing extremely well now because of him and his staff's skill and care. After all I went through with such an essential part of my physical body and appearance, as well as my personal health, I am on the road to recovery finally.

Take a word of warning from someone who has "been there, done that," do your research. If you choose poorly, especially while working in an industry that places so much emphasis on physical beauty, you may no longer have the career you once had; and more importantly, you may not have your health or your life. Just as you practiced your craft to become the best at what you do, carefully pick a surgeon who has put the same care and effort into his training. In this case you will get what you pay for.

Written by Jaci Rae.
Jaci Rae is the #1 Best Selling author of "Winning Points with the Woman in Your Life One Touchdown at a Time" and "The Indie Guide To Music, Marketing and Money" as well as the host of the Jaci Rae show. Dubbed by the media as "Racy Jaci" because of her quick wit and "The Rae of Hope," for her powerful insight, please make sure to check her out at: http://www.jacirae.com. To hear Jaci’s popular show, with some of the top behind the scenes as well as famous bands go to: http://www.jacirae.com click on the weekly show link.

Tags: Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Celebrity Cosmetic Surgery, Michael Jackson

Meg Ryan's Lip Job

2006-04-23T01:30:00.000+08:00

Meg Ryan
She appeared on the Oprah show with new lips. Now, forums around the web about this topic referred to her as "fish lips."
Probable Plastic Surgery Procedure: Lip Collagen

Tags: Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Meg Ryan

Michael Douglas' Facelift

2006-04-22T00:47:00.000+08:00

Michael Douglas
Ok, Catherine Zeta-Jones is young. He's old. The solution: Face Lift

Tags: Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Facelift, Michael Douglas

Retoke of the Week: Maui Taylor

2006-04-22T00:34:00.000+08:00

Maui Taylor
She was once a struggling teeny bopper from the hit TV show TGIS. However, she surprised us when she made a daring comeback posing nude for the men's magazine FHM and donning a new face and breast size.
Probable Plastic Surgery Procedures: Rhinoplasty, Chin Augmentation, Breast Augmentation

Tags: Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Filipino Celebrity, Pinay Celebrity, Maui Taylor

Plastic Surgery of the Week: Kenny Rogers

2006-04-19T01:51:00.000+08:00

Kenny Rogers
When he appeared on the American Idol the other week, I was like, "No way! That's not Kenny Rogers! Ryan Seacrest might have read a wrong script. He's more like Burt Reynolds." But, yes, it was really him! What happened? Daily Dish reports:

Rogers Mortified by Plastic Surgery Mishap
Country music star Kenny Rogers is devastated by the appearance of his face after a botched plastic surgery procedure. The 67-year-old singer became self-conscious about lines around his eyes and decided to have an eye operation last year. He explains, "I went in and got my eyes done, and I'm not happy about it.
"(The surgeon) is going to go in and fix that for me. They're too tight around the eyelids for me. It drives me crazy!" The music legend admits he's had plastic surgery throughout his career, but could be having second thoughts about doing anything else after the debacle. He adds, "If we can fix that, then I'll be glad I did it. If we can't fix it, I'll regret it or get used to it."

I wanna quote one of the comments, "The gambler who lost."
Procedure: Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift

Tags: Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Kenny Rogers

Retoke of the Week: Say Alonzo

2006-04-18T03:48:00.000+08:00

Say Alonzo
Yes, another Pinoy Big Brother housemate had her nose done. Just like Cass, she revealed this when she was inside PBB house. But, I must admit she's much prettier now.
Plastic Surgery Procedure: Rhinoplasty

Tags: Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Filipino Celebrity, Pinoy Big Brother, Say Alonzo

Retoke of the Week: Nancy Castiglione

2006-04-17T14:57:00.001+08:00

Nancy Castiglione

Probable Plastic Surgery Procedure:

Rhinoplasty

Rate her transformation. Comment here.

Retoke of the Week: Angelika dela Cruz

2006-04-10T22:11:00.000+08:00

Angelika dela Cruz
She probably had a number of plastic surgeries done on her face. Possibly, the goal was to improve her facial profile (the sideview). To achieve this, she had a rhinoplasty, chin augmentation, and possible cheek implants.

Rate her transformation. Post your comments here.

Retoke of the Week: Mandy Moore

2006-04-03T16:20:00.000+08:00

Mandy Moore
I guess this is one of the most beautiful plastic surgery transformation in Hollywood. Look at her nose before and compare it with what she has now. It really made a great difference on her face. Aside from increasing the height of the bridge, the tip was also delicately contoured.
Procedure: Rhinoplasty

Agree with me? Post your comments here.

Retoke of the Week: Regine Velasquez

2006-03-27T22:27:00.000+08:00

Regine Velasquez
Yes, of course. Regine Velasquez!! One of the more popular plastic surgeries in the history of Philippine showbiz. But, what is ironic with her case is that very few people remember how she looked pre-Retoke. So, here it is, Regine circa 1990s.
Procedure: Rhinoplasty

Which one's better? The before or after Regine?

Kelly Rowland's Nose Job

2006-03-23T01:16:00.000+08:00

Kelly Rowland
When they released their last album Destiny Fulfilled, this Destiny's Child also fulfilled a new destiny, a nose change.
Plastic Surgery Procedure: Rhinoplasty

Retoke of the Week: Cassandra Ponti

2006-03-20T22:33:00.000+08:00

Cassandra Ponti
Actually, there's nothing shocking about this. Cassandra, one of the most controversial Pinoy Big Brother housemates, admitted this while she was still inside Kuya's house. That's the nose job. I don't know about the breast augmentation though. She has been denying that, and these pictures confirm that. Although, it's also possible that she had it before the rhinoplasty. Let's find an older photo to confirm that.

Procedure: Rhinoplasty

She really looks good now with her new nose. What do you think?

Retoke of the Week: Jonalyn Viray

2006-03-19T02:03:00.000+08:00

Jonalyn Viray
This winner of last year's Pinoy Pop Superstar really idolizes her Ate Regine. Her songs. Her voice. Her outfits. All those she's trying to emulate from the Asia's Songbird. Oh, wait! I forgot one more thing - her nose!
Plastic Surgery Procedure: Rhinoplasty

Retoke of the Week: Halle Berry

2006-03-13T12:45:00.000+08:00

Halle Berry
Yes, Halle Berry, FHM 2005 World's Sexiest Woman, had a nose job. Why not? She's hot!
Procedure: Rhinoplasty

Cosmetic Dentistry of the Week: Hillary Duff

2006-03-10T02:09:00.000+08:00

Hillary Duff
...and her pearls. No, don't look at her necklace. I was referring to the new set of pearly white front teeth. Those are Veneers. But, they look so big.

Dental Procedure: Porcelain Veneers

Retoke of the Week: Gwen Stefani

2006-03-06T22:50:00.000+08:00

Gwen Stefani
Look at her picture when she was still a No Doubt chick and compare it with her new picture, now that she's goin solo and has a clothing line, LAMB. Boob job, alright. Go bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
Probable Procedure: Breast Augmentation

I guess all solo female performers in the US had it. What do you think?