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What I did like about Sykes’ novel was the schadenfreude I derived from the inevitable imperfections and downfalls of her characters. I didn’t mind hearing about diamonds “the size of ice rinks” and size 0 Carolina Herrera couture because I...
Beauty at a Price A few high-profile deaths spotlight the risks of cosmetic surgery 50
Patients often enjoy a doctor's office because it feels more personal; many doctors prefer it because they exercise complete control over their surroundings and costs. That can be perfectly safe as long as the offices maintain safety precautions, but some state and local governments do not monitor whether they...
In one of the Florida cases under investigation, a combination of surgeries may have proved fatal. James McCormick had decided to go to the Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale to nip and tuck his crow's feet. His doctor recommended a brow job as well and offered...
Bernard reports that he has received more requests for combination surgeries since the premiere of Extreme Makeover, a phenomenally popular reality show on ABC in which subjects undergo as many as six surgeries at a time to remove any perceived flaws on their bodies. He says the show has generated...