Dr. Simoni proceeded to enter the medical school affiliated with Yeshiva University, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, for his postgraduate studies. Dr. Simoni won admission to the Roth Institute Scholars Program; this opportunity is targeted specifically for students interested in biomedical research, and it provides 10 weeks of biology research study in a laboratory at the University. Dr. Simoni received his M.D. with research distinction in 1997, and he was selected for the National Institute of Neurology and Communicative Disorders Award that same year.

Dr. Simoni moved to Birmingham, where he accepted an internship in general surgery at the University of Alabama. He remained at the same institution for his residency in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. He also won a junior fellowship with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and he eventually served as Chief Resident at the University of Alabama from 2000 to 2002. Subsequently, Dr. Payman Simoni chose to focus on the subspecialty of facial plastic surgery. He traveled across the U.S. to train with the top practitioners in the field, including Dr. Artemus Cox, Dr. Russell Kridel, and Dr. Luis Vasconez. Dr. Jeffrey Klein, the inventor of tumescent liposuction, also trained Dr. Simoni in the latest liposculpture techniques.

Double board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Simoni possesses unrestricted licenses to practice in California and New York. He consults with patients at his bicoastal practice’s offices in Beverly Hills and Long Island.

You may have seen Jill Zarin on the hit reality televison show, “The Real Housewife of New York City” as being one of the more outspoken and attention seeking housewife. A week after she stepping onto the red carpet for a event she attendend, Zarin received alot of attention from the press, soaking in all the attention and joking about her plastic surgery speculation on twitter, the New York housewife came clean with admitting she had a “liquid face lift.” she mentioned to People magazine: “I have a liquid facelift every six months. It really works. No knives!”

A liquid facelift is the injection of cosmetic fillers to make the face appear to be fuller. Rather than using a filler to tackle individual smile lines, Zarin’s face was injected with Restylane along the jaw line and up along the sides of her face to “fill and lift”. But, does it make her look younger?

Dr. Payman Simoni, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon of Simoni Plastic Surgery located in Beverly Hills, California says: “That using the word ‘face lift’ with this procedure is deceiving, a face lift is a lift of the loose and fallen muscles obtained over time and with aging. Jill Zarin’s new look doesn’t look natural or youthful but instead somewhat distorted. Injectables should be done by a specialist who understands the facial anatomy and the certain area’s that should and should not be injected. If not done correctly it can distort the face changing the way you look.” Dr. Simoni also explains, ”Cosmetic injectables are used to restore and rejuvinate wrinkles and skin, turning back the clock making you look the way you did 5-10 years ago, not like a different person.”

In the new issue of Out Magazine, 29-year old Britney Spears responded to the question, “ How do you feel about plastic surgery?”, she responded, ” When it’s time to pull and tuck, I’m sure I will consider it.”

Britney seems to have previous plastic surgeries, such as lip augmentation, nose job as well as breast implant eventhough she continuing to deny them.

Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Payman Simoni says, “Celebrity plastic surgery is a common phenomena in Hollywood, especially for the one who had a baby. Britney Spears new appearances have proved that she does not need any body work”

“Normally, being pretty is a good thing. It’s been proven time and time again that attractive people make more money. Cute babies are held and played with more than others, teachers have higher expectations in the classroom for good-looking children, and hiring decisions are made largely (but often subconsciously) on looks.”

With all this said, the US News and World Report states how plastic surgery can now help boost your careers. In fact The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery also reported that “two thirds of its members, both men and women, wanted cosmetic surgery because they wanted to remain competitive in the workplace.”
This information is sad but true. We as a society, although it is done subconsciously, base many judgments and assumptions on looks and appearances. We trust those with good looks more so than others, we hire the more attractive of potential employees etc. it is in fact a fascinating science of the laws of attraction, no?
With all this in mind, what do you think of people looking to plastic surgery for an edge in the workplace?

According to HollywoodLife.com and The National Enquirer, Angelina Jolie is getting worried (about what she thinks is her fading beauty) since recent polls showed that women preferred the looks of Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Halle Berry over hers. A source states that she is “freaking out over losing her looks” and is considering plastic surgery to slow down the clock. Among the desired procedures the source says she wants is -
“a mini facelift and necklift. She also wants to smooth out the creases in her neck, and she intends to get a fat transfer to fill in age lines and plump up her face. [To finish up] Angie wants upper eyelid surgery to lift her droopy eyelids.”

Not quite sure Angie needs all that just quite yet as she is still really young, she’s only 36- surprisingly!

As with all industries, the economic downturn affected plastic surgery significantly. But now with the economy back on the rise, surgical procedures are regaining their popularity. Last year more that 13 million procedures were performed, which was an increase of 5% since the previous year. In 2010 the most popular procedure was breast augmentation followed by rhinopasty, blepharoplasty, and then liposuction. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons “there is a pent up demand for surgery”. Everyone wanted to get cosmetic procedures done the last few years but financially couldn’t. Now that things are looking better consumers are ready to follow through.

Now that the economy is gaining strength, will you be getting a dream procedure?

Allyson was extremely happy with her results as well as the extravagant wedding she was given by the show which included $1500 flowers by Ken Lee, a $3,500 cake by Patrick Hanson, $3,000 rings by Jason of Beverly Hills and a $2,159 wedding dress. The venue was at a mansion with a cliff top view of the ocean. She told the DailyMail, “‘This whole wedding was a dream come true,’ she says. ‘I am ready to go home and take life head-on…”

When watching American Idol last night one could not help but notice the wrinkle-free, tight skin on Steven Tyler’s face. I knew that was not the natural face of a 62 year old man. I took to some internet research to see if he in fact has gotten some facial plastic surgery and discovered that Mr. Tyler may be an injectables fan.
Dr Payman Simoni, a well known Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, believes Tyler has had his cheeks injected with a filler like Radiesse, to smooth and tighten, and/or a fat transfer which most likely rid the hollow look from under his eyes. He might have also had Botox injected around his eyes.

Whatever he’s doing he should keep up! He looks great!

Retail Mega -Store Walmart will be adding a new line to their ever filled beauty aisles soon- only this make up is for the kiddies.
GeoGirl is a beauty line aimed at the ” Tweens” of America, specifically 8-12 year olds. The line which has been stirring up controversy, due to the issue of contributing to the “over-sexualising” of children, will offer blush, mascara, face shimmer and lipsticks, all of which are natural and “eco-friendly”. But here is the kicker, the line is supposedly “Anti-aging”. Anti-aging for 8 year olds?
According to the dailymail, the lines marketing team states the following;

“the formulas are designed for ‘young skin’ and contain natural ingredients like white willow bark, chamomile, lavender and calendula, as well as anti-oxidants which are said to prevent aging.”

While I doubt the goal of the line is to create anti-aging results in the children, the ingredients are there. Hitting shelves February 21st, the brand is set to replace the Mary-Kate and Ashley brand which was a long standing beauty staple for youth designed for Walmart.

Famed Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Dr Payman Simoni, who is familiar with the demand to stay youthful, weighs in on the topic saying that-

“the line is most likely created for kids to have fun with make-up, while allowing the parents to be comfortable since the line is all natural and chemical free. A makeup line like this for children isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it’s if the parent allows their children to leave the house with it or promotes the idea of it making them more beautiful that would create negative implications” “As for the anti-aging qualities that is just a coincidence of having anti-oxidants in the ingredients. There are no creams or lotions in the line that I am aware of, meaning, the line is not intended to keep the little ones looking youthful”

Would you buy GeoGirl for your daughter?