There are many plastic surgery treatments that may benefit both young and older patients alike. With every age, there is an appropriate treatment. For example, patients in their 20s may opt for Rhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum or to improve the overall symmetry of their face. Patients in their 30s may decide on liposuction or a tummy tuck to eliminate fat that becomes more stubborn to get rid of as we age. Older patients tend to prefer treatments like face or brow lifts. However, one young woman defied her generation and has since been regarded as a plastic surgery diva.
Heidi Montag, a former reality star on MTV’s “The Hills,” is now spending her days more quietly, away from the limelight. But it wasn’t that long ago that Montag made headlines when she decided to undergo a massive makeover.
By the time Heidi was just 23-years-old, she had already undergone more plastic surgery procedures than some people do in a lifetime. Among her treatments included several breast augmentations, buttocks implants, liposuction, a brow lift, and many others. Heidi, who was already thin and beautiful, soon became unrecognizable, even to her family. But unfortunately, as happens when someone in their 20s goes overboard with plastic surgery, the results aren’t always optimal.
Here in New York, Dr. David Shafer knows all too well just how devastating the results can be when a patient undergoes more plastic surgery procedures than they need. As an experienced and dedicated surgeon, Dr. Shafer refuses to perform a treatment on a patient when he believes it is unnecessary, and if Heidi would have walked through the doors of Shafer Plastic Surgery, instead of turning to a doctor in California, he would have saved her from a lifetime of regret.
Heidi now struggles with several scars stemming from her multiple surgeries, including a 2-inch long incision scar from a chin reduction and bald spots across her hairline from a brow lift she should never have been allowed to get.
“People have fewer scars from car accidents than I have on my body,” confessed Heidi to Life & Style magazine. “I’m always going to feel like Edward Scissorhands.”
Plastic surgery procedures, especially those performed on the face, should never leave behind unsightly scars. Heidi now has to live with her decision, but the now 27-year-old has done a lot of growing up in the past four years. She’s now taking control over her life and while she can’t undo all the damage from the surgeries, there’s one thing she can work on – her breast size.
One of Heidi’s biggest cosmetic surgery regrets was her decision to get oversized breast implants. The blonde starlet, naturally an A-cup, had her first breast augmentation long before the other surgeries and increased to a C-cup. Heidi, who’s frame is very small, looked great at that point, but she kept having more surgery and eventually got up to a G implant size.
Not only did her implants look unnatural, but Heidi began to suffer negative side effect with her health, including a ruptured disc in her neck and spinal damage. As a result, she decided to reduce her breast implant size to a D-cup, which is still, in all honesty, too large, but at least it’s more realistic than a G-cup.
This was probably the best surgery decision she has made, and though it put her back under the knife, at least she is one step closer to regaining control of her life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Patients in their 20s often opt for procedures like rhinoplasty to correct issues such as a deviated septum or to improve facial symmetry. These treatments address both functional and aesthetic concerns appropriate for younger individuals.
As people age, fat can become more stubborn and difficult to eliminate through diet and exercise alone. Patients in their 30s may choose liposuction or tummy tucks to target these areas and achieve a more contoured body shape.
Older patients tend to prefer treatments like face lifts or brow lifts, which help address signs of aging such as sagging skin and wrinkles, restoring a more youthful appearance.
Undergoing numerous plastic surgeries at a young age can lead to unnatural results, excessive scarring, and long-term health complications. Overdoing procedures may cause physical and emotional distress, as seen in cases like Heidi Montag's.
Heidi Montag developed several scars, including a 2-inch incision from a chin reduction and bald spots from a brow lift. She also suffered health problems like a ruptured disc and spinal damage due to oversized breast implants.
Heidi's oversized breast implants, which increased her size from an A-cup to a G-cup, looked unnatural and caused health issues such as spinal damage. She later reduced her implant size to a D-cup to improve her health and appearance.
Choosing an experienced and ethical surgeon who prioritizes necessary treatments and realistic results is crucial. Patients should avoid unnecessary procedures and focus on treatments that enhance their natural features safely.
Dr. David Shafer is a dedicated surgeon who refuses to perform unnecessary treatments, aiming to protect patients from the physical and emotional consequences of excessive plastic surgery.
Proper surgical techniques and experienced surgeons can minimize or prevent unsightly scars, particularly on the face. However, multiple or aggressive procedures increase the risk of visible scarring.
While some damage from multiple surgeries, like scars or structural changes, may be difficult to fully reverse, patients can often improve their appearance and health through corrective procedures and lifestyle changes.
