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As the office of several busy board certified plastic surgeons, the doctors and staff of We Know Beauty  have seen just about everything when it came to beauty trends. Every now and then we see something unfamiliar. Just not very often.

So, earlier today we stumbled over a blog post on the site Bustle that got us thinking about that. While some of the post's "7 Insane Beauty Trends" were eye-catching, there was nothing really truly startling there.

After all, when haven't there been some pretty strange beauty trends -- and pretty odd beauties -- making their mark in the world of popular culture? Right now, all-around superstar Lady Gaga is probably the best known example of far out looks that are deemed beautiful. However, a look back in time will show that the woman who brought us "Poker Face" is only the latest manifestation of a long-running trend.

Indeed, some of the women who have been considered at the forefront of beauty might make modern viewers wonder if they were looking at the "before" in a plastic surgery before and after picture. Actress and comedian Mae West, for example, electrified and scandalized the early cinema while being almost matronly to modern eyes -- it was her approach to sexuality, remarkably frank for the early 1930s, that made her such a sensation. Classic era stars like Joan Crawford and Bette Davis had a famously odd and even unearthly aura to them, especially as they matured from ingenues into grande dames.

Moreover, the wacky styles of the 1960s, as exemplified by some of the era's most adventuresome models and designers and movies like "Blow-Up," make some of the things going on now seem pretty tame. Even having said that, though, we know that both the best plastic surgeons -- and even some of the also rans -- are going to be surprised by whatever comes up next in the world of beauty and fashion.

In Japan, Some Seek Palm Plastic Surgery to Change their Fates

As the best plastic surgeons you'll find anywhere on the globe, at We Know Beauty, we're always seeking out new cosmetic surgery stories and trends. One of the more eccentric plastic surgery trends of recent days comes from  Japan - a nation that seems to regularly surprise us Americans with its cultural differences and tastes.

A recent trend relies on the ancient art of palm reading, known as palmistry - essentially the believe that you can tell a person's future based on the lines on their palms. News.com.au reports that an increase in patients asking for operations to extend or add lines that, according to palm reading lore, historically associated with luck or marriage.

The palm line surgeries generally cost around $1100 and are performed with an electric scalpel, and involve apparently require a significant degree of precision. "If you try to create a palm line with a laser, it heals, and it won't leave a clear mark," says Takaaki Matsuoka, a plastic surgeon at Shonan Beauty Clinic's Shinjuku branch in Tokyo. "You have to use the electric scalpel and make a shaky incision on purpose, because palm lines are never completely straight."

The surgery has proven popular with both men and women. It usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes, including anywhere between 5 and 10 lines on the palm, and takes approximately a month to heal.
While the top plastic surgeons at We Know Beauty are certainly interested in the new plastic surgery trends, we don't want to offer too much commentary on this particular story - after all, we are not experts in Japanese culture, even though we're undoubtedly expert cosmetic surgeons!

For an appointment with our exceptional board certified plastic surgeons, contact We Know Beauty today!

What Do Ben Savage and Lady Gaga Have in Common?

Ben Savage, from Boy Meets World and its upcoming follow-up Girl Meets World, may have never been mentioned in the same sentence as Lady Gaga before, so we may be the first. What is bringing these two stars together this week? Well, they've both been in the tabloids recently with many speculating that they've had nose jobs. The plastic surgery before and after pictures are definitely convincing, but there's never any way to be sure when it comes to celebs and the work they may or may not have done.

The board certified plastic surgeons here at We Know Beauty hesitate to use our expertise to speculate. The body can go through many unexpected transformations as we age, metabolisms can fluctuate, and non-cosmetic procedures can create changes in the way we look. We also don't want to contribute to the culture that tears down celebrities for their decisions. We Know Beauty's main concern is helping people look their best in the safest and most artistic way possible.

All that being said, if Mr. Savage or Ms. Gaga would like a nose job, they should keep We Know Beauty in mind. We offer truly comfortable amenities for those who want the best in plastic surgery. Our doctors are experts in their field; we can even navigate the tricky field of revision rhinoplasty for those who have gotten a nose job and aren't satisfied with the look or function of their nose. Call us for a complimentary consultation at 800-832-0510 or schedule an appointment online.

Your Health Demands that You Don't Settle for Less When It Comes to Plastic Surgery

A great thing about the rising prominence of plastic surgery is that procedures are becoming safer and safer as doctors, like the best plastic surgeons of We Know Beauty, perfect and innovate in the field. However, the drawback is that many people think they can trust non-certified doctors or doctors abroad who provide inadequate, rushed, and sometimes harmful plastic surgery. While many associate a cosmetic procedure with something frivolous, we know that that's not the case. This is your body and your health, so we truly urge anybody reading this to treat any procedure (even injectables) to go about it in the safest way possible.

We Know Beauty has plenty of recommendations for people interested in plastic surgery, but here are 3 that will guarantee that your surgery is the safest as possible:

1. Make sure your doctor is certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgery. The ASPS certification means that doctors are held to a high standard of training, expertise, and ethics. The board certified plastic surgeons at We Know Beauty make sure that our patients are making the most healthful decisions possible and their skill and experience means that results are safer and better than from non-certified physicians
2. Take the time to heal properly. One of the biggest problems with getting surgery overseas is the fact that recipients don't stay long enough to heal and don't demand the proper follow-up check-ins from their surgeons. We Know Beauty closely monitors the post-op time period to make sure that there are no complications stemming from a cosmetic procedure. We often help put our patients in hotels or spas that cater to post-plastic surgery healing with nurses on staff to guarantee the ultimate in recovery.
3. Use your doctor as a resource. Rushed plastic surgery from non-certified doctors abroad and in the states set a bad tone, which causes patients to fail to communicate. This can lead to problems like improper healing, miscommunication about realistic expectations, and more. On the other hand, the top plastic surgeons of We Know Beauty establish a strong relationship with their patients. Any questions, before or after the procedure, will be answered thoroughly and honestly. This way, there are no surprises, leading to better results.