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Botox is one of the most popular treatments for a variety of reasons, but there are still a few misconceptions about what it does and doesn’t do, and who are the best candidates for use. Only you and your doctor-of-choice know if Botox is a good idea for you — but before you get to that step, we can help dispel some of the myths out there! READ MORE

We’ve rounded up need-to-know health and beauty links from around Hollywood, so you can stay on top of all those “hard-hitting” celebrity stories. Consider this the donut-with-extra-sprinkles-on-top to go with your morning coffee. Happy dunking! READ MORE

Crossing paths with your plastic surgeon is almost as awkward as bumping into your therapist, only your surgeon is in on a secret that even your shrink doesn't know about: You've been nipped and tucked! RealSelf spoke to facial plastic and oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Chase Lay about his experiences meeting patients outside the operating room, and he shared some of his wildest –– and most awkward –– stories with us. Ready to find out what might happen when you see your plastic surgeon in out in the wild? READ MORE

Botched Season 1, Episode 3 featured boob jobs, butt implants, and deviated septums, but there’s plenty that happened outside the operating room that we didn’t get a chance to see! READ MORE

Of all the people we’ve seen so far on Botched, Jenn Farinet is one of the patients who’s really pulled our heartstrings. The July 6 episode followed her story as she explained the harsh bullying she endured growing up and the two unsuccessful nose jobs she underwent because it.

Dr. Nassif said she had one of the “worst deviated septums” he’s ever seen, yet that didn’t stop him from taking on the case. When Jenn finally got to see her revised nose for the first time, she couldn’t hold back her tears (and neither could Dr. Nassif!). Her newfound confidence was apparent at her unveiling, where she announced how happy she was with the results, “It would almost be rude not to let people see how awesome this is!”
RealSelf recently caught up with the Botched star to find out how she’s doing following her third (and hopefully final!) rhinoplasty, as well as get some juicy scoop from behind the scenes. READ MORE

Think Janice Dickinson and her questionable post-op behavior was entertaining? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet! The first season of Botched continues to get even more exciting as Dr. Paul Nassif and Dr. Terry Dubrow take on cases involving a transgender porn star, a butt implant gone bad, and one of the worst deviated septums the doctors have ever seen.

If for some reason you didn’t tune into this real life drama, we’re here to recap all the greatest moments from Botched Season 1, Episode 3. Read on for all the scoop, then make sure to watch our exclusive after show (video below) with Dr. Nassif himself! READ MORE

Too busy to sift through the web to find the health and beauty news you need to know for this week? Not to worry, we sifted through the headlines and pulled out the interesting (and hilarious!) ones just for you. Read on to catch up on what you might've missed! READ MORE

If you thought last week’s episode of Botched was exciting, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet! Episode 3 of the reality series hits our screens this Sunday night (July 6), bringing with it a transgender porn star and butt gone horribly wrong. READ MORE

It’s July 4th (yes, already!) and what better way to celebrate Independence Day than to put the spotlight on women who’ve exercised the freedom to remove their unwanted breast implants. Stars like Victoria Beckham, Mariel Hemingway, and Sharon Osbourne have opened up the dialogue around implant removal. RealSelf member mamakas6, 46, describes the feeling after removing the implants she had for nearly 20 years: “I, as many others on here have confessed, haven't felt this good (emotionally & physically) since I was in my 20s!” RealSelfer Naturalmama88 agrees, “LIBERATION!! That’s the word that best describes the way I feel right now!”

RealSelf doctor Dr. Lavinia Chong shares six intriguing facts you need to know about why women are choosing to remove their implants. The Orange County plastic surgeon performed roughly 28 breast implant removal surgeries in 2013, and has so far done 10 sets in 2014. The RealSelf explant community has grown by 27% over the last year, with the procedure earning a whopping 98% Worth It rating.
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Despite Botox's popularity and widened use among women of all demographics,you might be surprised to find out that treatments are on the rise among women who take care of kids all day. (Yep, it’s no longer a luxury reserved for jetsetting stars like Kim Kardashian!)These days, it’s easier than ever to get the star treatment thanks to simple procedures becoming more accessible –– but it’s one of the reasons why the treatment’s so popular that we find particularly intriguing. READ MORE