Most Talked-About Plastic Surgery Procedures of 2013

Celebrities often serve as fodder for tabloid and newspaper headlines — especially when they undergo plastic surgery. Whether or not we like the celebrities in question, we certainly like to discuss the results of their cosmetic surgery treatments! Here are five of the most talked-about celebrity cosmetic surgery procedures of 2013.

Amanda Bynes – Bynes frequently appeared in the news and tabloids in 2013, mostly for her wacky antics, but also for admitting she got nose surgery to correct the “webbing” between her eyes. In addition, her famous shirtless “selfie” revealed an ample bosom that looks to be the result of surgical breast augmentation. Whatever the case, Bynes was highly talked about throughout 2013.

Julie Chen – In 2013, Chen, a television broadcaster, revealed that she had undergone eyelid surgery many years prior to make her eyes look bigger. There was some controversy surrounding her admission, as some people accused her of trying to deny her Chinese heritage. Chen responded to her critics by saying that she is not only proud of her heritage, but stands by her decision to have eyelid surgery.

Angelina Jolie – Making headlines, Jolie announced that she had a preventative double mastectomy as well as breast reconstruction surgery with breast implants in 2013. Jolie took this preventative measure because she tested positive for having a mutation of the BRCA1 gene, which greatly increased her risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Her own mother died from ovarian cancer several years earlier. Many women followed Jolie’s lead and underwent genetic testing for BRCA gene mutations, resulting in what has since been dubbed, “the Jolie effect.”

Heidi Montag – Back in 2010, Montag, a former reality television star, underwent 10 cosmetic surgery procedures in one day. Thankfully, she realized that she had gone overboard and underwent revision breast augmentation surgery in 2013 to replace her F cup-sized breast implants with smaller ones that better suit her body frame.

Renee Zellweger – Zellweger kept us guessing in 2013 when she appeared at a movie screening with a new wide-eyed look, slimmer cheeks and a more prominent chin, prompting fans to wonder if she had had eyelid and / or chin implant surgery. The jury’s still out as to whether she underwent cosmetic surgery, but we think she looks fabulous either way!

If you have been inspired to pursue a cosmetic surgery procedure and wish to schedule a consultation with Dr. David Rankin, contact Aqua Plastic Surgery by calling (561) 776-2830.


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Treat Your Loved One to Cosmetic Surgery for Valentine's Day

This year, instead of giving your special someone overpriced roses or boring chocolates for Valentine’s Day, why not treat him or her to a cosmetic procedure?

At Aqua Plastic Surgery in Jupiter, FL,, Dr. David Rankin and his team offer a range of aesthetic procedures, so you can find the perfect gift for your loved one.

Surgical Cosmetic Treatment Options

If your wife or girlfriend has been hinting that she longs for more voluptuous breasts, consider treating her to breast augmentation surgery. Breast implants come in a variety of types, shapes and sizes, so your loved one can choose the breast implants that are right for her, whether she desires natural-looking enhancement or a more dramatic look.

At Aqua Plastic Surgery, we also offer a number of facial rejuvenation surgery options, including full facelift, mini facelift and neck lift, each designed to counteract the visible signs of aging that eventually develop throughout the face and neck area. We also perform eyelid surgery to give patients a rested, youthful look around the eyes, as well as rhinoplasty to help harmonize facial features.

Does your loved one have a great figure, but simply needs some help contouring a specific “problem” area? If your special someone complains about sagging skin and / or excess fat that is resistant to diet and exercise, Dr. Rankin can help. He performs several surgical body contouring procedures, from tummy tuck surgery to liposuction, which can help sculpt almost any area of the body.

Nonsurgical Options

It is important to note that the decision to pursue cosmetic surgery is a personal one. Therefore, it is crucial that you only give the gift of cosmetic surgery to your loved one if that person has made it absolutely clear that this is what he or she desires. If your special someone is not yet ready to pursue plastic surgery, consider treating him or her to a nonsurgical cosmetic treatment.

At Aqua Plastic Surgery, we provide several minimally invasive, nonsurgical options to help patients look their best, even without surgery. Injectable treatments, such as BOTOX Cosmetic or Juvéderm dermal filler, can help stave off the need for facial rejuvenation surgery. Medical-grade skin care treatments, such as microdermabrasion or chemical peels, can help patients attain healthy, glowing skin.

Whatever type of cosmetic treatment your loved one desires, we have an option that will make that person fall in love with you all over again. To schedule a consultation with <a href="https://aquaplasticsurgery.com/about/meet-dr-rankin/">Dr. David Rankin</a> or <a href="https://aquaplasticsurgery.com/about/meet-allyson-deziel/">Dr. Allyson Deziel</a> for your special someone or to learn more about the available cosmetic treatment options, contact Aqua Plastic Surgery by calling (561) 776-2830 or use our easy contact form.


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New Year, New You — Facial Rejuvenation Options

It’s a new year, which means it’s the perfect time for a new you!

Instead of making New Year’s resolutions that are difficult to keep, why not make a resolution that is not only easy but fun to keep? This year, rejuvenate your look and your spirits with a facial rejuvenation procedure. At Aqua Plastic Surgery in Palm Beach County, David Rankin, MD, and his knowledgeable staff offer a variety of both surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures designed to rejuvenate the face. Here are some of our most-requested cosmetic facial treatments to help you decide which one might be right for you.

Facelift – Over time, the natural aging process can take a toll on the face. Skin loses its elasticity and starts to sag. Muscle tone is lost, and fat migrates to unwanted areas of the face. Once this happens, you may be left with wrinkles, deep folds, hollow pockets, jowls and a host of other visible signs of facial aging. Thankfully, Dr. Rankin performs facelifts, mini-facelifts and neck lifts to help patients counteract these signs of aging. With a facelift in Jupiter, FL, others will wonder why you look so refreshed — without being able to tell that you have had “work” done.

Eyelid Surgery – Do people ask you why you look sad, exhausted or worried — when, in fact, you are well-rested and happy? If so, this may be due to your sagging upper or lower eyelids. As they say, “The eyes are the windows to the soul.” So this year, consider undergoing blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, to correct the look of drooping upper eyelids, “bags” under your lower eyelids or both. You will be amazed by how a relatively simple cosmetic surgical procedure can help you look reinvigorated, and ready to tackle the year ahead.

Injectable Treatments – If you’re not yet ready to pursue cosmetic surgery, or if you’d like to enhance the aesthetic results of a facial surgical procedure, an injectable treatment may be right for you. Aqua Plastic Surgery offers a range of nonsurgical injectable treatment options. From BOTOX muscle relaxant (which temporarily suspends muscle movement in the treatment area, smoothing out the overlying wrinkles) to dermal fillers such as Juvéderm and Restylane (which are designed to add or restore fullness to areas of the face that lack volume), Aqua Plastic Surgery has an option that is best suited to meet your aesthetic needs.

These cosmetic treatments are just the tip of the iceberg. Aqua Plastic Surgery also offers brow lift surgery, nose surgery and a number of skin care treatment options, including chemical peels. To find out which option is most appropriate for reinventing your look, contact Aqua Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation. You can reach our Jupiter, FL, office by calling (561) 776-2830.


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What Are the Risks of Breast Implants?

Have you wondered about the major risks of breast augmentation? For questions about the risks, we talked to Dr. David Rankin, a board-certified plastic surgeon who is devoted to helping his patients achieve excellent outcomes. Exceptional artistry, thorough attention to detail, and a steadfast commitment to the happiness and well-being of his patients have helped Dr. Rankin treat thousands of happy patients throughout South Florida. He and fellow surgeon Dr. Allyson Deziel focus on keeping up with the quickly changing advances in plastic, reconstructive and hand surgery. This includes achieving better outcomes with less scarring and less patient down times. Aqua Plastic Surgery is located in Jupiter, Fla., close to Palm Beach Gardens.

Top Breast Augmentation Risks And Dangers

If you are looking to enlarge your breasts, then you may considering having a breast augmentation procedure done. As with any form of surgery, some risk is involved.

Breast augmentation is done to balance the size of the breasts, improve the contour of the body or it is done as a reconstructive technique after prior surgery.

This surgery is done by implanting silicone shells behind the breast tissue. This will give the breasts a fuller and a more natural contour.

Some of the risks and complications that are associated with breast augmentation plastic surgery include:

  • Reaction to anesthesia
  • Asymmetry
  • Drooping of the breasts
  • Bleeding
  • Capsular contracture. This describes when scar tissue hardens around your breast implant.
  • Deflation
  • Displacement
  • Hematoma or the pooling of clotted blood
  • Implant leak
  • Interference with mammography
  • Infection
  • Keloid or when heavy scarring takes place.
  • Nerve damage
  • Pain
  • Nipple numbness
  • Permanent numbness. (There is a 15% chance of this happening.)
  • Reaction to medication
  • Rupture of the implant
  • Seroma or the pooling of watery blood
  • Skin irregularities
  • Sloshing
  • Slow healing
  • Swelling
  • Symmastia. (This is when the breasts merge to form one mass.
  • Visible scar

In the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon, you are less likely to have these complications, but any surgery carries some risk. If you want more information about breast augmentation or any other surgery, call us at our Jupiter office at (561) 776-2830.