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Mobster Plastic Surgery? Fuhgeddaboudit!

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Eduardo Ravelo has recently been anointed to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. He is wanted on federal racketeering charges, and the FBI believes he is responsible for dozens of murders in the bloodbath that has recently taken place between rival gangs near the Texas-Mexico border.

Ravelo has also been linked to drug trafficking, extortion, weapons offenses, and money laundering. He is considered to be a very powerful figure in the Barrio Aztecas cartel in Juarez. Yet, while Ravelo’s criminal actions have put him on the FBI radar, he has been able to successfully elude capture for quite some time.

His secret — plastic surgery. Ravelo has shaved his head, undergone extensive facial plastic surgery, and even manipulated his fingerprints to avoid capture.

I have never thought about the idea of getting plastic surgery to elude the authorities, but it actually seems like a very smart idea. After all, Ravelo can now move freely in airports, avoid being detected on surveillance cameras, and even be stopped by the police for speeding without registering on their radar. Even if he was stupid enough to antagonize police, his fingerprints wouldn’t match up with the ones they have on file for him. Absolutely brilliant.

However, I’m wondering about the moral code of his plastic surgeon. Do you think this doctor knew he was aiding and abetting one of the most dangerous criminals in the world? If so, did he perform the surgery out of fear or because Ravelo was one of the rare customers who actually paid for his procedure in cash?

Most likely, this plastic surgeon would have been too frightened to turn down Ravelo as a patient. After all, such an action would most likely lead to the surgeon getting “whacked” by one of Ravelo’s goons. Personally, I’d be afraid to take him on as a patient. If the procedure didn’t accomplish a radical enough transformation in his appearance, I’d most likely be staring down a death sentence. I’ve seen Analyze This. It’s best to just say no to gangsters as patients, no matter what your medical specialty may be.

But this is a very intriguing subject. I’ve always had this mental image of gangsters as people who are very rugged and tough. In many ways, plastic surgery seems to be against the mobster code. Could you see Tony Soprano getting plastic surgery? Fuhgeddaboudit! It took him 3 or 4 seasons to admit to seeing a psychiatrist. Plastic surgery? He’d be killed for sure.

So I did a little digging on the subject, and I found out that some mobsters have actually opted for plastic surgery out of necessity, just like Ravelo. More often than not, it seems mobsters will alter their appearance after testifying against their former cronies. Apparently, the fear of death at the hands of one’s fellow mobster is a stronger motivator than fear of capture by the FBI. Shocking.

Here are some other notable cases of mobsters who have been faced with the choice of plastic surgery:

  • Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano, a former member of the Gambino crime family, went into the witness protection program after testifying against former mob boss John Gotti. He opted for a facelift
    to help him blend in better in his new Arizona zip code. Unfortunately, he couldn’t stay out of trouble, and his new identity was compromised when he was busted by Arizona police for running an ecstasy ring in 2000.
  • Joseph “Joe Campy” Campanella, a member of the rival Colombo crime family, testified against his boss after the Colombo family killed his mentor and failed in an attempt to kill him. However, Joe Campy is not afraid of dying. Not only did he refuse to enter the witness protection program, he still uses his own name, resides in Brooklyn near all of the mobsters who want to kill him, and will not get plastic surgery. Amazingly, he is still alive.
  • Joey Calco, a former hit man for New York’s Bonanno crime family, testified against his fellow mobsters. He relocated to Florida, changed his name to Joseph Milano, and opened a successful pizza place called Goomba’s Pizzeria (not the most inconspicuous of names, I might add). Things were going great for Calco until one night earlier this year, when he was arrested for assaulting two customers with a deadly weapon. The customers were angry about their botched calzone order and wanted a refund. Calco apparently overreacted. Now he is desperately in need of some plastic surgery to avoid turning up dead in a local river.
  • Lorenzo Giordano, a Montreal mobster working for the Rizzuto crime family, was recently apprehended while running on the treadmill at his gym in Toronto. Authorities have been looking for the high-ranking Montreal mobster for more than six months, but have been unable to locate him due to his hair plugs and facial plastic surgery. It is uncertain how Canadian authorities finally caught up with Giordano, but it seems that he should have gone to a better plastic surgeon.

I’m sure there are many other tales of mobster plastic surgery, but since the players involved are seeking anonymity, their stories are kept secret. It seems that only after these mobsters do something stupid to blow their new identity do we find out about their plastic surgery.

I would like to note that I was unable to find any mention of high profile mobsters opting for treatments such as BOTOX or liposuction to help attract a more beautiful “gumah.” I suppose no self-respecting mobster would ever admit to going under the knife for a prettier face or more toned body. I’m sure it’s against the mobster code.

If you are a New York mobster in need of a makeover before entering the witness protection program, please contact experienced New York City plastic surgeon
Dr. George Lefkovits today to make him an offer he can’t refuse.

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Miss California Sued for Boob Job Money

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Ah, what would we do without Carrie Prejean to keep the absurdity of beauty pageants in public consciousness? They might inch ever closer towards the irrelevance that they may one day hold in our society. But for now, the former Miss California is doing her part to keep herself, and the Miss USA pageant, in the news.

I wonder how long before we see her on reality TV. She can be the star of a show entitled “Beauty Queens Fallen From Grace.” It can feature her, and any other beauty queens who have dropped the ball after getting crowned with a title, acting like spoiled premadonnas in a house together. They can fight over makeup, hair, who has the best plastic surgery, and all other sorts of things that beauty pageant premadonnas may fight over. If we’re lucky, one beauty queen will steal another’s boyfriend, sparking a drunken catfight. Can you say ratings galore?

Right now, we don’t need the reality TV show. There is plenty of drama between her and the pageant promoters to keep us mildly irritated for quite some time. I feel like every time I read one of these articles about her, I’ve wasted five minutes of my life.

K2 Productions, the promoters that put on the Miss California Pageant, have recently sued Carrie Prejean for the $5,200 they loaned her for breast augmentation before last year’s Miss USA pageant. According to the lawsuit, the promoters allege that Prejean requested the money for her breast implants so that she could be more competitive in the Miss USA Pageant. At the time, she had agreed to repay the loan. So far, she hasn’t.

According to K2 Productions, “Our claim is not about financial reward, and all profits awarded will be donated to a charity that promotes the values of our organization.” They are being honest in this statement. Their claim is not about financial reward at all, it is about revenge.

Several months ago, Prejean sued the pageant promoters for libel, slander, and religious discrimination after she was stripped of her Miss California title this past June. The pageant promoters claimed she lost her title for contract violations which included missing several scheduled appearances. Prejean claims she was fired for her religious beliefs and anti-gay marriage comments at the Miss USA Pageant.

It appears that after their integrity was attacked by Miss Prejean, K2 Productions decided to put the gloves on and enter the ring to make sure she gets what she rightfully deserves — a $5,200 bill for her breast implants and a strong message saying, “Don’t mess with us if you know what is good for you.”

Personally, I think it is disgusting that the Miss California promoters ever agreed to fund her breast augmentation in the first place. There is nothing wrong with breast enhancement surgery to make yourself feel more attractive. However, to get it to boost your chances in a beauty pageant seems on par to me with baseball players who took steroids to jack 60 homers a year. They got the big contracts and all the accolades, not because of their innate natural ability, but because they were willing to cheat to get ahead.

I don’t see any difference in a beauty pageant. If you are being judged on your physical beauty, shouldn’t you be judged on your innate natural beauty, not the skill of your plastic surgeon? I find this especially true since the winners of these pageants do receive considerable financial gain and a boost to their careers.

While it seems that Carrie Prejean’s beauty pageant career is now over, I would suggest otherwise. Under the circumstances, she should be able to gain serious headlines for a comeback bid by entering next year’s Miss Plastic Surgery pageant. After all, who would be a better person to launch that pageant into national prominence than the woman sued over breast augmentation money used for a beauty pageant? The irony would be rich.

If you are interested in breast augmentation to help your chances in next year’s Miss California pageant, please contact the Orange County, California breast surgeons at the Bray Plastic Surgery Medical Center today to schedule your initial consultation. Just be certain to pay for your procedure yourself so you don’t get sued by pageant promoters.

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All across the country, organizations are conducting events intended to increase awareness of the dangers of breast cancer and to raise money for breast cancer research.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is now officially 25 years old. Since 1985, this event has been instrumental in empowering women to take control of their breast health by conducting regular self-breast examinations, going for frequent mammograms, and scheduling regular visits with their doctor to ensure proper breast care.

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer worldwide and the fifth most common cause of death by cancer. The disease generally originates in the inner lining of the milk ducts of the breasts. However, there are many different kinds of breast cancer which necessitate various forms of treatment. As with most types of cancer, early diagnosis and prompt treatment provide the greatest likelihood of survival.

Women who require a mastectomy to remove cancerous tumors in their breasts may opt for breast reconstruction surgery
to restore the appearance of their breasts to pre-cancer form. It is important to use a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction surgery to ensure the best results possible.

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And the Award for Best Fake Boobs Goes To…

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

For those of you who think beauty pageants are a dying breed, you are sorely mistaken. They are alive and well, generating large sums of money and garnering major headlines in the news. Admittedly, this media attention may be aided by recent beauty pageant scandals, but regardless, they are still making many people across the country take notice.

Last year, the Miss USA pageant hogged the media spotlight for at least a month thanks to the controversies surrounding their runner-up, Carrie Prejean. The Miss California contestant shocked judges and audiences with her harsh condemnation of same sex marriages, and then she became the focus of a scandal when it was discovered that the pageant’s promoters paid for her breast augmentation.

I suppose in the beauty pageant world, bad press is good news. It creates a smokescreen for these farcical competitions, diverting attention from the fact that they are responsible for thousands of young women developing severely crippling body image issues.

While we have all heard of the Miss America, Miss USA, and Miss Universe pageants, many people may not realize that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of smaller beauty pageants held each year that do not receive major national media coverage. Some of these competitions have a more specialized focus. One new pageant addition this year rewards women who will spare no expense to purchase their beauty.

That’s right. We now have the first annual Miss Plastic Surgery pageant. Can you imagine all of the trashy women with teased hair, F cup breasts, Angelina Jolie lips, and Jenifer Lopez butts that are lining up to compete for the crown of “Miss I Paid Top Dollar for My Fake Body?” There is probably so much collagen at this competition that contestants may actually be confused with wax statues.

The Miss Plastic Surgery pageant will crown winners for best breast implants, facelifts, liposuction, and most likely a variety of other plastic surgery procedures. I wonder if you would have to show before and after photos of your mustache to win the Miss Laser Hair Removal crown. A category for Miss Varicose Vein Removal? Can we get any more disgusting than that one?

The competition’s promoters are touting the pageant as an opportunity for women who have subjected themselves to extensive plastic surgery to celebrate their newfound beauty. Fair enough. But doesn’t that equate to something along the lines of “I have more money than you so I can buy better boobs?”

All contestants must submit medical records along with their vital statistics. This will ensure that women cannot cheat by entering and winning on their natural beauty. That would make a mockery of all of the contestants who spent inordinate amounts of money to look the way they do. Could you imagine losing the Miss Breast Augmentation title to someone with real breasts? That would be humiliating to say the least.

But to be honest, the real winners of this competition should be the plastic surgeons. If your patient is crowned Miss Tummy Tuck, shouldn’t you receive some of the prize money? After all, if it weren’t for your handiwork, this woman would not be holding a bouquet of roses, flaunting a million dollar smile, and screaming at the top of her lungs that this is the best moment of her life.

It is too bad that men are not allowed in this competition. It would be very funny to see a Mr. Man Boob Reduction category. The winner could be awarded a giant “manzier” which would be presented by Cosmo Kramer and Frank Costanza.

It is too late to go under the knife for the first annual Miss Plastic Surgery pageant, but if you act now, you can get ahead of the curve for next year’s competition. If you live in the New York City area and think you have what it takes to compete for Miss Plastic Surgery 2010, please contact experienced New York plastic surgeon Dr. George Lefkovits today to schedule your initial consultation. You never know — you may become the next Miss Brazilian Butt Lift.

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