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Surgeon Brothers Launch Reality Show

Two brothers in Phoenix, Arizona—both of whom happen to be plastic surgeons—are now diving into the world of reality TV.

The brothers, Dr. Ali Mosharrafa and Dr. Tamir Mosharrafa, are part of the new makeover reality program called The Beauty Show.

The weekly, half-hour show documents the progress of two women who experience a six-week transformation, including plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry, a fitness regimen, wardrobe overhaul, and of course, the requisite hair and make-up re-do.

The brothers believe the show will empower women to make the right medical decisions for themselves, and Dr. Tamir Mosharrafa, who is the former Chief Plastic Surgeon at Phoenix’s Good Samaritan Hospital said, “I would only take part in a show I believe was worthwhile and it had to be realistic and of the highest quality to promote plastic surgery instead of those who perform it.”

He adds that though he and his brother each work on a different contestant, it’s not a contest with winners or losers.

Reality makeover shows, like the short-lived program, The Swan, have been criticized for creating outward transformations without adequately dealing with the inner emotional issues the contestants face.

The Beauty Show hopes to circumvent this pitfall by selecting women who have overcome great personal odds and are deserving of a physical makeover. Executive producer Maria Camille says that the show is not sensationalized, but genuine and informative.

The Beauty Show will debut May 26th on Phoenix ION Network Cox Cable channel 17 and Direct TV channel 51, and is in consideration for syndication on all ION stations nationwide.

Saline Implants Still #1

Recently, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery surveyed member surgeons about current trends in breast augmentation.

The results show a continued preference for natural looking results by both the plastic surgeons and their patients.

The average implant size used by most of the surgeons who responded to the survey is 300 – 400 cc’s, or about a full C cup.

The majority of the surgeons surveyed—more than 60%—place the implants under the chest muscle rather than on top of the muscle, again aiming for the most natural look possible.

The ASAPS survey also showed that 60% of member surgeons are still using saline implants, and revealed that when silicone gel was chosen over saline filling, the reason most often cited was “patient preference.”

Dr. Alan Gold, president of ASAPS, noted that good results actually depend more on “patient-appropriate” surgical techniques than on the type of implant chosen.