These days cosmetic surgery among celebrities is quite common. When properly performed, cosmetic surgery makes subtle changes that can dramatically improve appearance and self esteem. Most celebrity cosmetic surgery goes almost entirely unnoticed by the public, with only little remarks about how beautiful the celebrity looks. In some cases, celebrities choose the wrong doctors or simply have too much work done. This can have dramatic results. What follows are some examples of celebrities who took the trend too far as well as celebrities who have used cosmetic surgery to create truly stunning looks.

One of the most famous cases of cosmetic surgery ‘gone wrong’ has been Tara Reid, star of American Pie. Reid first gained the limelight when she had a wardrobe malfunction at a red carpet event. What was revealed was a remarkable amount of scarring, on and around her breast, following bad surgery. Reid later revealed surprising scarring around the stomach area from liposuction as well. Cases like this are rather uncommon, and are often the result of patients requesting for too much or doctors who perform the procedures badly. Reid has since contacted a highly qualified surgeon who was able to perform restorative surgery and correct the damage.

For every case that ends like Reid’s, however, there are thousands that are nothing short of remarkable. Take the case of Hollywood bombshell Angelina Jolie. Pictures of Jolie from throughout her life reveal that she has always been a remarkable beauty. While many would argue that she never needed a thing to change, Jolie opted for rhinoplasty. The result has been remarkably subtle, yet somehow quite significant. Jolie is now consistently at or near the top of every list of most beautiful celebrities and she is one of the most recognized names in the world. While much attention is due to her humanitarian work, there is little doubt that there are many people who also recognise Angelina Jolie as a true work of beauty and that her simple rhinoplasty has done much to improve on an already gorgeous face.

The difference for Reid and Jolie essentially comes down to the surgeon chosen. Both are very beautiful women, but Reid had the unfortunate luck to be operated on by a very unskilled professional. When you seek to have any cosmetic procedure performed, always seek out a quality cosmetic surgeon with an excellent reputation and lots of experience. Taking this simple step can have a significant impact on the outcome of your surgery and on your bank balance!