When everything is all said and done:

True beauty is in the eye of the beholder and who cares about the judgmental view of society. Achieving the desired physical appearance is a gift that everyone is entitled. The cost can be great no matter how you look at the goal and regardless the path chosen to achieve the desired result. Real beauty comes from within and is what most partners are really interested in long term!

Appearance builds confidence that enriches any personality then attracting 99% of a potential partners worth knowing becomes simple! What makes you happy is most important however in the end remember you’re as happy as you want to be. That is to say outcomes, wellness and a healthy self-image begin with your choices. Reducing uncertainty is the key to arriving at any informed decision and the path to confidence.

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The aim is to ensure perfection by enabling the healing process to be that of a tranquil dream. This superior level of recovery results when the individual accepts the environment, which is the first step for the body to begin this natural process. Keeping in mind the idea that others can attempt to provide what we offer; however allowing it to feel so great, chic and elite along with the standards of ultimate luxury…. well that is not so easily duplicated.

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Pride 2010:

Our seeming to go along in a course of time doesn’t really happen. In this way we look upon the continuity of life.

“Things just do what they do.”

This weekend is one of our favorite most anticipated which kicks off the summer in LA like no other venue could. Gay or straight how can you not be excited for Pride 2010? For me this event sets the tone and builds the pace for the boundless few months ahead. Pride is an outlet of expression that everyone should experience. In my view the best approach to Human Rights and Equality for everyone since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. himself!

This weekend more then ever you feel the love behind the cause and you notice that our subtle differences enhance the overall beauty. The concentration of eclectic individuals that come together to celebrate Pride represents true America. The freedom to honestly express oneself in this way is not always such an easy thing to do. These achievements deserve to be celebrated with such grandeur and I love to participate.

For society there is gain from what every member contributes which is why we cant afford to devalue anyone.

“It is all so beautiful with the giant colorful rainbow arrangements everywhere!”

Define Shape:

V: verb – give a particular shape or form to.

Define Proportion:

V: verb- adjust or regulate (something) so that it has a particular or suitable relationship to something else.

“They arise mutually, enhanced or natural”

When I think of Shape and Proportion I think of two things balance and harmony. These are very important ideas in how we live our lives (conduct our affairs). The esthetic of this is relative to attractiveness as a matter of individual perspective. The overall presentation demonstrates the level of balance that exists in a person’s life. It doesn’t need to me controlled because it is allowed, that is to say everything falls and lands as with no effort.  The evidence of even balance achieving harmony is detected in the most subtle details and unobvious ways.

A great man once said “Your as happy as you want to be.” The route is simply a matter of preference but the result is worth the notice of those you wish to attract.

When I think of Shape and Proportion, as anything that has real value requires sacrifice; it is true in that the inadequacies are the path towards balance.  The end to the mean is in the state of mind and awareness that creates the type of harmony I’m referring. During the journey remind yourself “The point of dancing is the dance.” It is so in nature that the more you allow things in your surroundings to take place you increase your wellness. Men and Women exist in the same system where many forms co-exist together with your center. Let the balance be seen in how you carry yourself and the harmony be noticed in your acceptance for what is.

This is ultimately what comes to mind in a lofty sort of way when Shape and Proportion cross my thoughts.

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Social justice is something that we have always advocated at Pearl Recovery Retreat. I feel there is something for everyone to gain by joining the “Campaign for Real Beauty.” We support programs that use thought provoking ads and confidence building tools that embrace all definitions of beauty.

For the Pearl Recovery Retreat there is privilege that comes with stewardship and our passion demonstrates this level of commitment. Our aim is a tranquil environment with the backdrop of chic modern luxury. Feel relaxed, rejuvenated and reborn as the next chapter in your true beauty progresses. So that all women can realize true beauty is the sum of what we do and who we are and how that creates self-esteem.

“Every women deserves to feel beautiful just the way she is; enhanced or naturally enhanced? ☺”

Beverly Hills-based Pearl Recovery Retreat expands offerings from plastic surgery recovery to several complimentary services, giving patients a one-stop-shop for luxurious pre and post-surgery care

Beverly Hills, California (March 16, 2010) – Pearl Recovery Retreat, L.A.’s most luxurious facility for plastic surgery recovery, has announced a handful of recovery-related services including plastic surgery consulting, medical spa treatments, and weight loss services.

Pearl Recovery Retreat has partnered with RoxSpa Aesthetics Beverly Hills to offer a wide range of medical spa treatments including botox, dermal fillers, photo facials, cellulite treatment and more. Rox Bariatric, a division of RoxSpa Aesthetics, has also partnered with Pearl to offer Lap Band Surgery and supporting programs both pre and post-surgery.

Additionally, Pearl has retained celebrity fitness expert and founder of livWhole, Inc., to provide an array of services from “kitchen clean up,” and personal cooking lessons, to ongoing personal fitness training and “food consultation.”

Plastic surgery consulting will be offered by Pearl Recovery Retreat founder, Isabella Koretz, whose extensive experience in the medical and recovery fields allow her to offer expert advice on everything from best plastic surgeons in the area, to the detailed processes of pre and post-surgery.

“Having worked in the medical industry for several years now, I’ve learned firsthand the value in high quality medical care,” remarked Koretz. “We are confident that our new services maintain this level quality of and will allow us to continually provide the most luxurious experience in both plastic surgery recovery and body wellness.”

About Pearl Recovery Retreat

Pearl Recovery Retreat, located in the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills, provides guests with the most luxurious, stress-free experience both in plastic surgery recovery and body wellness.  By offering top-tier professional services 24 hours a day in a state of the art facility, Pearl Recovery Retreat provides a spa-like environment where patients can recover without complication.

While women have been both enlarging and reducing their breast sizes for a while now, men have been slightly less reluctant to pursue breast reduction–until now.  While the increase has been mostly reported in the UK, cosmetic surgeons say that it’s a popular operation in the US as well.

According to NY Daily News, Dr. Robert Cattani, board member of the American Academy of Plastic Surgery, alone reported performing 200-300 breast reductions per year within the last five years. The UK has seen an 80% increase within the last year.

In the US, breast reduction ranks fourth among cosmetic surgeries in men; right behind: nose reshaping, eyelid surgery and liposuction.

CLICK HERE to read more.

Heidi Montag has been under much scrutiny lately after going under the knife for the third time. Her own co-star on the reality series, The Hills, was quoted by CNN saying, “I hope that girls don’t…look at the decisions that Heidi made, and think that’s normal.” Even plastic surgeons themselves are questioning the extent that Heidi went to.

It’s been estimated that Heidi has gone through 30 surgeries, 10 of which were performed in one day. She spent 3 days in a plastic surgery recovery center and almost two months at home according to RealityTVWorld.com. Despite claims that Heidi Montag could be “addicted to plastic surgery,” her own plastic surgeon said that he would never operate on anyone he suspected to have an addiction and that the media is the reason that she’s even being accused of an addiction.

Regardless of whether or not Heidi has an addiction, many feel she went a little overboard with her surgery. Her own excuse is that she’s trying to “remain competitive” in the industry. Who can really blame her?

I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.

A recent study questions the existence of the so called “G-spot” on women.  Its been a topic of debate for decades. On one side are those who think it’s subjective and all in women’s heads, and then there is the opposing side who claim that its “saved their marriage” or can even be found via ultrasound.

A recent article in the LA Times discusses a study conducted on twins–both identical and nonidentical. The goal of the study was to see if identical twins, who share the same genes, would respond the same when asked about the G-spot. The researchers found that “variation in G-spot frequency” doesn’t have to do with genetics and is likely dependent on individual experiences. Despite the various studies that have been conducted, however, there still remains any conclusive evidence to be found that the G-spot does not exist.

Dr. David Matlock, who’s been seen on Dr. 90210 and is a part of Pearl Recovery Retreat’s preferred network of physicians, is the pioneer of the trademarked procedures, the G-Shot® or G-Spot Amplification. This procedure augments the G-spot, resulting in enhanced sexual arousal and sexual gratification for 87% of normal sexually functioning women.

CLICK HERE to read the full article in the LA Times.

It comes as no surprise that more and more people are opting for cost-effective cosmetic surgery procedures in this economy. Its been estimated that the number of cosmetic surgical procedures in 2009 went down at least 20% since 2008, but the official numbers have yet to be released. Regardless, many still want to undergo cosmetic surgery and thus are opting for procedures such as fillers, peel and laser treatments–all of which are noninvasive.

Plastic and cosmetic surgeons have been acting as consultants to cater to their patients’ demands for low-cost plastic surgery. Some of the more popular procedures primarily focus on the face, such as getting rid of wrinkles, to look younger. Generally speaking though, more and more patients are doing their research and shopping around for cost-effective procedures. However, it can be time consuming as well, which is why some are hiring plastic surgery consultants to help them with their research.

CLICK HERE to read the full article on recent low-cost trends in plastic surgery.

As the founder of Pearl Recovery Retreat, specializing in plastic surgery recovery and body wellness, I have the privilege of working with some of the best plastic surgeons in Los Angeles. I thought I’d take a moment and share some of Pearl’s preferred network of surgeons with you.

Jason B. Diamond, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Diamond is the rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation surgeon to the stards. Awarded as Best Facial Plastic Surgeon by his peers and colleagues at the 2008 Aesthetic Show, Dr. Diamond is the facial surgeon of choice for many of his Beverly Hills colleagues and competitors.

Lawrence M. Koplin, M.D., F.A.C.S
Dr. Koplin is known as an innovator in facial and body rejuvenation. Patients seek him out for his approach of multiple “smaller” changes that together create remarkably natural results. These include deep layer facial rejuvenation, lower eyelid and “cheek lift” and fat-transfer procedures for facial wrinkles. His areas of specialization are breast enlargement and reduction, liposuction, body sculpting, rejuvenation of the aging face, neck and eyelids, and surgery of the nose.

Arthur Glosman, D.D.S.
Dr. Glosman offers the highest quality in cosmetic and restorative dentistry in a professional and state-of-the-art office in the heart of Beverly Hills. His facility is a haven for everyone from celebrities needing smile makeovers, to high profile clientele needing full mouth reconstruction to businessmen and women looking to enhance their image and overall look. You can see him on Bravo, Lifetime, TLC and Food Network.

Andrew Ordon, M.D., F.A.C.S.
For over two decades, Andrew P. Ordon, M.D., F.A.C.S. has been an acclaimed surgeon in the area of aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is currently Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Dartmouth Medical College, and the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Ordon was hand picked by Dr. Phil McGraw to star on CBS’s hit daytime show, The Doctors. Dr. Phil has referred to Dr. Ordon as “the governor of plastic surgery” and “plastic surgeon to the stars”.

Jay Calvert, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Calvert is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He performs all types of plastic surgery and specializes in aesthetic surgery. He has a special interest in face lifts, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), and breast augmentation. Dr. Calvert’s vast surgical experience coupled with his extensive plastic surgery training make him well-equipped to serve the complete plastic surgery needs of his patients.