The Bachelorette’s Britt and Kaitlyn

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There’s a new spin this season on the Bachelorette. ABC couldn’t make up their minds as to who to choose, so the network decided upon two ladies. Unfortunately, after the season premiere of the unconventional dating show on Monday, May 19th Britt and Kaitlyn found out that there was only room for one. Now, it’s up to the gentlemen to decide who gets the rose. Some may question the authenticity of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette, but you can’t fake style! We love a well put together lady or gentlemen at the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center. We’re looking at our top candidates of men for Britt and Kaitlyn!

About Britt
The warm, bubbly Britt Nilsson was unforgettable in the last season of The Bachelor. Many of the other girls were jealous of the chemistry between Britt and Chris Soules. Chris did not believe that Britt would fit his farm lifestyle, so he had to let the Hollywood waitress go. Luckily, Britt has her second chance on The Bachelorette to search for her next best friend. During the season premiere many guys questioned if Britt is wife material or merely just a trophy wife. Britt will have to show more than her beauty if she wants to stay as the bachelorette for the rest of this season.

About Kaitlyn
Humorous, Kaitlyn Bristowe is an acquired taste. Viewers from last seasons Bachelor know very well that though Kaitlyn may not strike the best first impression she is not someone you can easily miss in a crowd. Kaitlyn is beautiful, intelligent, and has a very risqué sense of humor. The dance instructor ends her toast during the season premiere with a knock knock joke, asking the men who the next bachelorette is.

Our 3 Favorite Guys – First Impressions

Chris – This dentist from Tennessee impressed the women upon arrival in a cupcake! Yes, the tall, dimpled dentist drove a strange vehicle that resembled a cupcake as a sweet gesture for Kaitlyn and Britt!

Shawn B – This personal trainer from Connecticut is extremely good looking! The ladies immediately took notice to Shawn and what an impression he made. Britt was a bit disappointed when she saw how Shawn B made more of a connection with Kaitlyn.

Justin – Another fitness trainer from Illinois that is exceptionally handsome! Justin is looking for partnership, maybe he will get along well with Britt who is looking for a best friend!

The 12 Best Summer Lip Shades

At the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center, We love complimenting beautiful lips with gorgeous colors! We’ve searched for the 12 best lip colors from cremes, liquids and matte finishes for Summer.
M•A•C Cosmetics
Lip Color: Saigon Summer.
About: Creme, light orange.
Melt Cosmetics
Lip Color: Stupid Love.
About: Matte, vibrant color in deep hot pink.
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lip Color: Pure Hollywood.
About: Liquid, lightweight color in the lightest of pink with taupe undertones.
Kat Von D
Lip Color: Coven.
About: Matte, light lavender lipstick.
Stila Cosmetics
Lip Color: Carina.
About: Liquid, bright coral lipstick.
Nars
Lip Color: Raquel.
About: Creme, Beige lipstick with pink undertones.
Too Faced
Lip Color: Melted Ruby.
About: Liquid, Blood red lipstick.
Clinique
Lip Color: 11 Wow Pop.
About: Creme, light pink lipstick with blue undertones.
Yves Saint Laurent
Lip Color: 4 Rogue in Danger.
About: Creme, dark strawberry red lipstick.
Dior
Lip Color: Rendez-Vous 543.
About: Creme, vibrant bright orange lipstick.
Bare Minerals
Lip Color: Be Free.
About: Creme, light nude lipstick.
Givenchy
Lip Color: 202 Rose Fantaisie.
About: Creme, light pink with rose undertones.
What do you think the best summer lip shades area?  Leave your comment below!

Mother’s Day in San Francisco

 

Mother’s Day celebrates motherhood and maternal figures in life from mothers, grandmothers, and great aunts to other caregivers we’ve learned from since adolescence to adult hood. At the San Francisco Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center, Dr. Usha Rajagopal and staff want to honor and celebrate Mother’s Day.

There are many ways to compliment your gift by spending the day on a cruise or quiet dinner together. Listed below are the top five ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in San Francisco!

The Hornblower offers four different cruises to celebrate Mother’s Day, all of which include gorgeous San Francisco views. Champagne brunch includes a buffet, bar, and live jazz music on the Hornblower yacht. The Mother’s Day dinner cruise includes a seated four course meal and live entertainment under sparkling lights! Day or night, your mom will love this fantastic event spent to cherish and celebrate such a remarkable woman.

The Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar at The Fairmont offers a fun and relaxing alternative way to celebrate Mother’s Day! Enjoy the live band and tropical atmosphere as you kick back and enjoy some quality time with your mom!

Does your mom have a sweet tooth? Treat her to a cupcake tour around San Francisco! The tour takes place in the Pacific Heights neighborhood and visits some of the finest dessert boutiques in the city. The tour includes a visit to Kara’s Cupcakes, SusieCakes, Pacific Puffs, Caffe Dolci, and La Boulange!

Want to enjoy some quiet, quality time with your mother? Spend some time reconnecting at the Japanese Tea Garden. Originally built in 1894, this garden has been cared for and taken care of for years and remains beautiful and tranquil.

Enjoy a good chuckle with your mom this Sunday at the Beach Blanket Babylon! This muscial features singers poking fun at current events and pop culture. What better way than to end a Sunday evening with a good laugh? Happy Mother’s Day, mom!

Hollywood & Cosmetic Surgery

 

The key to having a good operation is finding the right surgeon, that has the knowledge and experience in his or her field. In previous years, there has been a stigma around cosmetic surgery.  Now, it is common for mothers to consider cosmetic surgery and have mommy makeovers.  At the San Francisco Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center, Dr. Usha Rajagopal has 20 years experience in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Rajagopal uses techniques such as fat transfer and fat grafting to create a more natural aesthetically pleasing appearance. We love that society is more accepting of fuller figured women who look natural. Dr. Rajagopal also performs procedures such as Brazilian butt lifts instead of butt implants to create a more natural figure. We want to acknowledge celebrities who support cosmetic surgery in society and the benefits of it.

 

Voluptuous actress, Scarlett Johansson has recently told Marie Claire – 2015 that she definitely believes in plastic surgery. Johansson is an example of a talented and beautiful individual who supports cosmetic surgery and we admire her honesty.

 

Actress and comedian, Sophia Vergara openly supports cosmetic surgery. Vergara has told Redbook that in the future she may see what procedures may benefit her as she ages. We admire Vergara’s open-mindedness and the fact that she acknowledges the benefits of cosmetic surgery.

 

Sweetheart and playboy model, Holly Madison has told E! News -2009 that she has undergone breast augmentation and rhinoplasty. Years later, she looks gorgeous as ever and her results are an example of what cosmetic surgery has to offer in the long run.

Eye Spy: 3 Ways to Un-Age Your Peepers

 

Doctor Usha Rajagopal can fix your under eye bagsIf your shut-in winter status has left you with even more time to fixate on the ravages that Father Time is inflicting on you, you may have noticed that your eyes — once merely the windows to your soul — are now a reflection of the true digits on your driver’s license.

Your facial structure, genetics, the damage done from years of sun exposure and a too-lax skincare regimen all play a part in how the eye area ages. Fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration undereye baggage, and drooping eyelids are all common symptoms of eyes that may be giving away more info (read: your age) than you necessarily want them too.

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If you believe that your eyelids are making you look sad, tired, or older than you really feel, cosmetic eyelid surgery (also called blepharoplasty) may be the right choice for you. Eyelid surgery by Doctor Usha Rajagopal at the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center can remove the drooping skin and excess fat of the upper eyelids, minimize bags under the eyes and tighten the lower eyelid skin. The result is a more alert and rested appearance.

 

 

 

Todays Trend: Thigh Gap

 

as posted on Smart Beauty Guide

Thigh gap

 

It is interesting to see how trends have changed over time. Society’s idea of what we find attractive consistently changes. For example in the 1950s, the full-figured look was desired. Through the ’60s and ’70s the ideal body was very thin. The ’80s were characterized by an athletic shape. Most recently women have been striving for a very natural look.

However, the latest obsession in the female figure is the “thigh gap.” The thigh gap is the desire to have a separation between the upper inner thighs.

 

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At the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center Dr. Usha Rajagopal counsels her patients about balance and achieving a natural look. The goal of any contouring procedure should be to bring out the best shape for that individual. When evaluating someone for plastic surgery there is no “generic body image”. Contact us to set up a consultation to discuss our procedures aimed at improving the appearance of your body.

 

Chinese New Year – Year of the Ram

16578905505_253ec8313b_zThe first day of Chinese New Year is February 19, which is the year of the ram in 2015. Some speculate that 2015 is specifically the Green Sheep or Wooden Sheep year. San Francisco celebrates Chinese New Year with one of the world’s largest parades on March 7th at Market and Second Street. The parade began in 1860 to educate various communities of the Chinese culture and is the biggest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia. During the parade floats, lions, and firecrackers fill Chinatown’s atmosphere. Many dancers and Chinese acrobats entertain the community as a team of 100 men and women work together to carry the 268 foot golden dragon “Gum Lung” through the city of San Francisco.

Many Chinese say goodbye to the previous year with sweet rice cake and animal sacrifices such as chicken, fish, duck or pork. The sacrifices are offered to a Buddhist alter in exchange for health and longevity as well as good luck for the New Year. Chinese dishes offered at dinnertime also represent longevity, reunion, perfection, good luck, health, diligence, satisfaction and promotion.

At the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center we like to enhance the longevity of our health and beauty in the New Year witskin careh skin treatments. Dr. Usha Rajagopal offers the latest in chemical peels, mechanical peels, and a number of treatments to improve skin texture, acne issues, scarring, wrinkle reduction and melasma. Skin care products offered at the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center include Obagi, which transforms skin at the cellular level to look and act youthful and healthier. Our skin care product, Refinity is an at home peel treatment used to improve skin color, texture and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen and elastin can also be safeguarded with our skin care product, Neocutis from environmental aggression. Skin care treatments are a fantastic way to keep looking fresh, healthy and rejuvenated in the New Year!

 

 

 

Lovely Lacquer

 Smith & Cult, a new line of nail lacquer is making noise in the fashion world, including the New York Times and Vogue magazine. Creator, Dineh Mohajer is depicting her world through vibrant colors and story telling via their unique Instagram @smithandcult. Beauty junkies all over the world are obsessing over the smooth pigmented coverage and shine of these polishes!

These lacquers are making an unforgettable statement with names such as Psychocandy, Porn-A-Thon, Honey Hush and many more. Celebrities such as Mindy Kaling have been spotted wearing the latest trend and are gushing over Smith & Cult. The brand reflects the persona and who each individual strives to become.

San Francisco is a city known for individuality and self expression, as well as chic fashion and raw beauty. Here at the San Francisco Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center we value individuality and self expression. Something as small as the color of your nails can give you just the confidence you need, or the beauty you want to display. Dr. Usha Rajagopal consciously helps patients reflect their beauty and individuality inwards out, and San Francisco is a perfect city to show off. Beauty products such as Smith & Cults nail lacquer is another outlet of self expression and we’re in love with it!

 

 

 

American Board of Plastic Surgery

board_certified_ps_sealDr. Usha Rajagopal, MD has been Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1997.

What is the American Board of Plastic Surgery?

The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is one of 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). These boards work together through ABMS to establish common standards for physicians to achieve and maintain board certification. The purpose of the boards are to protect the public by assessing and certifying doctors in their specialties who meet specific educational, training and professional requirements.

What does Board Certified mean?

Board Certification is a voluntary process that goes above and beyond licensing
requirements. It is a commitment to continually expand knowledge in a medical specialty.

Is my doctor Board Certified?

Click the image below to go to the ABMS “Find Out if Your Doctor is Board Certified” link.

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California Society of Plastic Surgeons

Dr. Usha Rajagopal, MD is an active member of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Are you looking for a plastic surgeon in California?

When looking for a plastic surgeon it is easy to be overwhelmed. Choosing a highly trained and qualified plastic surgeon is of utmost importance in making your cosmetic goals successful.

The California Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest state society of plastic surgeons. The Society’s mission is to promote the highest standards in plastic surgery, to provide our membership with continuing medical and professional education and to advocate for patients and plastic surgery.

 

Find a California Plastic Surgeon

All California Society of Plastic Surgeon members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and must adhere to strict guidelines, ethics and continuing education requirements. Click the image below to go to the CSPS “Find a Cosmetic Surgeon” Finder.

 

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