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Kellie Pickler Shows Surprising Maturity about Breast Implants - Thursday, May 22, 2008

Last year former American Idol finalist and aspiring country music star Kellie Pickler underwent cosmetic breast surgery and became the center of speculation and rumor. She kept the rumor mill churning for a long time, saying things like, "I like to be the center of attention, and right now me and the girls, we are pretty much getting a lot of attention. I like to keep it a mystery." However, after more than six months of speculation, she admitted to her breast augmentation surgery.

When Pickler performed at the American Country Music Awards, she became the center of attention for photographers, partly due to her breast implants. In response, some very crude comments were made, including one by the executive producer of the show that launched her career, who said the attention was because "She's acquired two accoutrements that (naturally) photographers and men love," then added, "I'm not sure what it cost her, but obviously it was well worth it." We might expect the so-called brain behind the prototypical low-brow reality television program to take a meretricious perspective, what is surprising is that Pickler has a much healthier perspective on her surgery and its results, possibly becoming a good role model for others considering breast enhancement.

Pickler never denied having the surgery, and in response to questions about her breast enlargement surgery she talked frankly about what might have inspired her to have it, "You're the one that has to look at yourself every day and it's important that you're happy with what you see." In response to sniping comments, she added, "I don't take any of that personal when people criticize me about the way I look. . . . As long as I'm happy with Kellie then that's most important." Recently she has discussed the breast surgery as part of her character transformation, "I still have my sassy and girly side, but I've been growing a lot--in many more ways than one. Let's just say I feel much more mature now." Ideally, breast surgery and other cosmetic surgery procedures represent an opportunity for more than just a physical makeover, but are part of a personal transformation.

In addition, Pickler put her breast enhancement in context of other things that stars do to look good, "My job is to sing and I have a total glam squad that does the rest; I use so much hairspray and so much makeup. At night it's like a mask that I take off--you really wouldn't know who I am." Makeup, hair styles, wardrobe, all coordinated and performed by dedicated professionals--these things are not seen as a cause for being embarrassed. Why should a woman be ashamed of her breast implants?

In considering breast augmentation surgery, you have to make sure you're doing it for the right reasons: for yourself and your self-image. If you want to discuss the issues surrounding breast augmentation surgery, please contact the Centre, P.C. today for a consultation.