Orange County Register

Plastic surgery for men?

No, says music mogul and “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell, 48. “It looks ridiculous on guys.”

Plastic surgery for women?

“I’d make it compulsory for every woman over 40.”

That’s not a recent quip, but it’s making the rounds again, including this week’s “Simon Cowell: All Women Over 40 Should Get Plastic Surgery” post in the Make Me Heal blog.

For that comment, Cowell was declared “Idiot of the Day” by one blogger back in 2005.

The British magazine Now is more understanding:

The record producer is proud of his groomed look and believes women of a certain age should take as much pride in their appearance as he does.

Cowell is open about his use of Botox, but says he wants no plastic surgery for himself.

Related links:

• Simon Cowell relies on Botox, shuns plastic surgery and hair color
• Plastic surgery could become ‘must have’ career move
• Demand for plastic surgery drops; O.C. stereotype remains strong
• Plastic surgery opponent Cate Blanchett says wrinkles can be sexy
• Readers have mixed feelings about plastic surgery, surveys show
• Anti-Botox star Sarah Jessica Parker rebuffs men’s scorn
• Cosmetic doctors advise Sally Field how to fix her face
• Victoria Principal said she wouldn’t reveal plastic surgery, but those photos …
• The world’s most powerful Botoxed celebrities
• Men say women look best with no breast implants, no Botox

For more on celebrities and cosmetic medicine, see links on the right side of this blog.

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