Photo Credit: Courtesy of ShutterstockThe meet-cute of Kenneth Sean Carson and Barbara Millicent Roberts makes Romeo and Juliet’s star-crossed story sound like amateur hour. The year was 1961. The place? A TV commercial set in California. He winked, she blushed—and just a few months later, at the American International Toy Fair, they announced their relationship to the world. Barbie and Ken had officially arrived.
Over the years, reporters have asked Barbie what drew her to her plastic paramour. Surprisingly, it wasn’t his rippling muscles or his deeply dimpled cheeks. Shockingly, it wasn’t the snug tighty whities permanently molded to his crotch. No, what really swiveled her 360-degree head was his strong, masculine chin and razor-sharp jawline. “Ken is a total doll,” she swooned. “From the moment I saw his perfectly chiseled face, I knew we were meant to be together.”
If science has anything to say about it, Barbie may have been drawn to more than Ken’s dashing good looks. Recent studies have determined that men who possess a combo of specific facial characteristics—namely a squared-off chin and a strong jawline—are perceived to be natural leaders. Didn’t exactly hit the genetic jackpot? No worries! Whether you’re hoping to hone your appearance or impress the boardroom with your leadership skills, juiced-up jowls like Ken’s are but a single cosmetic procedure away.
Enter Haute Beauty expert Dr. Sam Rizk, MD, FACS an internationally renowned expert in the complex field of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Known for his mastery of the deep plane facelift, which sharpens the chin, jawline, and brow line, he delivers natural and precise results with exceptional healing times. Most recently, he operated on NYC-based cosmetic dentist Larry Rosenthal. His results (below) speak for themselves.
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“Larry is a well-known cosmetic dentist with lots of energy, but his face looked tired, and his jaw had lost its sharpness,” says Rizk. “To help him restore the chiseled appearance of his youth, I performed a deep plane facelift, an eye lift, brow lift, rhinoplasty, and laser resurfacing. The outcome is still very much Larry—just a younger, more vibrant version.” Though, Larry isn't made of plastic, but flesh and bone, his chiseled appearance is of no match, thanks to Dr. Rizk.
With skilled hands and a keen eye, Dr. Rizk has unlocked the potential of human beauty, reminding us that the magic of transformation is not limited to the realm of plastic dolls. So, grab your popcorn, gather your friends, and get ready for a thrilling adventure as Barbie takes center stage once again.
