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| executive_producer = Mike Duffy<br>Greg Goldman<br>Chris Coelen
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| starring = Gary Erwin<br>Natasha Porlas<br>Dianne York-Goldman<br>Shannyn Pareo<br>Ronnie Morgan<br>Melanie "Mel" Bivins<br>Gilbert W. Lee, MD, F.A.C.S.
| starring = Gilbert W. Lee, MD, F.A.C.S.<br>Melanie "Mel" Bivins<br>Dianne York-Goldman<br>Shannyn Pareo<br>Natasha Porlas<br>Ronnie Morgan<br>Gary Erwin
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==Cast==
==Cast==


'''Gilbert W. Lee, MD, F.A.C.S.''' -- A San Diego resident and founder of the [[Changes Plastic Surgery & Day Spa]] which opened in [[1994]].<ref>[http://www.changesplasticsurgery.com/changes-plastic-surgery-san-diego.html] Changes website, About</ref> Dr. Lee received his degree at the [[University of California San Diego]] and is one of Southern California's premier physicians. He was voted “Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery” by his Plastic Surgery Colleagues in the San Diego County Medical Society for the past three consecutive years (2007, 2008, 2009). He is the primary surgeon at the practice.


'''Melanie "Mel" Bivins''' -- Originally from [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale, FL]], Mel is the office manager of the practice and is in charge of the business finances and scheduling.

'''Gary Erwin''' -- Born and raised in [[San Diego, California|San Diego, CA]], Gary has worked in the beauty industry for seven years and is a Make-Up Artist/Receptionist. In addition, Oxygen created [[Addicted to Gary]], a web series on the Oxygen website featuring outtakes from the original filming with Gary as the narrator.<ref>[http://addicted-to-beauty.oxygen.com/addicted-to-gary] Addicted to Gary at Oxygen.com</ref>

'''Natasha Porlas''' -- Natasha has been working in the beauty industry since 2004.<ref>[http://addicted-to-beauty.oxygen.com/meet-the-cast-atb/natasha/qa?page=0,1] Natasha Q&A at Oxygen.com</ref> She was born and raised in San Diego and is also the face for Dr. Lee's skin care line of specialty products.<ref>[http://www.changesplasticsurgery.com/shop/] Shop Changes Skincare </ref> Natasha is Diane's Executive Assistant and is also the event coordinator. The show highlights the confrontations between her and Dianne.


'''Dianne York-Goldman''' -- Recently divorced from Mr. Goldman, to whom she was married for 11 years where they both ran an earlier plastic surgery business for 7 years.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/08/04/2009-08-04_beauty_cast_is_ideal_for_a_little_needling.html] Addicted to Beauty cast is ideal for a little needling, New York Daily News</ref> She has partnered up with Dr. Lee to launch her own day spa and is in charge of marketing and promotions. She also started the [[DYG Mineral Makeup]] product line to promote sales at the practice.
'''Dianne York-Goldman''' -- Recently divorced from Mr. Goldman, to whom she was married for 11 years where they both ran an earlier plastic surgery business for 7 years.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/08/04/2009-08-04_beauty_cast_is_ideal_for_a_little_needling.html] Addicted to Beauty cast is ideal for a little needling, New York Daily News</ref> She has partnered up with Dr. Lee to launch her own day spa and is in charge of marketing and promotions. She also started the [[DYG Mineral Makeup]] product line to promote sales at the practice.


'''Shannyn Pareo''' -- Shannyn is from [[Bosque Farms, New Mexico|Bosque Farms, NM]], and has been in the beauty industry since 1999. She is the Spa's Marketing Director and Supervisor. She oversees all operations of the Spa under Dianne.
'''Shannyn Pareo''' -- Shannyn is from [[Bosque Farms, New Mexico|Bosque Farms, NM]], and has been in the beauty industry since 1999. She is the Spa's Marketing Director and Supervisor. She oversees all operations of the Spa under Dianne.

'''Natasha Porlas''' -- Natasha has been working in the beauty industry since 2004.<ref>[http://addicted-to-beauty.oxygen.com/meet-the-cast-atb/natasha/qa?page=0,1] Natasha Q&A at Oxygen.com</ref> She was born and raised in San Diego and is also the face for Dr. Lee's skin care line of specialty products.<ref>[http://www.changesplasticsurgery.com/shop/] Shop Changes Skincare </ref> Natasha is Diane's Executive Assistant and is also the event coordinator. The show highlights the confrontations between her and Dianne.


'''Ronnie Morgan''' -- From [[Johnstown, Ohio|Johnstown, OH]], Ronnie has been working in the beauty industry since he was 18.<ref>[http://addicted-to-beauty.oxygen.com/meet-the-cast-atb/ronnie/qa?page=0,1] Ronnie Q&A at Oxygen.com</ref> He is the Account Executive for DYG Mineral Makeup and is the concierge at the practice.
'''Ronnie Morgan''' -- From [[Johnstown, Ohio|Johnstown, OH]], Ronnie has been working in the beauty industry since he was 18.<ref>[http://addicted-to-beauty.oxygen.com/meet-the-cast-atb/ronnie/qa?page=0,1] Ronnie Q&A at Oxygen.com</ref> He is the Account Executive for DYG Mineral Makeup and is the concierge at the practice.


'''Gary Erwin''' -- Born and raised in [[San Diego, California|San Diego, CA]], Gary has worked in the beauty industry for seven years and is a Make-Up Artist/Receptionist. In addition, Oxygen created [[Addicted to Gary]], a short web series featuring outtakes from the original filming with Gary as the narrator.<ref>[http://addicted-to-beauty.oxygen.com/addicted-to-gary] Addicted to Gary at Oxygen.com</ref>
'''Melanie "Mel" Bivins''' -- Originally from [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale, FL]], Mel is the office manager of the practice and is in charge of the business finances and scheduling.

'''Gilbert W. Lee, MD, F.A.C.S.''' -- A San Diego resident and founder of the [[Changes Plastic Surgery & Day Spa]] which opened in [[1994]].<ref>[http://www.changesplasticsurgery.com/changes-plastic-surgery-san-diego.html] Changes website, About</ref> Dr. Lee received his degree at the [[University of California San Diego]] and is one of Southern California's premier physicians. He was voted “Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery” by his Plastic Surgery Colleagues in the San Diego County Medical Society for the past three consecutive years (2007, 2008, 2009). He is the primary surgeon at the practice.




==Episodes==
==Episodes==

Revision as of 06:08, 15 November 2009

Addicted to Beauty
StarringGilbert W. Lee, MD, F.A.C.S.
Melanie "Mel" Bivins
Dianne York-Goldman
Shannyn Pareo
Natasha Porlas
Ronnie Morgan
Gary Erwin
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producersMike Duffy
Greg Goldman
Chris Coelen
Running time60 minutes (including commercials)
Production companyIntuitive Entertainment
Original release
NetworkOxygen
ReleaseAugust 4 –
September 15, 2009

Addicted to Beauty is an American reality television show on the Oxygen US television channel about a Plastic surgery and Day spa located in San Diego, California. The final episode of the first season aired on September 22, 2009. Although the show featured the practice being located in the heart of downtown La Jolla, it is actually located in the Carmel Valley community of North County San Diego. The show focuses on the relationships between the staff at the practice and the new business partnership formed by Dr. Lee and Dianne York-Goldman.

Cast

Gilbert W. Lee, MD, F.A.C.S. -- A San Diego resident and founder of the Changes Plastic Surgery & Day Spa which opened in 1994.[1] Dr. Lee received his degree at the University of California San Diego and is one of Southern California's premier physicians. He was voted “Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery” by his Plastic Surgery Colleagues in the San Diego County Medical Society for the past three consecutive years (2007, 2008, 2009). He is the primary surgeon at the practice.

Melanie "Mel" Bivins -- Originally from Fort Lauderdale, FL, Mel is the office manager of the practice and is in charge of the business finances and scheduling.

Dianne York-Goldman -- Recently divorced from Mr. Goldman, to whom she was married for 11 years where they both ran an earlier plastic surgery business for 7 years.[2] She has partnered up with Dr. Lee to launch her own day spa and is in charge of marketing and promotions. She also started the DYG Mineral Makeup product line to promote sales at the practice.

Shannyn Pareo -- Shannyn is from Bosque Farms, NM, and has been in the beauty industry since 1999. She is the Spa's Marketing Director and Supervisor. She oversees all operations of the Spa under Dianne.

Natasha Porlas -- Natasha has been working in the beauty industry since 2004.[3] She was born and raised in San Diego and is also the face for Dr. Lee's skin care line of specialty products.[4] Natasha is Diane's Executive Assistant and is also the event coordinator. The show highlights the confrontations between her and Dianne.

Ronnie Morgan -- From Johnstown, OH, Ronnie has been working in the beauty industry since he was 18.[5] He is the Account Executive for DYG Mineral Makeup and is the concierge at the practice.

Gary Erwin -- Born and raised in San Diego, CA, Gary has worked in the beauty industry for seven years and is a Make-Up Artist/Receptionist. In addition, Oxygen created Addicted to Gary, a short web series featuring outtakes from the original filming with Gary as the narrator.[6]

Episodes

Episode Title Original Air Date
1 Changes in the Air August 4, 2009
2 Show Me the Money August 11, 2009
3 Have You Seen Dianne? August 18, 2009
4 The Devil Wears Bronzer August 25, 2009
5 The Ultimate Facelift September 1, 2009
6 Who's the Boss September 8, 2009
7 Mascara-Gate September 15, 2009
8 Coup de Natasha September 22, 2009

References

  1. ^ [1] Changes website, About
  2. ^ [2] Addicted to Beauty cast is ideal for a little needling, New York Daily News
  3. ^ [3] Natasha Q&A at Oxygen.com
  4. ^ [4] Shop Changes Skincare
  5. ^ [5] Ronnie Q&A at Oxygen.com
  6. ^ [6] Addicted to Gary at Oxygen.com
  • [7] Official website on Oxygen.com
  • [8] Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa business website