HOLLYWOOD, CA – The newest cosmetic trend that sweeping the rich and fabulous of the red carpet culture, and subsequently the nation, is a little difficult to see at first glance.  But stars are more than obliging to show it off, if asked.

Plastic surgeons in southern California announced the first successful uvular augmentation.  While most doctors in the industry will admit this to be a strange structure to have enhanced, it is set to become the hottest accessory in the cosmetic surgery arena. 

“The first patient I ever had undergo this procedure was a young woman due to be cast in some probably horrid B-movie teen-slasher flick,” Dr. Phillip Gudd explained.  “Apparently the director liked her acting skills but thought she was a ‘little underdeveloped’ in the uvular region, especially for a film that would have her exposing the nether regions of her throat.”

To most people, the uvula, or “hangy ball thing,” in the back of the mouth, above the tonsils, is not a feature that is thought about a lot.  To those attempting to break into Hollywood’s elite it could mean everything.

“Sure, having a well pronounced uvula could make a difference in casting,” admitted a Warner Brother’s director who agreed to speak on the condition of anonymity.  “We don’t necessarily want that whole giant screaming Bugs Bunny thing going on, but from a camera’s point of view, having a visibly sized uvula trembling in the back of your mouth when you scream at the killer stalking you in the back alley – that’ll get you the part over some piddley little nub.”

While most in the medical profession simply shake their heads at the vanity of this newest fad, no one has pinpointed any serious risks in the surgery.  “It’s clearly narcissistic in my mind,” Los Angeles physician Dr. James Munee stated at the annual gathering of Ear Nose and Throat doctors in LA next year.  “I can’t see any health risks other than the fact that you just increased the size of a structure that may or may not even have a purpose.”

While some believe the uvular may help regulate food particle size entering the pharynx, others concede that it may not be large or strong enough to prevent anything from entering the throat that shouldn’t.  Still others argue that if something enters your throat that is too big, you’ll know it when you can’t breathe.

“It’s a lot to invest into something people probably won’t even see,” Dr. Munee added.  “Unless you’re Julia Roberts; that lady has a huge mouth.” 

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