For those of us who have been paying attention to the goings-on in Carl Pavano's life — not merely his hilariously messed up arm that will inevitably require Tommy John surgery, but the rise and fall of his engagement to NYC hottie Gia Allemand — the arrival of Gia's photo shoot for Maxim has been long-awaited indeed.  And it certainly doesn't disappoint.  Like I said, that strained forearm of Pavano's won't be healing any time soon.

And neither will mine.  Neither.  Will.  Mine. 

(Lots more pics at the aforelinked gallery, but you shouldn't go there unless you want to get Tommy John Surgery.  I'm serious.  I was there for half an hour and I've got Tommy John surgery all over my pants.)