The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery, Updated Second Edition


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Intelligent Answers and Essential Advice from a World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon From reality shows to celebrity gossip magazines, it seems everyone is talking about plastic surgery. But how do you know if it's right for you, and how can you get the best results? The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery cuts through the media hype and gives you real answers on the most popular procedures, including what to ask surgeons during consultations, possible risks, how to plan and pay for surgery, and how to speed physical and emotional recovery. Whether you're considering breast augmentation, a tummy tuck, or a facelift, this book will help you: Get the best results from any procedure Ensure a safe and speedy recovery Protect yourself from dangerous procedures Prepare for hidden costs and fees







The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery


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Describes common cosmetic surgical procedures, choosing a surgeon, important questions to ask before surgery, costs and fees, and expected results from each procedure.




Beauty Calls: the Smart Woman's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery


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I am Gina Blacks. From 2007 to 2012, I underwent a total makeover with cosmetic surgery at a cost of over £40,000 (approximately $60,000 USD). If I had had all the advice and information on cosmetic surgery that I am offering YOU in "Beauty Calls: The Smart Woman's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery", my cosmetic surgery transformation would have taken much less time and cost a WHOLE LOT LESS.Now YOU are no fool. You know that having bigger breasts, a younger face, a straight nose and so on will boost your confidence no end and make you feel sexy and desirable. You also know that cosmetic surgery is a jungle with all kinds of pitfalls lying in wait for you (UNLESS you know where to turn for reliable ADVICE and GUIDANCE, of course). You are NOT one for jumping into something as serious as this "blind". At least, I am hoping not."What if it goes wrong?" That is the question at the heart of your doubts. Given what cosmetic surgery is, it is no surprise. In my vast experience as a cosmetic surgery adviser, I can tell you that the worry of getting a bad result is without question the single biggest fear for anyone considering having their face or body altered by surgery.I am no different. I have had this fear. I have also had bad surgery. To be exact, my first 3 rounds of cosmetic surgery gave me abysmal results. This happened despite my many efforts to secure good surgery which included the kinds of things that YOU have probably done (or plan to do) for that purpose: online research, investing in cosmetic surgery guidebooks, and seeing a range of cosmetic surgeons about your procedure.All these things failed me. I repeat: my cosmetic surgery guidebook, "Beauty Calls: The Smart Woman's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery", would have spared me all my bad surgery. This I know.With "Beauty Calls", I offer you first-hand advice and insights on the following 10 cosmetic procedures:1) The boob job (augmentation mammaplasty)2) The breast lift (mastopexy)3) The face lift (rhytidectomy)4) The nose job (rhinoplasty)5) The chin implant (mentoplasty)6) Cheek implants (malarplasty)7) Lip reduction (cheiloplasty)8) Hair restoration surgery9) The tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)10) LiposuctionTo stress it, these are all procedures that I have undergone myself. My advice is first-hand.In addition, you get the following important pieces of advice:1) Vital tips on both preparing for and recovering from surgery. For facial surgery, the herb arnica will keep your bruising to an absolute minimum. That's just one of MANY important tips.2) If this is of interest to you, how to get cosmetic surgery abroad safely and successfully. (Most of my own cosmetic surgery was carried out abroad).3) My virtually infallible guide on how to choose a suitably skilled, experienced and ethical surgeon.In sum, with "Beauty Calls", I tell YOU all the things about the 10 cosmetic surgery procedures named (and about selecting a surgeon) that I wish someone had told ME. My cosmetic surgery transformation cost over £40,000. Around half of that went on the corrective surgery that I needed following each of my first three surgeries. "Beauty Calls" costs £59 (approximately $90 USD). This £59 would have saved ME nearly £20,000.A smart person learns from his / her mistakes. A smarter person learns from someone else's (and you better believe it!)Even if you are only interested in having 1 or 2 of the procedures covered, investing £59 in a resource that contains crucial points of education, to help make sure the 1-2 procedures go right, makes sense to me (and not doing so, especially when you are likely to be spending thousands on your procedures, doesn't!)Getting a stunning pair of boobs, a straight nose, a flat belly and so on from your cosmetic surgery on the first go is exactly what you want. For just £59, you can help make that happen.







Outsmarting Mother Nature


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This concise, educational, and thorough reference will educate women who are contemplating, undergoing, or recovering from plastic surgery. In Outsmarting Mother Nature: A Woman's Complete Guide to Plastic Surgery in the 21st Century, a female plastic surgeon explains all the major procedures in cosmetic surgery, offering frank insights into both physical and psychological issues and expectations. Dr. Iliana Sweis, who not only performs but has undergone cosmetic procedures, details the stages most women will go through from the time they begin to contemplate plastic surgery. The book explains how one can best prepare for a procedure, what to expect during the actual surgery, and how to handle the healing phase. The first several chapters discuss the emotional aspects underlying the desire to undergo plastic surgery, including its social and professional impacts. Each of the subsequent chapters is devoted to individual plastic surgery procedures in significant detail, using a question-and-answer format. Case studies illustrate what cosmetic procedures can, and cannot, accomplish—and the reality checks that need to be in place as part of the decision to proceed.




Every Woman's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery


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This practical guide will tell you everything you need to know about every procedure, from the initial consultation through to the actual procedure, including its pros and cons, recovery times, prices, pain levels and 'success' rates.




The Modern Woman's Guide to Choosing a Plastic Surgeon


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The simple goal of this book is to help you distinguish hype from reality in the sometimes confusing world of plastic surgery. Illustrated with before-and-after photos of real patients, it will empower you with easy-to-understand knowledge about many of the most popular procedures. Also included are several consultation-style question and answer sections, and a "plan of approach" chapter to give you the confidence to move forward to the next step, whatever that might be - scheduling an initial consultation, or perhaps realizing that you're not ready for plastic surgery after all! This book is written to be your trusted resource to learn what is real about plastic surgery, and how to choose the best plastic surgeon for you. Full color. 100% of royalties will be donated to SmileTrain, an international charity providing corrective surgery for children with cleft lips and palates.




A Woman's Guide to Cosmetic Breast Surgery and Body Contouring


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If you're considering breast augmentation surgery, you're not alone. The procedure consistently ranks among the top five most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States. But is breast augmentation right for you? The authors of this book are board-certified plastic surgeons who give you the information you need to make an informed decision about cosmetic breast surgery and body contouring procedures. They address many of the questions and concerns you likely have. Among the topics they cover: choosing the right plastic surgeon, whether you're a candidate for surgery, how much your breasts should be enlarged, and which types of implants should be used. Placement of incisions, potential complications, and good follow-up care are also covered. In addition to covering breast augmentation, the authors also discuss breast lifts, tummy tucks, and liposuction of the stomach, hips, buttocks, thighs, and knees. This book contains 85 color illustrations and photos of women who have had breast augmentation, breast lifts, liposuction and tummy tucks. It is a comprehensive guide to cosmetic breast surgery! A resource section, glossary, and index are also included.




The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife and Beyond


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Smart women understand that taking care of their health is essential to maintaining an active lifestyle. This comprehensive guide shows you how to work with your body instead of against it to stay healthy and happy through menopause and beyond. Written by two practicing doctors who have been close girlfriends since they met during medical training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife and Beyond includes the doctors' own personal experiences, patient stories from their medical practices, and all the information you need to age with good health, grace, and humor. Includes the information you need to: •Care for your whole body to prevent common diseases •Learn which health issues are normal, which are serious, and what to do about them •Overcome memory loss, depression, and anxiety •Understand menopause and hormone replacement therapy •Nourish and protect your skin and hair •Choose the right vitamin supplements for you •Find out whether or not treatments like massage and acupuncture will work for you •Know when to share your concerns with your doctor or healthcare practitioner •Create a personal Health Maintenance Schedule to keep your health on track The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife and Beyond is a complete, holistic, and state-of-the-art road map for any woman who is motivated to become a more effective steward of her health. The authors' relaxed, personal, and insightful style makes critical health information accessible. This book is a must-have for any woman inspired to improve her health trajectory. -Mark C. Pettus MD, FACP, medical director of the Kripalu Institute for Integrated Healing and author of It's All in Your Head There is no doubt that women past the age of fifty have different health issues than younger women-a fact often overlooked by many physicians. These women need to know how to care for their maturing bodies. Drs. Horn and Miller explore the full spectrum of mature women's health issues in a candid, conversational manner that integrates the body, mind, and spirit. A much-needed book. -Kevin Soden, MD, host of Healthline on Retirement Living Television I have often wished that there were a doctor in my family I could ask for health advice. If you have shared this desire, you'll love this book. It's a practical insider's guide to what maturing women need to be thinking about, and it's written as though the authors were concerned friends talking with you. Drs. Horn and Miller have superb training and years of practical experience caring for women patients. It shows on every page of this excellent book. -Judge Glenda Hatchett, star of the nationally syndicated television program Judge Hatchett The authors' approach is accessible and entertaining. These are the doctor girlfriends you want to call because they know everything about the area of your concern-not only from their medical practices, but also from their own personal experiences. -Robin Wolaner, founder of Parenting magazine and founder and CEO of TeeBeeDee (tbd.com), an online network for people over forty This is the girlfriends' guide to taking charge of your health. And these girlfriends are doctors. A winning combination! -Ari Brown, MD, pediatrician and author of Baby 411