Complete Idiot's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery

by Semel, M.D., George; St. John, Ph.D., Jeff

• ISBN13: 9780028639932
• ISBN10: 0028639936
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-05-01
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Cosmetic Surgerywill give those contemplating cosmetic surgery up-to-date information on today's most common procedures, including: what they cost, what's involved-with before and after photos, how to prepare - physically, mentally, and financially, potential risks and side effects, and how the healing process occurs. Readers will also learn what to look for when selecting a doctor, how to avoid hidden costs, and what questions to ask in order to optimize their chances of a successful outcome.

Author Biography

George Semel, M.D., is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in the cosmetic surgery capital of the world-Beverly Hills, California. He is published in several medical journals and has made numerous television appearances related to the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery. He received his M.D. from the Boston University School of Medicine and his plastic surgery certification from the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Semel is a member of both the AMA and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. .

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Jeff St. John, Ph. D., was the lead therapist at Washington Medical for three years, where he counseled patients suffering from eating disorders and body dismorphia. He recently completed a training series with Cory Everson, Coping with Stress Through Food and Exercise, and is the author of two health and fitness titles on the upcoming Complete Idiot's Guide Web site. .

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Table of Contents

Part 1: All You Need to Know to Plan a Successful Surgery	1	(56)
Beauty Rules!	3	(18)
Establishing your own beauty standards by understanding your motives and desires
Are You Right for Cosmetic Surgery?	21	(10)
Making sure you are physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially prepared for cosmetic surgery
Nonsurgical Options	31	(18)
Ways to achieve beauty without going under the knife
Choosing a Doctor Who's Right for You	49	(8)
Choosing the right doctor is one of the most important steps to successful surgery
Part 2: Heavenly Heads and Necks	57	(96)
Turning Heads and Breaking Hearts: Face-Lifts	59	(10)
What you can do to minimize the wear and tear on your face due to aging or a rugged lifestyle
Smoothing Out Your Forehead	69	(10)
Surgical and nonsurgical ways to smooth out those worry lines
Raising Eyebrows: Eyelid Surgery	79	(14)
Techniques available for changing the shape and appearance of your eyes
Follow Your Nose! Nose Jobs	93	(12)
Learning what options are available for improving the appearance of your schnoz
Face Your Facial-Implant Options	105	(14)
How to get the facial structure you've always wanted with implants to the chin and cheeks
Pucker Up! Lip Enhancement	119	(10)
What's available for increasing and decreasing the size and shape of your smackers
Now Hear This! Ear Procedures	129	(8)
Cosmetic improvements available for misshapen ears and earlobes
Let's Neck! Neck Liposuction	137	(8)
Getting rid of unwanted neck fat or wrinkles
Say Cheese! Cosmetic Dentistry	145	(8)
How to whiten and brighten that smile
Part 3: Better Breasts and Chests	153	(28)
Busting Up! Breast Augmentation	155	(12)
Implant options available for your breasts
Making Molehills out of Mountains: Breast Reduction	167	(8)
What you can do to decrease the size of your breasts or give yourself a little (or a lot!) of lift
For Men Only: Pectoral Implants	175	(6)
How to buff up that chest without spending hours at the gym
Part 4: Awesome Abdomens and Buttocks	181	(20)
Meeting in the Middle: Liposuction of the Midsection	183	(10)
Using liposuction to decrease your girth
Bringing Up the Rear: Fanny Tucks and Liposuction	193	(8)
Liposuction and fat-transplant options for reducing the size of your fanny or giving it a better shape
Part 5: Extremities and Other Things	201	(36)
Thinning Your Thighs	203	(8)
Eradicating fat from your thighs and legs
Arms! To Arms! Arm Reshaping	211	(10)
Firming up those arms with liposuction or more drastic measures
A New Leg to Stand On: Calf Implants	221	(10)
Creating more shapely (for women) or muscular-looking (for men) calves
Bigger Isn't Necessarily Better: Penis Enlargements	231	(6)
What to be aware of when considering surgically enlarging your penis
Part 6: Happier Skin and Hair	237	(48)
Now You See It, Now You Don't: Scar Revision	239	(8)
Surgical and nonsurgical procedures for reducing the appearance of unwanted scars
Deep Facials: Chemical Peels and Laser Resurfacing	247	(12)
How to rejuvenate your facial skin and reduce the appearance of lines and discoloration
Get the Skin You Want Now! Soft-Tissue Augmentation	259	(12)
Decreasing signs of aging via injections of fat and other substances
Hair Transplants and Removal	271	(14)
Common procedures for hair woes, including balding (for men) and excess facial hair (for women)
Part 7: Let the Healing Begin!	285	(14)
Fast-Track Healing	287	(8)
What you can do to make your surgery as effective as possible
Taking Care of Yourself	295	(4)
How to prepare for your postoperative recovery period
Index	299