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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, Updated Second Edition Reviews

74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

Mandatory reading for women contemplating cosmetic surgery., December 11, 1999

Diane M. Giffin (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery : Essential Information from a Female Plastic Surgeon (Paperback)

The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery is incredibly complete and provides comprehensive information on all surgical procedures from face lift, eyelid surgery, nose surgery, breast enlargement, tummy tuck, thigh lift, liposuction, skin wrinkle surgery and much, much more. There is no other book available for the layperson that contains so much useful information presented and illustrated in such an honest and straightforward manner. Cosmetic surgery is elective surgery and has obvious benefits and some limitations. Dr. Loftus believes that the patient who has realistic expectations about what cosmetic surgery can accomplish is much more likely to make good decisions and achieve a high level of satisfaction. The book is extremely well illustrated, using line drawings and before and after photographs. It is also written in a clear, engaging, and friendly fashion. Medical terminology is avoided wherever possible; and when not possible, a comprehensive glossary is found in... Read more

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

A Physician's review of this book-*****, October 22, 2003

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This review is from: The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery : Essential Information from a Female Plastic Surgeon (Paperback)

I bought 3 books at the same time because, though I am a physician, I know little about plastic surgery and am considering having some. This book is excellent, chock full of relevant information and is fairly inclusive of most plastic surgical procedures. I also bought "Secrets of a Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon" which provided information that was so basic as to be almost worthless, and seemed to be full of self-serving letters from patients saying what a great surgeon the author is. I also bought "Body Sculpture" which has little information in it and consists largely of before and after pictures. I plan on selling the other two books and keeping this one as a permanent part of my library.

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

Unparalleled resource....ESPECIALLY for Breast Augmentation!, April 30, 2000

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This review is from: The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery : Essential Information from a Female Plastic Surgeon (Paperback)

I was astounded at the depth and breadth of information about breast augmentation. As a woman who has been contemplating this procedure for nearly 2 decades, I have done a fair amount of research, including internet searches, several books, and 2 consultations with board-certified plastic surgeons. But none of these "resources" begin to compare to this book. This book covers issues such as the truth about silicone implants, risk of saline implant deflation, interference with mammography, capsular contracture formation (scars around the implants), and other important issues. It explains the options and helps the reader to decide important issues such as whether the implant should be placed above the pectoral muscle or below it; whether the implants should be smooth or textured; whether the implants should be round or teardrop; whether the incision should be made around the nipple, under the breast, or under the arm; and it also helps with the all-important size... Read more