Olesen Cosmetic Surgery For Dummies

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-118-07002-4
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten, E-Book

Cosmetic surgery is one of today's hottest topics. Fromdaytime talk shows and popular magazines to conversations at thesalon, it seems that almost everyone has had it, is thinking aboutit, or knows someone who is getting it. Statistics show more andmore women--and men--are having cosmetic surgery. Andwith all the options now available, it's important to befully informed before you make any decisions about having aprocedure.
Now, Cosmetic Surgery For Dummies is here to guide youthrough today's top procedures, candidly addressing both thebenefits and the risks. R. Merrel Olesen, MD, the medical directorof the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, and Marie B.V.Olesen, a nationally known cosmetic surgery consultant, give youthe tools you need to:
* Decide if surgery is right for you
* Find a qualified surgeon
* Set realistic expectations
* Evaluate the costs
* Enhance your recovery and results
This plain-English guide shows you how to take advantage of allthe advances in cosmetic surgery while avoiding the pitfalls thatcould compromise your safety or the quality of your result. Fromimplants to liposuction to Botox, you'll understand the rightquestions to ask your doctor, how to prepare for surgery (bothphysically and financially), and the best ways to influence thehealing process. You'll also:
* Discover the latest surgery techniques and medications
* Understand the different surgeon specializations
* Sort through the various non-surgical facial treatments
* Evaluate your post-op care options
* Cope with complications
* Deal with family, friends, and coworkers before and aftersurgery
Complete with lists of questions to ask before surgery and topWeb sites for cosmetic surgery information, Cosmetic Surgery ForDummies is a practical, friendly guide that will help you sayhello to a new you!

Autoren/Hrsg.

Olesen, R. Merrel

Olesen, Marie B.V.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.
Part I: Considering Cosmetic Surgery.
Chapter 1: Entering the Golden Age of Cosmetic Surgery.
Chapter 2: Making a Decision about Cosmetic Surgery.
Chapter 3: Looking Out for Your Safety.
Part II: Preparing for Cosmetic Surgery.
Chapter 4: Prequalifying: Beginning Your Search for aSurgeon.
Chapter 5: Choosing Your Surgeon.
Chapter 6: Getting Ready Financially.
Chapter 7: Getting Ready Physically.
Part III: Exploring Your Options.
Chapter 8: Sprucing Up Your Face without Surgery.
Chapter 9: Finding Out about Facial Cosmetic Surgery.
Chapter 10: Winning by a Nose: Rhinoplasty.
Chapter 11: Getting the Skinny on Liposuction.
Chapter 12: Dejunking Your Trunk: Body ContouringProcedures.
Chapter 13: Restructuring Your Body after Massive WeightLoss.
Chapter 14: Increasing Your Assets: Breast Augmentation.
Chapter 15: Getting a Pick-Me-Up: Breast Lift.
Chapter 16: Streamlining Your Form with Breast Reduction.
Part IV: Going for It: Preparation and Recovery.
Chapter 17: Assessing the Risks and Preparing for Surgery.
Chapter 18: Recovering after Surgery.
Chapter 19: Finding Happy Endings.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten (Or So) Myths about Cosmetic Surgery.
Chapter 21: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself before PursuingCosmetic Surgery.
Chapter 22: (Almost) Ten Ways to Get Great Results from CosmeticSurgery.
Appendix: Internet Resources.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

R. Merrel Olesen, MD has over 30 years of plastic surgeryexperience. He has written patient information and informed consentmaterials used by millions of patients.
Marie B.V. Olesen has worked with hundreds of plastic surgerypractices to help them understand how to meet the needs of cosmeticsurgery patients.