Beauty in Balance: A Common Sense Approach to Plastic Surgery & Treatments--Less Is More [Paperback]

Allen D. Rosen (Author), Valerie J. Ablaza (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2006

In Beauty in Balance, renowned board-certified plastic surgeons Allen Rosen, M.D., and Valerie Ablaza, M.D., offer an alternative point of view to the current extreme makeover fever. They explain surgical and non-surgical personal appearance options in consumer-friendly terms.

In this book, you will find everything you need for achieving the results you want. The information in Beauty in Balance will help you keep your goals realistic and prepare your mind and body to achieve a more beautiful you. "Drs. Rosen and Ablaza have provided people contemplating plastic surgery with a clear, concise, and honest overview of common procedures performed today. Realistic expectations are outlined and risks explained so that prospective patients can make cogent and informed decisions for themselves. The authors are to be congratulated." - Mark Sultan, MD, FACS; Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Beth Israel Medical Center, New York

Product Details

• Paperback: 189 pages
• Publisher: MD Press (February 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974899747
• ISBN-13: 978-0974899749
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,777,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic Beauty, March 10, 2006

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Lola Miller "Lola" (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beauty in Balance: A Common Sense Approach to Plastic Surgery & Treatments--Less Is More (Paperback)

Beauty in Balance is a book like no other. Drs. Rosen and Ablaza explain how to achieve fabulous results while setting realistic boundaries. Before scheduling an appointment for a procedure, read this book--it will give you all the insight you need to obtain the results you desire. Drs. Rosen and Ablaza are two of the finest plastic surgeons in the NYC area.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Common sense to some; education to others, February 27, 2006

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This review is from: Beauty in Balance: A Common Sense Approach to Plastic Surgery & Treatments--Less Is More (Paperback)

I found that "Beauty in Balance" made me feel like I was having a personal one-on-one with the doctors without being rushed out of an office. It educated me on areas I did not even think to consider.

The book is in a format that is so easy to understand. As you read it you feel like you are not alone in asking questions that may be difficult to ask your physician face-to-face.

I have known so many people that have had plastic surgery (breast, lipo, facial peels, tummy tucks, tattoo make-up) and when it was completed they did not feel they had a true understanding of the pain, recovery time, limitations, etc..

This book gives such a down-to-earth yet educated response to cosmetic surgery.

Thank you doctors.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beauty in Balance, February 19, 2006

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B. Gottesman "freelance librarian and educati... - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beauty in Balance: A Common Sense Approach to Plastic Surgery & Treatments--Less Is More (Paperback)

A very readable yet highly professional account of what one can and should expect from plastic surgery for elective cosmetic purposes. There is also a great section on non-surgical options for people who want to improve or change how they look. The book is organized especially well for busy people-one can go directly to the sections of particular interest and find out everything you need to know in a few minutes. Accounts of real patients attribute to the momentum of interest for those wanting to know and read everything. This is the kind of book that gets right to the point in an intelligent and intriguing way. The chapter on anesthesia-4 kinds and 4 ways, the chapter on what's fake or wrong or dangerous about the extreme makeover craze and the chapter on the FUTURE of cosmetic surgery are particularly informative and enlightening. An excellent book for those just thinking about cosmetic surgery, those who may have had some and those just wanting to know the real scoop. I think Drs. Rosen and Ablaza bring an excellent perspective and sanity to an all too frequent wanton use of surgery.