The Essential Cosmetic Surgery Companion: Don't Consult a Cosmetic Surgeon Without This Book! [Paperback]

Robert Kotler MD FACS (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2005

Prospective cosmetic surgery patients confused by media-driven hype and glitz will find a clear road map to selecting the best doctors and the most appropriate and safe procedures in this handy companion. Supplying patients with savvy queries only a veteran cosmetic surgeon would have the insight to ask, the book outlines the seven key questions people must ask themselves before contacting a cosmetic surgeon, a method for quickly eliminating practitioners through screening calls, and the critical questions to ask during the consultation itself. Handy checklists for the most popular procedures, anesthesia, and surgical facilities; anatomical sketches to assist doctors in identifying what they will do and where they will do it; and a comprehensive ratings quiz help patients evaluate which practitioner best suits their needs. Those concerned with the financial aspects of the procedures will find the cost calculation worksheet and directory of companies that finance cosmetic surgery particularly useful.

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About the Author

Robert Kotler, MD, FACS, is the author of Chemical Rejuvenation of the Face, The Consumer's Guidebook to Cosmetic Facial Surgery, and Secrets of a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgeon, in addition to more than 51 medical publications. He is a clinical instructor at the UCLA Medical Center, an attending surgeon at the West Los Angeles Veteran's Medical Center, and board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head/Neck Surgery. A nationally recognized spokesperson for cosmetic surgeons, he has appeared on Access Hollywood, Deborah Norville Tonight, Entertainment Tonight, EXTRA, and Oprah. He lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Ernest Mitchell Publishers (September 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971226229
• ISBN-13: 978-0971226227
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars helpful if you need to choose a surgeon, April 28, 2006

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This review is from: The Essential Cosmetic Surgery Companion: Don't Consult a Cosmetic Surgeon Without This Book! (Paperback)

This book is helpful for picking a surgeon only. I find word of mouth to be helpful, too, but a little hard to get because of the delicate nature of the subject matter. If you're looking for any other advice, this is not the guide for you, however. It only helps you pick the surgeon. I had so many questions, and this book did not address any of them.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy workbook, May 11, 2006

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Andrea Gold (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Essential Cosmetic Surgery Companion: Don't Consult a Cosmetic Surgeon Without This Book! (Paperback)

I ordered this book a few weeks ago and took it for a test run the other day when I had my first consultation for breast augmentation. The book did exactly what it promises to. It helped keep the consultation focused. It supplied the questions for me to ask and helped me to feel empowered. I definitely recommend this book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great companion, April 24, 2006

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Mia Weintraub (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Essential Cosmetic Surgery Companion: Don't Consult a Cosmetic Surgeon Without This Book! (Paperback)

I bought this book, a workbook because I liked Dr. Kotler's prior book which a friend lent me and this new book did not disappointment. It is an excellent compliment to other books about cosmetic surgery which generally are more encyclopedic. This book is very focused on how " to do" the consultation and in that sense is unique and valuable. The niftiest part is how to cover a lot of ground on the phone before wasting time consulting with doctors who are a wrong match.