Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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.

This is a must for any consultation or if your considering surgery. It helps you weed out underqualfied DRs. & ask important in depth questions. I took this on my consultations & its great. Anyone who is going to have plastic surgery should READ THIS BOOK.

A very clever and unique concept. I understand why Dr. Kotler has a reputation as a good teacher. Keep in mind that this book does not replace standard, resource-like, "cover-it-all" books. Ideally, you need one of those books + this one. Then, I believe you will be well-equipped for a meaningful consultation. The line drawings are really good. I highly recommended this as an adjunct to - but not a replacement for - other cosmetic surgery books.

I recently saw this book featured on Extra and so I pre-ordered a copy. Well, I have just finished this book and think it is, as the title says, essential! This is the perfect book for anyone who is considering cosmetic surgery and is ready to now consult with a cosmetic surgeon. The checklists provided are particularly helpful. I highly recommend this workbook.

I found it to be helpful but a little confusing also. Hard to find cosmetic surgeon that would fit the doctors orders. Also, even if you get the book the leg work and interviewing is a long process.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This book is a tremendous asset for anyone who is ready and wanting to consult with a cosmetic surgeon but who is reluctant to for any number of reasons. This book is fantastic and a real gem. It outlines everything that you should ask the doctor at the consultation to make sure you are in safe and capable hands.

Just like a breath of fresh air, Dr. Kotler has given us, the consumer and potential cosmetic surgery patient, the real tools and insights to guide us toward making the correct decisions regarding this otherwise mystery of medicine.
His book is straightforward, honest and in terms that the average person can understand. Dr. Kotler's passion and experience are apparent and give us the gift of being significantly more prepared to maneuver through the complex maze of cosmetic surgery.
Thank you, Dr. Kotler, for giving your readers the gift of knowledge, practical suggestions, and a sense of empowerment as we explore the possiblities that await in the field of cosmetic surgery. I, for one, feel much more secure in my own ability to make good choices after having read this wonderful book.

This book was recommended to me by a friend. She told me that it is an invaluable tool and that she had used it guide her through several consultations. I am just beginning the consultation process. I have already consulted with one doctor and I used this book to help guide me through it. Having this book helped to set the course for the consultation. I felt good at the end knowing that I had answers to all of the questions I asked. I think this book is a very clever and unique concept and recommend others use it to guide them as well.