Two Girlfriends Get Real About: A woman-to-woman guide to today's most popular cosmetic procedures [Paperback]

Susan Ganny J. Charlee; Collini (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 8, 2000

Doctors explain medican procedures. Two girlfriends explain everything else.

If you're considering spending a bundle for a face-lift, breast augmentation, or liposuction, you can't miss Two Gilfriends Get Real about Cosmetic Surgery-an honest, down-to-earth, comprehensive discussion of the ins and outs of cosmetic surgery. Written for women, by women if offers sound advice, hilarious truths, and plenty of emotional support. Here's just some of what's covered:

Every popular procedure--laser to liposuction, tummy tucks to face-lifts
Real-life results--some women's dreams of being beautiful came true, others encountered unexpected disappointments
Best, Funniest, and Wildest Stories--real-life examples of terrific tales and outrageous fibs used to explain bruses, scars, and looking twenty years younger
Complications--the after-effects doctors don't tell you about: a sense of loss, outright hysteria, unexpected sexual liberation, and sudden divorce
Sex--the secret impact cosmetic surgery has on a woman's desire and her desireability

Two Girlfriends Get Real About Cosmetic Surgery will shed light on the procedures that over two million women undergo every year. With these insider tips you'll get great results. So what are you waiting for?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Charlee Ganny, MA, is a full-time writer and the author of Beautiful Baby Names from Your Favorite Soaps. A former university professor, she is a post member of the Alderian Society of North America and has a background in psychology. She is also a four-time veteran of cosmetic surgery.

Susan J. Collini, RT, RDMS, RDCS, is the former program director of the Ultrasound School at St. Barnabus Hospital in Livingston, NJ. Since 1994, she has been business manager for Dr. Francis J. Collini's practice and owner of Age of Innocence, a full-service day spa and skin rejuvenation center. She is also a veteran of multiple cosmectic surgery procedures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Renaissance Books (April 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580631274
• ISBN-13: 978-1580631273
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,309,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Triumphs, trials, tribulations and TRUTHS......., April 8, 2000

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Chez Bobier (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Two Girlfriends Get Real About: A woman-to-woman guide to today's most popular cosmetic procedures (Paperback)

SMART, straightforward and savy ....more fun than laughing gas, and more entertaining than most fiction! I just couldn't get enough of the authors' war-story wit, wisdom, and down right wackiness, and ended up reading this book cover to cover in one sitting. Every woman out there who's ever even THOUGHT about Cosmetic Surgery should read this, because, as the book points out, "knowledge is power". And to all the women in the world who have never even ENTERTAINED the thought of cosmetic surgery, BOTH of you should read this book as well. Let's face it, it's human nature to be really afraid of the unknown. But, using no holes barred "straight talk" (no "Doctor Speak" here), the book seperates fact from fiction, rumor from reality, and warns what to expect if you opt for cosmetic surgery, and, more importantly, what NOT to expect. Filled with "real life" stories, both good and bad, the pages contain insider cautions and advise from lessions that are normally only learned the hard way! With unabashed and unpologetic political incorrectness, the authors' fearlessly hammer home the first and foremost imperative; finding the right doctor for your particular procedure. They make it amply clear that your results will only be as good as the doctor you choose, and provide detailed information, contacts and tips on how to find a surgical "artist" while advoiding the many "quacks", pointing out the following: "What do they call a medical student who graduates LAST in his class?.........Doctor." You'll laugh out loud and maybe even cry while reading "Two Girlfriends Get Real About Cosmetic Surgery",......but you won't be bored. SUMMARY: The literary answer to "must see T.V.".

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Factual AND Fun!, April 14, 2000

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Barbara White (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Two Girlfriends Get Real About: A woman-to-woman guide to today's most popular cosmetic procedures (Paperback)

I have personally had two different cosmetic surgery procedures and was anxious to see if I agreed with what the "girls" had to say about them. WOW - they know their stuff! Reading what they had to say about the feelings one goes through before, during, and after the procedure was exactly how I felt. I suggest this book to all women whether they're ready now or just contemplating cosmetic surgery - IT'S A MUST!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth the money - I'd give it 10 stars if I could, January 30, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Two Girlfriends Get Real About: A woman-to-woman guide to today's most popular cosmetic procedures (Paperback)

Last year my doctor suggested that I have medically-necessary breast reduction surgery, based on the symptoms I was exhibiting. Up until then, I had not thought about plastic surgery, so I didn't really know what to expect. So, I headed to the bookstore. I looked at and bought several books, but this is the one I used the most. I used it until it looked raggedy. It answered all of my questions, and it gave me more information than I expected - like the nitty gritty, gory details that even your best friend might not tell you about her own surgery. What really hurts and what doesn't. What a "surgical drain" is and what to expect. Why you should not freak out if the "T site" doesn't heal up right away. When to call the doctor after surgery and when to relax. This book was better than my best friend and definitely helped me pick the right, most experienced doctor for me; helped me determine what questions to ask my doctor and his staff before the surgery; helped me stay calm on surgery day since I knew what to expect; even helped me explain what the process would be like to my husband. Definitely worth every penny and more. I'd give the book 10 stars if I could! Thank you Susan J. Collini and Charlee Ganny! You girls are the best!