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

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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.".

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!

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!

This book is highly recommended for anyone considering any type of cosmetic surgery. Well written and researched, it also includes moving personal accounts of those who have "been there" - from fears to triumphs. Actual before and after pictures (including the author's) attest to the astonishing results. A MUST READ, and entertaining to boot!

I think this book is fabulous, and a "must read" for women planning plastic surgery. The authors are not surgeons, nor do they claim to be; if you are looking for how a surgeon will approach a specific procedure, buy one of the dozens of books written by plastic surgeons, or as the girls will suggest in the book, ask your surgeon. However, if you are looking for the real deal - if you want to know the ancillary stuff the doctor won't tell you - here is your book. From what to expect and look for in a consultation to the surprising way you may react to your newly augmented breasts, right through to 'cover stories' for those of us who don't want the world to know we have had plastic surgery - it's all here. It's down to earth, practical and well written. I felt like I was catching up with old friends when I read it. It is very honest - the ups and downs, dos and don'ts are all there. It's particularly helpful to people like me, who don't know people who have had plastic surgery and who want the details of what to expect. I adored the book - well written and easy to read, I am extremely glad I have read it and recommend it strongly to those who are considering plastic surgery.

I received this book today and was interested in breast augmentation. A couple of things bothered me. First, they only really discuss insertion of the implant through the armpit although this is not the most common insertion. So that really didn't help at all with comparisions. Then, when they discuss the hardening due to scar tissue around the implant, they say that the first treatment is manual compression by the plastic surgeon to break up the scar tissue. Everything else I have read says that most plastic surgeons refuse to do this because of possible damage to the implant and that this can void the warranty.
I don't know what they say about any other procedures because I stopped reading after this section and am going to return the book immediately.

I've bought several books and had several cosmetic procedures and this is the best book out there. It provides the kind of information you really want before a surgery and in the decision making process.

I first read this book in preparation for my breast aug over two years ago, and thought that would be the only section I would read. I ended up reading all of it many times over (so many times, some of the pages fell out), and it truly is like listening to someone who understands my feelings about wanting plastic surgery. Also, the book is organized very well, and from someone who has read almost every book out there, this is more important than you'd think. This is a great book to have regarding recovery information, as well (wanna know how you're going to feel after your surgeries, and how to prepare for coming home to recover? This is excellent!). I loved the book so much, I flew across the country to visit Dr. Collini, the author's husband, for my rhinoplasty, cheek implants, lip implants, lower blepharoplasty, and liposuction surgeries just three weeks ago. Susan and Charlee, as well as Dr. Collini and everyone in the office, are great people, easy to talk to and ask questions of, and are very caring. Their personalities show in "Two Girlfriends Get Real". Thanks to their book and expertise, my longed-for makeover was a complete and total success. Because they shared their knowledge, I look and feel great. For my own friends who confide in me their wishes of plastic surgery, this is the book I buy them as gifts. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to make informed decisions about the way they want to look!

I love this light-hearted book. It tells you what it's really like to go through the procedures. It has great before and after photos. The author uses a very friendly style. It's not overly technical, but it's the most down to earth. I felt like I was talking to friends about what they went through. I highly recommend this book as an excellent overview of what to expect.