Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery: Things You'll Never Learn From Your Plastic Surgeon [Paperback]

Lois W. Stern (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 29, 2006

Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery: From the bedroom to the boardroom, over one hundred women share refreshingly candid stories of how cosmetic surgery impacted their lives. Through memoir, journalism and research, it explores provocative themes such as post surgery sexuality, amorous feelings toward one's plastic surgeon, ambivalences, misperceptions and more. Reaching beyond the typical tell-all book, this author brings the anecdotal into sharp focus by using her finely honed humor, interviews with respected professionals and cutting edge research to deliver content as rich in entertainment as in authenticity. As a bonus for anyone considering cosmetic surgery, ten invaluable reproducible forms are included.

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About the Author

When she was 4 ½ years old, this author remembers printing alphabet letters all over her newly papered bedroom wall and being punished for her efforts. Fortunately this inauspicious beginning didn't dull her enthusiasm for writing! More recently, while creating the column Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives for an Internet webzine, Stern discovered her special niche of investigative journalism. She has put these same talents to work in her book, Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery, where she gained the trust of over 100 women while interviewing them about some of the most intimate aspects of their lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing; 3rd edition (September 29, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 074143220X
• ISBN-13: 978-0741432209
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,189,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brave, understanding, thoughtful, and often witty!, September 10, 2007

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Shirley Ann Parker "writer, author, editor" (West Hills, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery: Things You'll Never Learn From Your Plastic Surgeon (Paperback)

The author, Lois Stern, has included numerous case studies in this intimate, detailed and caring book. Women seeking guidance and reassurance before undergoing cosmetic surgery will find it here in abundance. Even though society rewards those who are pretty or handsome, more than vanity is involved with most people who seek cosmetic surgery. In many cases, cosmetic surgery has literally changed people's lives, removing a perceived physical "defect" that had caused emotional or mental anguish for the patient.

Cosmetic surgery has even enabled some women to leave abusive relationships, since their self-esteem has since blossomed. However, the author does not leave out those women who were disappointed with results, for whatever reason. You must give the decision a great deal of thought ahead of time to make sure it is right for you. Unexpected post-surgical, psychological changes can be profound, unnerving, and embarrassing to deal with for anyone. This may not be a book for those with conservative beliefs, since sexual revelations from some interviewees are quite frank.

Many additional resources are included in this well-written, meticulously researched book; anyone seeking cosmetic surgery can make an intelligent and well-informed decision after reading it and following its suggestions. The book includes rating charts for self and surgeons, questionnaires, checklists, and other forms, which are also available on an optional CD. A brave, understanding, thoughtful, and often witty publication.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for those contemplating cosmetic surgery, August 28, 2007

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David Sidney Rosenberg - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery: Things You'll Never Learn From Your Plastic Surgeon (Paperback)

Although Lois Stern's book, Sex, Lies, and Cosmetic Surgery, will be of interest to most women seeking appearance enhancements, it is a must read for any contemplating a cosmetic surgical procedure. The author's research includes detailed case histories of those benefiting from surgery as well as those whose choice of surgeon and expectations proved disappointing. With personal courage, Lois Stern describes her experiences (and those of the many women she interviewed), that range from searching for the right surgeon and managing comments and concerns from friends and relatives, to conquering latent fears as the date for surgery approaches.

Sex, Lies, and Cosmetic Surgery should be read by husbands or `significant others' who either question the need for cosmetic enhancement or are confronted by some of the emotionally driven issues that emanate from it. Often these circumstances require total understanding when the post-surgical patient emerges with both psychological and physical changes. Author, Lois Stern, discusses all aspect of this sensitive subject in a light-hearted, yet sincere tone, for everyone seeking or affected by surgical enhancement of physical appearance.

Review by, David S. Rosenberg,author

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sex,Lies, and Cosmetic Surgery, May 19, 2007

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Paul Flaum "Marilyn Flaum, Retired educator" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery: Things You'll Never Learn From Your Plastic Surgeon (Paperback)

If I were contemplating plastic surgery, I would want to have this wonderful resource book before starting the entire procedure. Lois Stern gives a comprehensive guide to evaluating your emotional reasons, choosing a surgeon, dealing with feelings after the change in your looks, and remaining realistic in your expectations. Her daily journal,included in the book, of the development of her own experience is frank, honest, and encouraging to others. She does not downplay the discomfort, but shares her joy after the first few days in the differences she views when she dares to look in the mirror !

The footnotes at the end of each chapter provide further references which may prove valuable. Stern also guides you through meetings with your surgeon, preparation prior to surgery, and evaluating the results. Throughout the book, you feel her warmth and humanity. It is evident that she is passionate about the subject and immensely pleased with the outcome in many ways ! Don't be afraid to read the book if you can't imagine plastic surgery for yourself. It is a very interesting way to find out what it is all about. Who know, you might be tempted !
Marilyn Flaum, retired educator
Resident f Becket, MA. and Boynton
Beach, FLA.