Total Body Lift: Reshaping the breasts, chest, arms, thighs, hips, back, waist, abdomen, and knees after weight loss, [Hardcover]

Dennis J. Hurwitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 21, 2005

Total Body Lift is the first definitive guide to weight loss surgery and the body contouring techniques that have been developed by Dr. Dennis Hurwitz, one of the recognized international leaders in this specialty.Made famous by stars like Al Roker, American Idol judge Randy Jackson, Sharon Osbourne and Carnie Wilson, gastric bypass surgery was performed on nearly l4l,000 Americans in 2004. Dr. Hurwitz describes an all in one procedure that quickly and safely reshapes the body after weight loss surgery, aging, and/or pregnancy. Case histories and a 32-page photo galley demonstrate how the Total Body Lift procedure starts its patients on a path to a new, more fulfilling life of normalcy and a level of self-esteem they may never have imagined.The author's patients have been profiled on the cover of People Magazine and have been subjects for a one hour documentary on the Discovery Channel. Applicable to men and women, teenagers and adults, seeking to reshape the breasts, chest, arms, thighs, hips, back, waist, abdomen, and knees after weight loss, aging and pregnancy.

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About the Author

Board certified Plastic Surgery; Clinical Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh; America'sTop Doctors; past President, city,state, and regional Plastic Surgeryorganizations and Allegheny CountyMedical Society. Research, teaching,written over 90 journal articles; international lecturer on plastic surgery,body contouring,and cleft liprepair. Medical Director, Universityof Pitsburgh Cleft Palate/CraniofacialCenter.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: MDPublish.com (May 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974899712
• ISBN-13: 978-0974899718
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,326,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Hip & Thigh Workouts

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE TOTAL BODY LIFT, February 23, 2006

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B. Shadle (Pittsburgh Pa.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Total Body Lift: Reshaping the breasts, chest, arms, thighs, hips, back, waist, abdomen, and knees after weight loss, (Hardcover)

The TOTAL BODY LIFT by Dr. Dennis Hurwitz is a must read by anyone who is considering having gastric bypass and for those doctors who treat the obese. It not only gives in great detail all the procedures done in the Total Body Lift but also give excellent information on gastric bypass. There are very detailed drawings of the procedures with before and after photo's. I personally have had the Total Body Lift done by Dr. Hurwitz after losing 175 pounds. It is a most amazing transformation. After being overweight since I was 7 years old and continued to gain after each child, I have never been an average weight. After that extreme weight loss there was a lot of hanging skin, though pleased that I looked better and was the healthiest I have ever been; still I was not happy with how my body looked. After the Total Body Lift, the skin was tight and I had a figure, now fitting into a size 10 jean was just incredible. Dr. Hurwitz is a brilliant surgeon that combines plastic surgery with art. To be able to transform all the hanging skin into a nice looking figure after so many years of obesity is truly amazing. In addition to his skill, his wonderful bedside manner, warm personality and his wonderful staff I feel like I am part of the family. He is truly a unique individual that we (the ex-obese) are so fortunate to have. Thank you Dr. Hurwitz for my amazing transformation.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Total Body Lift - A Dream Come True, December 7, 2005

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Diane - See all my reviews

This review is from: Total Body Lift: Reshaping the breasts, chest, arms, thighs, hips, back, waist, abdomen, and knees after weight loss, (Hardcover)

A must read for anyone considering plastic surgery. Dr. Hurwitz has written a book for those of us wanting and needing comprehensive knowledge of what to expect before, during and after such an extensive, life changing procedure. This book also captures the heart of this surgeon, giving the reader the pleasure of an introduction to, if they're lucky enough, the Doctor who will sculpture their body......and change their life forever, as Dr. Hurwitz has done for me.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Total Body Lift:Reshaping the Breasts, Chest, Arms, Thighs Hips, Bak, Waist, Abdomen,And Knees After Weight Loss, Aging and Preg, February 14, 2006

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Diane Fleming (London, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Total Body Lift: Reshaping the breasts, chest, arms, thighs, hips, back, waist, abdomen, and knees after weight loss, (Hardcover)

This is a great overview of total body lift surgery. Dr. Hurwitz is a pioneer in this field and the book gives you a complete explanation of what can be done to reshape your body after massive weight loss. The personal case histories and photos are amazing stories in and of themselves. Most importantly, it educates the reader about the key questions you need to ask yourself and your doctor before you go ahead with any procedure described in the book. Highly recommend it!