The Unofficial Guide to Cosmetic Surgery [Paperback]

E. Bingo Wyer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Unofficial Guides | Publication Date: November 20, 1998

Americans are becoming more and more dissatisfied with their features, and many of these bothersome details are now treatable with cosmetic surgery. Consumers are more willing to explore available options to treating these problems, but they don't know which ones to trust. Written by a health and beauty journalist who has experienced cosmetic surgery first hand, this book is the only one that thoroughly guides the reader through all surgical options. In this Unofficial Guide readers find out: the lowdown on what cosmetic surgery can and can't accomplish; the current mini-procedures and surgeries explained in detail; and the inside scoop on how to cut costs and find the best doctors and facilities.

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From the Back Cover

The inside scoop… for when you want more than the official line! You're considering cosmetic surgery to give you a new look. Maybe you've always wanted a new nose. Or, you've lost weight and you want to tighten up those areas that are still flabby. Perhaps you've decided to treat yourself to a face lift for your 50th birthday. Before you make this important, potentially life-altering decision, you need to know the facts. Are you a good candidate? What's involved in the procedure, and how much will it cost? How do you choose a surgeon? With so much information out there, you need to make an informed decision. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide^™ to Cosmetic Surgery gives savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of everything you need to know, with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. This book, like every Unofficial Guide,^™ is intensively inspected by the Unofficial Panel of Experts, a team of experienced cosmetic surgeons and health-care professionals. They ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information available and are told exactly what the Official establishment doesn't want you to know. Vital Information that other sources can't or won't reveal—everything you need to know about the most popular cosmetic procedures and how to make your recovery period more comfortable. Insider Secrets from surgeons, nurses, and other health-care professionals. Money-Saving Techniques that help make cosmetic surgery more affordable. Time-Saving Tips for keeping track of all the details involved in planning a procedure. The Latest Trends and ground-breaking techniques in cosmetic surgery. Handy Checklists and Charts that make planning your surgery stress free.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 20, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028625226
• ISBN-13: 978-0028625225
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,249,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Up-To-Date Information on Plastic Surgery, January 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Cosmetic Surgery (Paperback)

This is an excellent, well-researched book on plastic surgery. The fact that the author is not a plastic surgeon is a big plus. She covers the material thoroughly (including microsurgery) and objectively. There is new information not available in the other books on cosmetic/plastic surgery. She's experienced cosmetic surgery and explains what it's like from a patient's viewpoint. But this isn't just another book about a patient's experience. There is thorough information in this book and it is well arranged and very accessible. Her coverage of the subject is very thorough. I definitely recommend this book.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Contained absolutely everything I wanted to know !!, March 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Cosmetic Surgery (Paperback)

Contains all kinds of tips about how to ease recovery. Also lists phone numbers and addresses of places you can contact to check out the doctor, the surgery facility, the anesthesiologist, etc. I read almost every word.