Your Future Face: The Customized Plan to Look Younger at Any Age [Hardcover]

Dennis Gross (Author), Cara Kagan (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 29, 2004

Women and beauty experts agree that a great complexion is beauty’s square one. The good news is that with the latest advances in skin care, we truly can turn back the clock and have a gorgeous, younger-looking face. But the plethora of new treatments makes choosing the right product or procedure more difficult than ever, and we often don’t get the results we want. In Your Future Face, Dr. Dennis Gross, one of the country’s leading dermatologists, provides the essential guide to radiant skin.

Dr. Gross’s unique program begins with the a simple “Skin Lifecycle Quiz,” which assesses your skin “level” and pinpoints how and when your skin will age. Based on your score (Levels One–Four), Dr. Gross then outlines a customized antiaging plan targeting your skin’s specific vulnerabilities, while offering invaluable advice and information, including: how to predict your aging pattern and select the right modern treatment options, how you can boost your collagen and elastin production naturally, the key ingredients to look for in the products you buy, when and how to use Botox safely, the latest breakthroughs in fillers, when to take action with high-tech resurfacing methods, such as deep peels, lasers, and dermabrasion, what you must consider before having plastic surgery, Dr. Gross’s “14 Surefire Lifestyle Habits for Healthier and Younger-Looking Skin,” nutritional tips, and much more.

Treasured by celebrities and beauty insiders alike who flock to his high-profile practice and use his renowned M.D. Skincare product line, Dr. Gross’s unique methods will help you predict you skin’s needs and create the safest and most effective antiaging regimen. With eight pages of compelling photos, Your Future Face will help you protect, repair, and dramatically enhance the beauty of your skin at any age.

What skin level are you? Take the test and create the antiaging plan that will work for you:

LEVEL ONE—Learn the basics of “Essential Care and Prevention”
* Boost your daily skin-care routine
* Fight the wrinkles that are waiting to appear

LEVEL TWO—Get your skin in shape with “Active Repair and Protection”
* Postpone the signs of aging with proven active ingredients
* Revitalize your face with light peels and other noninvasive procedures

LEVEL THREE—Discover the latest cutting-edge “Age-Erasing Options”
* Target deeper damage with proven plumpers
* Learn the benefits of deep laser resurfacing

LEVEL FOUR—Know yourself and your options before you decide on “Major Changes . . . or Not”
* Increase the strength of your antioxidant products
* Choose the right surgical procedure to get the results you want

Editorial Reviews

Review

I only wish my face had read Your Future Face earlier. Read it and get the skin you’ve always dreamed of! (Joan Hamburg, WOR Radio) With all the products out there, what’s a girl to do? Dr. Gross is amazing and he has the answer. (Plum Sykes, author of Bergdorf Blondes)

About the Author

Dennis Gross, M.D., is a practicing New York City dermatologist, dermatological surgeon, and skin-care expert with an extensive background in skin research at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Rockefeller University. He is a clinician at New York University Medical Center, where he received his medical degree and dermatological training, and he is the founder of M.D. Skincare, a comprehensive line of skin-care products. Dr. Gross has many high-profile clients, and he has been featured in publications such as Elle, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue.

Cara Kagan, a writer and consultant on beauty and fitness for more than twelve years, has been the beauty and fitness director at several magazines, including Elle.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Viking Adult; 1St Edition edition (December 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670033715
• ISBN-13: 978-0670033713
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #451,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding reference book, Outstanding results, June 30, 2005

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This review is from: Your Future Face: The Customized Plan to Look Younger at Any Age (Hardcover)

As a New Yorker, I have the privilege of both reading this book and being treated by Dr. Gross, so I can confirm that his methods and suggestions really work.

This is the book to buy before going to the dermatologist or plastic surgeon's office because it explains all your choices (peels, lasers, botox, etc.) and educates about what to look for in a safe, effective anti-aging program.

The book begins with the "Skin Lifecycle Quiz," which establishes the basis for customizing the approach to maintaining your skin. In my opinion, this is the key to choosing the right treatment options for improving your skin. Without it, it's too easy to just buy a line of treatment products at the department store and hope they work (we've all been there!), or possibly opt for inappropriate surgery or unecessary processes.

Dr. Gross's approach is conservative, and he emphasizes protection (sunscreen!!!) and using proven choices (active ingredients and technologies) to get the results that you want.

The biggest misconception I've encountered in recommending this book to friends is that they all want to wait until they're over 40 to start dealing with their skin. This is a big mistake - it's important to maintain your skin ASAP, whether you're in your 20's, 30's or more. Dr. Gross emphasizes preventive care, and I agree.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great and Effective Advice, March 13, 2006

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This review is from: Your Future Face: The Customized Plan to Look Younger at Any Age (Hardcover)

I am so happy I happened across this book. I hit 30 recently and overnight my skin seemed to change. I've wanted to do more for my skin for 5 years now but have always felt overwhelmed by all the products out there. I also never had a dermatologist that offered up suggestions on how to go about minimizing the effects of aging. This book does that. Dr. Gross provides a helpful, easy to read, and easy to understand approach to taking control of your skin destiny. He doesn't bore you with medical jargon but gives you just enough so that you have a basic understanding of what role different hormones and chemicals play on your skin. He starts out with a helpful test to group you into one of four skin levels. Based on what level you are in, he recommends a skin care regimen. Although he has his own line of pricey skin care products, he does not push it on the reader which makes the book that much more credible and respectable. After oohing and aahing over the before and after color photos, I incorporated some of his advice and have had some really great results (using Renova, twice daily washing and regular exfoliation). Based on the immediate improvements I just purchased some of his skincare products (it is too early to comment on them.)

This book has done such an excellent job of explaining what my skin type and age group needs and how and where to get it. I typed up a list of my skin concerns and what products and lasers I should ask my dermatologist about. I feel much more confident that I will get the skin I want now that I know what to ask for.
A worthwhile read.