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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery (Complete Idiot's Guides) (Paperback)

by George Semel (Author) "There are as many definitions of beauty as there are beautiful people..." (more)
Key Phrases: semisolid silicone implants, spot liposuction, severe weight fluctuation, Wrinkle Ahead, The Least You Need, Mother Nature (more...)

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Paperback: 1 pages
Publisher: Alpha (2001)
ISBN-10: 0028639936
ISBN-13: 978-0028639932
Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,616,486 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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semisolid silicone implants, spot liposuction, severe weight fluctuation, leg liposuction, candidate for this surgery, fanny tuck, neck liposuction, hormonal failure, lower eyelid surgery, liposuction results, fat transplants, cosmetic goals, pectoral implants, lip surgery, nonsurgical techniques, liposuction surgery, calf implants, skin contraction, medium peels, nonsurgical options, body dysmorphia, initial consult, forehead lift, incision placement, scowl lines

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Wrinkle Ahead, The Least You Need, Mother Nature, United States, All You Need, American Board of Plastic Surgery, Let the Healing Begin, Bringing Up the Rear, Making Molehills, Deep Facials, Fast-Track Healing, Let's Neck, Bigger Isn't Necessarily Better, Follow Your Nose, Know Don't, The Doctors Are In Remember

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1.0 out of 5 stars The 'Cliff Notes'version of a Plastic Surgery guide-useless, March 26, 2003

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I'm considering plastic surgery and ordered 3 books to research it. This book, at [$$], was a total waste of money. I guess thats one of the problems buying a book online-you can't page thru it and see how material is presented. Had I been at a bookstore, this book would have quickly gone back on the shelf.
The style of writing, the 'oh too cute' notes and cartoons, the lack of serious content and presentation are insulting to a mature person. Who wants to look at cartoons-my body isn't a cartoon! I wanted to see pictures of real people who have had real surgeries, not line drawings.
The Complete Idiots Guide is just that-for idiots and not for a serious contemplation of a potential life changing surgery procedure. The authors think liposuction is the cure for 75% of plastic surgery issues.
Even worse, the specific topic I bought this book to learn about was given 1 paragraph consisting of "Don't do this". Maybe these doctors don't like to do 'Tummy /Tucks' but they are done world-wide for valid reasons.
Not every potential patient is looking for "Plastic Surgery Lite" but in need of information presented in a truly useful manner.
Total waste of time and money.
BTW- the best of the books I have purchased so far are: Dr. Marfuggi"-Plastic Surgery-What you need to know" and Dr Loftus-"The smart womans guide to Plastic Surgery".

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