Beauty in Balance: A Common Sense Approach to Plastic Surgery & Treatments-Less Is More (Paperback)

~ Allen D. Rosen (Author), Valerie J. Ablaza (Author)
Key Phrases: United States, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Board of Plastic Surgery (more...)

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Product Description

In Beauty in Balance, renowned board-certified plastic surgeons Allen Rosen, M.D., and Valerie Ablaza, M.D., offer an alternative point of view to the current extreme makeover fever. They explain surgical and non-surgical personal appearance options in consumer-friendly terms.

In this book, you will find everything you need for achieving the results you want. The information in Beauty in Balance will help you keep your goals realistic and prepare your mind and body to achieve a more beautiful you. "Drs. Rosen and Ablaza have provided people contemplating plastic surgery with a clear, concise, and honest overview of common procedures performed today. Realistic expectations are outlined and risks explained so that prospective patients can make cogent and informed decisions for themselves. The authors are to be congratulated." - Mark Sultan, MD, FACS; Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Beth Israel Medical Center, New York

Product Details

• Paperback: 189 pages
• Publisher: MD Press (February 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974899747
• ISBN-13: 978-0974899749
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #302,603 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic Beauty, March 10, 2006

By	Lola Miller "Lola" (New York City) - See all my reviews

Beauty in Balance is a book like no other. Drs. Rosen and Ablaza explain how to achieve fabulous results while setting realistic boundaries. Before scheduling an appointment for a procedure, read this book--it will give you all the insight you need to obtain the results you desire. Drs. Rosen and Ablaza are two of the finest plastic surgeons in the NYC area.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't even think about getting anything done until you've read this book.. , March 3, 2006

By	CKrieg "CKF" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

In this era of "extreme" everything, it's nice to hear the voice of reason struggling to be heard. Beauty in Balance does exactly that. It talks about reality. It's not trying to sell anything or trick you. It is simply there to educate you and give you the tools to make sensible decisions. Nicely written in layperson terms we can all understand !

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Common sense to some; education to others, February 27, 2006

By	Star (Boca Raton, FL) - See all my reviews

I found that "Beauty in Balance" made me feel like I was having a personal one-on-one with the doctors without being rushed out of an office. It educated me on areas I did not even think to consider.

The book is in a format that is so easy to understand. As you read it you feel like you are not alone in asking questions that may be difficult to ask your physician face-to-face.

I have known so many people that have had plastic surgery (breast, lipo, facial peels, tummy tucks, tattoo make-up) and when it was completed they did not feel they had a true understanding of the pain, recovery time, limitations, etc..

This book gives such a down-to-earth yet educated response to cosmetic surgery.

Thank you doctors.