COSMETIC SURGERY WITHOUT FEAR

   
 

Cosmetic Surgery Without Fear

This is the most comprehensive book on the market to guide you through your cosmetic surgery process. It maps out the steps you can take to become your own best cosmetic surgery consumer advocate. All the tools necessary to increase your chances of a successful outcome are packed into this comprehensive, informative and easy to read manual. You can proceed "without fear" if you order this book today. Available in paperback, or immediately as an e-book, delivered within minutes to you computer! Read more below!

 
 
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    Detailed Description & Reviews
   
  "IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE AND AFTER COSMETIC SURGERY, THIS IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND INFORMATIVE BOOK AVAILABLE."
 

SYDNEY BIDDLE BARROWS
AUTHOR OF THE UPCOMING BOOK, GETTING A LITTLE WORK DONE

  "THIS EXTREMELY WELL-ORGANIZED BOOK WILL ASSIST THE PROSPECTIVE PATIENT IN MAKING THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION--FINDING THE APPROPRIATE SURGEON."
 

DEVINDER MANGAT, M.D.
PRESIDENT, THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

  Cosmetic Surgery Without Fear, How To Make Safe Choices and Informed Decisions is the must-have resource guide for anyone considering cosmetic surgery. It goes beyond the tired, worn advice of selecting a board certified cosmetic surgeon. The information and resources presented can dramatically increase the probability of a successful surgical result. Individuals considering cosmetic surgery may be fearful, confused, or just plain overwhelmed. Cosmetic Surgery Without Fear provides a place to turn and is a compilation of diligent research and invaluable patient information that can mean the difference between a positive and negative experience.
 
  In understandable language, Cosmetic Surgery Without Fear explains informed consent, surgical options, emerging technology, physician selection criteria, facility accreditation, procedures, and offers tips for recovery and much more. Cosmetic Surgery Without Fear arms the prospective patient with information not often disclosed by physicians. This is the definitive guide, backed by the nation’s leading cosmetic surgery consumer advocacy company (Cosmetic Surgery Consultants-CSC) which is staffed with professionals who can assist with one of the most exciting and rewarding decisions one can make. CSC is the only organization in the U.S. to develop and apply nationally accepted screening and credentialing standards to cosmetic surgeons.
 
  The author, Pat Burgess, has 19 years of health care marketing, quality management experience, and is a cosmetic surgery patient. Pat considers herself lucky since she never asked her surgeon one question about his qualifications, even though her background was in health care. She admits she was a bit intimidated, and that it was her doctor’s beautiful office and gorgeous staff that caught her attention. Although Pat had a positive experience with great results, she has since spoken to many people who have not been as fortunate. This is what compelled her to form her company and produce this book—a dedication to assisting men and women in making safe, informed decisions and avoiding the horror stories.
 
   Table of Contents
 
 

Preface
Acknowledgements.
Introduction:
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

 

Part One: The Cosmetic Surgery Decision

Chapter 1. You’ve Thought About It, but Where Do You Begin?

  • Why We Seek Cosmetic Surgery

  • Cosmetic versus Reconstructive Surgery

  • Best and Worst Candidates for Cosmetic Surgery

  • Men and Cosmetic Surgery

  • What If Those Around You Are Not Supportive?

Chapter 2. Selecting a Doctor

  • Informed Consent

  • Specialty Groups within Cosmetic Surgery

  • Physician Screening and Selection

  • Surgical Facility Accreditation

Chapter 3. Meeting Your Doctor

  • Taking Control

  • Computer Imaging

  • Questions You May Consider Asking The Doctor

Chapter 4. Paying for Cosmetic Surgery

  • Fees

  • Insurance Billing for Cosmetic Procedures

Chapter 5. Preparing for Surgery and Recovery

  • Smoking

  • Products Containing Aspirin and Ibuprofen

  • Recovery Period

Chapter 6. Taking Care of Your Skin

  • Skin Types

  • Skin Care for Facial Procedures

Chapter 7. Patient Tips and Secrets

 

PART TWO: The Procedures

  • Armlift - Brachioplasty

  • Botox

  • Breast Augmentation

  • Breast Lift - Mastopexy

  • Breast Reconstruction

  • Breast Reduction - Male (Gynecomastia)

  • Breast Reduction – Mammaplasty

  • Brow/Forehead Lift

  • Cheek Augmentation

  • Chemical Peels

  • Chin Augmentation/Reduction

  • Dermabrasion

  • Ear Pinning - Otoplasty

  • Eyelids - Blepharoplasty

  • Facelift - Rhytidectomy

  • Hair Restoration

  • Laser Resurfacing

  • Liposuction

  • Nose Reshaping - Rhinoplasty

  • Soft Tissue Fillers – Fat Transfer/Collagen/Fat Grafts, Synthetic Materials

  • Tummy Tuck - Abdominoplasty

  • Vein Therapy

Afterword

Sage Advice

Appendix

  • Let Us Know What You Think

  • About the Author

  • Resources

  • References

  • Index

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