The Unofficial Guide to Cosmetic Surgery (Paperback)

Book Description
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.

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.