{"product_id":"cosmetic-surgery-for-dummies-isbn-9780764578359","title":"Cosmetic Surgery For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003eCosmetic surgery is one of today’s hottest topics. From daytime talk shows and popular magazines to conversations at the salon, it seems that almost everyone has had it, is thinking about it, or knows someone who is getting it. Statistics show more and more women—and men—are having cosmetic surgery. And with all the options now available, it’s important to be fully informed before you make any decisions about having a procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow, \u003ci\u003eCosmetic Surgery For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is here to guide you through today’s top procedures, candidly addressing both the benefits and the risks. R. Merrel Olesen, MD, the medical director of the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, and Marie B.V. Olesen, a nationally known cosmetic surgery consultant, give you the tools you need to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide if surgery is right for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind a qualified surgeon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet realistic expectations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate the costs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance your recovery and results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis plain-English guide shows you how to take advantage of all the advances in cosmetic surgery while avoiding the pitfalls that could compromise your safety or the quality of your result. From implants to liposuction to Botox, you’ll understand the right questions to ask your doctor, how to prepare for surgery (both physically and financially), and the best ways to influence the healing process. You’ll also:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the latest surgery techniques and medications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the different surgeon specializations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSort through the various non-surgical facial treatments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate your post-op care options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCope with complications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with family, friends, and coworkers before and after surgery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with lists of questions to ask before surgery and top Web sites for cosmetic surgery information, \u003ci\u003eCosmetic Surgery For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, friendly guide that will help you say hello to a new you!\u003c\/p\u003e  Introduction.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Considering Cosmetic Surgery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Entering the Golden Age of Cosmetic Surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Making a Decision about Cosmetic Surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Looking Out for Your Safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Preparing for Cosmetic Surgery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Prequalifying: Beginning Your Search for a Surgeon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Choosing Your Surgeon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Getting Ready Financially.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Getting Ready Physically.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Exploring Your Options.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Sprucing Up Your Face without Surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Finding Out about Facial Cosmetic Surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Winning by a Nose: Rhinoplasty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Getting the Skinny on Liposuction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Dejunking Your Trunk: Body Contouring Procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Restructuring Your Body after Massive Weight Loss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Increasing Your Assets: Breast Augmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Getting a Pick-Me-Up: Breast Lift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Streamlining Your Form with Breast Reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Going for It: Preparation and Recovery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Assessing the Risks and Preparing for Surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Recovering after Surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Finding Happy Endings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten (Or So) Myths about Cosmetic Surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself before Pursuing Cosmetic Surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: (Almost) Ten Ways to Get Great Results from Cosmetic Surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Internet Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. Merrel Olesen, MD\u003c\/b\u003e has over 30 years of plastic surgery experience. He has written patient information and informed consent materials used by millions of patients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarie B.V. Olesen\u003c\/b\u003e has worked with hundreds of plastic surgery practices to help them understand how to meet the needs of cosmetic surgery patients.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovers the latest techniques and non-invasive procedures\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiscover your options and make an informed choice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThinking about having cosmetic surgery? This plain-English guide walks you through today's top procedures, candidly addressing both the benefits and the risks. 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