COSMETIC SURGERY

Your Survival Guide to Cosmetic Surgery

2010-11-29T00:03:00.000-08:00

-Your Survival Guide to Cosmetic Surgery is a practical, honest and informative guide to the whole process of plastic surgery, written by experts in the field.-Technorati Profile-

How Cosmetic Surgery is Transforming Our Lives

2010-11-28T00:02:00.000-08:00

- which draws upon research conducted in Europe, America and Australasia, social commentator Anthony Elliott investigates the rise and rise of cosmetic surgery, lucidly reviewing recent developments in celebrity culture and the consumer industries, which many argue are responsible for the popularity of cosmetic and surgical forms of extreme reinvention. Yet it is not just cultural forces advancing the makeover industries: Elliott shows that cosmetic surgical culture has become increasingly global in our own time as a result of major institutional changes dominating public life in Western societies-Technorati Profile-

A Complete Guide to Cosmetic Rejuvenation Without Surgery

2010-11-27T00:00:00.000-08:00

-A Complete Guide to Cosmetic Rejuvenation Without Surgery" written by Dr. Alexander J. Covey, a nationally recognized cosmetic surgeon, will help guide you through all the confusion. With an easy to read format, this one-stop resource for both men and women gives you detailed yet concise information to help you make an informed decision about your cosmetic care. This comprehensive guide covers topics Dr. Covey is asked about most often including laser and other light source treatments such as IPL (Intense Pulse Light); Botox and injectable fillers including Restylane, Juvederm and Radiesse; Thermage and VolumaLift for non-surgical face-lifts and body-lifts; Mesotherapy for fat and cellulite reduction; and treatments for acne, acne scarring, rosacea, brown spots and much more! You'll get answers to the most frequently asked questions about each treatment and you'll learn from real patients how cosmetic treatments helped them look and feel years younger without surgery and without downtime. -Technorati Profile-

More Beautiful You: Reverse Aging Through Skin Care, Plastic Surgery, and Lifestyle Solutions

2010-11-26T23:56:00.000-08:00

Women want to look their best at every age—and with this hugely informative guide to facial health and rejuvenation, they can! It’s simply the most authoritative and up-to-date look at all the available options, both surgical and non-surgical, medical and over the counter.

Dr. Robert Freund, a world-class surgeon and true consumer advocate, dispels the myths and hype surrounding products and procedures, and gives advice on what works and what doesn’t, what’s ridiculously expensive and what’s reasonable. To guarantee the most precise, reliable, and current information, he assembled a formidable team of specialists in the fields of dermatology, dentistry, psychology, nutrition, and hair care, as well as make-up and style.

For the first time anywhere, this broad range of medical, psychological, and cosmetic topics are fully embraced and organized so that any woman can care for and enhance her face systematically, efficiently, and safely.

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Cosmetic Surgery (LANGE Clinical Medicine)

2010-11-25T23:58:00.000-08:00

-Using more than 250 full-color illustrations and photos, and clear, concise text, Cosmetic Surgery teaches you how to perform the latest and most in-demand surgical and non-surgical procedures in aesthetic plastic surgery. Each chapter includes patient selection and preparation, technique, complications, outcomes assessment, and references, and many illustrations that have been prepared specifically for this book.-Technorati Profile-

Plastic Surgery Secrets Plus

2010-11-24T23:54:00.000-08:00

-Plastic Surgery Secrets-the first Secrets Series® title in the PLUS format-offers an easy-to-read, information-at-your-fingertips approach to plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery. Jeffrey Weinzweig has joined forces with world-renowned plastic surgeons Joseph McCarthy, Julia Terzis, Joseph Upton, Fernando Ortiz-Monasterio, and Luis Vasconez, and others to bring you the expert perspective you need to grasp the nuances of this specialty. This new edition features an additional color that highlights tables, legends, key terms, section and chapter titles, and web references. All this, along with the popular question-and answer approach and list of the "Top 100 Plastic Surgery Secrets," make it a perfect concise board review tool and a handy clinical reference.-Technorati Profile-

Outsmarting Mother Nature: A Woman's Complete Guide to Plastic Surger

2010-11-23T23:51:00.000-08:00

-The first several chapters discuss the emotional aspects underlying the desire to undergo plastic surgery, including its social and professional impacts. Each of the subsequent chapters is devoted to individual plastic surgery procedures in significant detail, using a question-and-answer format. Case studies illustrate what cosmetic procedures can, and cannot, accomplish—and the reality checks that need to be in place as part of the decision to proceed.-Technorati Profile-

Dying to Be Young: A Cosmetic Nightmare, A Spiritual Awakening Dying to Be Young: A Cosmetic Nightmare, A Spiritual Awakening

2010-11-22T23:49:00.000-08:00

- wife suffered through coma, complete paralysis, and extensive nerve damage, only to miraculously achieve complete recovery and life-changing spiritual enlightenment.

Only after long months could they gradually regain use of their bodies from a state of total paralysis—all while nightmarishly aware of their surroundings. This is the story of their recovery, their faith, their efforts to seek legal justice and, above all, a story of the extreme dangers of all cosmetic surgery. -Technorati Profile-

7 Strategies for Sexy, Ageless Skin Without Needles or Surgery

2010-11-21T23:46:00.000-08:00

-Too many doctors are quick to suggest invasive and costly procedures like Botox to their patients, claims Ben Kaminsky, leading pharmaceutical chemist in North America and founder of B. Kamins, Chemist skincare line. But the effects of Botox are temporary--and in some cases, even harmful--and not the secret to long-lasting, beautiful skin.-Technorati Profile-

The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery

2010-11-20T23:45:00.000-08:00

-From reality shows to celebrity gossip magazines, it seems everyone is talking about plastic surgery. But how do you know if it's right for you, and how can you get the best results? The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery cuts through the media hype and gives you real answers on the most popular procedures, including what to ask surgeons during consultations, possible risks, how to plan and pay for surgery, and how to speed physical and emotional recovery. Whether you're considering breast augmentation, a tummy tuck, or a facelift, this book will help you:

* Get the best results from any procedure
* Ensure a safe and speedy recovery
* Protect yourself from dangerous procedures
* Prepare for hidden costs and fees-Technorati Profile-

The Power of Face Reading

2010-11-19T23:44:00.000-08:00

-Discover a practical, nuanced way to read character from the face.

Rose Rosetree has pioneered the system of Face Reading Secrets(R). She is known as the mother of American physiognomy, adapting the 5,000-year-old art of Face Reading with contemporary appreciation of free will.

Lavishly illustrated, this book trains your eye to read the secrets.;

You'll find this how-to entertaining and easy to read. Yet you'll find depth and amazing, accurate insights as well.-Technorati Profile-

Straight Talk about Cosmetic Surger

2010-11-18T23:42:00.000-08:00

-In this up-to-the-minute guide, Dr. Arthur W. Perry, a practicing plastic surgeon for more than two decades, examines in close detail each of today’s surgical and nonsurgical procedures. In everyday language, aided by more than a hundred illustrations, he assesses the benefits and potential complications of legitimate treatments. He also identifies and frankly discusses ineffective treatments. Dr. Perry’s empowering book guides you through the seductive and somewhat slick world of cosmetic surgery. He offers criteria for selecting good doctors and facilities. In short, he has written an essential book for anyone who is contemplating cosmetic surgery or other skin-care procedures.
Includes expert advice on:
· Facial rejuvenation including lifts, wrinkle fillers, and peels
· Body contouring from liposuction and tummy tucks to breast implants, reductions, and lifts
· Botox and laser treatments
· Avoiding fraud and procedures that don’t work-Technorati Profile-

The Little Book of Lipo: Everything You Need to Know About Liposuction but Didn't Know to Ask

2010-11-17T23:48:00.001-08:00

-Unlike most books on cosmetic surgery that do a broad brush of all options and procedures, “The Little Book of Lipo” is a true insider’s guide to the most popular surgery in the country: liposuction, its pros, cons, and how to prepare, get the most out of it, and recover safely and fast. Not only does author Carol Martin give you the power to analyze whether to lipo or not to lipo, she offers a step-by-step consumer’s guide on how to choose a top surgeon, from checking credentials to a list of questions to ask, how to prepare your house, friends, family, overcome any fears, the right diet and danger signs to look for while healing—everything you need to know but didn’t know to ask. “You can trust what you learn from this book. There is no agenda here except to educate the consumer,” says Dr. Vince Zubowicz, a top Atlanta plastic surgeon who wrote the forward. “You won’t find this kind of unbiased information in the yellow pages or a website.”-Technorati Profile-

Secrets of a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgeon

2010-08-07T23:51:00.000-07:00

Secrets of a Beverly Hills Cosme... This is an easy to read book that covers all the fine points of cosmetic surgery. I spent many months researching cosmetic surgery and doctors before choosing a surgeon and agreeing with the procedure techniques he would use. Even with my careful study, there is so much that Dr. Kotler's book educates the reader on first, that I didn't discover or fully understand until after undergoing my own surgery.

Survival Guide to Cosmetic Surgery

2010-07-04T02:51:00.000-07:00

Guide to Cosmetic Surgery is a practical, honest and informative guide to the whole process of plastic surgery, written by experts in the field.in a clear and concise manner for the layman, this book is a must for anyone considering plastic surgery. It outlines all you need from finding a competent surgeon, to the procedures themselves, to recovery time, to pain management and follow-up

Conquering Anxiety

2009-10-10T20:08:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few of neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen's surprising--and effective--"brain prescriptions" that can help heal your brain and change your life:
To Quell Anxiety and Panic:
¸ Use simple breathing techniques to immediately calm inner turmoil
To Fight Depression:
¸ Learn how to kill ANTs (automatic negative thoughts)
To Curb Anger:
¸ Follow the Amen anti-anger diet and learn the nutrients that calm rage
To Conquer Impulsiveness and Learn to Focus:
¸ Develop total focus with the "One-Page Miracle"
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Women's Book of Healing

2009-07-25T20:28:00.000-07:00

-In THE WOMEN’S BOOK OF HEALING, Diane Stein, author of the best-selling ESSENTIAL REIKI, demystifies, explains, and teaches these skills in ways that modern women can learn and use. She first introduces basic healing, then applies those skills to healing with crystals and gemstones—a beautiful, effective, and empowering aspect of the ancient woman’s healing methods. A comprehensive guide from a knowledgeable healer, THE WOMEN’S BOOK OF HEALING proves that well-being is within a woman’s choice and natural abilities, and reaffirms her timeless role as healer of herself and others.-Technorati Profile--www.ProductReview.com.au
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Color Atlas of Cosmetic

2009-06-09T20:54:00.000-07:00

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Offers the expertise of oculoplastic surgeons who are fellows of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Evaluates and recommends the most effective treatment for each patient problem to help you create the best possible results.
Illustrates every procedure with clear original line drawings and crisp color photographs for step-by-step visual guidance.

Features step-by-step surgical videos, narrated by the authors, on the accompanying DVD-ROM that help you perfect your technique.
Covers the newest procedures, including revision surgery approaches, fillers, and minimally invasive dermatologic procedures, keeping you ahead of the competition.
Presents updated information on laser surgery, Asian eyelid surgery, and BOTOX®, to help you stay current on practical proven techniques.
Includes new chapters on Cosmetic Botulinum Neurotoxin Application, Advanced Concept of a Glide Zone as it Relates to Upper Lid Crease, Lid Fold and Application in Upper Blepharoplasty, Advanced Concept of Beveled Approach in Revisional Asian Blepharoplasty: Resetting of High Crease, Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Use in the Periorbital Areas, and Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection.
Incorporates more than 550 full-color illustrations for enhanced visual guidance.

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Cosmetic Acupuncture

2009-02-14T00:03:00.000-08:00

-A practical handbook for the diagnosis and treatment of cosmetic and skin problems according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. This book presents the TCM theory that provides the rationale behind the choice of treatment and offers step-by-step instruction on how to treat cosmetic and skin problems through the use of acupuncture. The needling techniques for face lifting, cellulites and more are described clearly and the text is supported by illustrations showing the techniques.-Technorati Profile--www.ProductReview.com.au
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Maternity & Women's Health Care

2009-01-26T20:01:00.000-08:00

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Maternity & Women's Health Care, 9th Edition takes a collaborative care approach to maternal, newborn, and women's health nursing that emphasizes the nurse's role on the care team. Easy to read and logically organized, it follows the nursing process and offers evidence-based coverage of everything you need to know about caring for women of childbearing age. Key topics include evidence-based practice, family, culture, community, and health promotion. Practical application exercises and comprehensive care plans help strengthen your maternity nursing skills.

* Practical application approach follows the nursing process and emphasizes collaborative care and the nurse's role in health promotion and the family.
* Comprehensive nursing care plans provide examples of both normal and abnormal conditions.
* Nurse Alert boxes highlight essential nursing care information.
* Focuses on the importance of including the family in the continuum of care.
* Explores cultural considerations and the importance of assessing for and understanding cultural variations when providing care.
* Teaching for Self-Care boxes provide follow-up care instructions for patients transitioning from hospital to home.
* Medication Guides offer information about common drugs used during the childbearing process.

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Cosmetic Surgery, Gender and Culture

2009-01-05T05:08:00.000-08:00

Cosmetic Surgery, Gender and Culture -Product Description

Through its representation, cosmetic surgery impacts on us all, not just those who go "under the knife." Women's magazines teem with its promises and horror stories; feminists ardently debate its status as harmful or heroic; surgeons and regulators compete to define which procedures can be offered and how. This book investigates the ways in which cosmetic surgery is shaping gender, and in the process, it questions contemporary cultural studies assumptions about how we read the media.-Technorati Profile--www.ProductReview.com.au
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Cosmetic Surgery Today

2009-01-05T05:06:00.000-08:00

Cosmetic Surgery Today -Product Description

An honest, practical overview of the latest techniques in aesthetic plastic surgery. For millennia, men and women have turned to surgical and cosmetic aids in the pursuit of well-being through physical beauty. Indeed many of the procedures performed by today?s aesthetic plastic surgeons have their origins in places and cultures as remote as ancient Egypt and Rome. Never before, however, has aesthetic plastic surgery been so safe, so affordable, and unfortunately, so fraught with risk and misinformation. It can be overwhelming, if not impossible, to obtain accurate unbiased information about this rapidly changing field. In Cosmetic Surgery Today, one of Europe?s leading plastic surgeons shares valuable insider?s knowledge and offers advice gathered over decades in practice. Written with candor and compassion, Cosmetic Surgery Today presents clear descriptions of the latest techniques, including face lifting, nose correction, liposuction, breast augmentation, reconstructive surgery, procedures specifically for male patients, hair transplantation, and many more. Before-and-after photos show clearly what is involved in each procedure. Cosmetic Surgery Today provides the background necessary for an intelligent, informed discussion about aesthetic surgery that will interest not only potential patients, but also medical professionals in other fields, journalists, stylists, make-up artists, and anyone interested in this much-discussed, but often poorly understood field. Packed with accessible, practical information, this unique resource is also a fascinating exploration of the true nature of beauty and well-being and the vital role aesthetic surgery can play in achieving it.
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Cosmetic Surgery: The Cutting Edge of Commercial Medicine in America

2008-10-02T20:01:00.000-07:00

Cosmetic Surgery: The Cutting Edge of Commercial Medicine in AmericaCosmetic surgery is big business in America. With demand rising this medical practice has become a modern body custom. To explain the emergence and growth of this demand, Deborah A. Sullivan looks beyond the cultural imperatives of appearance and examines the market dynamics inherent in the business and politics of cosmetic surgery. In so doing, she also considers the effect of commercializaton on the medical profession. Cosmetic Surgery: The Cutting Edge of Commercial Medicine in America Cosmetic Surgery: The Cutting Edge of Commercial Medicine in America --Technorati Profile--www.ProductReview.com.au
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Anesthesia in Cosmetic Surgery

2008-10-02T19:58:00.000-07:00

Anesthesia in Cosmetic Surgery --Technorati Profile-One major by-product of the aging baby-boom generation is a surging interest in cosmetic surgery. Although procedures like facelifts and abdominoplasties (the 'tummy-tuck') are considered minimally invasive, the anesthetic protocols and regimens here are often overly complex and unnecessarily toxic. This reference will focus on all of the procedures that the anesthesiologist needs to be proficient in to adequately care for this group of patients. Perioperative care and pain management will be covered for the full spectrum of operations, and there will be special emphasis on level-of-consciousness monitoring of these patients.-www.ProductReview.com.au
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Cosmetic Surgery, Gender and Culture

2008-09-21T19:48:00.000-07:00

Cosmetic Surgery, Gender and Culture -Through its representation, cosmetic surgery impacts on us all, not just those who go "under the knife." Women's magazines teem with its promises and horror stories; feminists ardently debate its status as harmful or heroic; surgeons and regulators compete to define which procedures can be offered and how. This book investigates the ways in which cosmetic surgery is shaping gender, and in the process, it questions contemporary cultural studies assumptions about how we read the media.

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