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Surgical Wisdom for Embracing Your Inner BeautyTake control of your plastic surgery journey by using medical authors Robert A. Hardesty, MD, FACS, and James Polakof, PhD's life-changing advice.
Be a success story and not a cautionary tale. Millions of women every year undergo plastic surgery, but almost all do it alone. That's why plastic surgeon Robert A. Hardesty and medical consultant James Polakof are here to help you with all of the answers you are looking for. The Real You, Only Better is a procedures book that explores every side of the cosmetic surgery world so you can stay informed during your own procedure. Featuring what types of surgery would best work for you, stories of severely botched procedures, and in-depth evaluations of before and after photos, you'll be ready for anything during your surgical journey.
Take control over your transformation. Everyone wants to feel like they're glowing by the end of their cosmetic journey, which is why you should take control over bringing your inner beauty to the surface. Full of life-changing information and true stories from female patients, you'll be able to work with your surgeon for a safe and productive operation. That way, you can reduce recovery and risk to receive the transformation you've always wanted.
Not only can you expect expert advice and empowerment from The Real You, Only Better, you can also find surgeon recommendations such as:
Why surgical aftercare is so important for physical, mental, and emotional health
How body-shaming has impacted and patients and surgeons
Recommended questions to ask your surgeon about their history and credentials
How to work with your plastic surgeon to incorporate your inner beauty assets into an aesthetic procedure
So if you like cosmetic and medical empowerment books such as Fast Like a Girl, The Piercing Bible, or Restore Your Life from Chronic Pain, you'll love The Real You, Only Better.
Contents
Contents
Preface
Part One: Inner Beauty vs the Beast
Chapter 1: What Is Beauty in Today's Society?
Chapter 2: What Is Inner Beauty?
Chapter 3: Be the Queen of Your Heart: Protect and Project Your Beauty
Chapter 4: Good Reasons for Plastic Surgery
Part Two: Enter the Beast
Chapter 5: Body Shaming
Chapter 6: The Impact Celebrities Have Had on Plastic Surgery and Inner Beauty
Chapter 7: A Body to Die For?
Chapter 8: White Coat Deception: Truth in Advertising
Chapter 9: How Safe Is the Operating Room?
Part Three: Revealing Your Inner Beauty
Chapter 10: Searching for Dr. Right
Chapter 11: Meeting Dr. Right
Part Four: Plastic Surgery Advances and Patients
Chapter 12: Facial Rejuvenation
Chapter 13: Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation
Chapter 14: Body Contouring
Chapter 15: Mommy Makeover
Chapter 16: Breast Enhancement
Chapter 17: Nonsurgical Body Procedures and Attaining Beautiful Skin
Chapter 18: Plastic Surgery for Men
Chapter 19: Plastic Surgery for Teens
Chapter 20: Future of Plastic Surgery and Inner Beauty
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
