An Insider's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery

An Insider's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery
Author: Isobel Wood
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1800463227

Cosmetic surgery can be a minefield to navigate as a beginner. The internet is flooded with information, making it difficult to decipher the facts and get the results you are looking for. Added to the glut of tv shows showing ‘plastic surgery gone wrong’, potential patients become fearful and overloaded with varying opinions. Isobel Wood has over twenty years of experience as a Practice Nurse to some of London’s most famous and illustrious plastic surgeons. Her ‘insider’s guide to cosmetic surgery’ will save you time, help you to spend wisely and give you information that will make your surgical experience safe, and your recovery stress free. As a cosmetic surgery coach, Isobel will guide you step-by-step from how and what to look for in a surgeon and what the letters after their name mean, through questions to ask at your consultation and when its best to book your surgery. Details about what to take with you to hospital, how to plan your post op recovery, what to eat and how to care for your wound(s) are also included. Finally, you will learn about how to protect your new look. An Insider’s Guide to Cosmetic Surgery is jam-packed with handy insider tips and tales, plus interactive charts which will give you confidence, ensure your safety, and help you to make your recovery comfortable, easy and fast.

Stem Cells: An Insider's Guide

Stem Cells: An Insider's Guide
Author: Paul Knoepfler
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2013-07-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814508829

Stem Cells: An Insider's Guide is an exciting new book that takes readers inside the world of stem cells guided by international stem cell expert, Dr. Paul Knoepfler. Stem cells are catalyzing a revolution in medicine. The book also tackles the exciting and hotly debated area of stem cell treatments that are capturing the public's imagination. In the future they may also transform how we age and reproduce. However, there are serious risks and ethical challenges, too. The author's goal with this insider's guide is to give readers the information needed to distinguish between the ubiquitous hype and legitimate hope found throughout the stem cell world. The book answers the most common questions that people have about stem cells. Can stem cells help my family with a serious medical problem such as Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, or Autism? Are such treatments safe? Can stem cells make me look younger or even literally stay physically young? These questions and many more are answered here.A number of ethical issues related to stem cells that spark debates are discussed, including risky treatments, cloning and embryonic stem cells. The author breaks new ground in a number of ways such as by suggesting reforms to the FDA, providing a new theory of aging based on stem cells, and including a revolutionary Stem Cell Patient Bill of Rights. More generally, the book is your guide to where the stem cell field will be in the near future as well as a thoughtful perspective on how stem cell therapies will ultimately change your life and our world.

The Beauty Brief: An Insider's Guide to Skincare

The Beauty Brief: An Insider's Guide to Skincare
Author: Katie Service
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2021-02-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 050077580X

Stylish and practical, this beauty expert’s guide to making informed skincare choices is a must-have for all beauty enthusiasts looking for safe, effective, and sustainably sourced products. Valued at over $550 billion, the global cosmetics market is experiencing an unprecedented boom worldwide, driven by the powerful influence of Instagram and YouTube’s new stars and renewed scrutiny when it comes to healthy and eco-friendly ingredients. With so many new products and procedures on the market, this timely guide by beauty expert Katie Service is designed to help readers choose the best products for their daily skincare. Opening with an accessible introduction that breaks down the big issues facing the beauty industry—from recyclables and vegan or cruelty-free products to “dupes” and toxic ingredients—Service goes on to reveal firsthand insider knowledge that every beauty enthusiast should know. Thematic chapters explore topics ranging from key ingredients, on-the-go products, morning and evening regimes, emergency skincare tips, and dermatological treatments, featuring case studies of global best-sellers Weleda Skin Food to Glossier Solution. Featuring specially commissioned illustrations, The Beauty Brief is a must-have reference for beauty enthusiasts, revealing which ingredients, products, and procedures to adopt or avoid for each skin type, age bracket, gender, and budget.

Plastic Makes Perfect

Plastic Makes Perfect
Author: Wendy Lewis
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2008-09-18
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1409105962

Cosmetic surgery, once the preserve of the jet-setting rich, is now something more people than ever are prepared to consider, and the industry is worth almost £700 million in the UK alone. But what is involved, what are the risks and how much does it cost? This comprehensive guide by one of the world's leading experts outlines all the latest surgical procedures and non-invasive treatments and gives the facts you need to make an informed decision on whether it is right for you. Giving the reader the low down on the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures and the non-surgical alternatives, Wendy provides details on the very latest techniques and procedures, the questions to ask, the resources to help you find the best doctors, hints on speeding post-op recovery and the ways to negotiate potential pitfalls. Deciding to have a cosmetic procedure is a very personal journey to embark on. PLASTIC MAKES PERFECT is filled with expert but friendly advice on one of the most important life-altering decisions we can make.

Making the Cut

Making the Cut
Author: Anthony Elliott
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2008-06-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1861895658

From London to New York, Madrid to Melbourne, Singapore to Tehran, the demand for cosmetic surgery is soaring. Botox injections, collagen fillers, breast implants, microdermabrasion, mini face-lifts: extreme reinvention is all the rage. For better or worse, ours is the era of cosmetic surgical culture. In this captivating book, 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. He provocatively argues that personal vulnerabilities have reached the point where people turn to surgical culture in an effort to reinvent themselves and improve their life prospects Making the Cut paints a disturbing social portrait of a global culture held in thrall to immediacy, where cosmetic surgical enhancements of the body are fundamental to new forms of self-design and self-improvement.

A Little Nip, a Little Tuck

A Little Nip, a Little Tuck
Author: Stephen Greenberg
Publisher: Mdpublish
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2007-05-31
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780979224010

It doesn't take a million bucks or a Park Avenue address to get the kind of fabulous looks that great cosmetic surgery can offer. A Little Nip, A Little Tuck is the beauty bible for the discriminating man or woman who will not settle for less than the best, when it comes to image enhancement. With a finger on the pulse of the hottest technologies and procedures, one of the nation's leading plastic surgeons, radio talk show host and now author, Dr. Stephen T.Greenberg empowers you with the knowledge it takes to go from blah to babe. His humor and great anecdotes will have readers smiling as he dispels the myths surrounding cosmetic surgery, and gives you his best honest advice in a refreshing shoot-from-the-hip style. A Little Nip, A Little Tuck is truly a great read. "When it comes to choosing the right doctor, there is only one choice for me. Because my beauty is my `calling card', I trust no aesthetic doctor more than Dr. Greenberg."Oksana Lada, Model and Actress "Dr. Stephen Greenberg is a true expert in helping men and women go from average to amazing. His knowledge and skill is unparalleled."Dana DiDonato, WBLI-FM radio show personality "This is an exciting time in plastic surgery. Brimming with intimate accounts from happy patients, news about what's hot and what's not, and updates on age defying procedures that really work---Dr.Greenberg's new book is a real image enhancement Bible!"

The Age Fix

The Age Fix
Author: Anthony Youn
Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1455533319

The USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling guide to looking younger without spending a fortune from nationally renowned plastic surgeon Anthony Youn. Here's what the experts know but aren't telling you-until now:- The drugstore brand can be just as effective - or better - than the expensive cream at your dermatologist's office- Surgery usually isn't the best solution- Natural, DIY creams can actually get results, using ingredients that cost pennies- Diet can be your best defense against redness, acne, fine lines, and wrinkles. Dr. Anthony Youn is the rare plastic surgeon who does everything he can to keep his patients out of the operating room. He's spent the past sixteen years researching the secrets of plastic surgeons, dermatologists, makeup artists, and dietitians, and he knows what works, what doesn't, and what's overpriced. Now he's compiled solutions to every cosmetic aging problem in this definitive anti-aging bible. Whether you want to stay as natural as possible or you're interested to know which creams and medical procedures actually work (and are worth the price tag), The Age Fix has your fix to look younger and more radiant. Dr. Youn's customizable Age Fix routine will help you improve skin health, whatever your age or concerns, and his diet-based Age Fix prescription will rejuvenate your skin and overall health from the inside out. Did you know that the foods you choose every day can contribute to fine lines and wrinkles and the likelihood of your getting a sunburn? Dr. Youn explains why you should shun soda but reach for that glass of red wine. You'll also discover which fruit can help you look younger and prevent sun damage and which supplements are proven to reduce fine lines. From your face, to your neck, your hands, your eyes, and your body, The Age Fix has you covered with an abundance of actionable takeaways and insider advice to help you reclaim your youthful glow-without spending a fortune or going under the knife!

The Essential Cosmetic Surgery Companion

The Essential Cosmetic Surgery Companion
Author: Robert Kotler
Publisher: Ernest Mitchell Pub
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780971226227

Prospective cosmetic surgery patients confused by media-driven hype and glitz will find a clear road map to selecting the best doctors and the most appropriate and safe procedures in this handy companion. Supplying patients with savvy queries only a veteran cosmetic surgeon would have the insight to ask, the book outlines the seven key questions people must ask themselves before contacting a cosmetic surgeon, a method for quickly eliminating practitioners through screening calls, and the critical questions to ask during the consultation itself. Handy checklists for the most popular procedures, anesthesia, and surgical facilities; anatomical sketches to assist doctors in identifying what they will do and where they will do it; and a comprehensive ratings quiz help patients evaluate which practitioner best suits their needs. Those concerned with the financial aspects of the procedures will find the cost calculation worksheet and directory of companies that finance cosmetic surgery particularly useful.