From choosing a doctor to postsurgical recovery, this guidebook for facial cosmetic surgery provides tips for every stage of the most popular procedures including facelifts, lip augmentation, and rhinoplasty. Potential risks and complications, realistic expectations, and criteria for determining if one is a good candidate for surgery are addressed by three experienced plastic surgeons. The newest materials used in cosmetic surgery, such as Restylane, longer-lasting wrinkle filler, and surgical techniques that promote quicker healing are discussed. An insightful introduction supplies a brief history of cosmetic surgery and dispels common myths.

Do You Look as Good as You Feel? If you don't, perhaps it's because you're noticing common signs of aging—sagging of the skin on your neck, cheeks, or eyelids. If these outward signs are affecting the way you feel inside, perhaps you're considering taking action through cosmetic surgery. You're thinking maybe a facelift would rejuvenate your appearance. Yet, you're not sure what's involved or whether cosmetic surgery is right for you. This book can help you explore the possibilities. The authors are board-certified facial plastic surgeons and have performed thousands of facelifts and other cosmetic procedures. They understand that the decision to have cosmetic surgery is a very personal and important one. In Your Complete Guide to Facelifts, they present the facts about facial cosmetic surgery clearly and concisely, and answer such questions as: &• Am I a candidate for a facelift? &• What type of facelift would give me the best result? &• Should I consider other procedures such as an eyelid lift? &• How soon can I go out in public after a facelift? &• Will I have post-surgical pain? &• How long will the results last? This book contains 75 color illustrations and photos, including dozens of photos of "before and after" pictures of those who've had facelifts, eyelid lifts, brow lifts, and skin rejuvenation. A resource section, glossary, and index are also included.

If you're among the women who feel your breasts are too small, perhaps you're considering breast augmentation. It is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures performed today, and women who have the procedure report high rates of satisfaction with it. The surgery gives them greater confidence, affecting the way they interact with others. The authors of Your Complete Guide to Breast Augmentation & Body Contouring are plastic surgeons and have performed thousands of cosmetic procedures. They have consulted with women like you, and understand the issues that are important to you. You'll find that they answer many of the questions you likely have, including: &• What type of implants are used—saline or silicone? &• What size implant is appropriate for me? &• Where are incision made? Where will scars be? &• Is nipple sensitivity affected by the surgery? &• What type of anesthesia is used? &• Will I have much post-surgical pain? &• What are the risks and complications with this surgery? The authors also cover other common body contouring procedures, including tummy tucks, and liposuction of the stomach, hips, buttocks, highs, and knees. Dozens of before and after color photos help you further envision the potential results of cosmetic breast surgery. The book contains 88 color illustrations and photos, including dozens of "before and after" photos of women who have had breast augmentation and other procedures.

Are You Unhappy with Your Nose? Is it too large? Too small? Is your nose crooked? Perhaps you have a hump in the bridge of your nose. If you're unhappy with your nose, you have probably thought about having rhinoplasty, the medical term for what is commonly called "nose reshaping" or a "nose job." And, you're not alone—some 300,000 people have nose reshaping procedures each year. In fact, it is the second most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States. The authors of Your Complete Guide to Nose Reshaping are respected facial cosmetic surgeons who have performed thousands of rhinoplasties. They understand your concerns and the questions you have as you anticipate surgery. Among the questions they answer: &• How do you choose the right surgeon? &• Are you a candidate for nose reshaping? &• What kind of anesthesia is used during surgery? &• Will you have pain after the surgery? &• Will your nose be bandaged? If so, how long? &• How soon can you resume work and physical exercise? This book contains 65 color photos, including dozens of "before and after" photos of patients who have had rhinoplasty. A resource section, glossary, and index are also included.

If you're considering breast augmentation surgery, you're not alone. The procedure consistently ranks among the top five most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States. But is breast augmentation right for you? The authors of this book are board-certified plastic surgeons who give you the information you need to make an informed decision about cosmetic breast surgery and body contouring procedures. They address many of the questions and concerns you likely have. Among the topics they cover: choosing the right plastic surgeon, whether you're a candidate for surgery, how much your breasts should be enlarged, and which types of implants should be used. Placement of incisions, potential complications, and good follow-up care are also covered. In addition to covering breast augmentation, the authors also discuss breast lifts, tummy tucks, and liposuction of the stomach, hips, buttocks, thighs, and knees. This book contains 85 color illustrations and photos of women who have had breast augmentation, breast lifts, liposuction and tummy tucks. It is a comprehensive guide to cosmetic breast surgery! A resource section, glossary, and index are also included.

Have You Ever Wished Your Breasts Were Smaller? If so, you probably already know the problems large breasts can cause—social embarrassment, back and neck pain, shoulder pain from bra straps cutting into your shoulders, and heat rashes under your breasts in the summer. Large, heavy breasts can even affect your posture, causing you to gradually stoop. Fortunately, surgical options are available that can greatly reduce your discomfort. Thousands of women have found relief through breast reduction surgery. Authors Alain Polynice, M.D. and Aloysius Smith, M.D. are board-certified plastic surgeons who have performed hundreds of these breast procedures and now share their expertise and experience with you. They answer such questions as: &• How much can breast size be reduced? &• What kind of anesthesia is used? &• Where are the incisions placed? &• Where will I have scars? &• Is there much pain after surgery? &• How long is the recovery period? &• What are the potential complications? In Your Complete Guide to Breast Reduction and Breast Lifts, the authors guide you through the entire experience of breast reduction surgery; they also cover another popular procedure—breast lifts. From your first consultation to post-surgical care, they deliver information that will help you decide whether cosmetic breast surgery is for you. This book also contains 60 color photos, including dozens of "before and after" photos of women who have had breast reductions and breast lifts, a resource section, glossary, and index.

Do You Have a Thyroid Disorder? If your doctor has told you that you have a thyroid disorder, perhaps you feel some relief in having pinpointed the source of your troublesome symptoms. As you may know, thyroid ailments often elude a diagnosis since they may mimic other illnesses. Now that you have a diagnosis, becoming informed will help you receive better health care. The authors, specialists in thyroid treatment, can help you understand both the complex function of your thyroid and how your disorder can best be treated. In A Simple Guide to Thyroid Disorders, they take special care to lay out the basics in a reader-friendly way. Among the topics they discuss: &· medical tests you need to diagnose thyroid problems &· hypothyroidism...symptoms and treatment &· hyperthyroidism...symptoms and treatment &· coping with emotional highs and lows &· dealing with thyroid-related weight problems &· medications and surgeries for thyroid disorders &· thyroid nodules and cancers A Simple Guide to a Complex Disorder

With nearly three million Americans undergoing cataract surgery annually this survey is essential for those anticipating the procedure. This handbook covers the most frequently asked questions, such as What type of new lens is implanted in the eye? What type of anesthesia is used? Is there pain after the surgery? and How soon will vision improve? A photographic outline illustrating how cataracts are removed and how new intraocular lenses are implanted is also included.

Penned by a rehabilitation physician who has worked with thousands of stroke patients and families, this reference provides simple answers to the many questions that surround strokes and stroke rehabilitation. Free of technical medical jargon, this resource addresses topics such as the anatomy of a stroke, impairments and complications associated with strokes, and preventing and reducing the risk of them. A gallery of photographs that show and explain the latest methodologies in rehabilitation equipment is also included.

If you'd like to improve your vision and reduce or eliminate your need for glasses or contacts, perhaps you're considering LASIK. This procedure has become one of the most popular vision correction surgeries in the nation with 9 million Americans undergoing LASIK procedures annually. But, before you entrust your eyes to a surgeon, make sure you become an informed consumer. In LASIK—A Guide to Laser Vision Correction, three ophthalmologists, who together have performed more than 65,000 LASIK procedures, help you understand what the surgery involves. Among the questions they answer: &• Are you a candidate for LASIK surgery? &• How is LASIK performed?&• How much vision improvement you can expect? &• How does the new Wavefront technology improve LASIK? &• How do you choose a qualified ophthalmologist? &• How many procedures should your ophthalmologist have performed? &• What are the possible complications? &• What follow up care will you need after the surgery? The Book to Read Before Having LASIK Surgery!