Cosmetic surgery A to Z
Subtitle: a guide to common surgeries and skin treatments
Contributors: Arndt, Kenneth A., 1936-; May, James W., Jr; Kaminer, Michael S.
Series: A specal health report from Harvard Medical School; Special health report from Harvard Medical School
Publisher: Harvard Medical School, Harvard Health Publications
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Boston, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781933225968
Subjects: Plastic Surgery; Skin; Surgery
Notes: Cover title.

"Medical editors, Kenneth Arndt, M.D. ... James May, M.D. ... Contributor, Michael S. Kaminer, M.D. ... Writer, Cathryn M. Delude"--P. [49].

"SR17000."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 48).
Table of contents: title: The popularity of cosmetic procedures. Is this reality?; title: Getting started. Realistic expectations ; Body dysmorphia : a sign of trouble ; Cautions about costs ; Choosing a doctor ; The consultation visit ; Questions to ask at your consultation visit; title: Rejuvenating the skin. Aging, wrinkles, and skin ; Preventive measures ; Botox (Botulinum toxin) ; Chemical peels ; Laser treatments ; What's new in skin resurfacing ; LED photomodulation ; Microdermabrasion ; Photorejuvenation with intense pulsed light (IPL) ; Radiofrequency ; Soft-tissue augmentation : fillers and implants ; Choosing a filler or implant; title: Surgical procedures. General surgical guidelines ; Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) ; Facelift (rhytidectomy) ; A quick, light lift ; Liposuction ; Nose surgery (rhinoplasty) ; Forehead lift (brow lift) ; Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) ; Gut check : is a tummy tuck right for you? ; Breast augmentation ; Will silicone implants make a comeback? ; Breast reductions ; Breast lift (mastopexy).