BodySculpture: Plastic Surgery of the Body for Men and Women by Alan M. Engler, MD Engler

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This thoughtful, informative, and thorough examination of cosmetic surgery offers an overview of the various procedures available, as well as the benefits and/or risks involved with each. The guide explains every step, from consultation through recovery, and then addresses specific types of cosmetic surgery in great detail. Never losing sight of the psychological and emotional aspects of undergoing such a dramatic change in appearance, Dr. Engler provides an authoritative guide for anyone who has contemplated having their appearance surgically enhanced.

From the Publisher

This book discusses the most commonly performed cosmetic plastic surgery procedures of the body for men and women, including breast enlargements, breast lifts and reduction, liposuction, and tummy tucks. What makes this book unique is the large number of unretouched before and after photos of actual patients. Most books on plastic surgery rely on drawings to illustrate the effects of the surgical procedures, often giving an unrealistic impression.

In this 320 page book, which includes text, 140 black-and-white photos and 10 drawings, Dr. Engler provides an in-depth discussion of these procedures, as well as general background information.

Chapter headings include "If They're Pretty, You Know They're Smart" (which examines the assumptions people often make on the basis of appearance), "What will the Neighbors Say?" (how to address the changes your body undergoes during the recovery) and "Consequences and Complications." Other chapters discuss the typical Consultation, Anesthesia, Day and Place of Surgery, and Recovery. The five main sections of the book are General Information, Breast Surgery, Liposuction, Tummy Tucks, and Results.

What People Are Saying

Arnold C. Toback,MD.

A concise, balanced, informative, and immensely practical guide, Dr. Engler provides a foundation for understanding these popular and specialized procedure. He writes with sophistication and clarity, anticipating key questions that patients need to have answered.(Arnold C. Toback, MD, FACP, FAAD Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York)

Ruth Kaplan Treiber,MD.
An excellent, authoritative overview. I recommend it highly to anyone interested in plastic surgery.(Ruth Kaplan Treiber, MD, FACP, FAAD Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York)

Mark Sultan, MD, FACS
A concise but thorough, sophisticated yet clear, description of the most sought after plastic surgery procedures performed today...an invaluable resource for those interested in undergoing plastic surgery
—Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York

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