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Cosmetic Surgery A to Z:
A guide to cosmetic procedures and laser skin
treatments
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This Special Health Report looks beyond the
hype about popular cosmetic procedures to deliver
the facts based on solid medical science. Find
out the benefits, risks, costs, and success rates
for many cosmetic surgeries, laser procedures,
botox, liposuction and others. Prepared by
the editors of Harvard Health Publications in
consultation with Kenneth Arndt, M.D., clinical
professor of dermatology; James May, M.D., professor
of surgery, Michael S. Kaminer, M.D., assistant
clinical professor of dermatology. 48 pages.
(updated: 2006)
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Table of Contents:
- The popularity of
cosmetic procedures
- Getting started
- Realistic expectations
- Cautions about
costs
- Choosing a doctor
- Rejuvenating the
skin
- Aging, wrinkles,
and skin
- Botox (botulinum
toxin)
- Chemical peels
- Laser treatments
- LED photomodulation
- Microdermabrasion
- Photorejuvenation
with intense pulsed light (IPL)
- Radiofrequency
- Soft-tissue augmentation:
Fillers and implants
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- Surgical procedures
- General surgical
guidelines
- Eyelid surgery
(blepharoplasty)
- Facelift (rhytidectomy)
- Liposuction
- Nose surgery
(rhinoplasty)
- Forehead lift
(brow lift)
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift (mastopexy)
- Glossary
- Resources
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Excerpt from this Cosmetic Surgery Special Health
Report
People turn to cosmetic procedures for a variety
of reasons: to enhance their appearance, erase
the ravages of time, improve skin tone and coloring,
rejuvenate aging tissues, elevate sagging breasts,
and reshape body parts. Some seek a boost to
their self-esteem, others an advantage in the
boardroom where a more youthful look may create
an impression of greater vitality. If you are
considering a cosmetic procedure, it’s
sensible to spend time carefully evaluating your
reasons for wanting a change and your expectations,
since doctors in the field believe that these
factors can influence how happy you’ll
be with the procedure once it’s done.
It’s also wise to do your homework. Cosmetic
procedures require specialized training and almost
always entail some risks. Choices are plentiful,
and the technology is complex, particularly with
skin revitalization techniques. In addition,
misinformation abounds. Entering into a cosmetic
procedure with faulty information could leave
you unsatisfied and broke. The results can be
even worse if you’ve put yourself in the
hands of an unscrupulous or unqualified practitioner.
This report will help you steer a safe course
around such hazards. It offers in-depth information
about a variety of popular skin rejuvenation
procedures and cosmetic surgeries—from
Botox and liposuction to laser resurfacing and
facelifts, and many more. You’ll find out
about the benefits and limitations of each and
the science behind how they work. Side effects
and potential complications are discussed. You’ll
also learn how to prepare for the procedure and
what to expect, including whether you’ll
feel any pain, how long the results will last,
and how much time you’ll need to recover.
In addition, the report will assist you in selecting
a physician who is qualified and well-trained
in the procedure you’re seeking.
The changes rendered from today’s cosmetic
procedures can be quite dramatic and long-lasting.
Choosing a procedure and a physician wisely can
go a long way toward ensuring that you’ll
be happy with the change in your looks for years
to come.
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