Release Date: 01 March, 2000
Paperback
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Book Description
Doctors explain medican procedures. Two girlfriends explain everything else. If you're considering spending a bundle for a face-lift, breast augmentation, or liposuction, you can't miss Two Gilfriends Get Real about Cosmetic Surgery-an honest, down-to-earth, comprehensive discussion of the ins and outs of cosmetic surgery. Written for women, by women if offers sound advice, hilarious truths, and plenty of emotional support. Here's just some of what's covered: Every popular procedure--laser to liposuction, tummy tucks to face-lifts Real-life results--some women's dreams of being beautiful came true, others encountered unexpected disappointments Best, Funniest, and Wildest Stories--real-life examples of terrific tales and outrageous fibs used to explain bruses, scars, and looking twenty years younger Complications--the after-effects doctors don't tell you about: a sense of loss, outright hysteria, unexpected sexual liberation, and sudden divorce Sex--the secret impact cosmetic surgery has on a woman's desire and her desireability Two Girlfriends Get Real About Cosmetic Surgery will shed light on the procedures that over two million women undergo every year. With these insider tips you'll get great results. So what are you waiting for?
About the Author
Charlee Ganny, MA, is a full-time writer and the author of Beautiful Baby Names from Your Favorite Soaps. A former university professor, she is a post member of the Alderian Society of North America and has a background in psychology. She is also a four-time veteran of cosmetic surgery. Susan J. Collini, RT, RDMS, RDCS, is the former program director of the Ultrasound School at St. Barnabus Hospital in Livingston, NJ. Since 1994, she has been business manager for Dr. Francis J. Collini's practice and owner of Age of Innocence, a full-service day spa and skin rejuvenation center. She is also a veteran of multiple cosmectic surgery procedures. Rating 4.5
Real InformationI've bought several books and had several cosmetic procedures and this is the best book out there. It provides the kind of information you really want before a surgery and in the decision making process.Definitely worth the money - I'd give it 10 stars if I couldLast year my doctor suggested that I have medically-necessary breast reduction surgery, based on the symptoms I was exhibiting. Up until then, I had not thought about plastic surgery, so I didn't really know what to expect. So, I headed to the bookstore. I looked at and bought several books, but this is the one I used the most. I used it until it looked raggedy. It answered all of my questions, and it gave me more information than I expected - like the nitty gritty, gory details that even your best friend might not tell you about her own surgery. What really hurts and what doesn't. What a "surgical drain" is and what to expect. Why you should not freak out if the "T site" doesn't heal up right away. When to call the doctor after surgery and when to relax. This book was better than my best friend and definitely helped me pick the right, most experienced doctor for me; helped me determine what questions to ask my doctor and his staff before the surgery; helped me stay calm on surgery day since I knew what to expect; even helped me explain what the process would be like to my husband. Definitely worth every penny and more. I'd give the book 10 stars if I could! Thank you Susan J. Collini and Charlee Ganny! You girls are the best!THE best cosmetic surgery book out thereI first read this book in preparation for my breast aug over two years ago, and thought that would be the only section I would read. I ended up reading all of it many times over (so many times, some of the pages fell out), and it truly is like listening to someone who understands my feelings about wanting plastic surgery. Also, the book is organized very well, and from someone who has read almost every book out there, this is more important than you'd think. This is a great book to have regarding recovery information, as well (wanna know how you're going to feel after your surgeries, and how to prepare for coming home to recover? This is excellent!). I loved the book so much, I flew across the country to visit Dr. Collini, the author's husband, for my rhinoplasty, cheek implants, lip implants, lower blepharoplasty, and liposuction surgeries just three weeks ago. Susan and Charlee, as well as Dr. Collini and everyone in the office, are great people, easy to talk to and ask questions of, and are very caring. Their personalities show in "Two Girlfriends Get Real". Thanks to their book and expertise, my longed-for makeover was a complete and total success. Because they shared their knowledge, I look and feel great. For my own friends who confide in me their wishes of plastic surgery, this is the book I buy them as gifts. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to make informed decisions about the way they want to look! |
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