The Expert's Guide to Safe, Successful Surgery
December 1, 2003
Kotler, a veteran practicing cosmetic surgeon, demystifies his specialty, ranging from the simple differentiation between plastic and cosmetic surgery to handy checklists of questions to ask before undergoing cosmetic surgical procedures. Other topics discussed include fees, aftercare, alternative techniques and products for aging skin, and annotated recommended readings. The most important guidance provided by Kotler is on finding the right surgeon, as the combination of an informed patient and a trusted surgeon offers the optimum conditions for a good outcome and a happy ending. This entertaining, credibly written book-which provides information that is also, in many cases, helpful in negotiating other areas of the medical/surgical world-would be a fine addition to any consumer health collection. With highly illustrative before-and-after pictures.-Joanne Rich, Health Sciences Libs., Univ. of Washington, Seattle
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