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Reflecting on Cosmetic Surgery

Author : Jane Megan Northrop
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 113632786X
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book Reflecting on Cosmetic Surgery written by Jane Megan Northrop and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cosmetic surgery represents an extreme form of modern grooming. It is the fastest growing medical specialty, yet misconceptions abound about those who undertake it and their reasons for doing so. With a grounded approach, engaging 30 women through in-depth interview, this study explores how they chose cosmetic surgery as an option. Their accounts frame a theoretical discussion, in which Northrop proposes that cosmetic surgery is initiated within the vulnerable and divisive relationship between the self and its poor body image. Poor body image and the attempt at its reparation are examined conceptually through shame and narcissism. With compelling case studies and a multi-disciplinary approach, Reflecting on Cosmetic Surgery demonstrates that shame constitutes a framework through which we formulate appearance norms and learn the art of becoming socially embodied. Shame concerns the self, but manifests in response to perceived social phenomena. Through the evaluation and amendment of body image with cosmetic surgery, notions of self and social worthiness are played out. Northrop argues convincingly for a review of the way in which we view narcissism and proposes that shame, and the discomforts arising from it, are implicated in its occurrence. This book will appeal to students and scholars across the social sciences, and particularly in women’s studies and gender studies.

Reflecting on Cosmetic Surgery

Author : Jane Northrop
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Reflecting on Cosmetic Surgery written by Jane Northrop and published by . This book was released on with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cosmetic surgery represents an extreme form of modern grooming. It is the fastest growing medical specialty, yet misconceptions abound about those who undertake it and their reasons for doing so. With a grounded approach, engaging 30 women through in-depth interview, this study explores how they chose cosmetic surgery as an option. Their accounts frame a theoretical discussion, in which Northrop proposes that cosmetic surgery is initiated within the vulnerable and divisive relationship between the self and its poor body image. Poor body image and the attempt at its reparation are examined conceptually through shame and narcissism. With compelling case studies and a multi-disciplinary approach, Reflecting on Cosmetic Surgery demonstrates that shame constitutes a framework through which we formulate appearance norms and learn the art of becoming socially embodied. Shame concerns the self, but manifests in response to perceived social phenomena. Through the evaluation and amendment of body image with cosmetic surgery, notions of self and social worthiness are played out. Northrop argues convincingly for a review of the way in which we view narcissism and proposes that shame, and the discomforts arising from it, are implicated in its occurrence. This book will appeal to students and scholars across the social sciences, and particularly in women's studies and gender studies.

Reflections of the Heart

Author : Jim English
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578032429
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (324 download)

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Download or read book Reflections of the Heart written by Jim English and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REFLECTIONS OF THE HEART offers a personal look at the experiences of individual patients in a facial plastic and cosmetic surgeon's practice. The opening chapter by Dr. Jim English provides fascinating insights on his 25 year career in his chosen field of endeavor. The sixteen subsequent chapters present individual women's experiences with their surgical procedures. Each patient reveals thoughts about her own surgery in face-to-face interviews with Dr. Betty Hubbard, a certified health education specialist. The women are from different age groups and backgrounds including secretaries, doctors, teachers and sales representatives. These are stories of self-disclosure told with introspection and honesty. Some are humorous and some are sad but all reflect each woman's sincere desire to help others who have questions about facial plastic and cosmetic sur- gery. Each story includes Dr. English's comments on the individual patients. Before and after photographs illustrate transformations in appearance as well as the emotional changes that resulted. The last section of the book provides valuable information about the most common facial plastic and cosmetic procedures chosen by women. Whether you are simply curious about the motives and experiences of people who undergo surgical enhancement or contemplating having a procedure(s) yourself, this book will give you in-depth in-sight into their surgical experiences.

Psychological Aspects of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Author : David B. Sarwer
Publisher : Lww
ISBN 13 : 9780781753623
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (536 download)

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Download or read book Psychological Aspects of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery written by David B. Sarwer and published by Lww. This book was released on 2006 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by leading psychologists, psychiatrists, and plastic surgeons, this volume provides a thorough understanding of the psychological issues involved in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. The book examines the relationships among physical appearance, body image, and psychosocial functioning, reviews the literature on the psychological functioning of plastic surgical patients, and offers clinically effective recommendations on psychological assessment and care of specific patient groups. Major sections detail the psychological issues surrounding specific disfigurements and reconstructive procedures and cosmetic surgery of the face and body. These chapters include brief questionnaires for psychological assessment of patients. Concluding chapters discuss bioethical, professional, and legal issues.

Cosmetic Surgery

Author : Cressida J. Heyes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317159195
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Cosmetic Surgery written by Cressida J. Heyes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practices of cosmetic surgery have grown exponentially in recent years in both over-developed and developing worlds. What comprises cosmetic surgery has also changed, with a plethora of new procedures and an extraordinary rise of non-surgical operations. As the practices of cosmetic surgery have multiplied and diversified, so have feminist approaches to understanding them. For the first time leading feminist scholars including Susan Bordo, Kathy Davis, Vivian Sobchack and Kathryn Pauly Morgan, have been brought together in this comprehensive volume to reveal the complexity of feminist engagements with the phenomenon that still remains vastly more popular among women. Offering a diversity of theoretical, methodological and political approaches Cosmetic Surgery: A Feminist Primer presents not only the latest, cutting-edge research in this field but a challenging and unique approach to the issue that will be of key interest to researchers across the social sciences and humanities.

Cosmetic Surgery

Author : Robert T. Grant
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071760865
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book Cosmetic Surgery written by Robert T. Grant and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-color, step-by-step guidance on how to perform the most popular procedures in cosmetic surgery Using more than 250 full-color illustrations and photos, and clear, concise text, Cosmetic Surgery teaches you how to perform the latest and most in-demand surgical and non-surgical procedures in aesthetic plastic surgery. Each chapter includes patient selection and preparation, technique, complications, outcomes assessment, and references, and many illustrations that have been prepared specifically for this book. FEATURES: A consistent, easy-to-navigate approach that facilitates quick learning More than 250 full-color illustrations that clarify each step of every procedure Expert authorship by experienced plastic surgeons COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF: Facial surgeries including facelift, brow lift, blepharoplasty, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, and chin implants Breast surgery, body contouring, and bariatric plastic surgery including breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, and liposuction Non-surgical options including Botox, injectable fillers, chemical peel, dermabrasion, and laser surgery Other considerations such as new developments in cosmetic surgery, the business of cosmetic surgery, and the public’s view of cosmetic surgery

Surgery of the Soul

Author : Joseph E. Murray
Publisher : Science History Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780881352566
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (525 download)

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Download or read book Surgery of the Soul written by Joseph E. Murray and published by Science History Publications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery

Author : George Semel
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028639932
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (399 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery written by George Semel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses common cosmetic surgery procedures, choosing a surgeon, important questions to ask before surgery, costs and fees, and expected results from each procedure.

Essentials of Plastic Surgery

Author : Jeffrey E. Janis
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 1638535485
Total Pages : 2410 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (385 download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Plastic Surgery written by Jeffrey E. Janis and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2022-10-28 with total page 2410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The go-to pocket, computer, tablet and smartphone reference on plastic surgery essentials Essentials of Plastic Surgery, Third Edition by renowned plastic surgeon Jeffrey E. Janis and an impressive group of esteemed colleagues, retains its reader-friendly formatting, while featuring extensive updates that reflect significant changes in the field. The book is organized by the same seven sections as the prior edition: Fundamentals and Basics; Skin and Soft Tissue; Head and Neck; Breast; Trunk and Lower Extremity; Hand, Wrist, and Upper Extremity; and Aesthetic Surgery. The new edition includes 127 chapters, as well as updated and expanded references that guide readers to classic and definitive articles and chapters. New chapters include Pain Management in Plastic Surgery, Decreasing Complications in Plastic Surgery, Basics of Plastic Surgery Wound Closure, Scars and Scar Management, Skin Grafting, Posterior Trunk Reconstruction, Perineal Reconstruction, Nerve Transfers, Targeted Muscle Reinnervation, Hand Rehabilitation, Basics of Skin Care, Aesthetic Facial Anatomy, Secondary Rhinoplasty, Buttock Augmentation, and Male and Female Aesthetic Genital Surgery. Breakout chapters covering breast reconstruction and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation reflect new procedures developed since publication of the second edition. Key Highlights Contributions from a cadre of global plastic surgeons including new and completely rewritten chapters reflect accurate, state-of-the-art, contemporary plastic surgery practice Key points at the end of each chapter provide a quick source of information and a refresher on essential content Meticulous graphics such as new tables, charts, diagrams, pictures, and prior edition images updated in four color provide visually-rich insights This unique pocket guide provides high-impact information across the breadth and depth of plastic surgery, making it a must-have resource for medical school, residency and fellowship training, preparation for maintenance of certification, and beyond.

Anesthesia in Cosmetic Surgery

Author : Barry Friedberg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139464574
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)

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Download or read book Anesthesia in Cosmetic Surgery written by Barry Friedberg and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-04-09 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One major by-product of the aging baby-boom generation has been a surging interest in cosmetic surgery. Out-patient cosmetic surgery clinics have sprouted up in droves all over the U.S., and the number of cosmetic procedures performed in 2005 increased by over 95% from the previous year. Although procedures like facelifts and abdominoplasties (the 'tummy-tuck') are considered minimally invasive, the anesthetic protocols and regimens here are often overly complex and unnecessarily toxic. Major complications involving anesthesia in this (and any other) surgical milieu can range from severe post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) to neuromuscular spasticity to mortality. The mortality spectrum of things may be rare, but there have been many cases in which perfectly healthy cosmetic surgery patients require emergency intervention due to a severe complication involving anesthesia. In recent years, many new anesthetic protocols have been developed to reduce the incidence of PONV and other complications, while ensuring that effective pain management and level of 'un-awareness' during surgery is always maintained.

Surgery of the Soul

Author : Joseph E. Murray
Publisher : Science History Publications/USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Surgery of the Soul written by Joseph E. Murray and published by Science History Publications/USA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Art of Aesthetic Surgery

Author : Foad Nahai, M.D.
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482241668
Total Pages : 3224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Aesthetic Surgery written by Foad Nahai, M.D. and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 3224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seldom does a book achieve status as a classic in its first edition, but The Art of Aesthetic Surgery by Foad Nahai has been hailed as a masterpiece since its inception. Reviews have been universally laudatory, and residents and experienced practitioners alike have embraced this work as the ultimate resource on all things aesthetic. Now, this landmark work has been totally revised and updated with over 40 new chapters (many with new authors) and every chapter has been revised to reflect the latest trends, techniques, and information. This three-volume set also includes seven DVDs with 24 operative videos. Comprehensive Coverage 93 chapters in three volumes cover the full range of cosmetic medical treatments and aesthetic operations. Topics include: Hair transplantation and brow lift Eyelid surgery Laser resurfacing and chemical peels Tissue fillers and fat grafting Rhytidectomy and face and neck lift Facial implants Rhinoplasty and ptoplasty Lip rejuvenation Breast augmentation, reduction, and mastoplexy Surgical, noninvasive, and minimally invasive body contouring Liposuction To address the modern physician’s need for business acumen as well as surgical skill, three chapters focus on practice management, ranging from practice model options, staff and financial management, marketing and communications, and legal issues. World-Renowned Authors Dr. Foad Nahai is an acknowledged leader in aesthetic surgery. He has personally written a third of the chapters for this three-volume work. His contributors, representing the "who’s who" of aesthetic surgery, provide detailed accounts of their techniques for the different operations, as well as the planning process so crucial to producing excellent results. Help with Decision-Making Of particular note are the clinical decision-making chapters authored by Dr. Nahai. This invaluable insight provides readers with a unique overview of the various options for each problem, along with his preferred solutions. Complete with algorithms and case studies, this problem-solving feature offers the expert guidance necessary to sort through options, understand their advantages and limitations, and make the best choice for each patient. Necessary Anatomy Key chapters introducing each major anatomic region or topic area focus on applied anatomy and provide essential information that the surgeon needs to know to execute these surgical maneuvers safely and effectively. Reliable Format This new edition maintains the same features that made the previous edition so popular, including beautiful medical illustrations, large type for readability, and a consistent, comprehensive approach. The semi-atlas format features the applicable images located next to legend text for enhanced clarity.

Cosmetic Surgery For Dummies

Author : R. Merrel Olesen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111807002X
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Cosmetic Surgery For Dummies written by R. Merrel Olesen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cosmetic surgery is one of today’s hottest topics. From daytime talk shows and popular magazines to conversations at the salon, it seems that almost everyone has had it, is thinking about it, or knows someone who is getting it. Statistics show more and more women—and men—are having cosmetic surgery. And with all the options now available, it’s important to be fully informed before you make any decisions about having a procedure. Now, Cosmetic Surgery For Dummies is here to guide you through today’s top procedures, candidly addressing both the benefits and the risks. R. Merrel Olesen, MD, the medical director of the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, and Marie B.V. Olesen, a nationally known cosmetic surgery consultant, give you the tools you need to: Decide if surgery is right for you Find a qualified surgeon Set realistic expectations Evaluate the costs Enhance your recovery and results This plain-English guide shows you how to take advantage of all the advances in cosmetic surgery while avoiding the pitfalls that could compromise your safety or the quality of your result. From implants to liposuction to Botox, you’ll understand the right questions to ask your doctor, how to prepare for surgery (both physically and financially), and the best ways to influence the healing process. You’ll also: Discover the latest surgery techniques and medications Understand the different surgeon specializations Sort through the various non-surgical facial treatments Evaluate your post-op care options Cope with complications Deal with family, friends, and coworkers before and after surgery Complete with lists of questions to ask before surgery and top Web sites for cosmetic surgery information, Cosmetic Surgery For Dummies is a practical, friendly guide that will help you say hello to a new you!

The Unfavorable Result in Plastic Surgery

Author : Mimis N. Cohen
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 1638535086
Total Pages : 2681 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (385 download)

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Download or read book The Unfavorable Result in Plastic Surgery written by Mimis N. Cohen and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 2681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highly Commended by the BMA Medical Book Awards for Surgery! The Unfavorable Result in Plastic Surgery has been lauded as a classic text in plastic surgery, described by reviewers as "an unforgettable masterpiece," "an invaluable companion text," and "a vast resource." Mimis Cohen co-authored the widely acclaimed third edition with the late Robert Goldwyn. Along with his esteemed coeditors and a cadre of prominent plastic surgeons, Dr. Cohen has produced an illuminating fourth edition. Embracing the book's original philosophy, "Mistakes are often the best teachers," the updated text and videos are remarkable in their candor, yielding a vast number of lessons typically not shared in the literature. In the first three sections, top experts discuss topics connected with plastic surgery complications including patient dissatisfaction, psychological aspects of cosmetic plastic surgery, legal/safety issues, the management of scars/redo surgery, infections, and wound management. Sections four through nine detail the treatment of specific procedural complications, challenges, secondary surgery, and avoidance of suboptimal outcomes. Experts in their respective subspecialties discuss alternative approaches and considerations in aesthetic plastic surgery, breast surgery, pediatric & craniofacial surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery for head & neck, body & lower extremity, hand & upper extremity, and burns. Key Highlights Concise, easy-to-cross-reference text, evidence-based clinical pearls, and case presentations provide in-depth understanding on the prevention, recognition, and management of unfavorable results Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative surgical complications and risks Updated in full color with more than 3,200 illustrations, including a bespoke outstanding artwork program More than 100 technical video clips posted in the Thieme MediaCenter deliver additional educational insights The Unfavorable Result in Plastic Surgery: Avoidance and Management, Fourth Edition, is an essential reference for all plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeons and residents. It expands on the masterful legacy of the original and is certain to become a go-to, indispensable source of learning for future generations of plastic surgeons.

The Business of Plastic Surgery

Author : Joshua M. Korman
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814277304
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book The Business of Plastic Surgery written by Joshua M. Korman and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plastic surgeons go through extensive training to become excellent clinicians, but they often end up learning how to practice the business of plastic surgery through trial and error. This unique book, targeted specifically at plastic surgeons and other physicians, seeks to address this glaring oversight and provide guidance from career selection through retirement. It offers many different perspectives, while covering a multitude of topics including the latest know-how on building and maintaining one's website, marketing and monitoring a practice for increased productivity, asset protection, building a surgical suite, and the development of medical inventions. The Business of Plastic Surgery features notable authors in the fields of medicine, law, finance and technology who provide valuable wisdom and expertise

Cosmetic Surgery Today

Author : Dimitrije Panfilov
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 3131628618
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (316 download)

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Download or read book Cosmetic Surgery Today written by Dimitrije Panfilov and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For millennia, men and women have turned to surgical and cosmetic aids in the pursuit of well-being through physical beauty. Indeed many of the procedures performed by todays aesthetic plastic surgeons have their origins in places and cultures as remote as ancient Egypt and Rome. Written with candor and compassion, Cosmetic Surgery Today presents clear descriptions of the latest techniques, including face lifting, nose correction, liposuction, breast augmentation, reconstructive surgery, procedures specifically for male patients, hair transplantation, and many more. Before-and-after photos clearly show what is involved in each procedure. Cosmetic Surgery Today provides the background necessary for an intelligent, informed discussion about aesthetic surgery that will interest not only potential patients, but also medical professionals in other fields, journalists, stylists, make-up artists, and anyone interested in this much-discussed, but often poorly understood field. Packed with accessible, practical information, this unique resource is a fascinating exploration of the true nature of beauty and well-being and the vital role aesthetic surgery can play in achieving it.

Stem Cells in Aesthetic Procedures

Author : Melvin A. Shiffman
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3642452078
Total Pages : 815 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (424 download)

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Download or read book Stem Cells in Aesthetic Procedures written by Melvin A. Shiffman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 815 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in the use of stem cells in aesthetic procedures has been increasing rapidly, reflecting the widespread acknowledgment of the tremendous potential of stem cell fat transfer. This is, however, the first book to be devoted entirely to the subject. The book opens by reviewing the history of the development of pluripotent stem cells and the results of research into the biochemistry and physiology of stem cells. Adipose tissue anatomy and survival are discussed and the wide range of aesthetic procedures involving stem cell fat transfer are then described in detail. These procedures relate to the face, breast, buttocks, legs, hands, penis and Poland syndrome. In addition, potential risks and complications are identified. The book has been written by leading experts and will be an invaluable source of information for students, beginners and experienced surgeons in a range of specialties.