Cosmetic Breast Surgery A Complete Guide to Making the Right Decision--from A to Double D

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Pub. Date: 2004-06-17
Publisher(s): Balance
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Summary

Though cosmetic breast surgery is most commonly an elective procedure, it is an important, irreversible decision that demands careful consideration. In Cosmetic Breast Surgery, distinguished plastic surgeon Robert M. Freundwho has worked on the breasts of thousands of women in his private and public New York City practicesoffers clear explanations and sensitive advice for women curious about having their breasts enlarged, reduced, or lifted. In a factual, conversational tone, Dr. Freundrecently named one of New York's leading plastic surgeons by New York magazinecandidly discusses all of the risks and rewards involved, different operating procedures and options, the right and wrong reasons to have surgery, choosing the right surgeon, pre- and postoperative care, and what to do if a procedure goes wrong. Written with a woman's best interest in mind, Cosmetic Breast Surgery provides photographs throughout and is essential reading for all women considering breast surgery.

Author Biography

Robert M. Freund, MD, FACS, is an innovative and highly sought-after plastic surgeon at leading hospitals in New York City

Table of Contents

Introduction ix
Why Do You Want to Have Cosmetic Breast Surgery?
Right and Wrong Reasons for Going under the Knife
1(9)
The Perfect Breasts
Brazil versus Texas
10(9)
What Are Your Options?
The Nonsurgical and Surgical Basics
19(8)
Risks and Rewards
Don't Pass ``Go'' Until You Read This!
27(26)
Choosing a Surgeon
Your Biggest Decision
53(8)
Breast-Feeding
Can You? Should You?
61(4)
Breast Enlargement
Getting It Right the First Time
65(21)
The Silicone Implant Controversy
Or How Trial Lawyers Created Mass Hysteria Based on Anecdotes and Deception
86(12)
Breast Reduction
Relieve the Burden
98(10)
Breast Lift
Solve the Sag
108(8)
Correcting Mismatched Breasts
You Are Not Alone
116(10)
Fixing Bad Surgery
For When the Unfortunate Happens
126(12)
Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy
Repair Your Breasts and Your Self-Image!
138(12)
The Psychology of the Breast
A Look at the Psyche of a Society Fixated on Breasts
150(28)
Jennifer N. Duffy
Taking Control of Your Recovery
Maximize Your Results with Vitamins, Supplements and Good Behavior
178(13)
Teens and Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Guidance for Parents in the Age of Britney and Christina
191(6)
Your Pre- and Post-Surgery Checklist 197(4)
Glossary 201(8)
Internet References 209(2)
Acknowledgments 211(2)
Index 213

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