A Complete Guide to Quick and Easy Cosmetic Procedures

Fifteen years ago, cosmetic surgery was reserved for the famous and the wealthy. Procedures involved invasive surgery followed by lengthy hospital stays and seclusion until healing was complete. Moreover, cosmetic surgery was viewed as vain and, more times than not, unnecessary.

But all this has changed. Today, an estimated 2.7 million cosmetic procedures are done annually and many of these treatments don’t require a lengthy recuperation. TURN BACK THE CLOCK WITHOUT LOSING TIME (Three Rivers Press, July 2002) describes dozens of noninvasive procedures that can improve people’s looks without taking time out of their lives, explained in reassuring, authoritative detail by two highly credentialed doctors.

Written by two of New York’s leading dermatologic surgeons, TURN BACK THE CLOCK WITHOUT LOSING TIME provides consumers with the most up-to-date and trustworthy information about noninvasive surgical options.

TURN BACK THE CLOCK WITHOUT LOSING TIME offers valuable tips on how to find a good doctor and takes readers step-by-step through every procedure, clarifying the benefits and discussing what to expect during the healing process. Divided into three parts, this book will help potential patients:

• Know what cosmetic options are available: Explores the different enhancement procedures that can help rejuvenate with minimum downtime, including Botox, filling substances, peels, lasers, and liposuction
• Learn how to enhance their appearance right now: At home treatments patients can do themselves to enhance appearances without cosmetic procedures, steps to take to slow the aging process
• Put it all together: Easy reference of various cosmetic problems such as crow’s feet, eyebags, lines around the mouth, brown spots and underarm bulge, recommended treatments or treatment combinations along with what to expect from the procedures