Secrets of a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgeon: The Expert's Guide to Safe, Successful Surgery

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Summary: I'm recommending this to all my friends!
Review: I wish this book had been available when I had plastic surgery. It's a must for anyone considering cosmetic surgery. You not only learn about the different procedures, but you're able to make an informed decision about what will work best for you. ...and what to look for as far as a surgeon's qualifications. Dr. Kotler explains procedures in laymen's terms, not in "doctor speak". So you understand what he's saying. And his easy style makes a serious topic enjoyable to read.
This is a great gift for anyone considering plastic surgery or anyone who's already had work done. I've already sent out a few gifts for Mother's Day.

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Summary: A Guide to Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery
Review: If you are planning for a plastic/cosmetic surgery, then this book is for you. This will definitely help you to save a lot of money, time and make you a better informed person. It even describes many medical conditions and various options you have to treat them. Dr Kotler describes medical conditions in such a way that even the layman can understand them easily. This book helped me to locate a couple of highly experienced cosmetic surgeons in the US. I am extremely sure that without this book I would have ended up with somebody else for my medical problem.

I read the book and I thought, this doesn't sound too bad, but I found myself miserable. I just was frustrated after a week....it was very regimented. I did benefit by eliminating my coffee habit with the help of a wonderful coffee substitute called soyffee (www.s o y c o f f e e .com) Its made from soybeans which is a godsend for those troubled with hot flashes like myself. Another book I bought was the South Beach Diet book. I read that book and found the plan to be made up of things I would eat and the items were normal grocery store items so no hunting at the health food stores or buying online.

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Summary: Extrememly useful book
Review: Thank you Dr. Kotler for publishing an extremely useful book on cosmetic surgery, especially for us Canadians. Secrets of a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgeon helped me find eight highly qualified cosmetic surgeons in the US with over 10 years experience, which I short listed to four. After reading the book and consulting with the four doctors I short listed, I learned what surgery I really require (and do not require) along with all the associated costs and risks. I also learned to first try collagen injections and medical pigmentation to reduce wrinkles and scars before considering cosmetic surgery, such as fat grafting. Thanks again, Dr Kotler for your very informative book.

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Summary: Recommended book
Review: The two best books I have seen are this one and the book by Doctor Loftus, a lady cosmetic surgeon. I am considering breast augmentation and felt it important to get a woman doctor's perspective also. Each book complements the other and actually I was motivated to buy both because Amazon offered a good deal when both were purchased together. I liked this book's very folksy, "down-home," "here is what you need to know" style. It seems that the author is talking directly to the reader. I did get the sense that I was getting the inside scoop, particularly on why not all plastic surgeons are created equal. Strong endorsement for this book

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Summary: Real World Survival Info!
Review: This is exactly the kind of book I wish someone had given me before some minor surgery in the 1980's. I probably picked the worst plastic surgeon in all of BH -- because he was the husband of an actress who was represented by the same agency as myself. I had no clue as to how to pick a reliable, experienced cosmetic surgeon. Since many of my Baby Boomer friends (no longer babies) are now considering their own vanity nips, I am purchasing a number of Dr. Kotler's "survival guides" to give as presents lest my friends make the same mistake I did. All I can say is "Thank you, Dr. Kotler, for a such a valuable book worth both reading and giving as presents."