Plastic Surgery Facts, Fallacies
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groundswell of emotional responses!)
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Lee B. Daniel, MD, LLC
AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
Eugene, Oregon
"In Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery Lois W. Stern starts where some of the other books on the subject seem to stop: with the questions people really, really want to ask but seldom do; with the answers they really want to have, but can’t seem to find.'
"Stern did a substantial amount of work. She conducted over 100 in-depth and intimate interviews with women. She had some work done herself, so she’s got credentials. She tells the truth about her own experience, pushes aside some of the same old questions, (Am I a good candidate for X? Should I tell anyone or just pretend it’s the same old me?) and moves into fresh new territory.'
"She explores the questions that come up over and over again – and that one of the most frequently asked by women before they have cosmetic surgery is this: “Will I be happier later?” That’s such an honest question, and Stern finds it again and again as she listens to women’s stories. . . .
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"Lois W. Stern did her homework. She has extensive checklists. She has advice. She talks about how we have to step up to the plate and partner with our doctor if we want to get the best possible results. . . . '
"She lists the 8 facts about cosmetic surgery that few people know. She discusses the best way to avoid complications, the best reasons (and the worst) for having cosmetic surgery, and the most inspirational stories about the unexpectedly powerful benefits that many people gain just by walking around in their new-and-improved-skin.'
"For instance: we often read about how women come to feel invisible as they get older – ignored, even disregarded because they no longer have the outward marks of youth. So, Stern wondered: what’s it like to have a successful plastic surgery and suddenly be visible again – to receive positive feedback from others, to feel appreciated as a physical being? The answers she got are intriguing. And gratifying. And sometimes, surprising. Yes, we know…outward appearance…it’s not supposed to matter. It’s all about character. Well, how about character and good looks? Is there a law against having both? We happen to think that a well-adjusted person who has cosmetic surgery can definitely be happier later.'
"She also tells about the impact of cosmetic surgery on our relationships: socially, in the workplace, and in the bedroom. Yes, the bedroom. Because, did you know that many of us – after cosmetic surgery – have a much better time…well, never mind. Read her book and make up your own mind.'
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"Lois W. Stern wrote a good book. She’s practical. She’s down-to-earth. And she got a refreshingly different way of looking at cosmetic surgery. As for the “Sex” in the title, as she says, “It’s no accident!” She has a lot to say about the connection between cosmetic surgery and one’s sexuality. It’s fascinating and remember… she interviewed over 100 women extensively. Two women in a room have a lot to say, so you can imagine…"
What the professionals
are saying about
Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery
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Dr. Leo McCafferty
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"Do not be mislead by its title. This is a very thoughtful and insightful book, exploring the common and perhaps not so common emotions involved with the plastic surgery experience. Its very readable format presents valuable information and guidance for any woman considering cosmetic surgery.
- Leo McCafferty, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery
University of Pittsbu rgh School of Medicine
Plastic Surgery Consultant to Pittsburgh Steelers
At-large member of Board of Directors
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Susanne Warfield
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"Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery shares the desires and motivations that lie beneath
women’s journeys into cosmetic surgery. Its candid, open and honest insights into women’s wants and needs, combined with the
analytical questions (posed in the end-of-book quizzes and checklists), will help each reader discover her own path to fulfillment and optimal outcomes."
- Susanne S. Warfield
Executive Director of the NCEA
CEO/President of PCI Journal.com
Author of eight textbooks for the Skin Care Industry
Dr. Alan Kisner
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"Lois Stern breaks new ground with her
must- read, impressively honest treatment
of the relationship between cosmetic surgery
and sexuality. Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery belongs in the waiting room of every plastic surgeon's office, readily available to any woman considering plastic surgery."
- Alan M. Kisner, M.D.
Private Practice
Plastic Surgeon
Huntington, NY; NYC, NY
Denise Thomas
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"Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery is
stunningly frank. It dares to tread where
others have not ventured. Bravo to Lois Stern. I applaud her courage in tackling
this taboo subject ofthe intricate correlation between sex and cosmetic surgery."
-Denise Thomas
Pioneer Cosmetic Surgery Consultant
New York, NY
Cosmetic Surgery Expert
Featured on Oprah
Dr. David Sarwer, Ph.D.
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"Given the relationship between sexuality, body
image and cosmetic surgery, it is not surprising that some women report becoming
romantically attached to their surgeons. Stern
does readers a great favor in examining this
'don't ask, don't tell experience. . . "
David B. Sarwer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Edwin and Fannie Gray Hall for Human Appearances University of Pennsyvania School of Medicine