Plastic Surgery Tales

"No, Dr. Zide, you may not inject my son's leg unless you do this chant." And for the next minute she chanted: 'Ah booh galla, rum das blah, blah, blah...' " Barry Zide, MD, New York. Every plastic surgeon has some good stories. This book is an anthology of some of the anecdotes from surgeons around the world. The book is dedicated to one of the great men in plastic surgery, Dr. Robert Goldwyn. As the editor of our journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, he has taught, commented, criticized and opined. His biting wit at times drove me to seek out Patty, my office manager, to share an editorial that simply had me howling with laughter. Satire, spoof, and serious commentary have been used to get his editorial point across. This book is therefore designed to honor this intellectual giant of a man in the language (stories), that he commands. All of the contributors are plastic surgeons, and all of the stories are true. The story of "Chu" was so moving, that the first half dozen times I recounted it to others, I was choked up to the point of tears. The anecdotes were collected into chapters that were little more than gross categorizations: Humor, Tragedy, Drama, and Poignant. The ensuing emotional roller-coaster afforded a look "Behind the Face of the Specialty" by reading the stories of the surgeons. All proceeds from this book will be donated to the Plastic Surgeons Education Foundation.

Americans have long been fascinated by the personal lives of Hollywood celebrities and the over-hyped magic of plastic surgery. In this entertaining memoir, Dr. Norman Leaf, a highly respected plastic surgeon, reveals the complex and all-too-human connection that exists between these two worlds. In his thirty-five years practicing in Beverly Hills, California, Leaf has encountered the great and those aspiring to be great, seeing them in a different light than the general public. This unique perspective contributes to a touching, inspiring, humorous, and eye-opening journey into a world few have the opportunity to see close-up, while debunking the myths and clearing up the misconceptions about plastic surgery. Are Those Real? is not a kiss-and-tell memoir. With the exception of a few iconic figures, Leaf is careful to protect the identities of his patients. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, Are Those Real? paints an intimate portrait of a master surgeon, while shining a light into a little-known corner of modern culture. In this memoir, Leaf appeals to biography buffs and illustrates the good, bad, happy, and just plain funny aspects of plastic surgery.

Dr. Zannis has produced a fascinating and relevant review of modern plastic surgery procedures intertwined within a rarely told historical context. - Louis C. Argenta, MD Prior Chairman - Plastic Surgery Dept. WFUBMC Inventor of the V.A.C. Plastic Surgery comes from the Greek word plastikos, meaning to shape, change or mold. It is the most creative and artistic field in medicine. Tagliacozzi, a surgical Renaissance genius, instilled artistry in the flesh. Much like Michelangelos chisel freed the entrapped figures from blocks of Carrara marble, plastic surgeons all over the world strive to reveal their patients true inner selves. Journey into the world of modern-day plastic surgery juxtaposed against the Renaissance era of one of the specialtys founding fathers. Dr. Zannis candidly describes his profession and the procedures everyone is curious about as he imagines recounting these details to the sixteenth century surgeon Gaspare Tagliacozzi.

Throughout recorded history different civilizations ranging from the ancient Middle East and the Hellenistic world to the Renaissance and moderm times have admired youthful beauty. They have voiced their admiration in literature and art. The medical advances of the 20th century have enabled surgeons to safely restore the youthful facial features of aging individuals, as well as correcting the many bodily changes that accompany advancing age. Based on his experience as a plastic surgeon over a period of more than forty years in Israel, the author has vividly described both the benefits and hazards of cosmetic surgery in several short stories.

Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery blends refreshingly candid stories from over 100 women with cutting edge research to deliver powerful, provocative insights into the ways cosmetic surgery impacts women's lives.

Cosmetic surgery can be a minefield to navigate as a beginner. The internet is flooded with information, making it difficult to decipher the facts and get the results you are looking for. Added to the glut of tv shows showing ‘plastic surgery gone wrong’, potential patients become fearful and overloaded with varying opinions. Isobel Wood has over twenty years of experience as a Practice Nurse to some of London’s most famous and illustrious plastic surgeons. Her ‘insider’s guide to cosmetic surgery’ will save you time, help you to spend wisely and give you information that will make your surgical experience safe, and your recovery stress free. As a cosmetic surgery coach, Isobel will guide you step-by-step from how and what to look for in a surgeon and what the letters after their name mean, through questions to ask at your consultation and when its best to book your surgery. Details about what to take with you to hospital, how to plan your post op recovery, what to eat and how to care for your wound(s) are also included. Finally, you will learn about how to protect your new look. An Insider’s Guide to Cosmetic Surgery is jam-packed with handy insider tips and tales, plus interactive charts which will give you confidence, ensure your safety, and help you to make your recovery comfortable, easy and fast.

You are about enter the wild and wonderful world of one of San Antonio's most respected and beloved board-certified plastic surgeons. He takes you behind the scenes of his successful practice and tells all, especially the "stuff" nobody tells medical school residents when they decide to go into plastic surgery! Get ready for your jaw to drop as you follow Dr. Jeneby... - from the sanctuary of his on-site OR doing a pre-dawn breast augmentation with his signature adjustable implants; (Ladies, you'll thank him when you get to go as big as you want--gradually, because you're gonna be sore enough after your surgery!) - to his fast-paced consults where he sizes up a potential patient's mental health because he's not just going to give you want you want until he knows you know what you're getting yourself into; (Guys, you may think you want a penis enlargement, but maybe you really just need a little affirmation) -through the moment-by-moment maze of managing his women-only staff...and so much more! You'll learn how he's dedicated to giving to charity and prefers to use the gift of his hands to restore victims of domestic violence back to themselves. You'll also hear from some of his raving fans, whose lives have been transformed because of Dr. Jeneby. Get ready to have your world rocked!

The reasons for choosing to go under the knife are as varied as human nature itself. Whether rebuilding a shattered life after an injury, halting the aging process, or reinventing a look, the individuals in this book all share the belief that no one is exempt from the benefits of a new physical identity.