Author(s): NZ Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Health

The only authorised, expert guide to cosmetic plastic surgery in New Zealand. Cosmetic surgery and appearance medicine has experienced a boom in recent years, with local clinics reporting exponential growth in business. New medical procedures and products have made what was once a rich personâÂÂs form of elective medicine far more accessible to ordinary consumers. At the same time, reality TV âÂÂmakeoverâ shows and dramas have brought the whole business into the mainstream. This book is designed to meet the needs of women (and men) who may be considering cosmetic surgery or other forms of appearance medicine, and who want to explore their options and weigh up the benefits and risks of such procedures before committing to an actual appointment with a clinic. It explains in a clear and readable way what to expect, the available options, how the work is performed, the expected recovery times and success rates. An expert medical illustrator has provided the illustrations, augmented by before and after shots of patients. The NZ Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery is the official body of expert surgeons dealing in this medical discipline. Each doctor has taken their specialist branch of cosmetic surgery/appearance medicine and contributed a chapter to the book. First published 1997. This revised edition 2005.