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Books > Medicine > Surgery > Plastic & reconstructive surgery

The Creation of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Paperback): M. Gonzales-Ulloa The Creation of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Paperback)
M. Gonzales-Ulloa
R1,382 Discovery Miles 13 820 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In the turmoil of everyday activity, when few surgeons have time or energy for bibliographic research, the wonderful history of human endeavor runs the risk of remaining buried in libraries. Several years ago, a small group of enthusiasts was gathered together by Mario Gonzalez-Ulloa to write the history of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. There was the feeling among them that experience and knowledge should be shared by all those who practice this art and this science, and that its creation and progress would be alive and present with a chronicle of this surgical specialty. Their chapters have been written. These chapters have appeared in Aes thetic Plastic Surgery, but they are now collected in book form, and the individual style of each author has been preserved. It is a thrilling story. It is a compact information. Let it be our stepping-stone project in which past, present, and future are fused into one."

Implantate und Transplantate in der Plastischen und Wiederherstellungschirurgie (English, German, Paperback, 1981 ed.): H... Implantate und Transplantate in der Plastischen und Wiederherstellungschirurgie (English, German, Paperback, 1981 ed.)
H Cotta, A K Martini
R1,574 Discovery Miles 15 740 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Es war stets ein Verdienst der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Plastische und Wiederher- stellungschirurgie , die Erfahrungen aus dem weit gespannten Bogen aller chirurgischen Facher interdisziplinar gemeinsam zu diskutieren und die gewonnenen Erkenntnisse transparent und zuganglich zu machen. Transplantate und Implantate in der plastischen und wiederherstellenden Chirurgie; so lautete das Leitthema der 17. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Pla- stische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie vom 1. bis 3. November 1979 in Heidelberg. Dieses Thema ist und bleibt ein Eckpfeiler der Wiederherstellungschirurgie und ist nach wie vor hoch aktuell. Einerseits haben sich auf diesem Gebiet in den letzten Jahren bahnbrechende neue Entwicklungen, wie die mikro chirurgische Technik sowie die verschiedenen Gewebe- kleber ergeben; andererseits wurden auch neue Implantatwerkstoffe wie Keramik, Silicon und Kollagenvlies entwickelt. Diese Werkstoffe wurden zum Teil bereits uber Jahre hinaus verwendet und haben eine kritische Betrachtung verdient. Diese Tagung war wieder ein neuer Schritt zu dem gemeinsamen Ziel der Ver- besserung und Wiederherstellung von Form und Funktion anatomischer Strukturen.

Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures in Primary Care Practice (Paperback, Ed): Jonathan Kantor Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures in Primary Care Practice (Paperback, Ed)
Jonathan Kantor
R3,442 Discovery Miles 34 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The complete guide to skin surgery and cosmetic procedures, from surgery fundamentals to surgical and cosmetic procedures An invaluable new guide for family and emergency physicians, PAs, and nurse practitioners, Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures in Primary Care Practice provides state-of-the-art dermatologic procedures used in virtually every clinical practice. With practical tips and tricks used by dermatologic surgeons, it covers excisional surgery, neurotoxin injections, surgical instrument selection, wound dressing, local anesthesia, incision and drainage, nail surgery, and more.

Fat Removal (Hardcover): M.M. Avram Fat Removal (Hardcover)
M.M. Avram
R3,417 Discovery Miles 34 170 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The perception of an inadequate body shape is a cause of concern to many people, and new techniques for altering body shape are increasingly being developed and offered to patients. Of these, the removal and transfer of fat is fast growing in importance and availability. This practical guide offers a comprehensive overview of this rapidly-evolving field, and thorough coverage of the implementation of fat removal techniques, both invasive and non-invasive, in a cosmetic practice. It begins with an overview of basic fat anatomy and physiology as an important introduction to this topic. The distinction between the physiology and treatment of cellulite and fat is also discussed. The next section of the book covers invasive treatments of fat such as traditional liposuction, laser-assisted liposuction, fat transfer procedures and mesotherapy. The latter half of the book largely focuses on non-invasive treatments for fat, including radiofrequency, ultrasound, cooling and laser technologies for fat removal. Throughout, potential complications and pitfalls of the various treatments are discussed. Edited by Matthew Avram, with contributions from a group of clinical stars, this book will appeal to cosmetic dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aesthetic medical practitioners, and obstetricians/gynaecologists

Atlas of Mesotherapy in Skin Rejuvenation (Hardcover): Antonella Tosti, Maria Pia De Padova Atlas of Mesotherapy in Skin Rejuvenation (Hardcover)
Antonella Tosti, Maria Pia De Padova
R5,346 Discovery Miles 53 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The injection of a combination of vitamins and medications into the middle layer of the skin has been practised in continental Europe for some fifty years now, but because the literature has hitherto not been published in English the topic is still surrounded by a great deal of ignorance and prejudice. This atlas from a renowned authorship will document in detail what is involved in the practical techniques of mesotherapy and will be of extreme interest to all practitioners of cosmetic dermatology. All practitioners in minimally invasive aesthetic surgery will have heard or read about mesotherapy - the injection of a combination of vitamins and medications into the middle layer of the skin - which has been refined in continental Europe for over fifty years, but because the literature has hitherto not been published in English the topic in general is still surrounded by a great deal of ignorance (and even prejudice). This atlas from a renowned European authorship will document in detail what is involved in the practical clinical techniques of mesotherapy and will be an essential reference.

A Practical Guide to Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion & Topical Products (Hardcover): Rebecca Small A Practical Guide to Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion & Topical Products (Hardcover)
Rebecca Small
R3,052 Discovery Miles 30 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Practical Guide to Chemical Peels Microdermabrasion and Topical Products This third volume in the Cosmetic Procedures series details a broad array of minimally invasive cosmetic skin procedures. Regardless of your experience level with aesthetic medicine, this reference delivers useful facts and procedural guidance readers can apply directly to daily practice. Content features step-by-step instructions for chemical peels and other in-office exfoliation treatments and daily home skin care regimens to treat sun-damaged and prematurely aged skin, acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation. Detailed coverage encompasses the basics of aesthetic medicine, including relevant anatomy, target regions, and areas to be avoided to help improve outcomes and minimize complication risks. Each chapter focuses on a skin care procedure or topical product regimen. Full-color design and illustrations boost understanding of each procedure and aid in retention of essential information. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each procedure to rapidly acquire procedural skill. Convenient companion website includes videos that provide a surgeon’s-eye-view of the procedures. Look at all you’ll discover… • Detailed coverage encompasses the basics of aesthetic medicine, including relevant anatomy, target regions, and areas to be avoided to help improve outcomes and minimize complication risks. • Well organized chapters focus on a skin care procedure or topical product regimen. • Full-color design and illustrations boost understanding of each procedure and aid in retention of essential information. • Step-by-step instructions guide you through each procedure to rapidly acquire procedural skill. • Convenient companion website includes videos that give you a surgeon’s-eye-view of the procedures. Pick up your copy today!

Textbook of Facial Rejuvenation - The Art of Minimally Invasive Combination Therapy (Hardcover): Nicholas J. Lowe, Alastair... Textbook of Facial Rejuvenation - The Art of Minimally Invasive Combination Therapy (Hardcover)
Nicholas J. Lowe, Alastair Carruthers, Jean Carruthers, Zoe Diana Draelos, Richard Glogau
R7,627 Discovery Miles 76 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days


There are now a wide variety of options for treatment to improve the aging face, and over the last decade there has been increasing interest in those that are non-surgical and only minimally invasive. A combination of different treatments can result in much greater improvement than single-treatment approaches. This international collaboration presents a practical guide to the options, as well as guiding the practitioner to the most appropriate combinations available for individual patients.

Science on Trial - The Clash of Medical Evidence and the Law in the Breast Implant Case (Paperback, New Ed): Marcia Angell Science on Trial - The Clash of Medical Evidence and the Law in the Breast Implant Case (Paperback, New Ed)
Marcia Angell
R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Clash of Medical Evidence and the Law in the Breast Implant Case

"An accessible, passionate indictment of the ignorance, opportunism and social indifference that enriched lawyers and a few plaintiffs, though the available scientific evidence was against them." —New York Times Book Review Notable Books of 1996

In the early 1990s, sympathetic juries awarded huge damages to women claiming injury from silicone breast implants, leading to a $4.25 billion class-action settlement that still wasn’t large enough to cover all the claims. Shockingly, rigorous scientific studies of breast implants have now shown that there is no significant link between breast implants and disease. Why were the courts and the public so certain that breast implants were dangerous when medical researchers were not? The answer to this question reveals important differences in the way science, the law, and the public regard evidence—and not just in the breast implant controversy.

"An indispensable guide to the breast implant madness—litigation that will forever stand as a monument to the inability of our civil justice system to sort out latter-day Ptolemies from Galileos."—Wall Street Journal

"[A] sober and rigorous examination of the controversy over silicone breast implants . . . an important statement, not just about silicone implants, but about other matters at the intersection of law, science, and opinion. [Dr. Angell’s] book is . . . a warning that rationality, like much else in the fragile porcelain of society, can be weakened by lack of vigilance."—New York Times

"Marcia Angell's outstanding book explains clearly and fairly the combination of greed, fear, ignorance, junk science, and media hype that created this national litigation nightmare. Everyone interested in the tort system, science, and medicine should heed the lessons that Dr. Angell teaches."—Shirley M. Hufstedler, former U.S. Secretary of Education and former judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit

Abdominoplastik - Prinzip und Technik (German, Hardcover, 2008 ed.): Johannes-Franz Hoenig Abdominoplastik - Prinzip und Technik (German, Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
Johannes-Franz Hoenig
R1,229 Discovery Miles 12 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Der renommierte Facharzt fur plastische und asthetische Chirurgie stellt das Gebiet der Abdominoplastik umfassend dar: Angefangen von der historischen Entwicklung bis hin zu den neuesten Verfahren. Eigens angefertigte farbige Zeichnungen vermitteln Konzeption und Planung der verschiedenen Verfahren zur Abdominoplastik und stellen das operative Vorgehen Schritt fur Schritt dar.

Cosmetic Facial Surgery (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Joe Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Joe Niamtu
R6,548 Discovery Miles 65 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As the demand for cosmetic procedures continues to rise, Cosmetic Facial Surgery, 3rd Edition, is your reference of choice for up-to-date, authoritative coverage of today's most effective, innovative, and sought-after techniques. Internationally recognized editor Dr. Joe Niamtu brings together a team of cosmetic surgery experts in plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, oculoplastic surgery, and dermatology who provide step-by-step guidance and personal tips and tricks for optimal outcomes and fewer complications. Accessible, easy-to-grasp descriptions, written in an engaging, first-person narrative, explain concepts based on real cases and on Dr. Niamtu's experience. Covers everything from new implants, lasers, blepharoplasty, and liposuction technologies to innovative new procedures that will greatly benefit your patients. Utilizes a highly visual, atlas-style format and templated chapters for quick access to key information. Includes new contributors, new content on rhinoplasty procedures, new coverage of male cosmetic surgery, new case photographs, and much more. Presents more than 3,000 full-color photos that show surgical techniques and before-and-after shots of actual cases. Features more than 50 videos that bring procedures to life, as Dr. Niamtu walks you through Botox and fillers, facial liposuction and fat transfer to face, and much more. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Operative Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Hardcover, 3rd edition): John D. Langdon, Mohan F. Patel, Robert Ord, Peter A. Brennan Operative Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
John D. Langdon, Mohan F. Patel, Robert Ord, Peter A. Brennan
R10,023 Discovery Miles 100 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since the first edition was published, this book has become the standard text for trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery preparing for their exit examinations (intercollegiate FRCS). This third edition represents a major advance with each chapter thoroughly revised and updated and relevant new topics added, such as robotics, laser resurfacing and face transplantation. Once again, the editors have selected renowned experts from around the world to author the chapters, ensuring that the book continues to reflect international best practices. Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version.

Complications of Neuroendovascular Procedures and Bailout Techniques (Hardcover): Rakesh Khatri, Gustavo J. Rodriguez, Jean... Complications of Neuroendovascular Procedures and Bailout Techniques (Hardcover)
Rakesh Khatri, Gustavo J. Rodriguez, Jean Raymond, Adnan I Qureshi
R2,724 Discovery Miles 27 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Neuroendovascular and neurointerventional therapy is a specialty where disseminating personal knowledge and expert opinion is extremely important, owing to the lack of large-scale clinical trials. The management of complications that occur during or immediately after therapeutic interventions is particularly challenging because these can significantly affect patient outcomes. This book presents how various complication scenarios are handled by well-qualified authorities in the field of neurointervention from three disciplines: neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology. Contributors describe their management of these complications, focusing on the common principles that all the specialists agree on, and give tips and tricks for 'bailout' procedures to help get the practitioner out of trouble. The book is well illustrated and covers the full range of neuroendovascular and neurointerventional procedures. The book will appeal to neurointerventionists, neuroradiologists, stroke physicians, neurosurgeons and vascular surgeons for its practical approach to managing these commonly encountered problems.

High Definition Body Sculpting - Art and Advanced Lipoplasty Techniques (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Alfredo E. Hoyos, Peter M.... High Definition Body Sculpting - Art and Advanced Lipoplasty Techniques (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Alfredo E. Hoyos, Peter M. Prendergast
R4,062 Discovery Miles 40 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This unique book details advanced techniques in lipoplasty and autologous fat grafting for high-definition body sculpting. Clear step-by-step explanations of techniques are accompanied by numerous color illustrations and photographs. The first section includes chapters on surface and muscular anatomy, anesthesia, assessment, technologies for ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty, and postoperative care.High-definition sculpting of the male and female abdomen, trunk, back, chest, and upper and lower limbs is then described in detail, and clear instruction is provided on autologous fat grafting for contouring the buttocks, breasts, and pectoral areas. The book will provide a fascinating insight into the art and practice of high-definition body sculpting for all surgeons who perform lipoplasty and body contouring techniques. It will also serve as an ideal aid for all practitioners who are pursuing workshops and practical training in this exciting new area of aesthetic surgery."

The Art of Skin Health Restoration and Rejuvenation (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Zein E. Obagi The Art of Skin Health Restoration and Rejuvenation (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Zein E. Obagi
R6,375 Discovery Miles 63 750 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Art of Skin Health Restoration and Rejuvenation, Second Edition presents a comprehensive review of Dr. Zein Obagi's renowned skin care regimens and his techniques for revitalizing skin. Fully demonstrated and explained are Dr. Obagi's skin peels and his approach to correcting sun damage, control of the pigmentary system, the stimulation of skin collagen, and how to restore skin elasticity. With more than 200 illustrations, a presentation of Dr. Obagi's skin classification system, and a special section on combining laser skin resurfacing with other techniques, this volume is a valuable resource for the plastic surgeon, dermatologist, and cosmetic facial surgeon.

The Mommy Makeover - Restoring Your Body After Childbirth (Paperback): Michael R Burgdorf MD Mph The Mommy Makeover - Restoring Your Body After Childbirth (Paperback)
Michael R Burgdorf MD Mph
R347 R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Save R21 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery (Hardcover): S Brian Jiang, Arisa E Ortiz Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery (Hardcover)
S Brian Jiang, Arisa E Ortiz
R3,712 Discovery Miles 37 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery is a practical guide for dermatologists edited by internationally recognised, San Diego-based experts in the field. Divided into 25 chapters across three sections, this book begins with a section on designing a dermatologic surgery office, from the physical space and equipment, to pre-operative considerations such as anaesthesia, and post-operative considerations including bandaging and wound care. This section also includes chapters on suturing techniques, various flaps procedures, skin, cartilage and composite grafts. The second section focuses on reconstructive surgery for each anatomical site, including nose, periorbital, lip, cheek, forehead, ear, scalp and hand. The final section of the book covers post-operative management in detail, including procedures for scar refinement. Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery features 200 full colour images, enhancing this ideal resource for residents, fellows and experienced dermatologic surgeons. Key Points Practical guide to reconstructive dermatologic surgery Edited by internationally recognised experts in the field Covers reconstructive surgery by anatomical site, making this an excellent reference resource 200 full colour images

Hasenscharten und Wolfsrachen (German, Hardcover, 2nd 2. Erw. Aufl. ed.): No Contributor Hasenscharten und Wolfsrachen (German, Hardcover, 2nd 2. Erw. Aufl. ed.)
No Contributor
R3,352 Discovery Miles 33 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Empowered by Beauty: A Testament for Unleashing Self-Confidence - A Testament for Unleashing Self-Confidence (Hardcover):... Empowered by Beauty: A Testament for Unleashing Self-Confidence - A Testament for Unleashing Self-Confidence (Hardcover)
Marisa Faircloth
R586 R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Science and Art of Hair Restoration - A Patient's Guide (Paperback): Patrick C Angelos The Science and Art of Hair Restoration - A Patient's Guide (Paperback)
Patrick C Angelos
R437 R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Save R33 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Finding Beauty - Think, See and Feel Beautiful (Paperback): Dennis Schimpf MD Mba Facs Finding Beauty - Think, See and Feel Beautiful (Paperback)
Dennis Schimpf MD Mba Facs
R343 R321 Discovery Miles 3 210 Save R22 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
A-Z of Plastic Surgery (Paperback, New): Andrew Hodges A-Z of Plastic Surgery (Paperback, New)
Andrew Hodges
R2,945 Discovery Miles 29 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The A-Z of Plastic Surgery is a quick reference guide to the ever expanding specialty of plastic surgery. The succinct bullet pointed entries will enable the reader to rapidly assimilate the essentials of each topic, cross referencing links enable them to research related entries. It will be particularly relevant to trainees in plastic surgery as a working reference book and as an invaluable resource during preparation for final exams.

Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma - Evidence-Based Essentials (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020): Linda N Lee Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma - Evidence-Based Essentials (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Linda N Lee
R1,712 Discovery Miles 17 120 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma: Evidence-Based Essentials is a high-level, focused guide poised to become a landmark text for any surgeon interested in learning about and treating hair restoration. Going beyond anecdotal and popularized treatments commonly found online, this text reviews evidence-based treatment options with demonstrated success to provide tailored and optimal results for patients. The content reviews essential topics for understanding of hair loss, the natural cycle of hair regrowth, and medical factors to consider in creating a treatment plan. Postoperative patient instructions and realistic patient expectations are discussed as well as risks and patient selection criteria. Authors also detail pearls and pitfalls for achieving desired results and avoiding rare complications.

The Ultimate Violation - A Warning to All (Hardcover): Kurtess Lief Scone, Bud Finnigan The Ultimate Violation - A Warning to All (Hardcover)
Kurtess Lief Scone, Bud Finnigan
R846 Discovery Miles 8 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the right hands, cosmetic or plastic surgery can become a work of beauty and a tremendous boost to a person's self-esteem. In the wrong hands, cosmetic surgery can become a powerful force to destroy one's self-esteem and any trace of confidence a person may have in the very core of his or her soul.

In The Ultimate Violation, author Kurtess Lief Scone tells the story of his life-his time suffering from rickets as a young boy; his adolescence; the role his relationship to Jesus Christ has played in his life; and his adulthood, during which, disliking his facial appearance, he underwent plastic surgery. In this memoir, he discusses the malpractice of his surgeon and being forced to deal with the negative consequences followed by mental and emotional issues related to abnormal cosmetic changes. Scone provides tools and strategies to help others find the right cosmetic surgeon.

The Ultimate Violation details Scone's journey to seek justice and overcome the embarrassment, shame, and humiliation he experienced at the hands of an unethical surgeon.

Multimodal Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Mark V. Schaverien, Joseph H. Dayan Multimodal Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Mark V. Schaverien, Joseph H. Dayan
R3,816 Discovery Miles 38 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this concise, accessible, and comprehensive reference, world experts in the field of lymphedema detail all of the non-surgical and surgical approaches to the multidisciplinary management of patients with upper and lower extremity lymphedema. There is particular focus on the surgical treatments for lymphedema, where the reader is taken step-by-step through illustrated guides for each procedure by the leading experts in the field of lymphedema microsurgery; from patient selection, preoperative evaluation, surgical technique, and postoperative management. The book is strictly organized so that readers can quickly find content and provides readers with the necessary tools and framework to readily apply these innovative and state-of-the art techniques to their patients to optimize outcomes of surgical and non-surgical treatments for their lymphedema patients. Each chapter features a standardized content layout with full-color illustrations and clinical photographs to visually represent the content and includes key tips from experts in lymphedema, accompanied by key video contributions from the authors to demonstrate the surgical techniques. There is key emphasis on advances in our understand of the etiology of lymphedema, the most important surgical topics in lymphedema microsurgery, the current evidence available for the surgical treatment of lymphedema, and recent advances in lymphedema including new pharmacological treatments that target inflammation and fibrosis Edited by leaders in lymphedema microsurgery and contributed to by a multidisciplinary group of international experts to provide a full and comprehensive guide, Multimodal Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema is aimed at a wide target audience that includes surgeons that perform lymphedema surgeries, other medical specialties that treat patients with cancer, lymphedema therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, as well as nursing specialties and trainees.

Making the Body Beautiful - A Cultural History of Aesthetic Surgery (Paperback, Revised): Sander L Gilman Making the Body Beautiful - A Cultural History of Aesthetic Surgery (Paperback, Revised)
Sander L Gilman
R1,445 Discovery Miles 14 450 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Nose reconstructions have been common in India for centuries. South Korea, Brazil, and Israel have become international centers for procedures ranging from eyelid restructuring to buttock lifts and tummy tucks. Argentina has the highest rate of silicone implants in the world. Around the globe, aesthetic surgery has become a cultural and medical fixture. Sander Gilman seeks to explain why by presenting the first systematic world history and cultural theory of aesthetic surgery. Touching on subjects as diverse as getting a "nose job" as a sweet-sixteen birthday present and the removal of male breasts in seventh-century Alexandria, Gilman argues that aesthetic surgery has such universal appeal because it helps people to "pass," to be seen as a member of a group with which they want to or need to identify.

Gilman begins by addressing basic questions about the history of aesthetic surgery. What surgical procedures have been performed? Which are considered aesthetic and why? Who are the patients? What is the place of aesthetic surgery in modern culture? He then turns his attention to that focus of countless human anxieties: the nose. Gilman discusses how people have reshaped their noses to repair the ravages of war and disease (principally syphilis), to match prevailing ideas of beauty, and to avoid association with negative images of the "Jew," the "Irish," the "Oriental," or the "Black." He examines how we have used aesthetic surgery on almost every conceivable part of the body to try to pass as younger, stronger, thinner, and more erotic. Gilman also explores some of the extremes of surgery as personal transformation, discussing transgender surgery, adult circumcision and foreskin restoration, the enhancement of dueling scars, and even a performance artist who had herself altered to resemble the Mona Lisa.

The book draws on an extraordinary range of sources. Gilman is as comfortable discussing Nietzsche, Yeats, and Darwin as he is grisly medical details, Michael Jackson, and Barbra Streisand's decision to keep her own nose. The book contains dozens of arresting images of people before, during, and after surgery. This is a profound, provocative, and engaging study of how humans have sought to change their lives by transforming their bodies.

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