Confessions of a Park Avenue Plastic Surgeon

by Cap Lesesne

Book Overview

New York City?s Park Avenue between 64th and 72nd Streets is the pinnacle for a plastic surgeon?if you can make it here, you?re at the top of your game. Home to the most renowned plastic surgeons?and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 000722933X
• ISBN13: 9780007229338
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: HarperCollins (UK)
• Length: 273 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great read for anyone, any age

I read the book after my mother recommended it to me. It was fun and exciting and gave good advice on anyone who has ever gave some thought to plastic surgery. My mother is a patient of his and had a face lift done about a year ago and looks more beautiful than ever. It shows you that nobody is perfect and everyone is selfconscious, no matter what your rank in society is.

Great Info

A very informative book of plastic surgery from the perspective of a well educated Park Avenue plastic surgeon. A quick set-up of his early years is highlighted by a very informative discussion of his life in med school, the decisions required and the dedicated teachers that made him a great surgeon. This may be the most compelling part of the book. Then after a difficult start he gains traction and eventually is a surgeon to stars and royalty as well as dating Katie Couric with a celebrity education of the process. What this book really shows is the mental aspect of being a plastic surgeon as well as many tips such as how to pick an appropriate surgeon. His writing style leads to complete confidence that this man knows what he is doing as he describes procedures and a thought process unknown to a layman. Be forewarned, if you are reading this for a celebrity fix, it's not here. Yes, he mentions many consultations with the rich and famous but in keeping with his profession and morals, no names are given. Overall, this is an exceptional, fast read on a subject of which I had no knowledge and which I found immensely enjoyable.

Praise for Confessions of a Park Avenue Plastic Surgeon

I went to a plastic surgeon in New York City for my liposuction and then read Dr. Lesesne's book. After reading Confessions of a Park Avenue Plastic surgeon, I've decided to book my next procedure with Dr. Lesesne. Clearly, Dr. Lesesne is one of New York's top plastic surgeons and a true expert in his field. His book was very endearing and forthcoming and really helped clarify what to expect before undergoing any procedure. I'd recommend this book to those considering any type of plastic surgery.

A Great Read

I just read Confessions of a Park Avenue Plastic Surgeon and thought it was a great book. It gives you a real insight of what a plastic surgeon goes through behind the scenes from day-to-day. Some of the patient stories were funny. The one about the man who wanted breasts on his back so his lover would have something to hold onto had me hysterical. I think this book is very informative for anyone thinking of having plastic surgery. You read about the roads that Dr. Lesesne traveled to get where he is today. I would recommend this book to everyone. On a personal level, I had breast reduction surgery performed by Dr. Lesesne in November of 2005. I put off having surgery for over 10 years because I was so scared. Dr. Lesesne came highly recommended to me by my boss. After meeting Dr. Lesesne and seeing what a great doctor he is, I knew he was the right doctor to do my surgery. The results are wonderful. My back and neck pain is all but gone. It has definitely changed the way I look at myself. If it were not for Dr. Lesesne I would never have had the courage to go through with the surgery. After reading this book and having had surgery with Dr. Lesesne I can tell you that he is a sincere, honest, nice man and a brilliant surgeon. Read the book!!!!!!

Genius or Genie

Dr Lesesne's book is astonishing and sweet. He whisks you around the globe to meet his glamorous and powerful patients then back home with him, as a boy, aspiring to emulate his Father's noble hometown practice. Who knew a midwestern bookworm could grant the wishes we all desire... to look on the outside the way we know we are on the inside, certainly not him . Can it be that those of position and power deep-down are just like you and me? Well Dr Lesesne does a great job uncovering the answer while making you laugh out loud at his patients antics. Genius or genie, Dr. Lesesne's book is wildly entertaining and at the same time insightful and educational. Want to know if plastic surgery could be for you? read the book. Want to know how I know? Cap and my big brother went to prep school and college together. He told me years ago I could be happier about my nose, it took 25 years to make an appointment at his Park Avenue office. A day after the surgery I looked in the mirror and saw the person I'd always wanted to see. Until reading his book I had no idea the calibre of patients ,who looking in that same mirror, shared my delight and gratitude...he never breathed a word.