Face Value: The Truth about Beauty-- And a Guilt-Free Guide to Finding It

by Hema Sundaram

"Transcendent beauty rises above physical limitations and endures the passage of time." -- Hema Sundaram, M.D. Have you ever considered why some cosmetic procedures carry no stigma at all, but... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579547087
• ISBN13: 9781579547080
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.7" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Fresh Perspectives From a Board Certified Dermatologist

As a board certified cosmetic dermatologist, Sundaram gives us some fresh perspectives not just on facial rejuvenation procedures and rational discusions about the right to be beautiful, but also insights into inner beauty as the secret to real outer beauty. I found her guided principles of living refreshing and unexpected for one whose life's work involves rejuvenating faces. Her Seven-Minute at-home skin care program was particularly helpful. I thought so highly of this book that I listed it as a 'Helpful Resource' at the end of my own book! Lois W. Stern Author of Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery

well done

Dr Sundaram's book is filled with understanding and obvious experience. She offers comprehensive solutions to skin problems and gives multiple alternatives to skin care that do not just sell her products - for example she offers an inexpensive alternative skin care plan to products that may be purchased with a dermatologist only. As someone with scarring/skin care issues, I felt she really puts herself in the patient's shoes. I highly recommend this book!

Face Value

Like it or not we live in a culture that celebrates youth and beauty; how you look can affect your ability to get a job, find a mate, or even to be taken seriously. Dr. Sundaram has made a significant contribution to those of us over 40 by dispelling the guilt that many of us feel when we consider cosmetic procedures. She also provides an honest and thorough evaluation of what we can expect from these procedures. Dr. Sundaram recognizes, however, that some of our insecurities come, not from how others view us, but from how we view ourselves. Her book, therefore, includes a positive program for learning to accept and appreciate who, what, and where we are.