Outsmarting Mother Nature: A Woman's Complete Guide to Plastic Surgery

by Iliana E. Sweis

This concise, educational, and thorough reference will educate women who are contemplating, undergoing, or recovering from plastic surgery.

In Outsmarting Mother Nature: A Woman's Complete Guide to Plastic Surgery in the 21st Century, a female plastic surgeon explains all the major procedures in cosmetic surgery, offering frank insights into both physical and psychological issues and expectations. Dr. Iliana Sweis, who not...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313386145
• ISBN13: 9780313386145
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Lisa S.

This was a very easy read. I will be turning 5o next year and am seriously considering a surgical procedure. This book answered every question I would ask, and will be a guide for me when I meet with a Doctor. I Loved it!

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I currently work for a plastic surgeon and was looking for a source of information to enhance my knowledge of plastic surgery, including pre and post care. I just have to say WOW!!!!! I appreciated how very informative and detailed the book was without being overwhelming. I did not need a doctorate to understand it!!!I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about plastic surgery, male or female, work related or personal.

A fantastic resource for anyone considering plastic surgery

This book is just what I was looking for. As a 40 something woman who is contemplating plastic surgery I was able to learn so much from "Outsmarting Mother Nature." Dr. Sweis successfully explains each procedure in language that is easy to understand. I love how each procedure is covered in great detail in a question and answer format in language that is easy to understand. The book also addresses my concerns about the emotional decision to go "under the knife." It somehow took away the stigma of plastic surgery and made me realize its okay to want to look and feel my best. I know I will keep this book on my nightstand and refer to it often as I consider my options for plastic surgery. Thank you Dr. Sweis for making this process so much easier.

Mandatory reading for patients!

Dr Sweiss has done a fantastic job putting together all the information needed by patients considering cosmetic surgery. The book is nicely organized by body areas and procedures, making it easy to find information on any operation. The chapters are written in clear, concise language and are easy to understand. The information in each chapter is comprehensive and should be mandatory reading for anyone considering cosmetic surgery: it explains step by step what to expect before, during and after surgery and gives patients usefull, unbiased information in preparation for surgery. This book is a must-read for anyone considering cosmetic surgery. I highly recommend it for patients as well as for surgeons who would like to loan it to their patients or put it in their office waiting area. I'd caution the poorly trained, impostor plastic surgeons against buying it or having their patients read it, since the book has a long chapter that educates patients on how to find a properly trained plastic surgeon.

Best on the market

What a pleasure to finally have a book that will answer all of my questions about all aspects of plastic surgery. Dr. Sweis has written a book that you can understand and gives you all the pro and cons about all non surgical and surgical procedures. This book is a MUST for anyone interested in having any procedure done.