Working with professional medical writer Yalof, he here sings the praises of Retin-A ("This astonishing compound was created as a treatment for acne" but can "work miracles on more than that"); and laser resurfacing ("you name the symptom, and the erbium laser will beam it away, leaving your skin noticably smoother") and is less enthusiastic about the "deep peel," which he describes as a "a potent and controversial procedure that has fallen into considerable disfavor"-and which "generally costs between $3,500 and $7,500." And that, in the book's longest chapter, is just the face. Other chapters offer advice for dealing with cellulite ("Legs, Legs, Legs"), and for addressing various hand problems ("Gloves Off!"), hair loss, and teeth that are crooked or discolored. There's even a chapter "For Men Only." Perhaps the most reassuring thing about the book is the Q&A section that ends every chapter, whereby fears, anxieties and dangers are addressed forthrightly and in turn. This may not be the book to turn to if one is looking for a skeptic of beauty culture, but Victor's enthusiasm and expertise will be more than enough for those driven to seek advice and treatment.

Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product Description The key to looking younger isn't always plastic surgery. There are many better, safer, and less expensive options that will remove wrinkles, revitalize skin, and make you look years younger-and they all can be performed by a dermatologist, not a plastic surgeon. Steven Victor, one of America's leading cosmetic dermatologists, reveals the secrets of these nonsurgical treatments in Ageless Beauty. From laser resurfacing to chemical peels to mesotherapy, readers will learn how a dermatologist can take the years off by removing wrinkles, age spots, and varicose veins from their faces, hands, necks, and legs. None of the procedures requires anesthesia, and in many cases, the results are even better than the traditional nip and tuck! With straightforward, accessible information and advice, Ageless Beauty is the equivalent of a costly consultation with one of the pioneers of cosmetic dermatology. It's the ultimate sourcebook for all women-and men-who want to look younger but don't want the risks, expense, and recovery time of plastic surgery. ... Now, of course, you may be wondering: Why choose these treatments over plastic surgery? Isn't plastic surgery still the way to go for truly transformative results? In most cases, the answer is a resounding no. Naturally there is an important place for plastic surgery, which, in fact, I recommend to patients as a worthy complement to certain resurfacing techniques, if I think it's merited. But no matter how old you are or how many wrinkles you have, if your skin isn't sagging, your first visit should absolutely, unequivocally be to a cosmetic dermatologist. -From Ageless Beauty Crown 0-8129-3219-6 / 9780812932195
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