The Real You, Only Better: Definitive Guidance to Empower You to Choose the Best Cosmetic Procedure for Your Inner Beauty Transformation (Inner Beauty, True Stories about Plastic Journey) - Softcover

Polakof PhD, James; Hardesty MD FACS, Robert A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1684816718 ISBN 13: 9781684816712

Publisher: Mango, 2024

Synopsis

Surgical Wisdom for Embracing Your Inner Beauty

Take control of your plastic surgery journey by using medical authors Robert A. Hardesty, MD, FACS, and James Polakof, PhD’s life-changing advice.

Be a success story and not a cautionary tale. Millions of women every year undergo plastic surgery, but almost all do it alone. That’s why plastic surgeon Robert A. Hardesty and medical consultant James Polakof are here to help you with all of the answers you are looking for. The Real You, Only Better is a procedures book that explores every side of the cosmetic surgery world so you can stay informed during your own procedure. Featuring what types of surgery would best work for you, stories of severely botched procedures, and in-depth evaluations of before and after photos, you’ll be ready for anything during your surgical journey.

Take control over your transformation. Everyone wants to feel like they’re glowing by the end of their cosmetic journey, which is why you should take control over bringing your inner beauty to the surface. Full of life-changing information and true stories from female patients, you’ll be able to work with your surgeon for a safe and productive operation. That way, you can reduce recovery and risk to receive the transformation you’ve always wanted.

Not only can you expect expert advice and empowerment from The Real You, Only Better, you can also find surgeon recommendations such as:

• Why surgical aftercare is so important for physical, mental, and emotional health
• How body-shaming has impacted and patients and surgeons
• Recommended questions to ask your surgeon about their history and credentials
• How to work with your plastic surgeon to incorporate your inner beauty assets into an aesthetic procedure

So if you like cosmetic and medical empowerment books such as Fast Like a Girl, The Piercing Bible, or Restore Your Life from Chronic Pain, you’ll love The Real You, Only Better.

About this title

About the Authors

Dr. James Polakof, PhD is a medical consultant, nutritionist, and author dedicated to providing medical knowledge to patients. Having received his doctorate in nutrition, his engagement with thousands of people seeking medical advice led him to 35 years of medical marketing and sales. This allowed Dr. Polakof to create over 700 medical education programs for multiple medical fields, including plastic surgery. Besides his programs, he went on to write and host a mini-series with Erin O’Brien, produce two award-winning documentaries, and create his sensational podcast, Discovering New Horizons. Dr. Polakof currently lives in Pine Hurst, North Carolina.

Dr. Robert Hardesty is a plastic surgeon and medical director known for over 10,000 operations in his 30-year career. Receiving his education at the University of Pittsburgh and Washington University in St. Louis, he started the first integrated training program for future cosmetic surgeons at his alma mater, Loma Linda University, School of Matter. Dr. Hardesty then went on to perform many successful and satisfactory plastic surgeries before opening his medical spa, Imagine Plastic Surgery, in 2003. The Real You, Only Better will be his debut book. Former accolades include the Presidency of the California Society of Plastic Surgery and the Chairman of the Plastic Surgery Research Council. Dr. Hardesty continues leading his team at their surgery clinic in San Bernadino, California.

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From The Real You, Only Better

The post-war optimism of the 1950s produced Doris Day and Debbie Reynolds, when being “sweet” and perky was considered pretty. And then in the 1960s, there was more concern with social protest and idealism than with feminine decorations. This created a place for slender, unshapely models such as “Twiggy,” who was a counter-culture icon known for her thin build.

Today, what society defines as beautiful in a woman is an exaggerated hourglass: thin waist and legs, a large butt, and big breasts. (FYI: As for men, they are judged by muscle tone, shape, hairy or hairless chests, and other masculine characteristics.)

Society shapes us in many ways, possibly more than we realize—from our interactions, to our personal development, to others’ perception of our bodies as a reflection of self-worth.

We are social beings. Genetically, we rely on one another for the survival of humanity. That primal connection makes our interactions physiologically and psychologically important. It’s not surprising that how society perceives us affects us on many levels. And it’s partly how society perceives our bodies that is of concern. So, what does this involve?

• How we perceive our bodies visually
• How we feel about our physical appearance
• How we think and talk to ourselves about our bodies
• Our sense of how other people view our bodies

How we look has possibly never held as much societal importance or reflected so significantly on our perceived self-worth. Beauty standards say that physical attractiveness is more important than a woman’s other characteristics. Society in general tells so many women that they are not enough, that the way they exist in this world is not beautiful, that they aren’t perfect. That’s not okay.

According to Psychology Today, 56 percent of women say they are dissatisfied with their physical appearance, many focusing on body weight in particular. In addition, many manipulated images showcased on Instagram or Snapchat fill this inevitable void.

It’s little wonder that so many are turning to plastic surgery in hopes of becoming more compatible with today’s standards of beauty. One young woman has a great idea: “Instead of giving in to the norm, we as women should put up a bigger fight against unrealistic beauty standards to empower the beauty, independence, and diversity of every individual. Taking time away from social media helps me to better combat a negative self-image. It’s utterly impossible to celebrate my own unique beauty while the world feeds me a portrayal of what my physical appearance should look like.”

Edition details

• Publisher: Mango
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1684816718
• ISBN 13: 9781684816712
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224