A practical guidebook to cosmetic surgery after dramatic weight loss, this book includes information on choosing the right surgeon, what to expect from the surgical procedures, how to manage post-surgical pain, what fees to expect, and how to deal with insurance claims. Before-and-after photos along with detailed illustrations of the surgeries present prospective patients with all the information needed to make fully informed decisions on the procedures.
Thomas B. McNemar, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is a faculty member of the Stanford Medical School Division of Plastic Surgery. He lives in San Francisco, California. John LoMonaco, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a focus on breast- and body-contouring surgery. He lives in Houston, Texas. Mitchel D. Krieger, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia.