The Facelift Letdown: When Results Don't Meet Expectations

The Facelift Letdown is a "breath of fresh air" for those seduced by the images of Dr. 90210, Nip/Tuck and the flashy cosmetic surgeons of Extreme Makeover. With substance and authority, Dr. Hamra, an internationally renowned plastic surgeon, explains his groundbreaking surgical techniques including the five most common problems associated with a "bad" facelift, why, if a facelift is so "good", do so many rich and famous people look so "bad", telltale signs of bad surgery and, most importantly, how you can interview your surgeon, determine the best procedure for you, and avoid costly facelift mistakes and The Facelift Letdown. Dr. Hamra's timely book reflects his two decades of leadership and this beautifully illustrated book contains many case studies and photographic histories from grateful and youthful looking patients. A primer to avoid the problems of "overdone surgery", frozen expressions, windswept looks and bizarre results for anyone considering a primary or secondaryfacelift.

Have you ever wondered why, if a facelift is designed to create and restore beauty, so many of the rich and famous look so "done" and unattractive? And what about those telltale signs of cosmetic facial surgery, including frozen expressions, windswept looks, hollow eyes, and bizarre results? In this book, Dr. Sam Hamra, an internationally renowned plastic surgeon, explains how to correct the five most common problems that can occur with a facelift, and most importantly, how you can interview your surgeon, determine the best procedure for your situation, and avoid costly facelift mistakes. This beautifully illustrated text contains case studies and photographic histories and explains surgical techniques in a clear and concise fashion.

"Dr. Hamra has gone the distance to inform consumers how to avoid the disappointment of facial plastic surgery gone wrong; in this book, he provides essential information needed to make an informed decision. An excellent resource for potential patients and a "must read" for any woman, or man, considering a primary or secondary facelift!"
- T. Roderick Hester, Jr., M.D. Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia

"About one year after my first facelift, my face was "drooping" again. After thorough research, I found Dr. Hamra, who performed The Composite Facelift. I love the result, which still looks good ten years later. And my husband, who is a physician, was so pleased he had the same procedure!"
- Sheryl B., Atlanta, Georgia

"Dr. Sam Hamra is a true pioneer in the art of facial rejuvenation, spending a lifetime career developing state of the art concepts and accurate analysis of facial plastic surgery. Utilizing his wealth of knowledge and experience, this text brings light to the latest and best procedures with remarkable clarity and insight."
- Rod J. Rohrich, M.D., F.A.C.S., Professor and Chairman, Department of Plastic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.