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Introduction
Part one

What is plastic surgery?
History
Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery
The ideals of beauty
Our ancestors
Beauty aids and cosmetics
Masculine beauty
Other cultures – ethnic differences
Modern man – cosmetics and fashion
Sexuality and beauty
The right and left brain halves
What is beauty? What are normal
proportions?
Why we look like we do – about genetics
The effects of aging, injuries and illnesses
Normal distribution
Symmetry and asymmetry
Beauty and attractiveness:
an attempted definition
The internationalization of the ideal beauty
What does personal appearance
mean to personality
The other side of beauty
Inner beauty
Psychological aspects of plastic surgery
The consultation
Negative reactions
The patient decides
Not only for women or adults
On not being ashamed
Do plastic surgeons have plastic surgery?
Ethical dilemmas for the surgeon
Preparing for the operation
The consultation
General preparations
The operation
When should an operation be performed?
The anesthetics
Operation and plastic surgery techniques
Laser in the service of medicine
Complications and risks
Aesthetic complications
Other complications
After the operation
Nausea
Bruises and swelling
Reduced sensitivity
Normal healing time
Exercise and physical activity
The appearance of the scar
Bandaging and massage
Showering and cleaning
Camouflaging with cosmetics
The result
What kind of results should I expect?
How do I keep my new look?
About the skin and skin care
Choosing a doctor
What makes a qualified plastic surgeon?
There are a thousand ways to do it
Private or public
How much does it cost?
Thoughts from the patients