| 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
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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 |