Instant Beauty: The Complete Consumer's Guide to Quick, Safe and Effective Cosmetic Procedures (Paperback)

How to Use This Book

Part I: Foundations of Beauty

Chapter 1: You have .01 Seconds to Make a First Impression–Are You Ready?

Chapter 2: The Magic Three of Self-Care–Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise

Chapter 3: Lotions, Potions, and Creams–A Plan for Beautiful Skin

Chapter 4: How Your Cosmetic Doctor Sees You–A Self-Evaluation

Chapter 5: Beauty at Any Age–What to Do in Your Twenties, Thirties, Forties, and Beyond

Chapter 6: How to Have a Beautiful Time–What to Do Before a Big Event

Chapter 7: How to Find the Right Cosmetic Physician or Other Practitioner–Fifteen Questions You Should Ask

Chapter 8: Beware the Latest and Greatest–About the FDA Approval Process

Part II: The Problems
Acne
Brown Spots
Cellulite
Eyes (Dark Circles, Puffy Eyelids)
Hair Removal
Lip Augmentation
Rosacea
Sagging Skin
Scar Revision
Spider Veins
Tattoo Removal
Wrinkling

Part III: The Procedures
Botox
Lasers
Fillers
Microdermabrasion
Chemical Peels
RF/Thermage and Heat-Generating Devices
Threadlifts
Endermologie
Cellulite Reduction
Mesotherapy

Conclusion: Bringing it Together

Appendix A: A Word About Common Plastic Surgery

Appendix B: How to get Free Treatments: Enrolling in Studies

Glossary

Resource Guide

Selected Bibliography

Endnotes

Index