Welcome to Your Face Lift: What to Expect Before, During & After Cosmetic Surgery 
asked by casurf on October 31, 2006 6:13 AM
At the age of forty-seven and married to a man seven years her junior, Helen Bransford decided it was time to recapture that face she no longer saw when she looked in the mirror. Her surgery involved a "touch of lipo" under the chin, a forehead peel, an upper eyelid tuck, dermabrasion under the eyes, and a standard lift, and she chronicles it all--with lots of sage advice for the uninitiated--from the moment the decision was made to that day, a month after the event, when she was "dead certain" she'd done the right thing. From first to last, she provides invaluable guidance and suggestions that can come only from experience.
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FOR ANYONE CONTEMPLATING A FACE LIFT..THIS BOOK IS INVALUABLE.
WELL WRITTEN, AMUSING BUT SERIOUS.
WELL WRITTEN, AMUSING BUT SERIOUS.
reviewed by john316 on November 19, 2006 5:41 AM
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I was disappointed by this book. There are much better books available.... "The Hollywood Facelift" or "The Youth Corridor" or "Nips and Tucks" are all much better than this book.
reviewed by borat on November 23, 2006 1:02 AM
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I am offering my review "after" having cosmetic surgery. Reading Helen's book helped me interview 5 doctors prior to making my cosmetic surgery decision. Having never considered cosmetic surgery, I would not have known the best questions to ask, what to look for in a doctor, his nurses, his education, training, office etc. had it not been for Helen's book! Helen's book offers the most realistic before, during and after information...including pictures! By applying her advice, I selected a surgeon and had surgery that I am unbelievably happy with! I achieved what I wanted and more...and continue to get compliments regularly on how great I look...but no one can quite figure out what is different...which is exactly what I wanted! I have had several friends select my plastic surgeon and schedule surgery after seeing my results and reading Helen's book! The most ironic part of all...is that I gave the book to my plastic surgeon! And now he gives it to patients and recommends it! If you're thinking of plastic surgery...of any kind...reading this book first is a MUST!
reviewed by redapple on November 23, 2006 8:34 AM
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This book was one of several I read when making the decision of what to do about my aging face. It made me realize there had to be a less risky, invasive way to create a more youthful look. After meeting with several plastic surgeons and reading this book, I decided to try facial exercise first. I purchased several books-read them all-and found Facercise. The Facercise book and video tapes have given me the face I had 10 years ago. No surgery, no risks, no pain.
reviewed by speed5599 on November 27, 2006 5:34 PM
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Ms Bransford has done an excellent job putting together a timeline of her facelift, from why she wanted one and what steps she took, all the way to full recovery. I especially loved the tips, which made my facelift so much easier. This is an honest, open and fun book that does a lot to deal with any fears about facelifts that someone has. A real approach, with real information and feelings. I have recommended it very highly to all of my "aging" friends, and I will continue to do so!
reviewed by redsink on November 28, 2006 7:06 PM