The Book: Be Your Best: A Comprehensive Guide to Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Written by the Experts

Internationally recognized and acclaimed aesthetic plastic surgeon, Peter Bela Fodor, M.D., F.A.C.S. discusses his book, “Be Your Best: A Comprehensive Guide to Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Written by the Experts®.” More than 150 board certified aesthetic plastic surgeons from across the United States contributed their views, references, and technical expertise to this text. Interspersed throughout the book are “Editor’s Viewpoint” sections in which Dr. Fodor adds his personal comments, expands on the topics, and offers exceptional insight from his own experience. Dr. Fodor served as the Medical Editor for the 250-plus page publication. A substantial portion of the book (200 pages) spotlights individual surgical procedures. Each procedure is described in easy-to-understand “lay language” with pre-operative and post-operative illustrations and diagrams showing how the procedure is accomplished. The book is organized according to surgical categories covering 25 different procedures grouped as nine facial surgeries, five breast surgeries, five body contouring procedures, and six nonsurgical and ancillary cosmetic procedures including spider vein treatments and hair replacements. A Fast Facts sidebar accompanies each section and sums up the surgery length; type of anesthesia used; length of hospital or outpatient stay; degree and type of recovery discomfort, bruising, and swelling; residual scars; and risks/possible complications. Aesthetic surgery serves “everyday people” who are looking to build a more positive self-image, increase self-confidence or lead a fuller and happier life. Be Your Best is a “must read” for anyone considering aesthetic, plastic, or reconstructive surgery. Dr. Fodor’s book is an excellent authoritative resource that helps individuals sort out truth from myth regarding aesthetic plastic surgery. It is an exceptional educational guide for anyone who is even remotely thinking about investing in any type of aesthetic surgery procedure.