The Lowdown on Facelifts and Other Wrinkle Remedies

By Wendy Lewis

Featured by Jane Hansen on Today New York; BBC Radio; ITV This Morning with Richard & Judy; Allure (July 2001); New York Post; Cosmetic Surgery Magazine

FROM THE MEDIA

"Independent cosmetic surgery consultant Wendy Lewis knows who does the best BOTOX in Britain, where to get a safe face-lift in New York, and who to book for liposuction in LA. Based on years of experience, her brilliant new book, The Lowdown on Face-Lifts and Other Wrinkle Remedies is packed full of insider advice on everything from how to find a good surgeon to the best anti-ageing medical treatments." – Newby Hands, Harpers & Queen "Chock full of sound advice and written in Wendy’s inimitable style." – Joan Kron, author of Lift "Wendy Lewis’ book is an excellent, thorough look at the world of cosmetic medical procedures and surgeries." - Paula Begoun, author of Don’t Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me "If you want to do something about your ageing face but don’t know where to start, international beauty consultant Wendy Lewis offers a down-to-earth insider’s guide to the wide range of rejuvenating treatments..." – The Daily Mail "With more than 15 years in the beauty industry, Lewis will help you make the right decision about which face cream to buy, which treatment to have and advice on choosing the right cosmetic surgeon. The Lowdown on Facelifts and Other Wrinkle Remedies begins by guiding the reader through the plethora of miracle face creams. Botox injections, acid peels and laser treatments are discussed in detail." – PRIME TIME, AUSTRALIA "Wendy Lewis’ excellent book, The Lowdown, which ought to be required reading for women contemplating anything from anti-ageing creams to major-league surgery." – Deborah Hutton "The Lowdown on Facelifts and Other Wrinkle Remedies stitches together information on cutting edge techniques with real-life case studies, insights from leading surgeons and indeed, everything you wanted to know about ‘face rejuvenation’ – as it is called in the biz – but were too afraid to ask." – The London Evening Standard "Beauty consultant to the stars, Wendy Lewis tells us all we need to know in The Lowdown on Facelifts and Other Wrinkle Remedies. Aimed at women of all ages, there’s a guide to combating wrinkles, from cosmetic surgery to pills to lotions." - Health & Fitness "If you’re considering any kind of quick-fix anti-ageing treatment, consult The Lowdown on Facelifts and Other Wrinkle Remedies, a new book by the cosmetic surgery guru Wendy Lewis. Wendy, who has clinics in London and NY, give the lowdown on everything from face peels and laser treatment to surgery; plus how long it lasts, how much it costs and where you can get it." – Weight Watchers Magazine "While many subscribe to the adage, "Good patient, good doctor, good luck!", Wendy Lewis takes all the guesswork out of our beauty quests by providing sound, practical, and objective information on how to find a doctor, how to be an informed patient, and lastly, how to bring realistic expectations to your search. Read this book, memorize it if you must, and then, only then, good luck!" – Castle Connolly Medical "Behold two treats in one: Taking care of yourself for Life and Reading about "how to do this" are all contained within these two covers. Treat yourself to this Book while you are learning more about Aging gracefully." – Adrienne Koopersmith, Adrienne’s Bookshelf.com

FROM THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY

"..features innovative tips and insider information on trends in the beauty industry." – Skin Inc. "International beauty consultant Wendy Lewis has published "The Lowdown", a source for beauty tips from cosmeceuticals to laser remedies and state-of-the-art aesthetic surgery techniques." – Global Cosmetic Industry "...an up-to-the-minute cosmetic sourcebook for everything you need to know about anti-aging from Botox to lasers, lipo and lifts. A must-have for any woman who owns a mirror." – Diane Young, Diane Young Anti-Aging Salon "Author Wendy Lewis claims to tell you all you need to know to look 10 years younger – from which skincare cream, to which treatment to choose. An assortment of para-surgical procedures that just stop short of the scalpel are featured, as are the more invasive Botox, fillers, nips and tucks. A chapter also goes on to dispel some of the myths about mini-lifts, and explain the intricacies of keyhole surgery. The book also contains anti-aging tips and tricks from experts and a quiz to help you assess your needs." – Health & Beauty Salon

FROM DOCTORS

"A practical resource guide that demystifies plastic surgery. It provides valuable inside information on the entire process, from interviewing physicians to setting up for a smooth recovery." – David A. Hidalgo, MD, Plastic Surgeon "Down to earth, easy to read and full of practical tips. The suggestions should be extremely helpful to patients." – Peter Bela Fodor, MD, President, Lipoplasty Society "Wendy Lewis is highly informed about cosmetic surgery and provides accurate, accessible, and no-nonsense advice to her readership." – Gerald H. Pitman, MD, Plastic Surgeon "Wendy Lewis has written a highly readable, well researched and accurate book for all who may want to get honest information about rejuvenating their faces and skin. She brings a real insight into the many nuances about the science and art of facial rejuvenation providing unbiased recommendations. I strongly recommend this book for anyone contemplating cosmetic surgery or aesthetic procedures." – Nicholas J Lowe, MD, Clinical Professor of Dermatology UCLA "Excellent effort. I liked the presentation, and I liked the way Lewis discusses each procedure." – Sam T. Hamra, MD, Plastic Surgeon "This well-written book contains a wealth of resources for every woman over 30 who is interested in taking care of her skin and determined not to let any wrinkle get away. I hope all my patients read it." – Anita R. Cela, MD, Dermatologist "An excellent book for the inquiring patient who wants to study their problem prior to visiting the Plastic Surgeon so that the visit will be more productive. It allays a lot of fears and allows a more realistic and rational decision to be made." – Donald Wood-Smith, MD, FACS, FRCSEd, Chief of Plastic Surgery, N Y Eye & Ear Infirmary "The book is extremely helpful for patients contemplating facial surgery. An excellent job, and we are very grateful to somebody like Wendy who can help patients….The explanatory notes on her thoughts on face lifts, as well as her experience in meeting other patients and surgeons, has given her a great depth of knowledge." – Basim A. Matti, FRCS, Plastic Surgeon "A delight to read. The writing is superb, the information excellent and the humorous delivery is just terrific. It should become a necessary part of every woman’s preparation for a facelift." – Elliot W. Jacobs, MD, Plastic Surgeon "A great work, very sincere, very professional. She gives very real explanations to future patients: it's alive." – Dr Bernard Cornette de Saint Cyr, Plastic Surgeon "The book is extremely enjoyable and informative and I am sure readers will find it to be of great use, and entertaining as well." – Daniel P. Goldberg, MD, Plastic Surgeon "It is a nice way to explain these procedures to the public and it is very well done." – Yves-Gerard Illouz, MD, Plastic Surgeon "A well researched publication of interest to any patient thinking of undergoing plastic surgery. It highlights the important modern interface between surgery and other anti-aging treatments. Surgical procedures are put into correct perspective, and not trivialised as lunch time "quick fix" solutions devoid of complications. Patients contemplating surgery abroad will find useful information as well." – Gavin Morrison M.B.ChB. FCS, South African Society of Plastic Surgeons "There’s more common sense and good advice in these 200 pages than many plastic surgeons speak in a lifetime." – Dr Peter Forrester, Anesthetist "Many patients and potential patients will find this (book) helpful. It is written in a simple and clear way and... it does try to set out the options, pointing out the merits and demerits of each." – Barry M. Jones, FRCS

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