Your Complete Guide to Breast Reduction and Breast Lifts Paperback – Illustrated, April 1, 2006

There's not much out there on breast reduction, and this book provides one of the more comprehensive overviews that I've been able to find. If you're contemplating the surgery, the price of this book is a small investment to make to help you in understanding the emotional and physical aspects of the surgery and in deciding whether to proceed.The book is just under 100 pages, but it covers the range of issues relevant to the procedure. Chapters include:Contemplating Breast Reduction SurgeryChoosing a Plastic SurgeonYour ConsultationPreparing for breast Reduction SurgeryYour Surgical ProcedureBreast LiftsFollow-up CareThe New YouThe discussion on the surgical procedure was very good -- explaining exactly what occurs during surgery. The discussion on the New You is also good and unique -- what to share with friends and employers, how the surgery may affect your outlook. There are photographs throughout that show before and after pictures -- and photographs that show how the breasts will be marked up prior to surgery.I think the book would have benefitted from (1) more direct information about insurance criteria for reduction mammaplasty and (2) more detail about the specific measurements to be taken during the consultation. The Schnurr formula, based on body surface area, height, and amount of tissue to be removed, seems to be the standard used by many insurance companies. For some reason, neither this book nor most other materials written for a layperson contemplating the surgery provide any detailed information about the Schnurr formula -- but it often drives the insurance coverage question.Overall, this is a good resource for someone contemplating the surgery. It would be useful to read prior to any meeting with a surgeon, so you have a better idea of what to expect during the consultation -- and if not, useful to read prior to the surgery.

What a great book, very informative

This book has saved me. I learnt about using a surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation not general cosmetic surgery. The first doctor I consulted was great but not good are breast life. I have found one who is very good at what he does. I'm thankful.

I found this book was a great tool for expectations. I had no idea what to expect, or what to avoid. This pretty much spells everything out for you!! i learned so much!

This book is full of great info for someone research breast reduction surgery. I'm so happy to have bought it.

Great Book! Very helpful in educating myself about the procedure I was about to undergo. Also saved me from having to ask some questions that I had because it went into detail to answer, and it helped me to know what questions I needed to ask. If you are planning this procedure or know someone who is this is a great book. Highly recommended.

Can get a little to wordy. But some of the info was helpful in deciding on this kind of surgery.