Real You, Only Better

Surgical Wisdom for Embracing Your Inner Beauty

Take control of your plastic surgery journey by using medical authors Robert A. Hardesty, MD, FACS, and James Polakof, PhD’s life-changing advice.

Be a success story and not a cautionary tale. Millions of women every year undergo plastic surgery, but almost all do it alone. That’s why plastic surgeon Robert A. Hardesty and medical consultant James Polakof are here to help you with all of the answers you are looking for. The Real You, Only Better is a procedures book that explores every side of the cosmetic surgery world so you can stay informed during your own procedure. Featuring what types of surgery would best work for you, stories of severely botched procedures, and in-depth evaluations of before and after photos, you’ll be ready for anything during your surgical journey.

Take control over your transformation. Everyone wants to feel like they’re glowing by the end of their cosmetic journey, which is why you should take control over bringing your inner beauty to the surface. Full of life-changing information and true stories from female patients, you’ll be able to work with your surgeon for a safe and productive operation. That way, you can reduce recovery and risk to receive the transformation you’ve always wanted.

Not only can you expect expert advice and empowerment from The Real You, Only Better, you can also find surgeon recommendations such as:

• Why surgical aftercare is so important for physical, mental, and emotional health
• How body-shaming has impacted and patients and surgeons
• Recommended questions to ask your surgeon about their history and credentials
• How to work with your plastic surgeon to incorporate your inner beauty assets into an aesthetic procedure

So if you like cosmetic and medical empowerment books such as Fast Like a Girl, The Piercing Bible, or Restore Your Life from Chronic Pain, you’ll love The Real You, Only Better.