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Billboard Books
May 2008
On Sale: May 1, 2008
24 pages ISBN: 1601310323 EAN: 9781601310323 Hardcover
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Dr. Michael Salzhauer, a renowned plastic surgeon, wrote My
Beautiful Mommy to help patients explain their
transformation to their children. The story guides children
through Mommy's surgery and healing process in a friendly,
nonthreatening way.
Through vivid illustrations and straightforward dialogue, My
Beautiful Mommy explains a parent s physical transformation
in a breezy, child-friendly manner from a young child s
perspective. You and your child will follow along as Mommy
goes through her plastic surgery experience and learn how
the entire family pitches in to help Mommy achieve her
beautiful results. Plastic surgery has become extremely common among mothers
with young children. In 2007 more than 400,000 women with
young children underwent elective cosmetic surgery in the
U.S. alone. If you are a mother with young children and thinking about
having plastic surgery - this book is a must have. Undergoing a plastic surgery procedure can be an exciting
and stressful time for you and your family. After you ve
picked a board-certified plastic surgeon and a surgery date,
take a few minutes to read through this book with your child. This book will make your plastic surgery experience more
understandable to your little ones.
Information For Parents: Plastic surgery has become
extremely common among mothers with young children. In 2007
more than 400,000 women with young children underwent
elective cosmetic surgery in the U.S. alone. As any parent will tell you - children are very perceptive.
It is nearly impossible to hide a plastic surgery
transformation from your children. In my years of
experience, trying to do so adds additional and unnecessary
stress for both parent and child. Throughout the process
young children can become confused. During the initial consultation they may ask themselves
questions such as Why is Mommy going to the doctor? Is Mommy
sick? If these questions are not addressed, the child will
often imagine fantastical scenarios to fill in the gaps of
information they are lacking. This phenomenon becomes more
pronounced after the surgery. Once mommy is home and the child sees that mommy is bandaged
and bruised, they can become even more worried and
inquisitive. Finally, when the bandages come off and mommy
looks somewhat different, their confusion may lead to
responses that adults may find inappropriate or hard to
understand. This book is designed to explain to your child what to
expect - from the initial consultation to the final result.
It is recommended that you read this with your child (and
spouse) at least three times during the plastic surgery
process: once prior to the initial consultation (if they
will be coming along), once more prior to the surgery, and
then again during the post-operative healing phase.
Encourage your child to ask questions as you read. Answer
them in an honest and straightforward manner in language
they will understand. If you follow this advice, you will be able to calm your
children s fears, address their concerns, and help your
family to sail easily through the plastic surgery experience.
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