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Book Review: Plastic Makes Perfect: The Complete Cosmetic Beauty Guide

Posted by Leeann at 9:25 am

Wendy Lewis, who is also frequently referred to as “The Knife Coach,” is a leading independent cosmetic beauty consultant who has helped many people throughout the world contemplate the (new) age-old debate: To get plastic surgery, or to not get plastic surgery.

In her latest book, Plastic Makes Perfect: The Complete Cosmetic Beauty Guide, Lewis approaches everything from porcelain veneers to thigh lift surgery. And while her titles may be playful (including “Tick Tock Goes Your Body Clock” and “Making the Cut: Lifts and Lipo”), the content found inside this hardcover addresses all that is important when it comes to cosmetic enhancements.

The Ladies of PlasticSurgery.com and Beauty Chat wearing the Plastic Makes Perfect tee

(Sarah, Jennifer, Denise, Leeann, Khevna, and Elana)

Within the book, Lewis breaks down procedures into the following informational facts:

               • The procedure
               • Risks
               • Operating time
               • Post-op/recovery period
               • Longevity of results
               • Minimum costs
               • Optimum age
               • Ouch factor
               • Alternative

While the title “Plastic Makes Perfect” may be an obvious, and clever, play on words, Lewis provides extensive information in this book. Her objective shines through these pages; helping to prepare prospective patients for all that is associated with their ideal plastic surgery procedure(s).

Want to win the Plastic Makes Perfect T-shirt that the PlasticSurgery.com and Beauty Chat ladies are sportin’ in the above photo? Simply answer this question: For some people plastic does make perfect (and according to our Executive Editor, Elana, that includes credit cards!), but what makes you feel beautiful? Winners will be chosen on July 11.

Plastic Makes Perfect: The Complete Cosmetic Beauty Guide

And if an adorable shirt weren’t enough, you can also win a copy of the book that has been autographed by Wendy Lewis herself.

Good luck, and feel free to enter both contests!

96 Comments »

  1. tricia

    June 26, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    What makes me beautiful is my family. A mother of 4 young boys is hectic enough and even when i have barely time to even brush my hair in the mornings, my husband always greets me with “Good morning, beautiful”.

  2. Vicki Florio

    June 26, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    Thank you…I love this site and all the information I acquire

  3. Kari

    June 26, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    What Makes Me Feel Beautiful Is When My Kids Tell Me I Am!

  4. Laura Lapcheska

    June 26, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    Painted toes, a powdered nose, perfume that smells like spring…these are a few of my favorite things. When the boy calls,on my day off and I’m feeling Raaaaadddd! These are a few of my favorite thinnnnnnnnnnnngsss!

  5. Mikki

    June 26, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    pink toenails, summer breezes and flow-y dresses, effortless hair that does exactly what I wanted, clear skin on a summer day, a good sweat after a good workout, holding my boyfriends hand, And since I am of a certain age a little botox to help rid me of that nasty “11″, but ever so little so no one knows

  6. guilded lily

    June 26, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    If you don’t feel beautiful after getting your hair done and a mani-pedi then listening to Shania Twain sing “I Feel Like A Woman” on the way home to get ready for an evening out with your guy, I daresay you are not a girl!

  7. Jennifer

    June 26, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    My kids telling me that I look good. It just brightens my day and makes me feel beautiful inside and out

  8. Lisa Floyd-Crowe

    June 26, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful is when my children tell me I am the most beautiful woman in the world.

  9. Kelli Zapalac

    June 26, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful is when I am with my 23 year old daughter and someone ask if we are sisters. Such a great feeling!

  10. vicki

    June 26, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    I think having confidence in oneself makes any person beautiful.

  11. Alina

    June 26, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    being happy and being myself makes me feel beautiful.

  12. Gayle Schultz

    June 26, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    Beauty is from a relaxed attitude that comes with age. I have become more forgiving of my body, and it shows in my confidence level. Nothing is sexier than the smile that comes from the joy in my heart!

  13. Sharon

    June 26, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful is anything that empowers me because it inspires me to be more confident. Simple things such as: having a really good work out, acheiving a goal, finding a great lipstick on sale and the most important my husband and kids encouraging me, makes me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. Of course a great mani/pedi doesn’t hurt either!!!!

  14. Yvonne Butler

    June 26, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful is to have my nails and pedicure done. Dress up casually for church and my grandkids to say “Nana, you sure look nice and smell good too.” I know they really mean it.

  15. Mia

    June 26, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    When I am in love is when I’m most beautiful!

  16. Barbara Perkins

    June 26, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    True beauty is self confidence and self assurance, acceptance of my body changes as I get older. Smiling & laughing at myself in the mirror & not worrying about it. Whether I have a thousand friends or just one or two, knowing I am true to them. The trust that comes from earning it from family, friends and co-workers. Having respect for everyone and the knowledge that I am doing the right thing. Putting God first, trusting in his design I will know pure beauty. This is my all and living in my Pink Bubble of happiness!

  17. Aimee

    June 26, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    What makes me beautiful is what I can give to others. Knowing that and trying to make the world a little better each day.

  18. Peggy Gorman

    June 26, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    Beauty comes from within and how I feel about myself. I may not have the perfect body or face but I feel beautiful everyday. Waking up and ,living my life ,with my family by my side ,loving them and taking care of myself.
    Allowing the simple things in life to take hold of you and embrace them and the wonderful people around you to be happy. Thats beauty

  19. Julie

    June 26, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    AFTER GETTING MY HAIR DONE BY MY BEAUTIFUL HAIR STYLIST/COLORIST AND THEN GETTING TO HEAR IT FROM MY BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN AND WONDERFUL HUSBAND!!! COULDN’T ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE!

  20. Jenn

    June 26, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    I always feel beautiful! I love myself :)

  21. mannequin

    June 26, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    I feel beautiful when I feel confident. For me, part of feeling confident does have somewhat to do with clothing and physical appearance. It truly is, “if I feel bad, I look bad”; “if I look bad, I feel bad.”

  22. AHS

    June 26, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    I feel most beautiful when my hair is perfectly done. Something about great hair makes me more confident.

  23. Martha

    June 26, 2008 at 5:10 pm

    Feeling totally beautiful is when I get my brazilian wax and pedi and manicure combo. I leave the salon with the feeling like i’m walking on air.

  24. Kim Schmidt

    June 26, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    what makes me feel beautiful? My kids. No matter what happens, at the end of the day I always get a hug, a kiss, and an I love you mommy. Nothing makes you feel more beautiful than that.

  25. AJ

    June 26, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    the unconditional love of my cat (he loves me whether or not my accessories match), Pilates, when my boyfriend gives my ass a little squeeze just because he likes it, when I’ve spent a long time getting ready and someone notices, and when I’m writing… these things make me beautiful

  26. Gisella

    June 26, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    Beautiful a complex word with many meanings.
    How make beautiful to someone it goes beyond the appearance, and more comes inside.
    If your inner self is in peace with your outside, you can reflect a beauty that goes far away of the word itself.
    You can be beautiful, if you repeat yourself each day, Iam beautiful, I want to show this beauty with my family, friends and strangers.
    Enjoying the love, the life, and each blessing that comes around being beauty.

  27. donna

    June 26, 2008 at 6:26 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful? Knowing that I haven’t had to resort to plastic… yet. Love to read the book tho. And a pink T-Shirt is always nice too.

  28. Jennifer

    June 26, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful?
    Most people will answer quickly with a vanity answer,” when people comment on my great eyes”, or “when my husband says i’m sexy!.” While those things are great for your confidence, I think the only thing that is beautiful, is when your alone and there aren’t any people, or any makeup, or anything to make you fake what you are and you look in the mirror. And you really see beauty.
    It’s not easy. It takes a lot of time and effort. I have scars on my back from acne, and I’m not exactly a size 2 either lol. But I know that we all have scars inside and out and it is beautiful. So instead of covering those scars up, i let the world see them. Because I’m proud of my scars. The ones people can see and the ones inside as well. Because it makes me a strong and beautiful woman. NO one can take that from me. And while i love when my fiance says im perfect and beautiful, i take comfort that if he wasn’t here, I’d still know I am beautiful. Nothing can buy that. Nothing can take that away. Makeup, and nice clothes only add to it :)

  29. Crissy Stout

    June 26, 2008 at 6:30 pm

    My strong, high cheekbones make me feel beautiful. While I am 25% Cherokee Indian, it is only my cheekbones that reflect this part of my ancestory in my appearance. They remind me of the Trail of Tears, the Native American committment to the land, and the intelligence which created the first Indian alphabet. I try to be all of these and more!

  30. Barbara P

    June 26, 2008 at 6:32 pm

    I feel beautiful when my hubby or grandsons says I am. They make me feel special and loved.

  31. stacey dempsey

    June 26, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    well like most being a mom but at 43 i still get a kick out of getting a whistle or 2 when going by a construction site

  32. susan

    June 26, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    i feel beautiful when i have a good day

  33. Amy Jordan

    June 26, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful is a new outfit and/or a new pair of shoes. It’s that feelsing of a million dollars even if it was bought at Wal-Mart. The icing on the cake is all the compliments you get which make your day even better and makes you feel like you are walking on clouds. It’s the little things.

  34. Nancy Morrell

    June 26, 2008 at 7:16 pm

    love your website and info

  35. Roxy

    June 26, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    my hair… there’s no plastic… just product.

  36. Angie

    June 26, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    I feel beautiful when I am surrounded by positive friends with good Karma.

  37. Angie

    June 26, 2008 at 7:29 pm

    I feel most beautiful when I’m surrounded by positive friends with good Karma.

  38. Liz

    June 26, 2008 at 7:44 pm

    Being true to myself, laughing much, and sharing, make everyone a beautiful soul.

  39. Carol Wheat

    June 26, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    As an retired stylist I can say I’ve seen what a new cut and color can do for a client. It can change their life.

  40. Lawana

    June 26, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    My children make me feel absolutely beautiful!!!

  41. Kathy

    June 26, 2008 at 7:59 pm

    I feel beautiful when I am having a bad day and someone comes up to me and says “You look great today”!! (Knowing I really don’t). It just brightens my whole day.

  42. Carrie Copeland

    June 26, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful is my son and my husband, my faith, my health and believing in my self and feeling beautiful within, there is beauty in everyone and beauty is only skin deep, In my eye’s god made everyone beautiful

  43. Christine Norman

    June 26, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    I feel beautiful after I workout, shower, and then put on some makeup and style my hair. Spraying on some perfume helps too.

  44. Dee

    June 26, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    When I look at my two children, now 21 and 18. Sometimes I just look at them in amazement, thinking “Did actually do that?” My body is older now, but I still feel beautiful when I remember the feeling of a life growing inside me.

  45. Amie D

    June 26, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    I feel beautiful when I walk by someone and they turn around to take a second look. That is an instant boost in confidenceand gives you an extra spring in your step the rest of the day.

  46. Elaine

    June 26, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    Great Giveaway!

  47. juan

    June 26, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    I feel so beautiful after a whole night good sleep:)

  48. Lisa G.

    June 26, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    What makes me beatiful is waking up to another beautiful day to my wonderful husband and two beautiful girls. Also, getting a second chance. As someone who had cancer cells and a full hysterctomy at the age of 27,I totally look at life differently.

  49. Melia

    June 26, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    I feel beautiful around positive-minded, optimistic people!

  50. Billie

    June 26, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    when everyone smiles at me whereever I go

  51. Barbara P

    June 26, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    I never really feel beautiful, but it helps when my husband says I am

  52. Katy Morris

    June 26, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    What makes me beautiful is when I smile. I don’t have perfect, white teeth or full, round lips…but I get compliments on my smile! I promise you, when I smile I mean it…and my happiness shines through. Like this: :)

  53. Shana

    June 26, 2008 at 11:31 pm

    putting on my favorite perfume, taking a stroll in the park with my loved ones, the summer breeze blowing in my hair…I feel beautiful just thinking about it!!

  54. Linda Phillips

    June 26, 2008 at 11:43 pm

    Just being my self and knowing god loves me just as i am.

  55. Elizabeth

    June 27, 2008 at 1:05 am

    What makes me feel beautiful is when my husband tells me so.

  56. JB

    June 27, 2008 at 2:03 am

    I was Pretty much a Tomboy until I had my daughter. Now I am all girl. My daughter and I do our nails, roll our hair, face masks, scented bubble baths, Lotions and powder, Girly clothes for her and girly “Age” appropriate clothes for me. We feel beautiful together. I am considering a breast lift. At 45 It would thrill me to be more perky.

  57. Donna Blount

    June 27, 2008 at 2:20 am

    my boyfriend and his son make me feel beautiful. They always tell me they love me and that I’m beautiful.

  58. Candace Wilson

    June 27, 2008 at 4:16 am

    My husband makes me feel beautiful. Every day when he looks at me I feel more gorgeous than the previous day. Finally being able to fix my hair due to the knowledge I have gained on this site and others, helps too!

  59. Kimber

    June 27, 2008 at 4:57 am

    My tattoos make me feel beautiful. They are unique and individual to me and only me. I can show them or cover them, it is my choice who I let into my mysteries.

  60. Jodie S.

    June 27, 2008 at 5:13 am

    I’m a runner and that makes me feel strong and beautiful.

  61. Grace

    June 27, 2008 at 5:43 am

    I normally feel beautiful when I feel good physically. When I am tired, not so much.

  62. Lisa

    June 27, 2008 at 5:48 am

    I feel beautiful when I hear my kids call me -Mom. I’m the only one that has that title!

  63. Dawn Albright

    June 27, 2008 at 6:32 am

    What makes me feel beautiful is doing something new to my hair or face, and especially getting complimented from friends or family. Nothing better than that!

  64. Melanie Lee

    June 27, 2008 at 6:56 am

    That would have to be my husband. No matter how crappy I feel or look, he always has a compliment for me that makes me feel better. Thats probably one of the reasons why our marriage has lasted 25 years!

  65. Elizabeth

    June 27, 2008 at 6:56 am

    I feel beautiful after my morning walk with my little doggie. We both enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of nature and we both need the exercise.

  66. c jones

    June 27, 2008 at 6:59 am

    beauty is more in the way you feel than the way you look :)

  67. Joni Edwards

    June 27, 2008 at 7:15 am

    I feel beautiful knowing that I am a good person. I do my best to please others, and when they smile, it makes me feel great!

  68. Rose

    June 27, 2008 at 7:52 am

    i think that when i throw my hair up, jump in the old explorer with the windows down, and just cruise in the country i feel most beautiful. no makeup. jeans. t-shirt. its real. real is beautiful. just the way God made me.

  69. C Kerkvliet

    June 27, 2008 at 8:03 am

    I feel beautiful when I look in the mirror and see how much I’ve changed my body by eating healthy and working out. Knowing that I have the will and power to do that for myself makes me feel beautiful. It also helps when your husband can’t keep his hands off you! That makes me feel sexy!

  70. Denise Holcomb

    June 27, 2008 at 8:59 am

    My kids and husband make my life perfect.

  71. Ritika

    June 27, 2008 at 9:47 am

    Little things at different times in my life have made me feel beautiful. As a little girl, the look on my mothers face when she did my hair, The look my husband gave me on our wedding day, when I was expecting my boys, after a hard days work, when i get a few minutes to relax in the tub, with a pack on my face and most importantly,and last but not the least when I get a rare but complete 8 HOURS OF SLEEP AT NIGHT, that makes me happy and when i am happy, I am BEAUTIFUL.

  72. jennefer

    June 27, 2008 at 9:57 am

    The thing that truely makes me beautiful is my inner self. The way I am inside and how I am confident about that definitely makes me beautiful.

  73. carrie hicks

    June 27, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful is I am going to be 40 this year and we all know it is the new 20, My husband of 15 years tells me I get more beautiful with every day,My 3 kids tell me I am beautiful,and so I would have to say the love we all have for each other as I get older and they grow up,as my husband gets older they still find me beautiful after all the years we have been togeather. This makes me feel loved witch makes me feel beautiful is side and out.

  74. Janelle

    June 27, 2008 at 12:05 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful is looking at myself and my son and knowing that I not only live for myself but also for my son (who’s 5), as I am his teacher, role model, friend and Mother. I feel beautiful inside and out knowing that he will grow up to be a confident, respectful young man!

  75. Barb McGregor

    June 27, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful is my confidence. I can honestly say that I have more confidence now (I will be 39 in August) then I have ever had. I know that I am beautiful, inside and out!

  76. teresa

    June 27, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    thanks i love this site .what makes me feel beautiful are my wonderful 4 kids and agreat husband.

  77. Angela Pack

    June 27, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    My husband makes me feel beautiful! Everytime I am feeling not so good abnout myself he always says something about how pretty I am or how nice I look, and he makes me feel like I am the most beautiful person in the world. It’s wonderful to have someone you can completely “bare it all to” and he still finds you to be beautiful!!!

  78. meg

    June 27, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    what makes me feel beautiful is when people tell me i am

  79. audrina

    June 27, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    everything!! (= cuz i am already beautiful hehe

  80. Cynthia Cannon

    June 28, 2008 at 8:28 am

    I feel beautiful everyday when I work out and see the results that all of the exercise has brought about. I was really overweight and had low self esteem, but now I am healthy, happy, and beautiful!!!

  81. ann-marie

    June 28, 2008 at 10:39 am

    the way my husband still looks at me makes me feel beautiful.

  82. Kelly

    June 28, 2008 at 2:10 pm

    My inner strength and positive attitude amke me feel beautiful. I can accredit this from my loving family (especially my parents). Growing up with many health obstacles this has really come in handy to feel beautiful and to appreciate the many blessings I do have and not dwell on the ones I do not. Beauty comes from within!!!

  83. Leslie Smith

    June 28, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    Having inner peace–Knowing god–Knowing i am blessed–Looking in the mirror–Being adored by men–Having it all….These are the things that make me feel beautiful–Inside and Out!

  84. Cricket Bridges

    June 28, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Great foundation like Mac Studio Fix, a little mascara, red lipstick and a spritz of Cool Water perfume! Most importantly though,the way my fiance still looks at me.

  85. China E.

    June 29, 2008 at 11:54 am

    waking up in the morning and looking in the mirror and knowing that your still beautiful. And i feel beautiful when i don’t put on makeup and i don’t dress up and i don’t fix my hair and my family still thinks i look good

  86. Mary Darnell

    June 29, 2008 at 12:08 pm

    What makes me feel beautiful is when my 2 girls rub my skin and tell me how soft I am or when they tell me that they want to look just like me when they get older. They already look like me. But I also feel beautiful just being me….

  87. Tracy Kendrick

    June 29, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    My husband makes me feel beautiful every single day. We have been married for 18 yrs and we still hold hands, tell each other all the time “I Love You”, and we know what each other is thinking. We have 5 children, 5 grandchildren. When I tell someone about my grandbabies and they say you don’t look old enough to have grandkids, that really makes me feel beautiful.

  88. Valerie

    June 30, 2008 at 8:55 am

    Being carded when I order a drink.

  89. Vicki H

    July 1, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    I feel beautiful every time I see the small monthly charity donation I make being debited from my checking account. Maybe it sounds strange but I know that I am helping someone that needs it and that is the most beautiful thing a person can do in my opinion.

  90. Linda Rawls

    July 3, 2008 at 9:01 am

    When I get that certain look and smile from my husband, thats when I feel beautiful.

  91. Bess Fung

    July 8, 2008 at 8:55 am

    What makes me feel beautiful is self esteem and confidence. sometimes you just gotta spend a little to get some of that, so plastic (here, i’m referring to credit card) is great!

  92. NJ

    July 9, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    I feel beautiful when my daughter says “Mommy your so pretty” & when my husband holds me close before getting out of bed in the morning after a late night with miss fussy pants our 9 month old!

  93. ms_benes

    July 9, 2008 at 4:02 pm

    I feel beautiful when I’ve had a good nights rest and step on the scale to find out that I’m a pound or two thinner.

  94. Danetta Amschler

    July 10, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    I feel beautiful when I’ve just gotten a great haircut (you know – that rare cut that makes all hairs behave at once without ten tons of styling goo), when I catch someone taking a second look, when THOSE jeans fit just so, and when I’m totally at peace with myself.

  95. Vickie

    July 11, 2008 at 9:58 am

    What makes me feel beautiful is: Although people I know don’t “see” me, complete strangers come up to me on the street and tell me “You are so beautiful!”
    What makes ME feel beautiful is my mellow nature, child-like innocence, my big loving heart, & my desire to give the world a hug.
    I am the way God & my Mom made me.

  96. SweetChey

    August 4, 2008 at 10:21 am

    A beautiful personality supercedes any all physical imperfections

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