Available now: "Under the Knife or on the Couch?" by Dr. Rafic Kuzbari

Anyone who does not feel comfortable in their body knows that a visible flaw can affect the mind too. A book that reports from Dr. Kuzbari’s daily work, lets patients have their say and shows how an aesthetic procedure can influence a person’s well-being.

We would all like to change something about our appearance now and then. Everyone has days when they look in the mirror and are dissatisfied with one part of the body or another. Lines, dark circles, fat deposits, slack skin – the list of possible problem areas is endless. Often it is only small things that make a body look out of harmony. Lifting the eyebrows or a facial rejuvenation with fillers, for example, can bring about a fresher appearance at once. A minimal procedure, but one that can have a considerable influence on the patient’s sense of self-worth.

Nevertheless many people have prejudices against aesthetic treatments or are unsettled by media reports that show results which have gone wrong. The decision to have a procedure and the choice of the right doctor are only some of the questions this book deals with.

A professional eye and empathy

Dr. Rafic Kuzbari is the head of the Kuzbari Clinic for Aesthetic Medicine in Vienna and works every day with patients who come to him for the most varied reasons. Whether they have suffered from an external flaw for years, want to improve the way they feel about their body or want to counteract the signs of time – Dr. Kuzbari is glad to advise and treat them here. As a doctor with many years of experience, however, he knows that the solution to a problem cannot always be found with a procedure. Refusing an operation, or advising against one, is also part of the work of a reputable plastic surgeon.

This book sets out to clear up false ideas here and to give an insight into the daily work of a plastic surgeon. It shows what is currently possible in aesthetic medicine, which innovative treatment methods exist and which risks are associated with a treatment. Close to practice and honestly, Dr. Kuzbari tells of his experiences in more than 20 years of professional work and lets patients have their say as well.

A fascinating insight 

Despite its serious subject matter this book is entertaining reading. In conversation with the systemic coach Dr. Thomas Nagy, Dr. Kuzbari sheds light not only on his experiences but also on his attitudes and his view of subjects such as ideals of beauty, the cult of youth and self-worth.

"Unters Messer oder auf die Couch – Aesthetic medicine and the mind" is available in bookshops now.