The Age Fix: A Leading Plastic Surgeon Reveals How to Really Look 10 Years Younger

227 pages of nothing. He gives you hard to use and ineffective home remedies and then slips in a plug for cosmetic surgery. A few times he tells us to do special exercises for a target area but gives no exercises or even how to find them. Barely any drugstore or department store examples of effective treatments. This book has nothing, not one good page. I just now saw it was an infomercial. It figures. This book is like an infomercial; a lot of hype about nothing. I am returning.

I have read many books on this subject and finally found one that actually gives the entire picture in detail - a one-stop resource that is easy to read, use, and follow. Author Young breaks down each aging issue (from crow's feet to frown lines) and then gives all the options available to address them: from homeopathy, cosmetics, inexpensive drug store products, high end beauty products, laser treatments, to plastic surgery. And yes, the author is a plastic surgeon but that is actually not the emphasis here nor is it even encouraged. Rather, these are fixes to prevent people from going under the knife when there are so many other options available.The book breaks down as follows: Youth and beauty; Myths about beauty; Skin care; and plastic surgery; Your skin, your age, your beauty; The age-fix routine; The age fix diet; Improving your portrait; Eye repair; Reshaping your curves; Other youth and beauty issues; Aging gracefully, Appendix 1 Product sources; Appendix 2 if you need a plastic surgeon; references, index.The introduction briefly goes over skin and how it ages. This is important to understand in relation to how the products or services work on the skin that are suggested later. Included is a very informative Q&A of the most common questions asked (e.g., "Can I change the size of my pores? If collagen is the problem, should I try collagen cream?").The next section addresses age issues that people wish to fix. Each type of issue has a full range of suggestions - from natural (fruit peels, etc.), specific drug store brands (e.g., Nivea cleanser), choices among the higher end department store brands (e.g., Clinique foaming wash), to prescription treatments from your doctor (e.g., Obagi Nu-Derm). Treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL) are also discussed along with surgery. It's a full package of solutions, with the recommendations clearly marked with an "Age Fix Favorite" icon for each section. The suggestions cover a full range of options - so income is definitely not an issue here.After the age issues, the book provides a simple routine to keep skin supple - dealing with everything from harsh Winter dry air to UV light. Sleep, water, SPF sunscreens, pillows - all discussed and demystified. Following the routine is diet - with specific food to help with different issues. It's thorough but never drones endlessly; the book is brief and precise.A large section is devoted to makeup and cosmetics as well as natural scrubs and creams. Often, these are even better than surgery at mitigating trouble areas. Solutions for avoiding botox needles, helping wrinkled decolletage, to fixing stretched earlobes are covered. Note that the book isn't just about the face - cleavage, stomach, breasts, droopy rear end - it's all here. Interspersed throughout are cautions to ensure that readers in their enthusiasm don't do more harm than good.I've waited a long time for a book with actual answers that included product names which we can go out and buy immediately - with a nice list of reasons where one would be better than the other (or one is a complete waste of money). What we have here are options - all of which can be acted upon with knowledge and alacrity immediately upon reading. This is a great resource - one I highly recommend for finally telling it like it is and without meandering or generalizations. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

I have read this book several times. Each time I find something great. I have met Dr. Youn. He performed the grin lift on me, a procedure he talks about in the book. He is a very honest and kind soul and he really knows his stuff. Everything that I tried from this book has worked. I would recommend this book to everybody. It is filled with information that anyone could use . Buy this book , you won't be disappointed .

I felt that I was getting a consultation with a plastic surgeon on what products actually work that you can buy over the counter. That's the main reason I bought this book, as I don't want to waste money on expensive products that do nothing. He tells you honestly what you can correct with products and what requires a procedure. Worth the money for the info which seems mainly unbiased although some of the products he recommends are only sold in doctor offices. But many are just at the drugstore.

WASTE OF YOUR MONEY AND TIME!!! Let me bring me a quick synopsis of the book? facial surgery is what this book recommends, your doomed so start doing Botox when you are a teen. It is nothing more than advertising for his practice, his friends practice, his friends friends practice and all of their friends cosmetic products. The one thing I took away from this book is....THERE ARE STILL SNAKE OIL PEDDLERS OUT THERE!!!

I am a person who, because of allergies and sensitive skin, has not used many cosmetics or skin care regimens for several decades. Instead, I have been limited to avoidance of pollutants and radiation, eating healthy foods and getting enough sleep and exercise. A couple months ago, I heard an interview with Dr. Youn on the radio and decided to purchase the book. Here is what happened. I selected skin care products in my price range to experiment with Retinol at night, antioxidants under a zinc oxide sun block during the day, and Vitamin B3/Matrixyl/hyaluronic acid/ceramides at will. The selections were based upon learning concepts in the book so I could try Dr. Youn's recommendations or make educated choices in the market place. I used the products on my face, neck and hands. After about a week, my face and neck became irritated and I was able to determine that the problem was just a touch of glycolic acid in the Retinol cream. I switched to a Retinol/hyaluronic acid formulation and the irritation was greatly diminished. After about five weeks, my face and neck looked hydrated and healthier, which was nice. The surprise was my hands. They looked less bony, plumper and more even in coloration. YES!The icing on the cake was when a relative of mine was having problems with skin tears on one hand. We tried the following: At night I would place a small amount of Retinol/glycolic acid cream on the back of his hands. In the morning, I would apply an antioxidant serum over the backs of both of this person's freshly washed hands. The skin tear was healing faster than usual which pleased my relative. A few days later, he went to his dermatologist on another matter and his doctor asked him about his skin tear. When the doctor found out this intervention was helpful, he told my relative to "keep on doing it".

The book arrived pretty quick .Within 3 days.Was impressed with delivery.I was looking forward.To reading agefix as I read the sample pages.I must say disappointed.Didnt come across any information.Thats not already out there.It was a let down waste of money!

Written by a plastic surgeon so his “fix” is to suggest plastic surgery....

Great

Excellent book, I would recommend it for people of all ages, clearly written,unbiased and good recommendations of how to maintain your skin.

Sensible practical advice on how to improve your skincare regime which recommends products that are available to everyone and that are also affordable.